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Steelers' playoff hopes dimmed as Devlin Hodges benched in loss EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Pittsburgh Steelers' offense, a unit that has struggled through a season marked by injuries and inexperience, took more hits in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the New York Jets as the team's playoff hopes dimmed. Injuries to running ...
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Week 16 fantasy football highs and lows: Is Saquon Barkley still a top-two pick in 2020? Week 16 of the fantasy football season featured plenty of notable performances. What should we make of them? Matt Bowen and Tristan H. Cockcroft are here with analysis on the biggest performers -- and duds -- of the week.
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Drew Lock's offseason to-do list with Broncos includes learning to adjust DENVER -- Denver Broncos rookie quarterback Drew Lock hit a couple more bumps on the learning curve Sunday, but was able to get just enough done for the Broncos (6-9) to grind out a 27-17 victory over the Detroit Lions. In his fourth career start, Lock ...
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Arizona's Kyler Murray leaves game with hamstring injury SEATTLE - Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray left Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks with a hamstring injury and had not returned as the fourth quarter began. Murray appeared to injure his right hamstring on a 4-yard run with 12:15 left in ...
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Browns lose, playoff hopes gone, coach Kitchens may be next CLEVELAND (AP) — The Browns needed all kinds of help to keep their scant postseason hopes alive until the season's final week. They got it. But they failed themselves. So fitting. The playoffs are gone. The coach might be next. Cleveland's disheartening ...
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NFL stats and records, Week 16: Lamar Jackson bolsters MVP resume NFL Research offers the best nuggets from each week of games in the NFL. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments of Week 16. » With his 11th catch in the Saints' win over the Titans, wide receiver Michael Thomas surpassed Hall of ...
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Panthers struggles continue in blowout loss at Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Carolina Panthers interim coach Perry Fewell keeps trying to fix problems. They're just seem to be getting worse. On Sunday, the Panthers mustered only two field goals, gave up more than 200 yards rushing and endured their ...
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Raiders keep playoff hopes alive with victory over Chargers CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Derek Carr threw for 291 yards and a touchdown as the Oakland Raiders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 24-17 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Raiders (7-8) had slim postseason chances coming into the ...
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Stephen Curry rejoins Warriors to continue hand rehab SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is back with his team as he continues rehabbing a broken left hand. The star guard, who suffered the injury during an Oct. 30 loss to the Phoenix Suns, had his first surgery on the hand on Nov.
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NFL mock draft 2020: Redskins pass on Chase Young; Bengals out-tank Dolphins for top QB It's time to unwrap a new Sporting News 2020 NFL mock draft. The holiday season marks the end of the 2019 NFL regular season and the heat of college football bowl season. With most of the teams in the league knowing by now they are not going to the ...
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Isaiah Thomas suspended for two games, fans banned for a year after confrontation The Philadelphia 76ers fans who yelled obscenities at Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas won't be attending another 76ers game any time soon. Those fans were banned from the Wells Fargo Center for 12 months after yelling at Thomas and flipping ...
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2019 NFL Playoff Picture: Mapping the Paths That Remain for Each Team For the last eight weeks, our N.F.L. playoff simulator has explored every possible scenario, letting fans daydream about improbable outcomes like the Browns making the playoffs or the Buffalo Bills getting a bye week. Normally, there are so many ways a ...
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Falcons score 2 early touchdowns, beat woeful Jaguars 24-12 ATLANTA (AP) — If this was Dan Quinn's final game in Atlanta as the Falcons coach, at least he went out in style. Devonta Freeman scored two touchdowns before Jacksonville took a snap, and that was enough to send the Falcons past the woeful Jaguars ...
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Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38-6 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Nyheim Hines blew one chance to win Indianapolis' punt return job. He's trying to make sure the opportunity doesn't slip away again. Hines became the first NFL player in seven years to score on two punt returns in the same game, set ...
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Titans Lose to Saints, Gain in Standings NASHVILLE – It was not the only time this season the Tennessee Titans scored 14 first-quarter points against an NFC South opponent. This was the first-place team in that division, though. And an early lead did not last. The Titans fell 38-28 to the New ...
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Giants' Daniel Jones Throws 5 Touchdown Passes to Beat Washington LANDOVER, Md. — Giants Coach Pat Shurmur thought about scolding quarterback Daniel Jones for a fumble, but then looked down at the score sheet. "Five touchdowns, and certainly the touchdown in overtime," Shurmur said. "Maybe I won't holler at him.
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Eagles' Zach Ertz evaluated in locker room for rib injury, but returns to battle Cowboys This is the last thing the Philadelphia Eagles need as they try to stave off the Dallas Cowboys in Week 16, in a game that would give the latter their second consecutive NFC East crown if they walk away victorious, With Nelson Agholor ruled inactive with injury, ...
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Six observations from the Raiders' Week 16 win over the Los Angeles Chargers It wasn't technically a home game on the schedule, but let's be real, Sunday's clash at Dignity Health Field sure felt like a home game for the Silver and Black. From the Los Angeles Chargers getting boo'd as they ran out of the tunnel – and really throughout ...
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Cover 4: Broncos rally past Lions in fourth quarter, earn 27-17 win DENVER — Ahead of Sunday's game, Head Coach Vic Fangio clearly outlined the Broncos' objective for the season's final stretch. "It's all about winning," Fangio said Wednesday. The Broncos did just that, as they rallied from a fourth-quarter deficit to earn a ...
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Coyotes at Red Wings preview COYOTES (20-13-4) at RED WINGS (9-25-3). 7 p.m. ET; ESPN+, FS-D, FS-A, FS-A+ NHL.TV. The Game. Goalie Antti Raanta will start for the Arizona Coyotes against the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday. Raanta moves back into the ...
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No. 8 Florida State Beats No. 24 Michigan 79-69 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Kiah Gillespie had quite the homecoming with her first career triple-double. The Connecticut native had 14 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to lead No. 8 Florida State to a 79-69 win over No. 24 Michigan on Sunday in the Hall of ...
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PFA Call for Government Inquiry Into Racism After Rudiger Incident LONDON — The Professional Footballers' Association called for a government inquiry into racism in English soccer on Sunday after Chelsea's 2-0 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur was overshadowed by allegations of abuse hurled at Antonio ...
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Malcolm Brogdon was good for the Bucks, but he and his former team are both thriving post-split As Malcolm Brogdon walked into Fiserv Forum on Sunday afternoon, he saw plenty of friendly faces. He greeted hallway security guards and had his pregame interview interrupted by Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Charles Lee and guard George Hill, who ...
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Can Michigan football, or anyone in the Big Ten, close recruiting gap with Ohio State? When the dust settled from December's early signing period this past week, there was a familiar program atop the Big Ten's recruiting rankings for the class of 2020. Ohio State reigned supreme yet again, inking a class that is not only significantly better than ...
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2019 top Cubs memories: There's nothing like a walk-off home run With the year coming to a close, NBC Sports Chicago is looking back on the top moments from the 2019 Cubs season. The thrill of winning in baseball amplifies when victory comes via a walk-off hit. This is especially true when such a hit leaves the ballpark.
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Cowboy Hoops Notebook: 2020 Prospect Signs With TCU STILLWATER -- The search to fill the 2020 class for Mike Boynton and Co. continues as Lancaster, TX point guard Mike Miles announced his commitment to TCU. Miles grew up in the Highland Hills district of Dallas, announced at the end of his video that he'd ...
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UCLA women stay unbeaten in road win at Indiana BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — UCLA responded to a demand for staunch defense and relentless rebounding. However it was Michaela Onyenwere's steady second-half scoring that proved too much for Indiana to overcome on Sunday. The junior forward ...
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UW head coach Jimmy Lake parts ways with offensive coordinator Bush Hamdan and tight ends coach Jordan Paopao Mike Vorel. Seattle Times staff reporter. The Jimmy Lake Era at Washington will begin with a new offensive coordinator and tight ends coach. Lake has decided not to retain second-year UW offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bush Hamdan, as well ...
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Gilbert scores 21 and UConn jets past New Hampshire 88-62 HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Point guard Alterique Gilbert scored 21 points to lead UConn over the University of New Hampshire 88-62 on Sunday. Gilbert, who had scored a combined nine points over the previous two games, took over early in the second half ...
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Jones leads Xavier past TCU 67-59 in Big East-Big 12 finale FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Tyrique Jones had 18 points and 14 rebounds to lead Xavier past TCU 67-59 on Sunday in the finale of the inaugural Big East-Big 12 Battle. Jones notched his seventh double-double of the season for Xavier (11-2). He scored ...
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Seton Hall turns it around, downs Prairie View A&M by 20 PTs SOUTH ORANGE, N.J. — Quincy McKnight scored 25 points, made all nine of his free throw attempts and had four steals and Seton Hall erupted in the second half for a 75-55 win over Prairie View A&M on Sunday. Anthony Nelson, Jared Rhoden and Tyrese ...
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The Latest Lakers' News On LeBron James' Injury The Lakers are first in the Western Conference with a three-game cushion. They sit on a 24-5 record and seem, from a record standpoint, to be enjoying a life of basketball luxury. The standings are deceiving, because the Lakers have their issues and some ...
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No. 2 UConn Wins Without Auriemma, Routs Oklahoma 97-53 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Chris Dailey remained perfect filling in for Geno Auriemma as head coach as No. 2 UConn stated its case to move up to the top of the poll. Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 27 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks and the Huskies — without ...
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NFL Playoff Picture: Titans now in "win and in" situation in Week 17 The Titans came up short against the Saints today, but their playoff odds actually improved thanks to a 16-10 Jets win over the Steelers. Tennessee now has a 60% chance of reaching the postseason according to FiveThirtyEight. Despite what the FOX ...
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Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard out vs. Thunder OKLAHOMA CITY — Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with left knee soreness. Clippers coach Doc Rivers also said guard Patrick Beverley will sit out with a sore right groin. Leonard typically sits ...
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Eagles Playoff Picture: Standings & Postseason Scenarios Week 16 The Eagles' playoff hopes hinge on the outcome of their Week 16 matchup with the Cowboys. Philadelphia has a 34 chance to make the postseason heading into Week 16, per The New York Times' Upshot projections. A win over the Cowboys would boost ...
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Jones reaches 12000-yard milestone in record pace In the third quarter against the Jaguars on Sunday, he went over the 12,000-career receiving yards mark. He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach that plateau — doing so in 125 games. The previous mark was set by Jerry Rice, who surpassed the ...
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Tony Harrison Vs. Jermell Charlo 2, Jacobs Vs. Chavez Jr., Video Highlights, Weekend Fight Reviews Jermell Charlo got his junior middleweight title back in impressive fashion vs. Tony Harrison. Daniel Jacobs and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. made a strange fight week even weirder. And Maurice Hooker looked fantastic in his first appearance since his KO loss to ...
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Red Wings lose Anthony Mantha for at least a week as injury woes continue Detroit – The news regarding Anthony Mantha could have been a lot worse. The Wings placed Mantha on injured reserve Sunday after Mantha was hurt late in Saturday night's loss in Toronto. Mantha suffered some sort of upper-body injury. Shoulder?
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'Why Man Utd should build their team around Pogba' - Peter Crouch Paul Pogba's future continues to divide Manchester United fans, but Peter Crouch thinks the club should "build a team" around the France midfielder. Crouch joined Danny Murphy on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday to analyse Pogba's return to action after ...
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Lights, camera, action: 49ers' visit to Seahawks flexed to prime time SANTA CLARA — It's official, the 49ers' regular-season finale next Sunday at the Seattle Seahawks has been flexed into the NFL's premier, prime-time slot with a 5:20 p.m. kickoff. The NFC playoffs' No. 1 overall seed, not to mention the NFC West title, will be ...
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How the Giants win over the Redskins hurt their chances at drafting Chase Young Dec 7, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) reacts against the Wisconsin Badgers during the fourth quarter in the 2019 Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA ...
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Knicks Takeaways from Saturday's 123-102 loss to the Bucks, including a second straight game without a lead For the second straight night, the Knicks never led during Saturday's 123-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. >> Box Score. Five things to know from Saturday's game. 1) Similar to Friday night, the Knicks came out of the gates very slowly. Milwaukee jumped out ...
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Odell Beckham has heated sideline exchange with Freddie Kitchens Earlier this week, Odell Beckham Jr. stated that despite rumors that he was seeking a way out of his current circumstances, he had no plans to leave the Cleveland Browns and play for another team in 2020. His actions, however, don't match his message.
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Dwayne Haskins and Morgan Moses both questionable to return Injury update: Morgan Moses has a knee injury and is questionable to return. — Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 22, 2019 · #Redskins QB Dwayne Haskins, who was playing well, was carted off with an ankle injury and is questionable to return.
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