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NFL Week 14
The Texans’ defense proved why it’s widely considered the best in the league, forcing Patrick Mahomes to throw three interceptions in a pivotal win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Patrick Mahomes tries to throw to Travis Kelce, but the ball bounces in the air and Azeez Al-Shaair takes full advantage, intercepting the pass in a wild turn of events.
Kareem Hunt showcases his determination at the goal line, crossing the plane and getting the Kansas Coty Chiefs on the scoreboard in a Sunday Night Football matchup against the Houston Texans.
Jalen Pitre hauls in the interception after Patrick Mahomes’ pass is tipped, a play that Cris Collinsworth called “one of the best interceptions I think I’ve ever seen.”
C.J. Stroud finds Woody Marks, who emerges from the backfield to walk into the end zone for the touchdown on Sunday Night Football.
Cameron Heyward chats with Chris Simms about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 14 win over the Baltimore Ravens and the noise around head coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Steve Kornacki hits the big board to dive into the AFC North and South playoff pictures, analyzing where teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts could end up.
NBA
LeBron James put together arguably his best game of the season and Luka Doncic recorded a triple-double as the Los Angeles Lakers put away the Philadelphia 76ers for a statement road win.
The Warriors struck first and had the Bulls on their heels the entire game, punctuating the road win by outscoring the home team by 21 points in the final frame in Chicago.
The Trail Blazers found themselves on the ropes early after being outscored 40-20 in the first quarter, and the Grizzlies rode that momentum to a convincing road win as they inch closer to .500.
Led by their star duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets took care of the Hornets, leaving Charlotte with their 10th straight road win.
College Football Week 15
Nicole Auerbach unpacks the College Football Playoff selection committee’s especially confusing choices for the 12-team bracket and analyzes the contenders left out of the big dance.
James Madison, Miami and Alabama are in. Notre Dame and Duke are out. This is shocking news, considering the Fighting Irish were ranked better than the Hurricanes just last week.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry analyze the College Football Playoff 12-team bracket from all angles, questioning if Ohio State has the hardest path to a national championship and debating if having a bye is beneficial.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry evaluate what the CFP committee’s handling of Texas could mean for college football moving forward.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry are “very frustrated” with the way that the College Football Playoff selection committee treated certain teams this year, debating if the sport has a “conference championship problem.”
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry ponder the logic behind the selection committee moving Miami ahead of Notre Dame in the last College Football Playoff ranking, questioning Hunter Yurachek’s reasoning for the decision.
Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry react to the 12-team College Football Playoff bracket, focusing on Kalen DeBoer’s Crimson Tide getting in over Marcus Freeman’s Fighting Irish, despite a loss to Georgia in the SEC title.
Premier League
Rebecca Lowe answers Lee Dixon’s and Robbie Mustoe’s most pressing questions from Matchweek 15, including her thoughts on Mohamed Salah’s saga at Liverpool, Unai Emery’s progress at Aston Villa, and more.
Rebecca Lowe, Lee Dixon, and Robbie Mustoe discuss Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s comments following his side’s victory over Fulham in Matchweek 15.
Mohamed Salah says he feels he does not have a relationship with Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and says he is unsure if he has a future at Anfield beyond next month’s African Cup of Nations
Harry Wilson reflects on Fulham’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage in Matchweek 15.
Golf
The Golf Central crew explains how Hideki Matsuyama’s swing and ‘emphatic victories’ makes him so much fun to watch on the PGA Tour and unpack what he could do to be in contention more often.
Watch highlights from the final round of the 2025 Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course on New Providence Island in The Bahamas.
Wyndham Clark buries a birdie after playing a shot from the edge of the water at the 9th hole of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.
Sepp Straka’s surge at the Hero World Challenge in the third round, particularly on the par 5s, has him in sole possession of the lead with Scottie Scheffler lurking come Sunday.
Todd Lewis breaks down Sepp Straka playing with ‘more freedom’ at the Hero World Challenge in the wake of some family health scares as he moves into position to knock off a struggling Scottie Scheffler.
Brandel Chamblee reviews Scottie Scheffler’s uncharacteristically mistake-filled showing at the Hero World Challenge, acknowledging the bad luck he’s had but also saying that ‘bad shots give bad luck a chance.’
Motor Sports
Jason Anderson are tied in championship points with one round remaining in South Africa.
The Des Moines, Iowa, native raced in the Xfinity and Cup Series, winning with JR Motorsports in 2019.
Nearly 200 races are scheduled for the three top sprint car sanctions in 2026.
Michael Jordan and Heather Gibbs are expected to testify Friday in the antitrust case that claims NASCAR has acted as monopolistic bullies.
Rotoworld
The Houston Texans advance to 8-5 with tonight’s win.
Ranking and evaluating all of Week 14’s top plays at quarterback, running back, receiver, tight end, kicker and defense.
The Emirates NBA Cup has thrown the Week 8 schedule for a loop, with Indiana, Minnesota and Sacramento having excellent schedules.
Follow the latest injury news for fantasy football lineups in Week 14.
From Jaxson Dart’s rise to Ashton Jeanty’s workload and Cleveland’s rookie-heavy offense, here’s how the 2025 rookie class is impacting fantasy football lineups down the stretch.
Josh Allen, Jahmyr Gibbs, Puka Nacua, and Trey McBride highlight the positional rankings for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season.
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The Bengals defense not only stopped the Ravens, but they set up the offense 2 yards from the end zone.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has already earned a first-ballot bronze bust.
Joe Burrow looked like Joe Burrow on the Bengals’ first drive.
