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Steelers look to wrap up AFC North and prevent Browns’ pass rusher Garrett from setting sacks record
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Pittsburgh (9-6) at Cleveland (3-12) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. BetMGM NFL odds: Steelers by 3. Against the spread: Steelers 8-6-1; Browns 6-9. Series record: Steelers lead 83-64-1. Last meeting: Steelers won 23-9 on Oct. 12 at Pittsburgh. Last week: Steelers beat Lions 29-24; Browns lost to Bills 23-20. Steelers offense: overall (27), rush (26), ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With top draft pick in play, Raiders bench banged-up Maxx Crosby for game vs. Giants
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders have decided to bench defensive end Maxx Crosby for Sunday’s home game against the New York Giants in a matchup of teams with the NFL’s worst records. The loser has the inside track to the top overall draft pick, and the Raiders will be resting other key ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kyle Whittingham to take over as football coach at Michigan, agreeing to 5-year deal, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Whittingham to take over as football coach at Michigan, agreeing to 5-year deal, AP sources say. The Associated Press... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL’s 3rd rookie QB showdown of the season pits Titans’ Cam Ward vs. Saints’ Tyler Shough
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — No rookie quarterback has started more games or thrown for more yards than the Tennessee Titans’ Cam Ward. None of the eight rookie quarterbacks to start this season has more wins than Tyler Shough for the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, they meet in the third game this season featuring two ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Mohamed Salah scored again for Egypt’s 10 men as his team reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, while host Morocco was forced to wait as VAR provided the main talking point on Friday. Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Patrick Dorgu’s first Manchester United goal brings festive cheer after 1-0 win over Newcastle
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Patrick Dorgu scored his first goal for Manchester United as his team defeated Newcastle 1-0 in a pulsating Premier League match on Friday. The 21-year-old Dorgu smashed in a left-foot volley from 15 meters midway through the first half to give United its first home win in four Premier League games, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens and Packers enter Saturday matchup with uncertain QB situations
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
Baltimore (7-8) at Green Bay (9-5-1) Saturday, 8 p.m. EST, Peacock BetMGM line: Packers by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Ravens 5-10; Packers 6-8-1 Series record: Packers lead 5-2 Last meeting: Packers beat Ravens 31-30 in Baltimore on Dec. 21, 2021. Last week: Ravens lost 28-24 at home to New England on Sunday; Packers lost ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans-Chargers clash could set winner up for bigger things, including potential division title
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) — The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers are practically mirror images this season, teams with elite defenses and erratic offenses still trying to stay alive in their respective AFC divisional races. The Texans (10-5) can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie on Saturday, while the Chargers (11-4) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions’ Dan Campbell wants his team ‘locked in’ as Detroit tries to avoid going from first to worst
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — After soaring to the NFC’s top playoff seed last season, the Detroit Lions won’t be returning to the postseason this year, and they could end up at the bottom of the NFC North. This was not the expected outcome for a team that won 15 games last season and started ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ravens facing must-win situation and probably missing Jackson as they visit playoff-bound Packers
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is what it’s come down to for the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore will miss the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years unless it wins its final two games on the road and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose Sunday at Cleveland. The Ravens (7-8) likely will be ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Packers QB Jordan Love will miss Saturday’s game against Ravens
By Canadian Press on December 26th, 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t play Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens a week after leaving a game with a concussion. The Packers announced Friday that Love had been ruled out for Saturday’s game. Love had been listed as questionable Thursday on an injury report that referenced his ... Read More »
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