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Final week of the NFL’s regular season arrives with No. 1 seeds still undecided in AFC and NFC
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
The NFL’s regular season has reached its final weekend with plenty undecided in terms of the playoff picture, including the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC. Here’s what to watch over the next few days: AFC playoff picture The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Justin Page’s 23 points lead Niagara past Sacred Heart 64-61
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Justin Page scored 23 points as Niagara beat Sacred Heart 64-61 on Friday. Page shot 7 of 14 from the field, including 4 for 7 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line for the Purple Eagles (4-9, 1-2 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference). Landon Williams went 4 of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Texans need win over Colts and loss by Jags to win AFC South for third straight season
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
HOUSTON (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts got off to a great start. The Houston Texans are in the midst of an even better finish that has them heading to the playoffs and the Colts going home after they conclude the regular season on Sunday. The Texans (11-5) secured their third straight postseason berth with a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stafford, Rams look to end 2-game skid by hosting reeling Cards to wrap up regular season
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Arizona (3-13) at Los Angeles Rams (11-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox. BetMGM NFL odds: Rams by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Cardinals 6-10; Rams 10-6. Series record: Rams lead 52-41-2. Last meeting: Rams beat the Cardinals 45-17 on Dec. 7, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. Last week: Cardinals lost to Bengals 37-14; Rams lost to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFC South rivals Falcons and Saints are looking to place encouraging final touch on losing seasons
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints have similar goals of trying to complete lost seasons on high notes that offer hope that the momentum can carry over into next season. The bad news for the NFC South rivals is that even extending a winning streak in Sunday’s final regular-season game would ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Streaking Jaguars seek win No. 13, the AFC South title and another sweep of the Titans
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
Tennessee (3-13) at Jacksonville (12-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL odds: Jaguars by 13 1/2. Against the spread: Titans 7-8-1, Jaguars 11-5. Series record: Titans lead 35-27, including 1-0 in the playoffs. Last meeting: Jaguars beat the Titans 25-3 on Nov. 30, 2025. Last week: Titans lost to the Saints 34-26; Jaguars beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Diane Crump, the first female jockey to ride in the Kentucky Derby, dies at 77
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Diane Crump, who in 1969 became the first woman to ride professionally in a horse race and a year later became the first female jockey in the Kentucky Derby, has died. She was 77. Crump was diagnosed in October with an aggressive form of brain cancer and died Thursday night in hospice ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Caleb Williams eyes 4,000 yards passing as Bears try to clinch NFC’s No. 2 seed when they host Lions
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Though Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears fell out of the running for the No. 1 seed in the NFC last week, they still have plenty on the line before the playoffs begin. A milestone for the quarterback and a stronger postseason position for the team are at stake. Williams ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Florida Panthers and New York Rangers bring Miami Vice flair to Winter Classic
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
MIAMI (AP) — The Florida Panthers arrived in Ferraris, cigars lit, dressed in all-white Miami Vice attire — and, in true South Florida fashion, fashionably late. The New York Rangers followed suit, stepping into loanDepot Park in their own Miami Vice whites. With that, the 2026 Winter Classic was underway. At loanDepot Park, home of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Sean Payton isn’t dazzled by the Broncos’ record-breaking sacks and focuses instead on caging QBs
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — When the Denver Broncos won their first AFC West title in a decade last week, Sean Payton said he didn’t talk about it with his team and he told reporters he’d heard the commemorative caps and T-shirts were ugly. So, it’s not surprising when Payton insists he’s not focused on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!McDermott, Bills preparing for playoffs as they host Jets in possible last game at Highmark Stadium
By Canadian Press on January 2nd, 2026
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills coach Sean McDermott finds his focus being pulled in different directions ahead of Buffalo’s season finale. He must decide who to play or rest ahead of the playoffs while still giving a proper send-off to Highmark Stadium in what could very well be the last game there. One thing ... Read More »
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