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Newsweek College Football Rankings, Heisman and CFP Predictions—Week 16
Undefeated USC made a giant leap into the top 10, Florida and Miami fell after home losses and there's a new face in the top three of Heisman projections. Now, it's championship weekend.
Trump Gets Rousing Ovation From Cadets, Midshipmen at Army-Navy Game
Trump's attendance Saturday comes as the White House continues contesting election results, and as COVID-19 cases ramp up around the country.
NFL Playoffs Picture 2020: Which Teams Can Make Postseason in Week 14?
The Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers can all clinch a playoff spot in Week 14.
Scottie Pippen Questions Accuracy of 'The Last Dance'
ESPN's 10-part documentary chronicling Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls has been a hit with viewers, but attracted criticism from some of Jordan's former teammates.
Cam Newton Stats Compared to Tom Brady as Patriots QB Benched
Newton was benched for the second time this season as the Patriots were routed 24-3 by the Los Angeles Rams.
New England Patriots' Playoffs Hopes Hang By a Thread After Loss to Rams
The Patriots are 6-7 and trail the Indianapolis Colts by 2.5 games in the race for the final wildcard berth.
Novel Idea for a Novel Virus? One League Proposes Private Vaccine Purchases
Other than more outdoor games, the league proposes making a private purchase of the new vaccine for all of its teams, which would include players and coaches.
ESPN, While Laying Off Hundreds, Inks Mammoth Contract With SEC Football
ESPN has laid off about 5,000 employees since 2015. Now, the network has signed a gargantuan contract to land SEC football. This, during a pandemic and cord-cutting.
Antoine Griezmann Cuts Ties With China's Huawei Over Treatment of Uyghurs
The Barcelona forward urged the Chinese tech giant to speak out against what he described as "mass prosecution" perpetrated against the minority.
Georgia Football Coach Repeatedly Punches 9-Year-Old Player in Viral Video
The incident happen as the Savannah Gators were competing in the American Youth Football National Championship in Florida.
LSU Self-imposes Bowl Ban in Latest Sanction Following NCAA Investigation
The Tigers could finish with a 5-5 record this season and might have featured in a bowl game after the NCAA waived eligibility rules.
Carson Wentz Receives Support From Eagles Veterans After QB Benched
Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson announced on Tuesday that rookie Jalen Hurts will start as QB in Week 14.
Mark Cuban Praised For Rewarding J.J. Barea With New Deal Before Release
The Puerto Rican played a crucial role in Dallas' NBA championship triumph in 2011 and ranks fifth for most games in franchise history.
Trump's 3rd Army-Navy Game as President Will Rank Him No. 2, Behind a Dem
George W. Bush made three games in eight years, while George Sr. and Ronald Reagan combined for zero games. JFK attended two games, far behind another Democratic president who attended it eight times (not FDR).
NFL Playoff, Division Title Scenarios For 5 Teams Entering This Weekend
The Saints and Chiefs have clinched playoff spots, but not division titles. Here are the paths for 5 teams to clinch one or both this weekend. The Packers have six scenarios how they can make the playoffs.
NFL Playoff Bracket: Updated AFC, NFC Standings after Week 13
The Pittsburgh Steelers remain top of the AFC standings at 11-1, while the New Orleans Saints hold the No. 1 seed in the NFC at 10-2.
Stats Reveal How Bad Things Have Been for Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys
Dallas lost 34-17 in Baltimore on Tuesday, slipping to 3-9 for the season and rock-bottom of the NFC East.
Lamar Jackson Sets New NFL Record in First Game since Recovering from COVID
The Ravens snapped a two-game losing streak to improve to 7-5 and give themselves a chance of making the playoffs.
Kenny Omega Explains Why He's Appearing on Impact Wrestling
An Impact champion had a run-in, of sorts, with Kenny Omega.
Dez Bryant, After Removal For Positive COVID Test, Promotes His Business
What in the world of Jerry Jones and the NFL is going on? Bryant was pulled from the field for a test during warm-ups, and he didn't return. Now Bryant is promoting his own business.
College Football Playoff Rankings on 12/08/20: Alabama Remains No. 1
Alabama has been No. 1 in the CFP rankings 21 times now, more than all other teams combined at 19 times ranked at the top spot. There was a surprise move in the top 10.
Ohio State, Texas A&M Must Schedule Each Other After COVID Cancelations
A No. 4 versus No. 5 matchup could be a perfect de facto playoff quarterfinal. The players deserve it. The fans want it. College football needs it.