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Barnwell's end of the year prove-it list: 17 coaches and players with something at stake

Kenneth Walker III is among those with a lot to gain -- or lose -- over the season's final five weeks. ... Continue Reading

Big day for Detroit offense powers Lions over Cowboys

The Lions improved their playoff chances and the Cowboys' postseason hopes took a big hit. ... Continue Reading

This East lead hasn't come easy for the Pistons' young core

With every win, Detroit and its young core are moving further away from the dregs of a grueling rebuild. ... Continue Reading

The old, struggling Clippers have options -- none of them good

Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst surveyed the league on LA's next steps. Three difficult paths emerged. ... Continue Reading

Last-minute pickups for Week 14: Trevor Lawrence and other QB replacements

If bye weeks or injuries have you seeking lineup help, consider the Jaguars' passing game and Titans defense. ... Continue Reading

The Playbook: Shadow Reports, lineup locks for Week 14

An all-encompassing look at the matchups to exploit or avoid, as well as projected scores. ... Continue Reading

Want a Kalen DeBoer 'Black Hoodie of Death'? Good luck

Do the clothes make the coach? Ryan McGee takes a deep dive on sideline sartorial superstitions. ... Continue Reading

CFP chaos scenarios for every league and what to watch in nine conference titles

Bill Connelly looks at key angles for all nine games -- and why the playoff committee could get a headache. ... Continue Reading

'Coastal Chaos' and 7-5 Duke: Can the ACC's problems ever get resolved?

Duke's presence in the ACC title game is a symptom of longstanding issues. ... Continue Reading

Live updates: World Cup groups, matches, reaction

All eyes will be on the Kennedy Center as the draw is made for next year's tournament. ... Continue Reading

2026 World Cup draw: How it works, what will be decided

Ahead of today's festivities in Washington, D.C., (noon ET), here's everything you need to know. ... Continue Reading

Breaking down every conference title game, plus CFP chaos scenarios

Bill Connelly looks at key angles for all nine games -- and why the playoff committee could get a headache. ... Continue Reading

Cowboys not 'deflated' by harder path to playoffs

Dak Prescott said the Cowboys would use their loss to the Lions, and the tougher odds to make the postseason, as "fuel" with four games to go. ... Continue Reading

St. Brown toughs out injury, fuels Lions in key win

Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, playing through an ankle injury, said he was willing to do "whatever it takes" to be on the field and came up big in a 44-30 win over the Cowboys. ... Continue Reading

10 NFL veterans who could unexpectedly be on the move this offseason: Surprise cut, trade candidates

Would the Eagles trade A.J. Brown in the offseason? Could the Ravens face salary cap decisions on two stars? Is Kyler Murray's time in Arizona running out? ... Continue Reading