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Stafford led the Rams to a 27–9 win over the the Vikings.

10 Things to Watch Ahead of the NFL Divisional Round

With the wild-card weekend in the books, it’s time to look ahead to the next stage of the playoffs.

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The Rams led 24–3 at halftime and were never truly threatened by the Vikings.

Wild-Card Rapid Reaction: Rams Overcome Devastating Week, Roll Over Vikings

Los Angeles overcame an abrupt upheaval after their home playoff game was moved to Arizona due to wildfires, ending Minnesota’s season in a rout to move on to face Philadelphia.

Gilberto Manzano
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The Rams led 24–3 at halftime and were never truly threatened by the Vikings.

Wild-Card Rapid Reaction: Rams Overcome Devastating Week, Roll Over Vikings

Los Angeles overcame an abrupt upheaval after their home playoff game was moved to Arizona due to wildfires, ending Minnesota’s season in a rout to move on to face Philadelphia.

Gilberto Manzano
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Northern Illinois cornerback Jacob Finley brings down Notre Dame wide receiver Kris Mitchell during their game on Sept. 7.

Notre Dame's Ascent After Historic NIU Loss Ushers in New CFP Era

If the Fighting Irish win the title, their inexplicable defeat to the Huskies will be an afterthought, while an Ohio State championship would smooth over their flop against archrival Michigan.

Pat Forde
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Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and defensive end Jack Sawyer hold up a banner after earning a spot in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

CFP Title Game Features Resurgence of Northern and Midwestern College Football

Not since the 2004 and ’05 seasons has the South been shut out of the championship field, and the Big Ten has a chance to win back-to-back titles.

Bryan Fischer
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Jon Rahm begins his 2025 season ranked 26th in the world.

Jon Rahm Is Relaxed and Ready for (Hopefully) Less Drama in 2025

LIV Golf's biggest newcomer in 2024 took a while to get his game back and now aims for a better major season, Bob Harig writes. Also: the Genesis dilemma and the end of the PGA Tour's PIP.

Bob Harig
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NFL

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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford Explains Unusual Shovel Pass That Prevented Sack vs. Vikings

Matthew Stafford said that it was his intent to throw a shovel pass on the play where he avoided a sack with an incompletion.

Karl Rasmussen
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Campbell thought the Lions and the Vikings would meet again.

Dan Campbell's Week 18 Message to Kevin O'Connell Resurfaces After Vikings Lose to Rams

Mike Kadlick
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Sam Darnold throws the ball against the Rams.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Speculate Sam Darnold ‘Cost Himself Money’ With Vikings' Losses

Stephen Douglas
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Sanders spoke to Jerry Jones about the Cowboys' vacant head coaching position.

Deion Sanders Issues Statement Amid Reports He Spoke to Cowboys About Vacant HC Job

Mike Kadlick
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Lamar Jackson scored more fantasy points than any other quarterback in NFL history in 2024.

Fantasy Football Leagues Should Change Postseason Seeding Rules as NFL Also Mulls Adjustment

The NFL is considering changing its postseason seeding rules and fantasy football leagues should too writes fantasy insider Mike Fabiano.

Michael Fabiano
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Trey McBride (left), George Kittle (center) and Brock Bowers (right) lead the 2025 fantasy TE rankings.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings for 2025

Michael Fabiano
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Start Em, Sit Em: Wild Card Round

Start Em, Sit Em For Fantasy Football Wild Card Round

Michael Fabiano
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Ja'Marr Chase is the No. 1 fantasy wide receiver in Fabs' Way-Too-Early Player Rankings for 2025.

Fabs' Way-Too-Early Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings for 2025

Michael Fabiano
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry

Raptors Bizarrely Made Young Fan Remove Steph Curry Jersey, Announcers Were Furious

Commentators couldn't believe that a young fan at Scotiabank Arena was asked to remove his Steph Curry jersey before participating in a pregame contest.

Karl Rasmussen
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One fan avoids Jordan Poole’s pass. Another isn’t so lucky.

Jordan Poole Threw a Pass That Hit an Unsuspecting Fan in the Head

Stephen Douglas
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LeBron James plays catch with the Ohio State Buckeyes team.

LeBron James Opens Up on Son Bryce Committing to Arizona Over Beloved Ohio State

Eva Geitheim
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LiAngelo Ball and girlfriend Nikki Mudarris attend the 2024 ESPYS.

LiAngelo Ball Turns Viral Hit Into $8 Million Contract and His Own Label with Def Jam

Stephen Douglas
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MLB

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Former Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander Extended Classy Gesture to Giants Great Before Picking Jersey Number

Justin Verlander received a blessing from Brandon Crawford to wear the No. 35 jersey in San Francisco.

Karl Rasmussen
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Alyssa Crosby, a contestant on The Voice, entertains fans before a Binghamton Rumble Ponies game

Mets Minor League Team Adopting New Team Name Based on Obscure Donkey Law

Kristen Wong
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Fans meet Mets player Jose Iglesias and watch him perform his hit song, OMG, at Playland in Rye.

Nick Castellanos Makes Strangely Compelling Argument for Jose Iglesias as NL MVP

Kyle Koster
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Paul Goldschmidt (46) is doused with water by center fielder Michael Siani

Paul Goldschmidt Sends Classy Final Message to Cardinals Fans

Josh Wilson
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College Football

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Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar hands the ball off to running back Kaytron Allen.

Penn State Offense Gets Major Boost With Three Key Weapons Set to Return in 2025

A huge boost for Penn State's offense in 2025.

Karl Rasmussen
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Bill Belichick

ACC Commissioner Reportedly 'Nervous' About Bill Belichick's NFL Flight Risk

Liam McKeone
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Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

Ryan Day Had Very Short Answer When Asked About Lou Holtz Ahead of CFP Title Game

Andy Nesbitt
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Colorado football coach Deion Sanders hugs his son, Shedeur Sanders.

Deion Sanders Has Excited Reaction to First Day Coaching Colorado Without His Sons

Eva Geitheim
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Golf

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Xander Schauffele finished T30 in his 2025 debut at the Sentry.

Xander Schauffele Withdraws From the American Express, Joining Scottie Scheffler

Max Schreiber
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Nick Dunlap won the 2025 edition of the American Express as an amateur.

2025 American Express Betting Preview: Picks, Predictions and Odds for PGA West

Iain MacMillan
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Los Angeles Golf Club is favored in Week 2 of the TGL.

TGL Betting: Odds and a Prediction for Tiger Woods’s Jupiter Links vs. Los Angeles GC

Iain MacMillan
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Theragun Mini

The Theragun Mini Is a Pocket-Sized Massage Therapist for Golfers

Paul Liberatore
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Soccer

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Manchester City travel to Gtech Community Stadium to take on Brentford.

Manchester City Predicted Lineup vs. Brentford: Premier League

Amanda Langell
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Cole Palmer should start once again in the Premier League.

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Bournemouth: Premier League

Max Mallow
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Callum Hudson-Odoi's (right) strike sealed Nottingham Forest's first win at Anfield in 55 years.

Nottingham Forest vs. Liverpool Prediction, Odds, and Best Bets for Premier League Week 21

Cem Yolbulan
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Wrexham have their sights set on playing in the EFL Championship next season.

How Wrexham Can Get Promoted to the EFL Championship

Amanda Langell
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

Kevin O'Connell reacts to Vikings' ugly loss, sudden end of special season

Will Ragatz
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Darrell Taylor closes in as Jayden Daniels gets off a pass in the Hail Mary game earlier this season.

What we learned from a playoff weekend without Bears football

Gene Chamberlain
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Ian Cunningham and Ryan Poles scout out the talent at a regional combine hosted by Northwestern.

Titans like Ian Cunningham enough for yet another interview

Gene Chamberlain
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Neville Gallimore (92) during the second half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium.

Sam Darnold, Vikings make NFL playoff history with sack woes

Will Ragatz
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WNBA

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Wells Fargo Center has been open since 1996

Sixers Announce Plans for New Arena, WNBA Bid Day After Center City Arena Plans Nixed

Josh Wilson
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Man Arrested for Stalking Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis

Kristen Wong
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 09: Cameron Brink #22 of the Los Angeles Sparks looks on from the bench during the second half of the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Crypto.com Arena on July 09, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Sparks' Cameron Brink Has Positive Two-Word Update About Recovery From ACL Injury

Kristen Wong
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Coco Gauff reacts to winning a match at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Coco Gauff Shares Funny Reason Why She Joined Unrivaled As Investor

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