Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL’s ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday’s and Thursday’s games or Saturday’s, if applicable. And, when the holidays roll around, we’ll be watching then, too). What […]

Nico Iamaleava is staying put. The quarterback announced on Monday, Dec. 22 he will be returning to UCLA, choosing to stay with the Bruins instead of transferring or turning pro in a major get for incoming coach Bob Chesney. Iamaleava’s decision to return is somewhat surprising as there was uncertainty about what his next move […]

Mexico and South Africa play in the 2026 World Cup opener on June 11 in Mexico City. The USMNT plays its first 2026 World Cup game against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12. The 2026 World Cup final will be held on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New […]

As the five-game Christmas Day slate nears, the NBA has turned the page from the focus on the NBA Cup. And though the Oklahoma City Thunder have dropped two of their last three games, it still may be too early to say that the team has long-term vulnerabilities, especially since those losses came against excellent […]

Coal is overrated. Nothing kills the holiday spirit quite like giving a middle finger to your loyal fans. The Kansas City Chiefs announced Monday that they’re abandoning the stadium they’ve called home for more than 50 years, taking their ball and moving because Missouri residents wouldn’t foot the bill for major renovations at Arrowhead Stadium. […]

Jake Paul knows how to draw in a crowd. He knows how to market himself. He knows how to bring in the big bucks. Unfortunately for him, taunting a former two-time heavyweight champion and then getting knocked out is priceless. There is no rebounding from that. That won’t stop Paul from trying though. The YouTuber-turned-boxer […]

Metcalf was suspended for two games for the incident, in which he appeared to grab the shirt of a fan wearing a blue wig in the front row before shoving him. Metcalf plans to appeal the suspension, according to multiple reports. If the ban stands, Metcalf will miss the remainder of the regular season. The […]

Injuries have continued to wreak havoc around the NFL in recent weeks. The quarterback position has been notably affected, with Jordan Love and Lamar Jackson the latest to leave their games and not return due to injury. Those two are far from the only fantasy playmakers to suffer key injuries in Week 17. Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins […]

Philip Rivers has made a remarkable return, but where does he rank among the top QBs of the 21st century? Our top 25 ranking features 12 passers who are still active, including Rivers. Tom Brady reigns atop the list, but there are several other Hall of Fame-caliber players not far behind. Philip Rivers’ return to […]