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The last time this much was on the line in the final week of the season was 1993

Vikings-Lions will be the biggest regular season finale in decades

Ryan was the last head coach to lead the Jets to the playoffs

Hiring Rex Ryan would not solve the Jets woes

The CFP might rework their seeding for next season

The College Football Playoff might look a little different next year

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Surprise Big 12 team sits atop current transfer portal rankings

Cam Newton claims the WNBA will surpass MLB in popularity

Crowning the most dysfunctional NFL franchise of 2024

Dec 23, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kevin Durant 'seriously' wants to get down to solve NBA's declining viewership problem

Sorry, LeBron: Christmas Day now belongs to the NFL, not the NBA

Feb 17, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Broadcaster Ian Eagle before the game between the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns at Fertitta Center.

Should the NBA abandon its Christmas Day games? Ian Eagle weighs in

The NFL needs to step away from Christmas Day games

After two ugly blowouts on Christmas Day, it is time for the NFL to rethink their hogging of the sports calendar.

Carolina Panthers WR brings raccoon leftovers to share with locker room (VIDEO)

Exotic foods are something that all those with a strong stomach should consider. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette wanted to share a favorite delicacy with his teammates after Christmas.

Dec 25, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (right) talk before the game at Chase Center.

NBA ratings are suffering for the exact reason you think

Is the homogenization of offenses around 3-point shooting? A decline in star power? ESPN's coverage? Competition from other leagues and other events? The league's political climate relative to the rest of the U.S.? Sure, why not.

Jul 2, 2024; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka at a press conference at the UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rob Pelinka 'trending' toward getting fired, claims NBA insider

NBA insider Jovan Buha reports that the Los Angeles Lakers may be itching to fire general manager Rob Pelinka.

It being Christmas didn't stop LeBron from taking a shot at the NFL

LeBron James calls out the NFL on Christmas

Christmas is the NBA's and the NFL needs to stop trying to steal the spotlight

A suspended television camera hovers over players during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys.

NFL Coverage Map, Week 17: What game is on in your area on Sunday?

What game is on in your area for NFL Week 17 on Sunday? Let's take a look at the official coverage maps.

Feb 6, 2011; Arlington, TX, USA; Movie actor Adam Sandler talks before Super Bowl XLV between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cowboys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Netflix has golf fans buzzing after dropping its Happy Gilmore 2 teaser

Las Vegas Raiders fans pose in Christmas costumes during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL announcer schedule & pairings for Week 17 of 2024 season

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen (49) celebrates with catcher Will Smith (16) after the final out to defeat the New York Mets in game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Dodgers top list of 2024's most valuable sports team sponsorships

Christopher Nolan set to direct 'The Odyssey' sends internet into frenzy

Eagles legend accidentally reveals Jalen Hurts' potential status for Sunday

Shannon Sharpe wants to know if Aaron Rodgers is above criticism during 'First Take'

Sep 28, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (24) hugs third baseman Isaac Paredes (17) after a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.

Cubs' subpar RSN revenues help explain tepid offseason approach: report

The Cubs have not been busy on the free-agent front and just made two perplexing trades; a new report points to the reasons why.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day sits with Nick Saban and Kirk Herbstreit on the set of ESPN College GameDay prior to the College Football Playoff first round game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers in Columbus on Dec. 21, 2024.

ESPN's embarrassing negative tone around College Football Playoff misses what's great about the sport

ESPN gives Fresno State a colorful new nickname during bowl game

The Fresno State Bulldogs suffered a tough loss in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. But it's the little mistake by the ESPN production crew that will make this game memorable.

Lamar Jackson claims that he will not miss Beyonce's halftime show on Christmas Day

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will have a busy Christmas Day taking on the Houston Texans. However, that isn't stopping the former MVP from watching the halftime festivities.

Shannon Sharpe makes a vocal 'promise' to Kirk Herbstreit after latest comments

Like sands through the hourglass, has ESPN become the daytime drama that they swore they would never become? The latest Shannon Sharpre-Kirk Herbstreit argument seems to point in that direction.

ESPN Senior Researcher, 41, Dies After Cancer Battle

Zach Jones had worked for ESPN's research team since 2010.

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