The Chiefs' playoff hopes dimmed after a 6-6 record, while the Bears' 9-3 loss to the Eagles on Black Friday slashed their playoff probability to 78%. NFC and AFC playoff brackets have shifted dramatically heading into Week 14.
Shedeur Sanders led the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in his first NFL start, breaking a 17-year losing streak for rookie QB debuts and sparking hope for Cleveland's fractured quarterback future.
No. 4 Georgia crushed Charlotte 35-3 on Senior Day, with Bo Walker scoring 3 TDs and Nate Frazier adding 2 as the Bulldogs dominated offensively and defensively to preserve their playoff ranking ahead of the Georgia Tech rivalry game.
Duke defeated Kansas 78-66 at Madison Square Garden in the Champions Classic, overcoming foul trouble and missing star Peterson to improve to 5-1. Cameron Boozer led Duke with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Tre White scored 23 for Kansas.
Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back leadoff home runs to start Game 5 of the 2025 World Series, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers and putting them one win from their first title since 1993.
With the 2025 regular season winding down, the NL wild‑card battle narrows to the Mets, Reds and Diamondbacks. Head‑to‑head records give the Cincinnati Reds the clear advantage in any three‑way tie. Their schedule, injuries and payroll issues of the rivals add layers to the drama as October looms.
The first presale lottery for FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets is open now for Visa cardholders with a FIFA ID. Registration runs through Sept. 19 at 11 AM ET, with notifications on Sept. 29 and purchase windows starting Oct. 1. Prices begin at $60 but use dynamic pricing, with premium final seats reaching $6,730. Two more sales phases follow in late October and after the Dec. 5 group-stage draw.