Eagles playoff picture: How win over Bills impacts Philadelphia's chances at No. 1 seed in NFC
The Eagles scored a momentous win on Sunday night. It won't do much to move them up the NFC standings, though.
Week 17 fantasy INSTANT takeaways: The players and games that WON YOU your fantasy titles
Matt Harmon and Chris Allen provide instant fantasy analysis to all the action from Week 17 in the NFL. The two place games in three fantasy buckets: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have been an email.
Win or It Ends: Alabama’s Championship Path Runs Through the Rose Bowl
Pasadena isn't the destination, it's the requirement. Alabama must conquer the Rose Bowl to keep their championship dream alive.
Rockets vs. Pacers Preview: Pacers Head to Houston at the Wrong Moment
Rockets find their stride with dominant wins. The struggling Pacers arrive in Houston seeking to end a brutal losing streak, but face a formidable challenge.
After talking through problems, Lakers find unexpected third scorer to end losing streak
Nick Smith Jr. scores 21 points off the bench as Luka Doncic and LeBron James lead the Lakers to a 125-101 victory over the Kings for a much-needed win.
Rams eliminated from NFC West contention
Should Sean McVay shut down his starters 2 weeks early?
NFL Week 18 opening odds: Eagles favored by more than a touchdown at home
Will the Birds play to win in the regular season finale? Here’s a potential clue.
Instant analysis from Bears' tough loss vs. 49ers in Week 17
The Chicago Bears put up a good fight against the San Francisco 49ers in a prime-time shootout, but they fell short. We break it down.
Josh Bell 2026 MLB Preview
Signing Josh Bell is one of the few notable stories about the Twins so far this offseason.
Bears playoff picture: How loss to 49ers impacts Chicago's No. 1 seed chances
The Bears' position in the NFC was dealt a blow on Sunday night.
Who plays on 'Monday Night Football' tonight? Time, TV channel, schedule, live stream for NFL Week 17 game
Here's everything to know about this week's Monday night matchup on ESPN.
Eagles survive Bills comeback: Who stood out in defensive master class?
Here's who stood out in the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive masterclass and narrow win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 17.
Sunday Night Football Fantasy Fallout: Fantasy winners and losers from 49ers vs. Bears in Week 17
The San Francisco 49ers advance to 12-4 with their win over the Chicago Bears.
What are the odds? The Washington Commanders are road underdogs against the Philadelphia Eagles
Road dogs for the season finale
Women’s football 2025 in review: England’s Euros victory, Spain’s midfield dominance and more
As the Women’s Super League enjoys its last bit of rest before the January transfer window and the second half of the season, The Athletic takes a look back at what stood out in European women’s football in 2025. It was a year of the unlikely, with Arsenal overcoming the odds to upset three-time Champions League winners Barcelona. Even if the magic …
NFL world reacts to Bears' shootout loss to 49ers
The Bears lost a shootout to the 49ers on the final few seconds of the game. Here is how the NFL world reacted to the loss.
What Does Brayan Bello’s World Baseball Classic Permission Slip Say About His Future in Boston?
Brayan Bello gets World Baseball Classic green light, and questions immediately follow.
Convoluted way the Falcons could ruin the Buccaneers' playoff hopes
As if they hadn't already been a thorn in the Buccaneers' sides, the Falcons have an opportunity to end the Bucs' four-year reign atop the NFC South.
Former Pirates Pitcher Announces Retirement With Emotional Instagram Post
Former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney announced his retirement in an emotional Instagram post on Sunday. Heaney, 34, is calling it a career after a dozen MLB seasons. He pitched for six teams during his career, including the Pirates this year during his final season. The ninth overall pick of the 2012 MLB Draft, Heaney […]
Packers will close regular season at Vikings with a Sunday noon game
The Packers are locked into the NFC's seventh and final playoff seed. Their playoff opponent will be determined by late afternoon games Sunday.