Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Caitlin Clark, Aaron Rodgers among 2024's winners, losers

In 2024, the wide, wide world of sports saw repeat champions, first-time titlists, a grand Paris summer and some epic fails. The winners and losers: ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Tue Dec 24 2024

 
Caitlin Clark's record-setting rookie season with the WNBA's Indiana Fever ended with a first-round playoff loss to the Connecticut Sun.

In 2024, the wide, wide world of sports saw repeat champions, first-time titlists, a grand Paris summer and some epic fails. The winners and losers:

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NFL power rankings: Several teams have strong claim to No. 1 spot

As the NFL season draws to a close, the battle for the top spot in our power rankings is as tight as ever, with several teams having a strong case.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a pass ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Chris Wormley (95) during the first quarter in an AFC Wild Card playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
 

Can Netflix avoid another streaming fiasco on NFL Christmas games?

Massive streaming issues during the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight infuriated viewers. Did Netflix learn its lesson ahead of its NFL Christmas games?

Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid.
 

These NBA players are a gift to watch on Christmas

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Dec 26, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out to throw against Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
 

NFL Week 17 picks: Will Chiefs wrap up No. 1 seed on Christmas?

The Chiefs can give themselves quite the Christmas gift with a win over the Steelers. Check out our picks for that game and every Week 17 matchup.

Sep 19, 2021; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
 

Ravens star makes humorous vow when asked about Beyoncé's halftime show

Lamar Jackson vows to catch the Christmas Day halftime show of Beyoncé during Baltimore Ravens' game against the Houston Texans.

Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates with girlfriend Taylor Swift after defeating the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium
 

The best and worst of the NFL in 2024

Each year, the league and its players dazzles us with its extraordinary talent, prime-time thrillers and jaw-dropping moments. Here's a look back.

Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe attends the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena.
 

Shannon Sharpe sends warning shot after criticism from Kirk Herbstreit

The "First Take" contributor said ESPN "ain't got enough bosses" to hold him back the next time Herbstreit says something about him.

Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter after winning the 2024 Heisman Trophy.
 

Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders get record insurance coverage for bowl

Record amount of insurance coverage helps ensure that Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders play in the Alamo Bowl vs. BYU Saturday for Colorado.

Hawaiian surfer Luke Shepardson catches a wave during the Rip Curl Eddie Aikau Big Wave invitational on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, on Dec. 22, 2024.
 

WATCH: Surfers ride 50-foot waves during epic contest in Hawaii

Waves reached heights of 50 feet Sunday during the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational in Hawaii that produced epic rides and big wipeouts.

 

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