Monday, December 30, 2024

NFL winners, losers: One team flames out in epic fashion

NFL Week 17 saw a few teams crash out of the playoff chase, with the Colts' season coming to a stunning close with a loss to the hapless Giants. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Dec 30 2024

 
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell (10) react after their team scores a touchdown during a game between New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.

NFL Week 17 saw a few teams crash out of the playoff chase, with the Colts' season coming to a stunning close with a loss to the hapless Giants.

Simone Biles celebrates her gold medal on the vault at the Paris Olympics.
 

USA TODAY panel: Simone Biles, Caitlin Clark for Athlete of the Year

Who is the Athlete of the Year? USA TODAY Sports assembled a panel of writers to answer the question. Among the choices was WNBA star Caitlin Clark.

Cam Akers #27 and Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a third quarter touchdown from Akers against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
 

32 things we learned in NFL Week 17: Star players take over in playoff push

NFL Week 17 provided some key clarity in the playoff picture, but there's still much to be resolved. Here's what we learned.

FILE PHOTO; Los Angeles Rams running back Eric Dickerson (29) during the 1986 season.
 

NFL legend rooting against star RB's record chase – and that's OK

Saquon Barkley might break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record in Week 18, but the Hall of Famer wants his storied mark to stand.

Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) sets to throw against Oregon during the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Jan. 1, 2024.
 

Does Deion Sanders have a QB controversy on his hands for 2025?

Does Deion Sanders have a budding quarterback controversy on his hands at Colorado? Replacing his son Shedeur will be a top project for 2025.

Alabama coach Nick Saban looks on during warmups before his team faces Georgia in the 2023 SEC championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
 

Who can fix college football? One prominent coach backs Nick Saban

Penn State coach James Franklin believes college football needs a commissioner to help fix it. And he's got the man for the job: Nick Saban

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates a touchdown scored during the first round of the College Football Playoff between Notre Dame and Indiana at Notre Dame Stadium on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.
 

Marcus Freeman has chance against Georgia to prove he's no Brian Kelly

If Marcus Freeman's Notre Dame beats Georgia in the Sugar Bowl, the Irish would own a caliber of victory Brian Kelly never produced in South Bend.

Penn State coach James Franklin argues with officials during his team's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on November 02, 2024 in State College, Pennsylvania.
 

If Penn State wants to change narrative, it must beat Boise State

James Franklin and Drew Allar are connected in Penn State big game failure. All it takes is beating Boise State to start to change the narrative.

Head coach Raheem Morris of the Atlanta Falcons calls out instructions in the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 29, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
 

Falcons coach explains ridiculed timeout approach in OT loss

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said he "probably could have" utilized his timeouts better in critical sequences of an overtime loss to the Commanders.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium.
 

NFL playoff picture: Commanders' win clinches pair of NFC berths

The NFL playoff picture is almost complete, with the NFC field coming into focus in Week 17 thanks to movement from the Vikings, Rams, Commanders and Eagles.

 

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