Monday, December 22, 2025

AFC playoff race wide open

With no AFC division titles clinched and several teams still vying for the No. 1 seed, things could get wild in the conference's playoff picture. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Mon Dec 22 2025

 
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 21: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs for a first down during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 21, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

With no AFC division titles clinched and several teams still vying for the No. 1 seed, things could get wild in the conference's playoff picture.

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) catches a touchdown pass against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (34) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 21, 2025.
 

NFL Week 16 winners and losers: Temperature rising for Cowboys coordinator?

Already eliminated from the playoffs, the Cowboys are withholding judgment on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus ... for now.

Oregon Ducks linebacker Ashton Porter (29) celebrates a tackle during the second quarter against the James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium on Dec 20, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon
 

The worst part about the College Football Playoff cannot be fixed

The worst part about the College Football Playoff cannot be fixed. Cannot be legislated away by changing the bracket format. Here's why.

Dec 21, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Texas A&M Aggies opposite Logan Lednicky (9) hoists the 2025 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship trophy after defeating the Kentucky Wildcats at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
 

What's next for Texas A&M volleyball? Defending its title in 2026

What's next for Texas A&M volleyball after winning its first title? Head coach Jamie Morrison hopes to repeat.

Anthony Joshua hits Jake Paul during a heavyweight boxing bout at Kayesa Center.
 

Jake Paul has teeth removed, metal plates installed after Joshua KO

Jake Paul suffered a devastating knockout at the hands of Anthony Joshua. In the aftermath, Paul underwent jaw surgery and had teeth removed.

Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier (3) is stopped by the Mississippi Rebels defense during the first quarter of the game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
 

CFP quarterfinals are set. Here are predictions for all four games

Here are picks, predictions and odds for all four College Football Playoff quarterfinal games in the 2025-26 CFP:

Dominique Dawes introduces members of U.S. Olympic team at an event prior to the 2012 Summer Games in London.
 

Gold medal-winning gymnast's father-in-law found dead in Virginia

Dominique Dawes, who won gymnastics gold with Team USA in the 1996 Olympics, confirmed the family's loss in a social media post.

Georgetown head coach Ed Cooley reacts against Xavier during the first half at Capital One Arena.
 

Georgetown suspends coach who threw water bottle that hit kid in crowd

Georgetown suspended men's basketball coach Ed Cooley, who threw his water bottle into the home crowd, which appeared to hit a child.

The NFL Draft countdown clock located outside Acrisure Stadium on the Northshore in Pittsburgh, Pa. Thursday, Aug. 28 2025
 

2026 NFL Draft order in Week 16 and top prospects

The 2026 NFL Draft order continues to take shape with just a few weeks left in the regular season. Here's a look at the updated list.

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover children's book previewing the Milan and Cortina Winter Games. It is called "Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics."
 

The perfect gift: USA TODAY's kid's guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

"Chasing Gold: A Kid's Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics" from USA TODAY will transform screen time into story time with this colorful hardcover book.

 

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