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32 things we learned in Week 14: Bears, Packers, Rams in NFC blender

Dec 7, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) is tackled by Green Bay Packers defensive lineman Rashan Gary (52) in the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

The Bears were upended by the Packers in one of several NFL Week 14 matchups that proved highly consequential to the evolving NFC playoff picture.

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Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after his team was defeated by the Houston Texans at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri.

NFL Week 14 winners and losers: Chiefs must confront harsh truths

It might be premature to declare the Chiefs' dynasty dead, but it could be curtains for Kansas City this season after yet another devastating loss.

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Sep 13, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman looks at the scoreboard during the second half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images

Deal with it, Notre Dame. CFP, bowl season doesn't need Irish anymore

Bye, Notre Dame. Don't let the bowl door hit you on the way out.

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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) during his team's game against Illinois at Gies Memorial Stadium.

College Football Playoff hot takes include upset pick and a predicted champion

Some hot takes about the CFP field. Ohio State is down but not out, even as Indiana roars. And controversial CFP choice Miami can spring an upset.

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) celebrates after his team's defeat of Ohio State in the 2025 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Indiana takes over No. 1 spot in NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 entering CFP

A new team leads the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-136 after the college football regular season finished and the playoff field was announced.

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Pete Alonso is the Mets' all-time home run leader.

Five teams to watch at MLB winter meetings: Red Sox hunt sluggers

MLB's winter meetings commence in Orlando an annual bazaar for trade rumors and free agent deals.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 05: Head Coach Mark Pope of the Kentucky Wildcats reacts after a loss during the Music City Madness game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Bridgestone Arena on December 05, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

College hoops takeaways: Kentucky boos 'well-deserved', who is No. 1?

Kentucky basketball had another disappointing performance, and Wildcats fans let them hear about it. Plus, four teams catch the eye as legit contender

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Jeff Kent of the San Francisco Giants hits a ball during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco on Oct. 6, 2001.

A Giants slugger finally gets into Hall of Fame, but it's not Bonds

Jeff Kent, baseball's all-time leader in home runs among second basemen, was voted into the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Baseball Era Committee.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 07: Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens #36 of the Chicago Bears kiss before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Simone Biles returns to Lambeau Field, shows off game day fit

Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles showed off her game day fit on the field before the Packers-Bears game.

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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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