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On TwitterNFL wild-card preview: Two days, four games, three rematches — and one very curious NFC battle
Wild-card weekend is upon us, and all four matchups are interesting. Befitting the wide-open feel of this year's playoffs, all will feature teams that have a viable chance to reach the Super Bowl. Let's take a look at the games.
NFL Week 17 preview
Multiple playoff berths are on the line in Week 17, and plenty of teams are still playing for positioning. The Steelers, at one time 7-2-1 and in total command of the AFC North, now need to beat the Bengals and hope Cleveland tops Baltimore, or they'll be on the outside looking in.
NFL Week 16 preview
Week 15 brought with it plenty of surprising results, from the Steelers finally besting Tom Brady and the Patriots, to Nick Foles leading the Eagles past the Rams, to the Colts shutting out the Cowboys.
The 50 most bizarre sports moments of 2018
The sports world, for all its seriousness, is often theater of the bizarre. There are plenty of events that make you scratch your head, and with social media's reach, most any strange occurrence goes viral, and quickly.
NFL Week 15 preview
Business is very much picking up in the NFL, and a rash of upsets and stunning finishes in Week 14 have altered both the playoff races, and perhaps more importantly, the perception of some would-be contenders.
The top sports storylines heading into 2019
2018 was an extremely eventful year in the sports world, and 2019 promises more of the same. On and off the field, there will be plenty of situations that shape the future of multiple teams and leagues.
Athletes who we may be seeing for the last time in 2019
2018 marked the final year in several legendary careers. Adrian Beltre and Ichiro hung it up in baseball, Darrelle Revis, Joe Thomas and Jason Witten all stepped away from football after surefire Hall of Fame careers, and long-tenured names like Manu Ginobili, David West and Richard Jefferson said goodbye to the NBA.
25 trends we hope go away in 2019
Trends are fun. They're, for lack of a better word, trendy...until they become stale and played out, and then they're just annoying. There are plenty of sports trends that start fun but quickly become tiresome.
The most dominating single-game team performances of the year
Dominance in sports is usually reflected on the scoreboard, and there were plenty of insane blowouts this season across all sports, but sometimes it's more subtle.
The biggest sports upsets of the year
There's nothing better in sports than a big upset, and 2018 had plenty of them. From an NCAA Tournament first, to an early shocker in college football, to a spate of surprising NFL outcomes, this year has had plenty of stunners.
The most memorable single-game performances of 2018
From dominant pitching efforts, to college players having career days in the NCAA Tournament, to spectacular passing performances, to the holy grail — the championship-winning buzzer-beater, 2018 had plenty of memorable individual efforts. Let's take a look at some of the best.
NFL Week 14 preview
Week 13 was tumultuous and full of surprises. The Steelers blew a 16-point lead at home to the Chargers and lost 33-30, which marked the first time they had ever lost a home game when leading by 16 or more points.
NFL Week 13 preview
Week 12 was full of surprising results, some of which cost people their jobs and others that might cost teams a home game in the playoffs. The Steelers moved the ball at will against Denver but repeatedly shot themselves in the foot with turnovers.
NFL Week 12 preview
Chiefs-Rams was a sight to behold, with the only losers being Vegas, on account of the total points scored and the "All-Star" officiating crew, who delivered a performance to forget.
NFL Week 11 preview
It's Week 11, and as always there is plenty happening in the NFL. Le'Veon Bell's standoff with the Steelers reached its conclusion, and the two-time All-Pro running back will sit out the entire season, which suddenly makes James Conner the most important Steeler not named Ben Roethlisberger.
NFL Week 10 preview
Week 10 is here, and things are starting to get grim for some perceived contenders. Baltimore's third straight defeat sent them into the bye week at 4-5, with major questions looming around John Harbaugh.
The most memorable scoring explosions in NBA history
There have been plenty of other offensive explosions in NBA history, and they've taken many different forms — some of them, like violent thunderstorms, barely last a minute or two. But like those storms, they certainly leave their mark.
The best sports mustaches of all time
Movember is upon us, and with it comes a month of awareness for a variety of men's health issues. In honor of Movember, let's take a look at the some of the best mustaches throughout sports history.
NFL Week 9 preview
Week 9 is here, and with some teams halfway through their schedules, the playoff picture in both conferences is starting to take shape. If you're a fan of the Rams, Chiefs or Patriots, you're probably pretty confident right now, and with good reason.
Celebrities who balled: Famous people who were athletes
Athletes are celebrities in their own right, but there are plenty of entertainers who were pretty fair athletes in their day, but ended up making their fortune in movies, music or television.
NFL Week 8 preview
As good as the Chiefs have been and as dangerous as the Patriots are starting to look, no team in the NFL has been more impressive through seven weeks than the undefeated Rams.
The 75 best sports nicknames of all time
From "Magic" to "Mean Joe" to "The Big Hurt," let's take a look, in no particular order, at the best nicknames in sports history and the athletes who inspired them.
NFL Week 7 preview
Week 7 brings with it no shortage of compelling plots in the NFL. The Chiefs and Patriots played arguably the game of the year on Sunday night and are clearly the AFC's top two teams — but is there one lying in the weeds that could dethrone them?
Why fall is the best time of the year on the sports calendar
There is no better time on the sports calendar than fall. All four major sports are in session, and there's a great mix of high stakes and fresh starts.
NFL Week 6 preview
Week 6 is here, and some teams look much better this week than last, while some are in even bigger trouble.
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