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January 12, 2025: Mild-card games: NFL playoffs open with blowouts

The product NFL fans received in the first playoff games didn't match the excitement. The Texans and Ravens dominated, but wild-card weekend rolls on. - Louis
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The product NFL fans received in the first playoff games didn't match the excitement. The Texans and Ravens dominated, but wild-card weekend rolls on. - Louis
 
Why it's finally time for Mike Tomlin and Steelers to part ways
Tomlin leaving Steelers would be best for both parties
Watch: Kirk Herbstreit calls out Steelers for lack of fight in first half
Watch: Ravens' Derrick Henry unleashes stiff-arm in wild-card game
Is Jackson the favorite for MVP?
 
The Top 10
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Watch: Justin Herbert matches season interception total in three quarters
Herbert takes blame for loss
Watch: Did Nickelodeon broadcast put a jinx on the Chargers?
Watch: Texans QB C.J. Stroud's incredible throw leads to halftime lead
Joe Mixon, Texans mock Rex Ryan in locker room after win
 
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No. 2 Auburn avoids upset but loses star player vs. South Carolina
Georgia pulls off another upset with win over No. 17 Oklahoma
No. 5 Alabama extends winning streak with win at No. 10 Texas A&M
No. 6 Kentucky rides hot shooting to road win over No. 14 Mississippi State
Arkansas HC John Calipari off to worst start in conference play in 36 years
Clutch late baskets propel Iowa State to gritty Big 12 road win
 
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Watch: Capitals prospect Ethen Frank scores first NHL goal
Ex-NHL defenseman calls Matt Rempe the worst player in the league
Rasmus Andersson opens up about his future with Flames
Defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov interested in staying with Kings
NHL PR issues statement on Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard
 
“To be honest, I’m bored playing [at] the 5. It just don’t do enough for me. I enjoy chasing the little guys. Matching up against wing offensive players.” - Paul George
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76ers reveal bad injury news for rookie guard Jared McCain
76ers cut son of Cavaliers legend
Breaking down Jimmy Butler's trade value
Recent stretch has exposed Knicks' biggest offensive problem
NBA postpones Rockets-Hawks game amid severe weather
 
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WHy Arthur Blank should listen to what GM Terry Fontenot is telling him
Falcons GM makes surprising admission about Kirk Cousins
Michael Penix Jr. aside, what was the Falcons 2024 draft class?
Panthers make changes to staff
Bears reportedly interview former player for head coach job
Patriots reportedly take big step toward hiring Mike Vrabel as new HC
 
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Sanders reveals what could tempt him to coach in the NFL
NFL insider reveals this HC candidate is a name to watch for Raiders
Why the Raiders should consider Buccaneers OC Liam Coen as next HC
Insider gives bold claim on NFL interests in Texas' Steve Sarkisian
Could Notre Dame be entering final game with HC Marcus Freeman?
 
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Eagles QB Jalen Hurts' status revealed ahead of wild-card game
How Saquon Barkley quickly established himself as leader with Eagles
Three keys for an Eagles wild-card victory over Packers
Commanders vs. Bucs predictions
Rams expecting a strong show of fan support in Arizona
 
“If I had to play anywhere else, I wouldn’t play... There is only one spot we will come back to." - Joe Kelly
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MLB makes big decision on Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts
Pirates sign ex-Dodgers champion pitcher in free agency
Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock reveals plan for when he returns from injury
Garrett Crochet hopes history will repeat itself with Red Sox
Pete Alonso has reportedly made an offer to the Mets
 
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CJ McCollum helps Pelicans win battle of NBA's most disappointing teams
Zion Williamson gets suspended after playing a single game
Ja Morant's late heroics help Grizzlies top Timberwolves
Devin Booker scores 34 as Suns continue dominance of Jazz
Watch: Mike Budenholzer proud of Suns, talks benching Jusuf Nurkic
 
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Sounders acquire decorated forward from FC Dallas
Crew sign former CF Montreal midfielder Lassi Lappalainen
Austin FC's roster rebuild hints at big risks and big rewards
Toronto FC tab Robin Fraser as HC
Inter Miami announces punishing preseason schedule
 

 
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