Aaron Rodgers on Steelers-Lions: 'Chaos' -- plus more Week 16 quotes - ESPN
The holiday season means more for NFL fans — it also signals the playoff picture coming into focus. And throughout Week 16, contenders continued to separate from pretenders.
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Lions don't blame officials, own loss after late OPI calls - ESPN
DETROIT — Still trying to process what just happened in the Lions' 29-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a red-faced Dan Campbell refused to blame the officials after penalties negated two touchdowns that would have flipped the outcome of the game in the final 30 seconds of regulation.
Sidney Crosby passes Mario Lemieux as Penguins' top scorer - ESPN
PITTSBURGH — Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night.
Sources: Broncos' Pat Bryant out of hospital, has concussion - ESPN
DENVER — Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant was discharged from an area hospital Sunday night after being diagnosed with a concussion, but cleared of other major injuries, following a big hit in the final minute of the team's 34-20 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sources told ESPN.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson exits loss to Pats with back injury - ESPN
BALTIMORE — Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson did not play the second half of Baltimore's 28-24 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday night because of a back injury.
Sources: Red Sox to acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals - ESPN
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
Matt Kuchar, son win PNC Championship to cap emotional year - ESPN
ORLANDO, Fla. — Matt Kuchar, whose father died in February, couldn't imagine a better ending to a year than to finally win the PNC Championship with his son. There was no stopping them Sunday in a record-smashing performance that led to an 18-under 54 and a whopping seven-shot victory.
Jerry Jones: Cowboys 'underachieved' in 2025 but bullish on future - ESPN
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones is filled with disappointment with how the season has gone for his team.