NFL: Buccaneers secure NFC South title
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed they can still challenge in the post-Tom Brady era by clinching their third consecutive NFC South title with a 9-0 win over Carolina Panthers.
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NFL: Houston Texans book play-off spot, Pittsburgh Steelers move within reach
CJ Stroud threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night and the Houston Texans stopped the Indianapolis Colts on a late drive to secure a 23-19 win in Indianapolis and a spot in the AFC playoffs next weekend.
Baltimore clinch AFC North title with Miami mauling
The Baltimore Ravens underlined their Super Bowl credentials with a crushing 56-19 victory over closest AFC conference rivals the Miami Dolphins.
Cleveland Browns beat New York Jets to bag play-off berth
The Cleveland Browns clinched a place in the play-offs as they beat the New York Jets 37-20.
NBA: Doncic torches Suns for 50, Celtics squash Lakers
Luka Doncic recorded 50 points, 15 assists, six rebounds, four steals and three blocked shots and also went over 10,000 career points while leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 128-114 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Christmas night.
NFL: Lamar Jackson's Ravens beat Niners and Chiefs are Raided
Baltimore Ravens intercepted Brock Purdy four times as they beat the San Francisco 49ers 33-19 in a Christmas Day showdown of the NFL teams with the best records.
Detroit Lions kings of NFC North for first time in 30 years
The Detroit Lions clinched a first division title in 30 years as they beat NFC North rivals the Minnesota Vikings 30-24 at the US Bank Stadium.
Buffalo Bills escape the Los Angeles Chargers to continue late-season surge
The Buffalo Bills continued their late-season surge with a narrow 24-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.