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NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

With most of the NFL Week 16 schedule complete, it is time to take a look at some of the biggest winners and losers from Sunday's games.

Liam Coen throws shade at Sean Payton after Jaguars’ upset of Broncos

Jakobi Meyers has changed Jaguars season, and now they paid him

Lions face an unimaginable scenario

Bills RB James Cook's 44-yard TD against Browns amazed J.J. Watt

Shedeur Sanders calls reporter out for asking about his worst play vs. Bills

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Sidney Crosby breaks longtime Penguins franchise record

The Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday night was significant for several reasons

Canadiens alter goaltending plan before game vs. Penguins

Phillip Danault's first words to Canadiens fans following Kings trade

Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury

Oilers’ Tristan Jarry out week-to-week with a lower-body injury

Matt Grzelcyk fined for cross-checking Senators’ Tim Stutzle

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 21

Red Sox find their first baseman in trade with Cardinals

The Boston Red Sox were looking to fill their hole at first base. Their second trade of the offseason with the St. Louis Cardinals has provided an answer.

Munetaka Murakami gambling on himself with White Sox deal

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Murakami

Phillies facing roadblocks in pursuit of J.T. Realmuto

Alex Bregman could stay in the AL East, but not with the Red Sox

Guardians designate Justin Bruihl for assignment days after trade

Three big-market MLB teams that are failing their fan bases

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Lions' season pushed to brink in last-second loss to Steelers

Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers

That is about as brutal of a way possible to lose a game.

Jaylen Warren, Steelers hold off Lions in wild finish

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Five worst Week 16 NFL performances: Baker Mayfield clunker forces Buccaneers to win out for playoff berth

Some players only deserve coal this Christmas. With Santa Claus finalizing his naughty and nice lists, the following five players or units left a bad last impression.

Baker Mayfield throws horrible INT as Buccaneers lose crucial game

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Has Panthers QB Bryce Young finally proved worthy of No. 1 pick?

Giants QB Jaxson Dart had the most bizarre first half stat line

Jets defense still has one of NFL's most shocking stats

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Fan involved in Metcalf altercation gives details about bizarre scene

Fan involved in DK Metcalf altercation gives details about bizarre scene during Steelers' win over Lions

The fan was tracked down during the game by the Detroit Free Press, and the fan told the outlet what happened that led to the altercation with the star wide receiver.

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Steeler Nation / December 21

Steelers have another potential reunion with Rodgers likely to happen

Steelers have another potential reunion with Aaron Rodgers likely to happen after significant problems pop up

The Steelers may opt to sign someone to help with depth. The most likely option for that is yet another former teammate of Rodgers.

Lions' season pushed to brink in gut-wrenching, last-second loss to Steelers

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'NFL active yards-per-catch leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season vs. Lions

Submit Gainwell's absurd Week 16 touchdown catch for the best play of the 2025 NFL season.

Jaylen Warren, Steelers hold off Lions in wild finish

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker / December 21

Matt Eberflus' future with Cowboys seems clear after defensive dud vs. Chargers

Will the Dallas Cowboys be getting a new defensive coordinator for Christmas?

Commanders likely to retain Dan Quinn, move on from DC

Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon expected to keep job in 2026

Rams make change to coaching staff after special teams meltdown

Has Dolphins' Mike McDaniel done enough to keep his job?

Why Dolphins, Tua Tagovailoa may need each other in 2026 after benching

DK Metcalf News / Yardbarker / December 21

DK Metcalf could be punished for altercation with Lions fan

Steelers' DK Metcalf could be facing suspension for altercation with Lions fan

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf could be facing some league discipline this week for an altercation that took place in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions. It was not an altercation with a player.

Fan involved in Metcalf altercation gives details about bizarre scene

League source details expectation for Metcalf's punishment

Lions' season pushed to brink in heartbreaking loss to Steelers

Lions lose in controversial fashion

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell makes potential play of the season

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 21

Morocco delivers upon its immense promise in victorious AFCON debut

Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tenure is off to a strong start.

AFCON 2025 storylines

Kylian Mbappe ties Cristiano Ronaldo's record at Bernabeu

Gary Neville saw what Bruno Fernandes did after sustaining injury

Thomas Frank stresses one fix for Tottenham’s blunt attacking edge

Tyler Adams's MCL tear is a setback and an opportunity for USMNT

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20 iconic TV shows where the cast feuded with one another

20 actors who looked exactly like the real-life people they portrayed

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Mayfield throws horrible INT as Bucs lose crucial game to Panthers

Baker Mayfield throws horrible interception as Buccaneers lose crucial game to Panthers

Mayfield's most consequential throw of the season was his worst.

J.J. McCarthy's latest injury raises more concerns about durability

Charlie Smyth, Tyler Shough lead Saints to win over Jets

Rookie RB Quinshon Judkins' gruesome injury worsens Browns' offensive woes

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The '35-passing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker / December 21

Chiefs QB situation gets worse after Gardner Minshew injury

After losing Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback situation has gotten even worse.

Chiefs' Gardner Minshew II sees Patrick Mahomes injury as an 'opportunity'

Five things the Chiefs must do to return to Super Bowl contenders

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes targeting bold goal at start of injury rehab

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'NFL rookie passing-yard leaders' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Yardbarker / December 21

Bills RB James Cook's 44-yard TD against Browns amazed J.J. Watt

CBS analyst/former Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt just became an even bigger fan of Buffalo Bills running back James Cook.

Bills signing four-time Pro Bowler after he got waived by division rival

Tom Brady Didn’t Hide His Mixed Feelings About Josh Allen and the Bills

The 25 best NFL nicknames of all-time

The 'NFL rushing TD leaders since 2000' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 21

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Mendoza, Moore land?

Ranking remaining QBs in CFP: Where do Fernando Mendoza, Dante Moore and others land?

Now that eight teams remain in the College Football Playoff, it's even easier to identify the top passers in the country. With that in mind, let's rank the remaining QBs.

Miami defense in CFP win legitimizes team’s title candidacy

James Madison, Tulane did not do Group of Five teams any favors

Oregon player had scathing assessment of his team’s CFP performance

Ole Miss did what it was expected to do, but now comes the real test

Oklahoma's self-destruction helps send Alabama to CFP quarterfinal

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

Munetaka Murakami gambling on himself with White Sox deal

Murakami had been one of the best power hitters in Nippon Professional Baseball during his time with the Yakult Swallows.

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Murakami

Alex Bregman could stay in the AL East, but not with the Red Sox

Phillies are facing roadblocks in pursuit of J.T. Realmuto

Guardians designate Justin Bruihl for assignment just days after acquisition

Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / December 21

White Sox win sweepstakes for Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami

At 25, Murakami joins the White Sox at the best time, as they're entering the third year of their rebuild and have one of the best young position player cores.

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'MLB players and presidents' quiz

Joe Burrow News / Yardbarker / December 21

New report sheds light on Joe Burrow's feelings toward Bengals

Joe Burrow made some surprising comments recently that have fans worried.

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Rams make change to coaching staff after special teams meltdown

The Los Angeles Rams only have one major weakness this season, and it was on display on Thursday night in their 38-37 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

'TNF' takeaways: Unreal replay review helps drive Seahawks' OT win

Rams' Sean McVay baffled by replay ruling after 'TNF' loss to Seahawks

Top candidate has emerged for the Titans' HC job

Jets expected to retain HC Aaron Glenn despite ugly season

Kyle Shanahan: Brandon Aiyuk has been 'extremely distant' since injury

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 21

Bears stun Packers, take control of NFC North with miraculous comeback

The first of back-to-back Saturdays with NFL games was capped off with one of the games of the year.

Packers QB Jordan Love knocked out of game vs. Bears with concussion

Caleb Williams' heroics vs. Packers should silence doubters

Lions face an unimaginable scenario

Saints sign kicker with unbelievable NFL journey to three-year deal

Bills signing four-time Pro Bowler after he got waived by division rival

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 21

James Madison, Tulane did not do Group of Five teams any favors

The discussion around the College Football Playoff format is only going to get more intense after Saturday's first-round games. Especially after James Madison and Tulane did not put up much resistance against heavily favored teams, Oregon and Ole Miss.

Miami defense in CFP win legitimizes team’s title candidacy

Ole Miss did what it was expected to do, but now comes the real test

Oklahoma's self-destruction helps send Alabama to CFP quarterfinal

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'ACC football championship winners' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 21

Miami defense in CFP win legitimizes team’s title candidacy

The Miami Hurricanes are back.

James Madison, Tulane did not do Group of Five teams any favors

Nick Saban blasted James Madison's inclusion in CFP over Notre Dame

Kenny Dillingham asks Phoenix resident to 'stroke a $20M check' to ASU

Michigan State to hire ex-Michigan QB Nick Sheridan as their new OC

Veteran head coach has reportedly expressed interest in Michigan job

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Saquon Barkley finds form as Eagles secure back-to-back NFC East titles

For the first time since 2001-2004, the NFC East has a back-to-back champion.

Eagles make NFC East history with win over Commanders

Three players ejected for fighting during Eagles-Commanders game

Cowboys' Dak Prescott sends message to fans who want him to sit out

Jerry Jones addresses his future as GM of the Cowboys

Here are the teams with most to play for in NFL Week 16

Week 16’s biggest games have serious playoff implications

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 20

Kevin Durant leads Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets

Kevin Durant, Reed Sheppard lead Rockets to convincing win over Nuggets

Just one game after blowing a massive first-half lead, the Houston Rockets bounced back in a major way with a 115-101 win over the Denver Nuggets.

One key Nuggets player is expected to leave the team in offseason

Red-hot Pelicans extend win streak behind Zion Williamson's big night

Unlikely hero Payton Pritchard leads Celtics to win vs. Raptors

Jaylen Brown comes clean on ‘negative’ Scottie Barnes description

Draymond Green gets ejected after shoving Collin Gillespie

James Wiseman hopes to seize opportunity in NBA return

NHL News / Yardbarker / December 20

Canadiens players take firm stance on Phillip Danault trade

The Montreal Canadiens have acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings.

How Canadiens made the Danault trade work under the salary cap

Canadiens' latest acquisition could fill void left by Jake Evans injury

Canadiens receive positive injury update on Mike Matheson

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis injured, 'going to be out for a while,' says HC

Frank Nazar exits vs. Senators, will miss ‘approximately four weeks’

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / December 21

CBB weekend winners, losers: Texas Tech's heroics, Auburn's errors highlight the holidays

As nonconference play winds down, some teams have proven to be contenders, while others are left with more questions than answers entering the conference schedule.

Kentucky finally plays up to potential in win over No. 22 St. John's

Unorthodox assist gives No. 12 UNC win over Ohio State

No. 19 Texas Tech hands No. 3 Duke first loss of season

Penny Hardaway, Memphis off to miserable start in 2025

No. 6 Purdue has no issues routing No. 21 Auburn

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 20