Inside the Browns' descent into NFL mediocrity: How they got to 13 losses — and QB purgatory

Week 18 of the NFL season features a Saturday doubleheader in the AFC North. The Ravens can secure the division and a home playoff game with a win over the Browns, led by Lamar Jackson's impressive performance. The Bengals must win against the Steelers to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. Updates during the game include injuries to Mike Hall Jr. and Zay Flowers, as well as key plays by Lamar Jackson and the Browns...

Ruben Amorim, manager of Manchester United, expressed feeling the pressure of the team's recent struggles, with four straight defeats and a drop to 14th in the Premier League. Despite acknowledging the difficulties, he remains determined to improve performances and reassure fans of better times ahead. Amorim emphasized the need for leaders to step up and help the team cope with the anxiety and fear on the pitch, as they work towards winning games and avoiding...

Penn State All-American defensive end Abdul Carter is recovering from a left arm injury with optimism for his return in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame, as coach James Franklin states it's too early to determine his status. Carter, a key player for Penn State, left the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl with no statistics recorded, but is a top prospect for the 2025 NFL draft. His recovery process is progressing well, with Franklin praising...

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Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football Week 17 RB rankings (Half-PPR) feature Jonathan Taylor as a standout player after his impressive performance in Week 16. Taylor, facing the struggling Giants, is expected to continue his dominant play. Fantasy managers are eager to see how Taylor will finish the season as he looks to make up for his Week 15 mistake and end on a high note. Full Article

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