Vikings dominate, hand Bears 8th straight loss

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor fumbled a sure 41-yard touchdown against the Broncos by dropping the ball short of the goal line, leading to a touchback and a turnover that ultimately impacted the game's outcome. The Broncos went on to score 24 unanswered points for a 31-13 win, putting the Colts' playoff hopes at risk and solidifying Denver's position in the AFC wild-card race. This careless mistake is not uncommon in the NFL, as seen in...

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The Atlanta Falcons ended their losing streak with a 15-9 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, relying heavily on their rushing game due to quarterback Kirk Cousins' struggles, with just one touchdown and nine interceptions in his last five games. Despite coach Raheem Morris acknowledging Cousins' need to improve, no quarterback switch is imminent, as the team drafted Michael Penix Jr. as a potential replacement but remains committed to Cousins, who acknowledges the need to...

Charlie Eastwood, a professional athlete, recently experienced the loss of his father, John, after a battle with illness. Despite standing on the podium numerous times in his career, this particular event felt different due to the recent loss. Eastwood had been doing simulator work in Italy when he received the call about his father's condition, leading to a "whirlwind week" as he rushed to be with his family in Northern Ireland during his father's final...

In the latest episode of Yahoo Sports Week 16 waiver wire pickups + Fantasy Trust Meter, hosts Matt Harmon and Dalton Del Don introduce the 'Fantasy Bro's Trust Meter' to evaluate 8 polarizing players for the fantasy postseason. They discuss the potential of Derrick Henry, JSN, Brian Thomas Jr., and Malik Nabers, along with other key players like Joe Mixon, Tyreek Hill, Cooper Kupp, and Chuba Hubbard. Additionally, they provide insights on the hottest names...

Unhappy Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola criticized a controversial penalty awarded to West Ham in a 1-1 draw, contradicting advice given by Premier League referees. Cherries midfielder Tyler Adams was penalized after a VAR review, leading to a contentious spot-kick converted by Lucas Paqueta. Despite the late drama, Bournemouth climbed to sixth in the league, while West Ham remained in 14th place. Full Article