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The NFL is approaching the final week of the regular season as 20 teams are still eligible for the Super Bowl heading into Week 18. Five playoff berths remain up in the air, the most entering the final week since 2020 (seven teams still had a shot at the playoffs). With four division crowns still up for grabs and five …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 3, 2024, 05:40 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Arizona Coyotes forward Jason Zucker was given a hearing by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday for boarding/interference on Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins. In Tuesday’s game, Cousins delivered a hit to Panthers defenseman Juuso Valimaki while Valimaki was on one knee against …

When the Giants complete their final game of the 2023-24 season against the Eagles this Sunday, it could also be the end of a beloved player’s career. Sterling Shepard was drafted by the Giants in the second round of the 2016 draft and gave Big Blue five productive years before suffering two season-ending injuries that derailed his time in New …

Michael Penix Jr.’s most recent masterclass of a performance was the catalyst for Washington’s win over Texas in the Sugar Bowl. It also could help him with the next chapter of his football career. The Washington star is viewed as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft. But prior to Monday’s game, the consensus among draft evaluators …

Getty Images Kansas prosecutors are asking a judge to drop three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, according to the Associated Press. Mahomes allegedly grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her against her will on Feb. 25, 2023, at a suburban Kansas City establishment. Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Megan Ahsens filed a motion on Tuesday to dismiss the …

Getty Images The Zach Wilson era with the New York Jets appears to be going out with a whimper. Head coach Robert Saleh said the 2021 second overall pick has yet to clear concussion protocol after suffering a head injury against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15, meaning he will miss the team’s regular season finale against the Patriots on Sunday. …

Eagles injury report: DeVonta Smith among Eagles’ non-participants originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith was among a trio of players listed as non-participants to begin the final week of prep of the regular season. Smith suffered an ankle injury late in the fourth quarter of the Eagles’ 35-31 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. His ankle …

Having taken six in a row, the Baltimore Ravens (13-3) will play the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7). Despite that, the Steelers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 37.5 points. The Ravens completely dismantled the Miami Dolphins 56-19 last weekend, while …

Getty Images Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team’s controversial loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Over the last week, billboards correcting the Lions’ record have been popping up all over town. After scoring a late touchdown to pull within one point, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completed a pass to offensive lineman Taylor Decker for the …

For the first time in 12 days, A.J. Brown stood up in front of several cameras and spoke to the Philadelphia media. Brown made it clear he is not upset with the Philadelphia Eagles coaches nor the play-calling, but needed to get something off his chest.  “I didn’t wanna be negative,” Brown said, via NJ.com. “I was already into the …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Bucs were already talking about treating every game like a playoff game five weeks ago, so of course, there’s no need to manufacture any lose-and-go-home urgency for Sunday’s regular-season finale against Carolina. The threat is very real. If Tampa Bay loses — to the team with the worst record in the NFL — then …

The Jets are expected to make Dalvin Cook’s departure official Wednesday. The running back has to clear waivers before becoming a free agent Thursday afternoon. The Ravens and Cowboys are expected to have interest in Cook if he clears waivers, according to Josina Anderson of CBS Sports reports. Anderson said the Ravens has potential interest in adding Cook to their …

Sunday’s game between the 49ers and Rams continues a rich, modern rivalry between teams led by offensive minds Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay. But don’t expect the Week 18 tilt to advance football philosophies in any meaningful way. The 49ers have locked into the No. 1 seed and have already ruled out Brock Purdy (rest) and Christian McCaffrey (calf) for …

Getty Images The home of Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill went up in flames on Wednesday afternoon as firefighters were seen battling the flames in Southwest Ranches. Areal footage of the scene shows Hill’s mansion engulfed in heavy smoke as rescue crews, who were seen needing to cut into the roof of the home, worked to manage the fire.  Hill …

The Minnesota Vikings are making yet another change at quarterback with their playoff hopes on the line. Nick Mullens will get the start at quarterback for the Vikings when they take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, head coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters on Wednesday.  “Like what went into the decision last week, Nick has been very effective moving the …