Fresh off a devastating Week 16 to the Cowboys, Tampa watched as it lost control in the playoff race, ceding control to Atlanta in the season's final weeks. However, the NFL's see-saw isn't done ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. NBC's Mike Tirico announced the playoff schedule in the first quarter of the Lions-Vikings game. Without getting the 1-seed, the Lions ...

The Chicago Blackhawks have placed forward Craig Smith on injured reserve with a nagging back injury. Smith hasn’t appeared in a game since he skated for more than 10 minutes ...

The Penn State Nittany Lions are the first team in the College Football Playoff semifinals, punching their ticket into the final four with a 31-14 win over the No. 3 seeded Boise State Broncos in ...

After an overtime extravaganza between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders, which ended with the Commanders winning to clinch a playoff berth (and clinching a spot for the LA Rams ...