Bengals make smart roster moves before Week 17 vs. Cardinals

The Cincinnati Bengals made several roster moves ahead of the Week 17 game against the Arizona Cardinals. There, the Bengals announced the elevations of defensive lineman Howard Cross III and cornerback Bralyn Lux from the practice squad to the active roster for the game. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Both players are standard elevations by the Bengals, … Read more

NFL playoff picture: Texans clinch berth and eliminate Colts, while Broncos end Chiefs’ 9-year reign atop AFC West

Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks after the Houston Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, which clinched the Texans a playoff berth, eliminated the Indianapolis Colts and won the AFC West for the Denver Broncos. The NFC playoff field is all set except for one slot: the NFC South champion, which is currently … Read more

Indianapolis Colts playoffs: Updated elimination scenario, AFC standings, playoff picture for Week 17

Saturday update: The Colts were officially eliminated from playoff contention when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday evening. The Indianapolis Colts may or may not be in a do-or-die situation in Week 17 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Their playoff picture could be settled on Saturday afternoon … Read more

College football bowl winners and losers: BYU enjoys the Pop-Tart spoils thanks to 15 fourth-quarter points

BYU’s late comeback against Georgia Tech earned them the opportunity to participate in the annual Pop-Tart ritual sacrifice on Saturday night. The Cougars scored 15 straight points in the fourth quarter to beat the Yellow Jackets 25-21 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. Jovesa Damuni’s 4-yard run with two minutes to go put BYU in front and … Read more

Ravens activate LB Jay Higgins from injured reserve

The Baltimore Ravens activated undrafted rookie linebacker Jay Higgins from injured reserve ahead of Saturday’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Higgins, 23, signed with the Ravens in May and made the 53-man roster after an impressive preseason showing on defense and special teams. He earned a core special teams role for the regular season … Read more

Lakers coach JJ Redick says team must get back to basics

Lakers coach JJ Redick says team must get back to basics originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick was frustrated with his team after the Lakers’ 119-96 loss to the Houston Rockets on Christmas Day. Advertisement But Redick had … Read more