Daily Archives: December 24, 2024

Packers rout Saints to clinch play-off spot

The Packers dealt the Saints only their second shutout defeat in 370 games [Getty Images] Jordan Love starred as the Green Bay Packers routed the New Orleans Saints 34-0 to secure their spot in the NFL play-offs. The 26-year-old quarterback threw for 182 yards and a touchdown as the Packers earned their place in the play-offs for the fifth time …

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What time are the NFL Christmas games and when does Beyoncé perform?

Beyoncé performs during the Super Bowl XLVII half-time show at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in February 2013.Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The NFL Christmas games are taking place on, you guessed it, Christmas. And if you’re anything like millions of people around the world then you’re probably wondering: what time does the Beyoncé show begin? But is that all you really need …

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Chargers put in a waiver claim for WR Diontae Johnson

The Texans claimed wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers from the Ravens on Monday, but they were not the only team to submit a claim. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports the Chargers also put in a claim. The Texans and Chargers have the same 9-6 record, but Houston had a higher claim based on the aggregate winning percentage of …

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Where is Texas vs. Arizona? Peach Bowl game location info, details, CFP schedule

Texas football is preparing to face the champion of its old conference in the College Football Playoff, with Big 12 champion Arizona State awaiting in the Peach Bowl. Texas was tested in the first round, defeating Clemson 34-24 behind a rejuvenated running attack led by Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Wisner. However, the Sun Devils, winners of six straight games, also …

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49ers OL Trent Williams, Aaron Banks, Jaylon Moore won’t return this season

49ers left tackle Trent Williams will not return this season. The 49ers are out of postseason contention, and Williams’ balky ankle hasn’t healed enough for him to get back before the season ends in two weeks. “He won’t be playing in these next two games,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He hasn’t been able to …

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Ohio State football drops sneak peak of Rose Bowl uniforms

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) lines up during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. The Ohio State Buckeyes will battle the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, 2025. Because Ohio State lost its last game of the season to …

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Aaron Rodgers muses about being released “by a teenager”

With Tuesday being Christmas Eve, Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers made his weekly visit with Pat McAfee and company a day earlier than usual. And Rodgers made, unprompted, a comment about his future with the Jets. Via Rich Cimini of ESPN.com, Rodgers brought up the possibility of being released by the Jets at the end of the season. “Being released would …

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Can BYU’s experience in bowls help the Cougars upset Colorado?

BYU head coach Kalani Sitake reacts as a play unfolds during a game against the Arizona Wildcats held at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. | Isaac Hale SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes have the better offense, led by future NFL first-round draft picks Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, the Heisman Trophy …

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