Play Super 6 on Vikings-Saints Christmas special

Minnesota tries to stay alive in the NFC playoff race while Drew Brees and the Saints hope a third attempt to secure NFC South title is successful.

Miller: One-dimensional Lions searching for identity along with head coach, GM

The Detroit Lions need a head coach and GM, of course, but they also need to figure out who they are and who in uniform they can rely on and lean on.

Buie, Northwestern beat No. 4 Michigan State 79-65

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern coach Chris Collins wants his team to take a step forward this year after struggling last season.

Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is clicking on offense at a rate unseen in franchise history chasing the franchise’s first AFC South title since 2008.

AP source: Rose Bowl denied exemption to allow fans for CFP

The Rose Bowl was denied a special exemption from the state of California to allow a few hundred fans to attend the College Football Playoff semifinal on Jan. 1, putting the game staying in Pasadena in serious doubt.

NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season

Drop the puck in mid-January? The National Hockey League is well on the way to making that happen.

Stafford questionable vs. Titans but C Ragnow ruled out

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is questionable for Sunday’s game in Tennessee, and Lions center Frank Ragnow has been ruled out because of a throat injury that has him trying not to talk to protect his vocal cords.

In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name

The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.

Maryland, Michigan State canceled again by COVID-19

In yet another twist to this crazy college football season, a matchup between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled a second time after an outbreak of COVID-19 in College Park.

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

Johnson, Billups going into Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

Calvin Johnson, Chauncey Billups, Shane Battier and Jordyn Wieber have been selected for the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame, officials said Wednesday.