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What to know from NFL Week 11: The Chiefs’ AFC West reign might be over

Plus, Sam Darnold confirmed critics’ worst fears, the Falcons’ season is a disaster, and Shedeur Sanders made his uninspiring NFL debut.

2025-11-16T23:10:31Z

Josh Naylor reportedly returning to Mariners on 5-year deal as MLB's first major free-agent signing

Free-agent first baseman Josh Naylor is returning to the Seattle Mariners on a five-year contract, ESPN's Jeff Passan reports. The two sides were finalizing a contract Sunday evening, per the report. Terms of the deal were not initially reported. Naylor's deal represents the first significant free-agent signing of the offseason. He was ranked as th...

2025-11-17T01:54:10Z

Broncos beat Chiefs 22-19 on Lutz's last-second field goal, extending win streak to 8 games

DENVER (AP) — Wil Lutz lined up for a 35-yard field goal to beat the Chiefs on Sunday and couldn't help but think back to last year at Kansas City, when his kick was blocked as time expired in the same situation. “I was kind of like, shoot, here we are," said Lutz, who nailed the game-winner this time, his fifth field goal of the day, pushing the Denver Broncos past the Chiefs 22-19 for their eighth straight victory. “I've been waiting for a...

2025-11-17T01:05:17Z

'A disaster.' How Texas flopped at finish against Georgia, harpooning CFP hopes

Two teams in Texas sit in great shape for The College Football Playoff. The Longhorns aren’t one of them. It’s come to this.

2025-11-16T12:21:02Z

NBA seeks Lakers' phones in gambling probe

The NBA is expanding its investigation into allegations of illegal gambling, with multiple teams asked to turn over cell phone records and other documents.

2025-11-17T00:34:22Z

Mike Macdonald proud of his Seahawks' fight, bemoans turnovers in loss at Rams

Coach Mike Macdonald proud of his Seattle Seahawks' fight, bemoans turnovers in loss at Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

2025-11-17T02:34:20Z

Ex-Giants star Brandon Jacobs sends blunt warning to Jaxson Dart after concussion: 'Learn how to slide'

Brandon Jacobs, who spent eight seasons with the New York Giants, encouraged Jaxson Dart to slide more often whenever he scrambles to avoid more hard tackles.

2025-11-17T01:03:04Z

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase facing NFL suspension for Jalen Ramsey incident

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase will likely be suspended after he was accused of spitting on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey.

2025-11-16T22:58:43Z

Seahawks find fault in more than Darnold's 4 interceptions in close loss to the Rams

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Sam Darnold threw four interceptions and still had the Seattle Seahawks in position to win on the last play of Sunday's 21-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV said anyone who tries to put the blame solely on the quarterback is sorely mistaken, including Darnold himself. “Sam’s been balling, right? If we want to try to define Sam by this game, Sam’s had us in every (expletive) game. So for him to...

2025-11-17T03:20:21Z

Travis Kelce breaks team record for most total touchdowns

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce set the franchise's record for most total touchdowns Sunday.

2025-11-17T02:45:07Z

Patrick Mahomes: Chiefs' inconsistency starts with me

Patrick Mahomes took much of the blame for the Chiefs' 22-19 loss to the Broncos, an outcome that leveled the team's record at 5-5 and put their hopes at winning another AFC West title in doubt.

2025-11-17T04:16:20Z

Steelers beat Bengals 34-12, but Aaron Rodgers suffers left hand injury

The Steelers beat the Bengals, 34-12, to keep their hold on first place in the AFC North.

2025-11-16T21:29:42Z

Bears vs. Vikings highlights Week 11

Highlights from the Week 11 matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings during the 2025 NFL season.

2025-11-16T22:02:07Z

AP Top 25 Poll: Alabama Plummets Following Tight Loss to Oklahoma in Tuscaloosa

A look at college football's latest rankings after Week 12.

2025-11-16T19:34:15Z

CFP bracket projections after Week 12: USA TODAY Sports' expert predictions

Who will make the College Football Playoff? USA TODAY Sports offers predictions on the final 12-team bracket after Week 12.

2025-11-16T19:21:00Z

Josh Allen Made Wild NFL History With His Six-TD Game vs. Buccaneers

Buffalo bounced back in a big way on Sunday afternoon.

2025-11-16T21:49:05Z

Kevin Stefanski Discusses Browns' Quarterback Plans After Shedeur Sanders’s Debut

Kevin Stefanski addressed who will be the Browns starting quarterback going forward after Shedeur Sanders replaced an injured Dillon Gabriel on Sunday.

2025-11-17T01:34:07Z

Shedeur Sanders on his first time taking the field in loss to Ravens

Browns QB Shedeur Sanders keeps a positive mindset as he reflects on his first time playing in the NFL, losing to the Ravens in Week 11.

2025-11-17T01:32:09Z

MLB Free Agent Tracker 2025-26: Latest signings, top players, and biggest offseason deals

Follow every 2025-26 MLB free agent signing with contract details, team changes, and live Rotoworld updates throughout the Hot Stove season.

2025-11-06T17:07:47Z

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett sets NFL record for completions

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett set an NFL record for completions with 47 in Sunday's loss to the 49ers.

2025-11-17T02:16:20Z

Locker room in SoCal: Seahawks' Leonard Williams wants to see Rams again after narrow loss at L.A.

Locker room at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.: Seahawks' Leonard Williams wants to see Rams again after Seattle's narrow loss at Los Angeles Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

2025-11-17T02:34:20Z

Bernie Kosar says he will receive a liver transplant Monday

Bernie Kosar is scheduled to receive a liver transplant Monday morning.

2025-11-17T06:01:20Z

Alysa Liu wins Skate America gold, capping off big day for US figure skaters

Sunday, Nov. 16 was a great one for U.S. figure skating with Alysa Liu and the team of Madison Chock and Evan Bates winning first place.

2025-11-16T23:40:59Z

Why the Chiefs’ 5–5 Start Is Great for the NFL (Not Just Schadenfreude)

We’re not saying Kansas City’s dynasty is over. But some of the top teams around the league have clearly figured out how to close the gap.

2025-11-17T02:49:07Z

College football rankings: How far Texas Longhorns fell after loss

Texas football took a big fall in the latest AP Top 25 after the Longhorns were blown out on the road by Georgia.

2025-11-16T20:20:35Z

Tennessee's Boo Carter no longer on team, enters transfer portal

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Defensive back Boo Carter no longer is on No. 20 Tennessee's roster after not being at Neyland Stadium for the Volunteers' last game. A Tennessee spokesman confirmed Sunday that Carter is no longer on the program. Asked if Carter was at the Vols' win Saturday over New Mexico Stat e, coach Josh Heupel was brief. “At the end o...

2025-11-16T23:46:32Z

Draymond Green confronts fan over 'Angel Reese' chant

Draymond Green went nearly chest-to-chest with a fan during the Warriors' road game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

2025-11-17T03:31:17Z

Texas A&M football: Aggies' updated standings in AP, coaches polls for Week 13

Where is Texas A&M football in the college football rankings? See where Aggies stand ahead of Week 13.

2025-11-16T21:05:32Z

Brock Purdy flexes his mastery of 49ers' playbook in romp over Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy dispensed with questions over his health and simultaneously silenced debate over Mac Jones' "hot hand" by piling up points to rout Arizona.

2025-11-17T04:48:32Z

Insider drops major update on Dolphins futures of Tua Tagovailoa, Mike McDaniel

New developments on the futures of Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and head coach Mike McDaniel emerge ahead of kickoff in Madrid.

2025-11-16T15:13:18Z

LA Rams come out on top in NFC West showdown after beating the Seattle Seahawks

USA TODAY's Tyler Dragon breaks down the Rams defensive win over Seahawks in Week 11 after big NFC West game.

2025-11-17T03:32:11Z

Latest on injury to Seahawks stud rookie Grey Zabel, as team leaves Los Angeles

The first-round pick could not finish the game, leaving Seattle down two injured starting offensive linemen.

2025-11-17T03:22:58Z

Sunday Night Football: Jalen Hurts scores on tush push, Eagles lead Lions 13-6 at halftime

Touchdowns were hard to come by in the first half of Sunday's matchup between the Lions and Eagles.

2025-11-17T03:00:05Z

Nigeria to miss World Cup after defeat by DR Congo on pens

Nigeria will miss a second successive edition of the World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo in the African play-off final after a 1-1 draw.

2025-11-16T22:23:38Z

Can't-Miss Play: Josh Allen dials launch codes for 43-yard TD to Tyrell Shavers

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen flashes his mobility in the pocket and launches a deep strike for a 43-yard touchdown to give the Bills a 14-10 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

2025-11-16T21:32:09Z

Travis Kelce Had the Saddest Line After Chiefs’ Loss to Broncos

Kelce offered a blunt line to reporters following Sunday's disappointing loss to the Broncos.

2025-11-17T03:34:12Z

Baker Mayfield and the Bucs struggle again in loss to Bills, cooling MVP talk about the QB

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers still need to work on their killer instinct. A week after Mayfield and coach Todd Bowles complained the team lacked finish in a loss to New England, the Bucs were more productive on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as they fell 44-32 to the Buffalo Bills. Critical errors and insufficient playm...

2025-11-17T01:16:29Z

Broncos take commanding lead of AFC West with win as Chiefs' playoff hopes receive huge hit

The Denver Broncos picked up their ninth win of the season and it came at the expense of their AFC West rival Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday evening.

2025-11-17T01:33:05Z

Josh Allen wows again, collects 6 total TDs as Bills top Bucs

Josh Allen rebounded from a rough start against the Buccaneers to record three passing touchdowns and a career-high three rushing TDs. It was his second career game with 3 TDs passing and 3 rushing.

2025-11-17T02:16:21Z

Christian McCaffrey's best plays from 3-TD game vs. Cardinals Week 11

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey scored three touchdowns with 121 yards in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

2025-11-17T01:17:07Z

Austin Reaves has message for LeBron James after Bronny James’ Lakers start

Bronny James gets his second career NBA start for the Lakers, sparking a sharp reaction from Austin Reaves involving LeBron James.

2025-11-16T14:18:44Z

Mavericks announce troubling injury update on Anthony Davis

The Dallas Mavericks have announced a concerning new injury update on 10-time All-Star big man Anthony Davis.

2025-11-16T23:18:41Z

NFL player in critical condition after being shot in NYC

New York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was shot in the abdomen at a Manhattan restaurant early Sunday morning, according to the NYPD.

2025-11-16T19:04:22Z

Can't-Miss Play: Derrick Henry's 59-yard run vs. Browns marks his longest carry of '25 so far

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry kicks off a Ravens drive with a 59-yard rush right up the heart of the Cleveland Browns defense.

2025-11-17T00:32:09Z

Travis Kelce sets Chiefs record for career touchdowns scored: Star tight end passes Priest Holmes for top spot

Kelce scored his 84th career touchdown to take the crown

2025-11-17T01:08:15Z

Josh Naylor Set to Return to Mariners on New Five-Year Contract

Josh Naylor and the Mariners agreed to a five-year deal in free agency.

2025-11-17T01:49:11Z

Can't-Miss Play: 98 YARDS! Skyy Moore flies past Cardinals on game-opening kick return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Skyy Moore opens the game against the Arizona Cardinals with a 98-yard kick return.

2025-11-17T00:32:09Z

Lions’ Dan Campbell announces major coaching change ahead of Eagles game

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell has announced a major coaching change ahead of the Eagles matchup.

2025-11-16T17:43:40Z

4 Takeaways From the Eagles' Win Over the Lions

The Eagles made another offense look weak this week. Here are our takeaways from their win over the Lions.

2025-11-17T05:06:22Z

‘We have a hell of a team’ — Caleb Williams after Bears’ come-from-behind win over Vikings

Caleb Williams and Cairo Santos reacted to the Chicago Bears' come-from-behind win over the Minnesota Vikings.

2025-11-16T21:46:34Z