The 2022 NFL season is more than three-quarters complete, and every week brings more chances at teams clinching — or missing out on — playoff berths. The postseason picture is really taking shape, with contenders in both conferences looking to not only secure a ticket to the dance but lock up top seeding.
NFL playoff picture: Updated standings, projected matchups, eliminated teams, wild card candidates
NFL Week 15 grades: Patriots get a ‘D’ for shocking loss to Raiders; Cowboys earn a ‘C’ for surprising setback
After a wild Saturday that gave us the biggest comeback win in NFL history, the action on Sunday might have actually topped that.
Week 15 recap: Justin Fields makes history (again) in the Chicago Bears’ 25-20 loss
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields reached 1,000 rushing yards for the season and the Bears defense had three takeaways Sunday at Soldier Field.
But neither was enough to stop the Eagles from recording their 13th victory of the year.
Holiday Tournament Central ’22 at Section 618
Here are all the pairings and schedules for the holiday tournaments across the region.
College basketball scores, winners and losers: Arizona, Kansas make big statements; No. 1 Purdue struggles
The busiest day of the college basketball season to date doubled as the best of the season with buzzer-beaters, late-game drama, scoring explosions and everything in between filling a full day on the Saturday slate.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker named next NCAA president, will succeed Mark Emmert at pivotal time
Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker will be the next president of the NCAA, the association announced Thursday. Baker succeeds Mark Emmert and takes over as the lead figure of the collegiate sports governing body at a transformational time. Baker, a Republican, is nearing the end of his second term as governor.
Vikings clinch NFC North after greatest comeback in NFL history The Vikings were down 33-0 at halftime but forced overtime and won in miraculous fashion
Minnesota Vikings fans need to close their eyes, take a deep breath and recover after the mix of emotions at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday afternoon.
No. 18 Illinois survives a scare from Alabama A&M, pulling away for a 68-47 victory to improve to 8-3
CHAMPAIGN — Matthew Mayer scored 21 points and added seven rebounds to help No. 18 Illinois overcome Alabama A&M’s comeback attempt for a 68-47 win Saturday.
Shortstop Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs reportedly agree to a 7-year, $177 million contract
The Chicago Cubs landed their new shortstop.
2022-23 college football bowl schedule, scores, games, dates, TV channels, kickoff times, locations
The full college football bowl game schedule for the 2022 season was released on Sunday, and it features 43 contests spanning three weeks in December and January.