Author: Chris Bumbaca, USA TODAY

NBC election star Steve Kornacki will continue to analyze NFL playoff picture for “Football Night in America” and halftime of “Sunday Night Football.”

Ex-New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said defensive coordinator Gregg Williams’ blitz call that led to a Raiders game-winning TD was “just stupid.”

The Boston Bruins are considering Fenway Park as an option for home games next NHL season, while at least three others ponder outdoor games.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has tested positive for coronavirus as the 2019 NFL MVP’s team is confronting an outbreak.

Pope Francis is hosting five NBA players and union president Michele Roberts on Monday, according to multiple reports.

The No. 25 Louisiana Ragin Cajuns will not play Saturday against Central Arkansas due to 33 players entering the program’s COVID-19 safety protocol.

JuJu Smith-Schuster shared a clip on Twitter of him throwing a ball into the stands toward his family to celebrate his fifth touchdown of the season.

The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to host the Houston Texans on Sunday, but a positive COVID-19 test closed the Browns’ facility for hours on Friday.

Chet Holmgren, the top-ranked recruit in the 2021 class, and Bates, who holds the No. 1 ranking for 2022, battled during an exhibition on ESPN.

ESPN on Thursday announced a company-wide reduction of 300 staffers, network president Jimmy Pitaro said in a memo to employees.