The Las Vegas Raiders ended a difficult 3-14 season with a narrow victory over the Chiefs, celebrating a win that ended a losing streak and highlighted promising individual performances, while also looking forward to the upcoming draft and future improvements.
The New England Patriots finished their 2025 regular season with a 38-10 win over the Dolphins, securing the AFC's second seed and a home playoff game against the Chargers, highlighted by strong performances from Rhamondre Stevenson and a solid team effort.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Arizona Cardinals 37-14, highlighted by Joe Burrow's impressive play and Cody Ford's surprising 21-yard catch-and-run, with key contributions from Chase Brown and strategic defensive efforts, securing a dominant victory.
Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest as a 'massive win,' highlighting the team's resilience, quality opposition, and the importance of mentality and fighting spirit in securing the three points, which marked their eighth consecutive win in all competitions.
Manchester United, under Ruben Amorim, achieved a 1-0 victory over Newcastle with a defensive-focused approach and a formation change to a back four, highlighting the importance of team spirit and resilience, especially from young players like Ayden Heaven, in securing the win despite low possession and fewer shots.
Harrison Smith led the Vikings' dominant defensive performance with his 39th career interception and key plays, contributing to a 23-10 victory over the Lions, marking a significant legacy game for him.
The Dallas Cowboys secured a Christmas victory, improving to 7-8-1, with strong performances on fourth down, a season-high in rushing yards, and key defensive plays, setting a positive tone for their final game against the Giants.
The Chicago Bears secured a playoff spot after a dramatic win over the Packers and the Lions' loss to the Steelers, marking their first playoff appearance since 2020 and igniting excitement across Chicago for a potential Super Bowl run.
Henri Veesaar scored a career-high 26 points leading North Carolina to a 77-58 victory over ETSU, highlighted by a strong second-half performance and a 15-0 run, improving their season record to 10-1.
The Chicago Bears achieved a dominant 31-3 victory over the Browns, setting season highs in takeaways, sacks, and points off turnovers, while allowing their fewest points in a first half since 1991, and extending their home winning streak to five games.
The Chargers, now 10-4, secured a significant win against the Chiefs with a strong defense and are close to clinching a playoff spot, heading into Week 16 where they face the Cowboys on the road.
The Washington Commanders secured their first win in two months with a 29-21 victory over the Giants, showcasing strong performances across all phases, despite some costly turnovers, and emphasizing the importance of finishing the season on a positive note.
Notre Dame women's basketball team defeated James Madison 78-65 in a wire-to-wire road victory, with Cassandre Prosper scoring a game-high 24 points and Malaya Cowles adding a season-high 17 points. The Irish improved to 8-2, dominating in turnovers and points off turnovers, and extending their winning streak against unranked opponents to 23 games.
The Philadelphia Eagles achieved a dominant 31-0 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, showcasing strong defense, balanced offense, and standout performances from players like Jalen Hurts and Dallas Goedert, as they move closer to clinching the NFC East title.
After a decisive 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell delivered an energetic and motivational locker room speech emphasizing resilience and improvement, celebrating the team's sixth win, with quarterback Jared Goff receiving the game ball, and highlighting the team's progress and future challenges.