3+ hour, 42+ min ago (385+ words) (GREEN BAY PACKERS) " The Green Bay Packers travel to Detroit to take on the Lions, marking the third straight year that Green Bay has played on Thanksgiving, including the second time over that span in Detroit. It will be the 23rd meeting between the Packers and Lions on Thanksgiving, the most in the NFL. Thursday will be the Packers" 39th game on Thanksgiving, tied with the Chicago Bears for the third most in NFL history. Only the Detroit Lions (86) and Dallas Cowboys (58) have played more games on Thanksgiving.The Packers are 16-20-2 overall on Thanksgiving with a 9-12-1 record against the Lions. It is the first time the Packers have played on Thanksgiving in three straight years since they faced Detroit every year from 1951-63. Only three of the Packers" previous 38 Thanksgiving games have been at home. The Packers lead the regular-season series, 105-78-7 (.571), and have…...

12+ hour, 29+ min ago (425+ words) The Big 12 Conference and Players Era " a college basketball brand built around a fledgling tournament in Las Vegas " announced a multi-year, $50 million equity partnership on Monday centered around league teams" participation in the 2026 team event. Eight Big 12 teams will gain automatic entry into the tournament expected to expand to 32 teams in November 2026. The financial agreement will guarantee each participating team a $1 million NIL share. "The Big 12 now receives guaranteed access to the biggest college basketball event outside of March and it will benefit perennial powers and teams with national championship aspirations," Seth Berger, CEO of Players Era, said in a statement. "Over the next six years, Players Era will commit no less than $50 million to Big 12 basketball programs in rights fees." The Players Era is a subsidiary of EverWonder Studio. The Players Era men"s championship " renamed this year after…...

18+ hour, 22+ min ago (48+ words) Welcome to the Fifth Quarter as Matt, Rob and Eric talk about the victory over the Vikings and look ahead to Thanksgiving in Detroit. Welcome to the Fifth Quarter as Matt, Rob and Eric talk about the victory over the Vikings and look ahead to Thanksgiving in Detroit....

19+ hour, 12+ min ago (147+ words) The Denver Broncos signed veteran kicker Wil Lutz to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 season on Monday. Lutz, 31, made all five field-goal attempts in Denver's 22-19 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, including the game-winner from 35 yards out as time expired. The AFC West-leading Broncos (9-2) returned from their bye week on Monday and will take an eight-game winning streak into Sunday night's game against the host Washington Commanders (3-8). Lutz has made 17 of 20 field-goal attempts and all 24 extra-point attempts this season, his third with Denver. For his career, he has converted 85.9% of his field goals (243 of 283) and 97.7% of his PATs (385 of 394) with the New Orleans Saints (2016-20, 2022) and Broncos. He made the Pro Bowl in 2019....

19+ hour, 38+ min ago (238+ words) Joe Burrow racked up 820 passing yards, nine touchdowns and two losses to the Ravens last season, but the Bengals are planning to give him another shot at their AFC North rival on Thanksgiving night. Burrow is set to play for the first time since Week 2 and has cleared medical hurdles to take the field in primetime Thursday barring setbacks this week. "Anticipate him playing. He looks like he's in good shape to be ready to go," Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Monday. The Bengals went 1-8 without Burrow, who had surgery to repair a turf toe injury in September. Cincinnati already ruled out defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip) and wide receiver Tee Higgins (concussion) for this week's game. Higgins also missed Cincinnati's game in Baltimore last season when Ja'Marr Chase picked up the slack with 11 receptions for 264 yards and three…...

21+ hour, 25+ min ago (142+ words) Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowl right guard Trey Smith is nursing both high- and low-ankle sprains, NFL Network reported on Monday. Smith sustained the injuries during Kansas City's 23-20 overtime victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. He is expected to miss time with the injuries for the Chiefs (6-5), who have a short turnaround before visiting the Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1) on Thursday. Mike Caliendo likely will get the nod in place of Smith on Thanksgiving Day. Signed to a four-year, $94 million extension in the summer, Smith has started all 10 games in which he has played this season and all 77 in which he has competed since being drafted in the sixth round in 2021. Smith, 26, is a two-time Super Bowl champion. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2024....

23+ hour, 28+ min ago (137+ words) New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell is believed to have a sprained MCL and is awaiting MRI results on his right knee, multiple outlets reported Monday. The rookie blind-side protector for quarterback Drake Maye was carted off the field during the third quarter of New England's 26-20 victory Sunday in Cincinnati. Campbell, 21, is a candidate for injured reserve with the hopes he can return in time for the playoffs for the Patriots (10-2), who won their ninth consecutive game. Campbell, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has started all 12 games. He appeared despondent after the injury, draping a towel over his head as he rode in the back of a cart to the visitors' locker room. Vederian Lowe replaced Campbell at left tackle following the injury....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (149+ words) GREEN BAY, WI (WSAU) " The Green Bay Packers defense was the star in Sunday's 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field. The Packers held Minnesota to two first half field goals. In the second half the Vikings had more negative play yardage than postive yards. Viking QB JJ McCarthy was held to 12 completions for 87 yard and was sacked five times with two interceptions. He had a QB rating of 17.9. Micah Parsons and Devote Wyatt had two sacks each. Isaiah McDuffie and Evan Williams had the interceptions. Offensively it was Emanuel Wilson, playing for the injured Josh Jacobs, that led the way with 107 yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns. Jordan Love was 14-21 for 139 yards. The Packers, now 7-3-1, will travel to Detroit for a Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday. Packer GameDay begins at 10am on WSAU....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (441+ words) The Las Vegas Raiders fired offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, the team announced on Sunday night after a 24-10 home loss to the Cleveland Browns. Kelly lasted just 11 games in his return to the NFL. "I spoke with Chip Kelly earlier this evening and informed him of his release as offensive coordinator of the Raiders," head coach Pete Carroll, in his first season with Las Vegas, said in a statement after team fell to 2-9. "I would like to thank Chip for his service and wish him all the best in the future." Kelly, who turns 62 on Tuesday, talked to NFL reporter Jay Glazer after the game that the team has not won enough for him to keep his job. "I am grateful for the opportunity with the Raiders; bottom line in this league you have to win," Kelly said. "I really loved…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (156+ words) (247NEWSSOURCE) GREEN BAY " The Green Bay Packers stifled the Minnesota Vikings during a 23-6 win from Lambeau Field. The Packers outscored Minnesota 13-0 in the second half and held the Vikings to 145 yards throughout the game. Emanuel Wilson rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns in the victory, while Micah Parson and Devonte Wyatt had two sacks apiece. Packers quarterback Jordan Love said that the defense played at an elite level. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said that it was a complete team effort. Wilson said that Matt LaFleur helped calm his nerves before the game. Packers wide receiver Christian Watson said that he wasn't surprised by Wilson's big game. Green Bay is in second place in the NFC North at 7-3-and-1. JJ McCarthy passed for just 87 yards and two interceptions during the losing effort. The Vikings are in last place in the North at…...