Steelers clinch AFC North with win over Bengals
(Reuters) – Antonio Brown caught one long touchdown pass and scored another from a punt return as Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 27-17 to clinch the AFC North on Sunday.
Seahawks, Packers, Panthers and Steelers grab titles
(Reuters) – The Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers claimed divisional titles on Sunday, the final day of the NFL regular season.
Head coach Harbaugh leaving San Francisco 49ers, team says
(Reuters) – The San Francisco 49ers and head coach Jim Harbaugh have parted ways, the National Football League team announced shortly after their regular season finale on Sunday.
Bittersweet feelings for ‘sack master’ Watt
(Reuters) – Houston Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt added his name to the NFL record books for sacks on a bittersweet Sunday.
Ravens into playoffs, Bucs to have first pick in draft
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens secured an AFC wild-card berth in the playoffs after they beat the Cleveland Browns while the San Diego Chargers lost to Kansas City on Sunday.
Ravens claim AFC playoff spot with win over Browns
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens are going back to the NFL playoffs.
Michael Sam tells Oprah there are other NFL players who are gay
(Reuters) – Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, told Oprah Winfrey that he still dreams of playing in a regular season game and that he is not the only homosexual in pro football.
Division titles on the line in regular-season finale
(Reuters) – Four divisional titles are still up for grabs as well as a four-team race for a wild-card playoff spot heading into Sunday’s regular-season finale in the National Football League.
Stevens, Oates replace DeBoer as Devils co-coaches
(Reuters) – The slumping New Jersey Devils have appointed Scott Stevens and Adam Oates as co-coaches in place of the fired Peter DeBoer, the National Hockey League team said on Saturday.
Chiefs quarterback Smith out with lacerated spleen
(Reuters) – Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has a lacerated spleen and will miss Sunday’s regular-season finale against the San Diego Chargers, the NFL team said on Friday.