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Today in Sports - Lionel Messi becomes the UEFA Champions League all-time scorer

Today in Sports, November 25 - Lionel Messi becomes the UEFA Champions League all-time scorer

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 24 - 30

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 24 - 30, 2 Takes

Roger Goodell says TV networks are asking for NFC North-leading Lions, who host Packers on Thursday

The Detroit Lions for many years were a team people had to watch on Thanksgiving. Detroit was so bad for so long that some started clamoring for the franchise to lose its traditional place on the holiday.

NFC North-leading Lions host Packers on Thanksgiving, aiming to extend best start since 1962

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions will host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, kicking off the first of three NFL games on the holiday.

Lions have little time to celebrate comeback win over the Bears with Packers up next on Thanksgiving

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions are 8-2 for the first time since 1962 and yet they can’t celebrate because they’re hosting the rival Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving.

Jets starting Tim Boyle at QB vs. Dolphins on Friday in place of the benched Zach Wilson

Tim Boyle will be the New York Jets’ starting quarterback against the Miami Dolphins on Friday. Boyle replaces the benched Zach Wilson, who took over as the starter when Aaron Rodgers tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into his debut with New York on Sept. 11.

NFC North-leading Lions rally from 12-point deficit late to beat Bears 31-26 on Montgomery’s TD run

David Montgomery’s go-ahead 1-yard touchdown run with 29 seconds left against his former team lifted the Detroit Lions to a 31-26 comeback victory over Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears.

Cowboys’ Jerry Jones says 2-time Super Bowl champ Jimmy Johnson will join ring of honor

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said that former head coach Jimmy Johnson will be inducted into the franchise’s ring of honor on Dec. 30 when they host the Detroit Lions.

Chargers, Packers attempting to bounce back from losses in rare Lambeau Field matchup

The Los Angeles Chargers and Green Bay Packers are both attempting to recover from close losses as they face off Sunday at Lambeau Field.

NFC North-leading Lions host Bears in quest to end 3-decade drought without a division title

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions host Chicago on Sunday, aiming to keep at least a two-game lead in the division over Minnesota.

Chargers’ defense seeks redemption while Packers’ offense aims for better finishes

Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James is still feeling the sting that comes from losing a game in which his team’s offense had scored touchdowns on its last five possessions.

Lions host Bears, look to keep 2-game lead in NFC North with 3-decade drought without division title

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions host Chicago on Sunday, aiming to keep at least a two-game lead in the division over Minnesota.

Bears say QB Justin Fields healthy enough to start against Lions

Justin Fields will be back at quarterback for the Chicago Bears Sunday when they play at Ford Field against the Detroit Lions after missing four starts with a dislocated right thumb.

Lions coach Dan Campbell focuses on strong offensive play instead of struggling defense

Dan Campbell knows his defense has to start making plays if the Detroit Lions are going to be a threat to win their first playoff game since the 1990s.

The Chargers prove once again they struggle when facing the NFL’s top offenses

The Los Angeles Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley has shown it can shut down mediocre offenses. When it comes to the NFL’s top units, that’s another matter.

Chargers’ defense under Brandon Staley reaches new lows in shootout loss to Lions

The Los Angeles Chargers’ embattled and embarrassed defense reached new lows in Sunday’s 41-38 loss to the Detroit Lions.

Goff, Lions outlast Herbert, Chargers 41-38 on Patterson’s last-second field goal

Jared Goff threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard, game-winning field goal as time expired, and the Detroit Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Los Angeles Chargers.

Lions return from bye seeking road win at Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Lions have not played since defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14 on Oct. 30, their fifth win in the past six games.

Chargers continue to struggle on offense as they prepare to face Lions

Justin Herbert was expected to be directing one of the NFL’s elite offenses this season. As the Los Angeles Chargers reach the midway point though, the offense remains a work in progress.

Dan Campbell thinks his 6-2 Detroit Lions still have another gear

Dan Campbell knows his Detroit Lions have already taken a big step forward. He wants them to take an even bigger one.

More relaxed Raiders are serious about making something out of the season

The Las Vegas Raiders players met with reporters Thursday for the first time since major changes occurred this week within the organization.

NFC North-leading Lions head into the bye with their best record in nearly a decade

The NFC North-leading Detroit Lions have their best record since 2014, putting them in a position to win a division title for the first time in three decades.

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 3 - 9

Today in Sports - Week Ahead, November 3 - 9, Take 2

Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby watching best years slip away as Raiders again struggle

The Las Vegas Raiders at 3-5 are likely watching another season slip away. Their two best players are watching their peak years slide right along out of sight.

Lions couldn’t be happier to hit the bye week after 6-2 start

Coach Dan Campbell couldn’t have picked a better week for his Detroit Lions to get a bye. Coming off Monday’s 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the 6-2 Lions have a full week to rest before getting ready to play the Los Angeles Chargers on Nov. 12.

Browns trade wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Lions for 6th-round pick in 2025

The Browns didn’t do anything at the trade deadline to help them this season. Despite the need for a backup quarterback, Cleveland made just one move, trading wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones to the Detroit Lions for a sixth-round draft pick in 2025.

Garoppolo accepts blame for poor performance in Las Vegas loss to Detroit

Jimmy Garappolo didn’t try to dodge the blame Monday night. He knew that his poor performance was the biggest reason the Las Vegas Raiders couldn’t pull off an upset over the Detroit Lions.

Lions lean on Jahmyr Gibbs’ legs, Jared Goff’s arm in 26-14 win over offensively challenged Raiders

Rookie Jahmyr Gibbs ran for a season-high 152 yards and a touchdown, Jared Goff threw for 272 yards with a score, and the Detroit Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14.

Lions WR St. Brown, Raiders K Daniel Carlson are in and Lions C Frank Ragnow is out on Monday night

Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was active against the Las Vegas Raiders despite an illness that had him listed as questionable to play Monday night.

Lions hope Jared Goff bounces back, Raiders welcome return of Jimmy Garoppolo on Monday night

Jared Goff has been more than a stopgap quarterback for the Detroit Lions since they acquired him and three draft picks from the Los Angeles Rams in a 2021 blockbuster trade.