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  INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh continued his perfect record against his brother, Jim, as the Ravens triumphed over the Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 on Monday night. John extended his unbeaten streak to 3-0 over Jim, thanks in part to bold coaching decisions and another stellar performance from quarterback Lamar Jackson. In a game full of key moments, the Ravens converted all three of their fourth-down attempts, each extending a drive that ended in a touchdown. This was the first time the Harbaugh brothers had faced off as opposing head coaches since their Super Bowl XLVII matchup 11 years ago. Jackson accounted for three touchdowns, running for one and throwing for two, including a 40-yard and a 6-yard touchdown pass. In his nine career "Monday Night Football" games, Jackson has thrown 22 touchdown passes without a single interception, the longest streak of consecutive touchdown passes without an interception in MNF history. With the win, the Ra...

  Here's a rewritten version of the article: John and Jim Harbaugh: The Sibling Rivalry Reignites After Over a Decade John Harbaugh never imagined that the pinnacle of his football career would look the way it did after Super Bowl XLVII. As a child, he’d watched Super Bowl-winning coaches get lifted off the field, drenched in Gatorade, surrounded by triumphant players. But when John’s Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII 34-31 against Jim's San Francisco 49ers in 2013, John found himself standing alone on the field. In that moment, it hit him — he knew exactly what he had to do. After coaching against each other in the first Super Bowl between sibling head coaches, John approached his younger brother Jim and offered his hand. Jim, however, responded by blocking a potential embrace with a forearm to John's chest. "There will be no hug," Jim told him firmly. The Rematch On Monday, more than 11 years after that historic, emotionally charged matchup, John and Jim will face of...

  Bishop T.D. Jakes, 67, experienced what his church described as a "slight health incident" during his Sunday sermon. In social media footage, the well-known pastor can be seen pausing his message and shaking as people approached him on stage. The Potter's House Church in Dallas, Texas, where Jakes was preaching, released a statement on his official X account, confirming that he received "immediate medical attention" following the incident. "Bishop Jakes is stable and under the care of medical professionals," the statement read. Jakes had earlier appeared in an Instagram post promoting the service, which began at 9 a.m. CT. USA TODAY reached out to The Potter's House for further details but did not receive an immediate response. Founded in 1996, the church has over 30,000 members, according to its website. This is a developing story, and further updates may follow.

  Eagles Position Grades After Dominating Rams 37-20 in LA INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Eagles cruised to a 37-20 victory over the Rams, behind another dominant rushing performance and a solid defensive effort. With their seventh consecutive win, they are on a roll heading into Week 13 of the 2024 season. Here's how each position group performed at SoFi Stadium: Quarterback: Jalen Hurts 15/22, 179 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT; 12 carries, 39 yards Jalen Hurts didn't need to do much through the air in this one, but he played a clean and effective game, avoiding turnovers. With DeVonta Smith sidelined, Hurts leaned on A.J. Brown, who caught 6 of his 15 completions. Hurts also picked up key yards with his legs, maintaining offensive balance. Grade: B+ Running Back: Saquon Barkley 26 carries, 255 yards, 2 TDs; 4 catches, 47 yards Saquon Barkley was absolutely electric, finishing with 302 scrimmage yards. He set a new Eagles' single-game rushing record, surpassing LeSean McCoy’s 217-yard p...

  NFL Week 12 Grades: A Wild Weekend of Special Teams and Surprising Outcomes Welcome to the Week 12 grades! If you love special teams, this was your week, as Sunday saw one of the wildest special teams performances in NFL history. Here's a quick recap of the chaos that unfolded: Titans 32-27 over Texans : The game almost went into overtime, but Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a game-tying 28-yard field goal attempt with 1:53 left. Fairbairn has now missed two of only four field goals from that distance this season. Chiefs 30-27 over Panthers : The Chiefs struggled against Carolina, finally securing the win with a 31-yard field goal from Spencer Shrader on the final play. Vikings 30-27 (OT) over Bears : Chicago recovered an onside kick and sent the game into overtime with a 48-yard field goal. Minnesota then won in OT with a 29-yard field goal. Cowboys 34-26 over Commanders : Dallas sealed the win with two kickoff return touchdowns in the final three minutes: KaVontae Turpin’s 99-y...

  Fans Question Chiefs' Dominance After Narrow Win Over Panthers The Kansas City Chiefs currently sit atop the NFL standings with a solid 10-1 record, their only loss coming last week at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. Despite their impressive track record, some are starting to question whether the Chiefs truly deserve to be labeled the league's best team. While Kansas City's pedigree is undeniable—they've won two Super Bowls in a row and three in the past five years—the team's performance this season has not been as dominant as in previous years. Of their 10 victories, only two were by more than one score, and three of them were decided by fewer than seven points. This is a stark contrast to last season, where the Chiefs routinely won by multiple scores. The latest example of this came in their narrow 30-27 win over the Carolina Panthers, a team widely regarded as one of the worst in the NFL. Despite the Panthers' struggles, rookie quarterback Bryce Young play...

  Packers Dominate 49ers 38-10, Improve to 8-3 GREEN BAY – The Green Bay Packers powered through the San Francisco 49ers with a strong ground game and a series of turnovers, securing a dominant 38-10 win on Sunday at Lambeau Field. The victory pushed Green Bay’s record to 8-3, while the 49ers, playing without starting quarterback Brock Purdy, dropped to 5-6. With the win, the Packers remain in third place in the NFC North, trailing the 10-1 Lions and 9-2 Vikings. Green Bay will host Miami on Thanksgiving night for their next matchup. The Packers’ offense was powered by an outstanding performance from running back Josh Jacobs, who ran for 106 yards on 26 carries and scored three touchdowns, matching his career high for TDs. Emanuel Wilson added nine carries for 41 yards. Green Bay jumped out to a 17-0 lead, but the 49ers cut the margin to 17-7 by halftime with a touchdown reception by tight end George Kittle, who finished with six catches for 82 yards. The turning point came in...

  Welcome to Week 12 Grades! If you're a fan of special teams, this was your week. Week 12 might go down as one of the most chaotic special teams weeks in NFL history. Here’s a quick rundown of the wildness that unfolded on Sunday: Titans 32-27 over Texans This game seemed headed to overtime, but it ended suddenly when Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn missed a game-tying 28-yard field goal attempt with 1:53 left. Fairbairn has now missed two of the four 28-yard or shorter field goals missed across the entire NFL this season. Chiefs 30-27 over Panthers Kansas City struggled against Carolina but pulled off the win with a 31-yard field goal by Spencer Shrader as time expired, securing the victory in dramatic fashion. Vikings 30-27 over Bears In a heart-pounding finish, the Bears recovered an onside kick with 22 seconds left, and Cairo Santos hit a 48-yard field goal to tie it up and force overtime. Minnesota responded in OT with a 29-yard field goal from John Parker Romo to secur...

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Coach Billy Napier and his Florida team achieved something that hadn’t been done in nearly two decades, potentially marking a turning point for a program that has struggled in recent years. DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson ran for 127 yards and a touchdown, and the Gators pulled off a 24-17 upset over No. 9 Mississippi on Saturday, eliminating the Rebels from College Football Playoff contention. Florida (6-5, 4-4 SEC), which had defeated LSU just a week earlier in the Swamp, won back-to-back games against ranked opponents for the first time since 2008. "We’re just getting started," said Napier, who is set to return for a fourth season in 2025. "This is part of the big-picture journey. Belief is the most powerful thing in the world." The win marked Florida's second-largest upset in the past 45 seasons, behind a 2016 victory at No. 16 LSU as 14-point underdogs. It was also the Gators' first victory as double-digit ho...

  Lando Norris expressed doubts that he could have won the 2024 Formula 1 title, even with a perfect season, but still took pride in McLaren’s progress throughout the year. Norris' hopes of securing the championship were effectively dashed at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he needed to outscore Max Verstappen by three points to keep his title challenge alive for the next round in Qatar. Despite a late switch to soft tires that earned him the fastest lap, Norris finished behind Verstappen, who claimed fifth place to seal his title defense. The McLaren driver struggled with front graining throughout the race, but he recognized that the team's ability to fight for wins marked a significant achievement. Reflecting on the season, Norris noted McLaren's rise through the ranks after starting the year as the fourth-fastest team. "I'm very proud of the whole team for putting up the fight for so long, for catching up as much as we did," he said. "We were the fourt...

 LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic poured in 34 points, and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets rallied in the second half to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102 on Saturday night. Russell Westbrook contributed 14 points, 11 assists, and seven rebounds against his former team. For the Lakers, Austin Reaves scored 19 points, while LeBron James added 18. The loss marked their second consecutive home defeat after starting the season 7-0 at home. Rui Hachimura, back in the starting lineup after missing five games due to a left ankle sprain, scored 10 points in 22 minutes. This was the first matchup between the teams since the Nuggets eliminated the Lakers in the first round of the playoffs earlier this year. Denver also swept them in the Western Conference Finals the year before. Denver trailed by six points at halftime but exploded in the second half, outscoring Los Angeles 37-15 in the third quarter and 70-39 overall after the break, dominating both inside and from beyon...

 GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Coach Billy Napier and his Florida team accomplished something that hadn’t been done in nearly two decades, potentially marking a turning point for a program that had slipped in recent years. DJ Lagway threw two touchdown passes, Montrell Johnson rushed for 127 yards and a score, and the Gators stunned No. 9 Ole Miss 24-17 on Saturday, effectively ending the Rebels' College Football Playoff hopes. Florida (6-5, 4-4 SEC) earned back-to-back victories over ranked teams, having defeated LSU in the Swamp last week. This marks the first time since 2008 that the Gators have achieved consecutive wins over ranked opponents. "We're just getting started," said Napier, who is set to return for a fourth season in 2025. "This is part of the big-picture journey. Belief is the most powerful thing in the world." The victory was Florida's second-largest upset in the past 45 years, behind only a win at No. 16 LSU in 2016, where they were 14-point ...

No. 7 Alabama’s SEC title hopes were dashed, and their College Football Playoff chances are all but gone after a 24-3 loss at Oklahoma. The Crimson Tide entered the game as 14-point favorites, but Oklahoma dominated with a pair of third-quarter interceptions and relentless pressure on quarterback Jalen Milroe. The Sooners took control late in the second quarter, going into halftime with a 10-3 lead. Alabama’s struggles continued in the second half. On the third play after halftime, freshman cornerback Eli Bowen made a crucial interception, returning it to Alabama’s 14-yard line. Five plays later, Oklahoma extended their lead to 14-3 with Xavier Robinson’s second rushing touchdown of the night. Alabama’s next drive ended quickly, as Milroe was intercepted again—this time by Kip Lewis, who returned the pick 49 yards for a touchdown, making it 21-3 and putting any hope of a comeback to rest. Things went from bad to worse for the Tide in the fourth quarter, when a controversial officia...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti didn’t think it was necessary to address the question. After his team’s 38-15 loss to Ohio State on Saturday, the big question was whether the Hoosiers still had a place in the 12-team playoff. “Is that a serious question?” Cignetti replied, clearly frustrated. “I’m not even going to answer that. The answer’s obvious.” With a smile and a wink, Cignetti nodded affirmatively before stepping away from the podium. On Tuesday, the playoff selection committee will make the call. Indiana’s potential playoff spot — or lack thereof — has become one of the most debated storylines as the regular season wraps up. Entering Saturday's matchup, the fifth-ranked Hoosiers (10-1) were having one of their best seasons ever, reaching double-digit wins for the first time in program history. They also became the first team since 1998 to start 8-0 without ever trailing in a game. Most of their victories had been decisive, with all but one coming by ...