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What We Learned in Week 16 of the N.F.L. Season
Eight teams are in the playoffs. Thirteen are out. Eleven are clinging to hope, with some having firmer grips than others.

Charlie Woods, Playing With Tiger, Hits His First Career Hole-in-One
The 15-year-old’s ace put the father-son duo in the lead at the PNC Championship.

Bill Belichick Hires His Son Steve as North Carolina’s Defensive Coordinator
After working for his father with the New England Patriots, Steve Belichick was the defensive coordinator at the University of Washington.

Jayden Daniels Makes His Case for the N.F.L.’s Rookie of the Year Award
After all those dark days for the Washington Commanders, the sun is shining on so many fronts, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

How the U.S.C.-UConn Showdown Embodied Women’s Basketball Excellence
For JuJu Watkins and the coach, Lindsay Gottlieb, Saturday’s 72-70 victory offered further proof that U.S.C. is among the elite.

Cleveland Made Two Big Gambles. The Results Are Very Different.
Deshaun Watson and Donovan Mitchell arrived in the city within six months of each other. Their journeys have taken opposite paths.

The First Round of the Playoff Got Out of Hand. But Don’t Blame the Committee.
Did the committee do a bad job, or are Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State really good teams?

How an N.F.L. Broadcaster Won Over Colleagues and Viewers With Humanity
Howie Long is a trusted friend, father and Hall of Famer. His meticulous approach to all three roles has carried over to his career as...

College Football Playoff Quarterfinals: Two National Title Favorites Clash Again
Oregon-Ohio State could be an enthralling rematch with bigger stakes, while other games pit unfamiliar foes against each other.

Can the Eagles Soar to an 11-Game Winning Streak?
Philadelphia can potentially clinch its division with a rivalry win over a Washington led by rookie sensation Jayden Daniels.