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    Steelers Lose First Game of 2020 to Washington

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storySteelers Lose First Game of 2020 to WashingtonPittsburgh had been the N.F.L.’s final unbeaten team at 11-0 before losing at home to a sub-.500 Washington team.Washington quarterback Alex Smith threw for 296 yards and a touchdown in a 23-17 win over Pittsburgh, giving the Steelers their first loss of the season.Credit…Keith Srakocic/Associated PressBy More

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    What Was the Jets' Gregg Williams Thinking on His Final Play Call?

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyKeeping ScoreWhat Were the Jets Thinking?The Jets looked to have their first win of the season sewn up. But a decision to send an all-out blitz against the Raiders on the final play handed Las Vegas the game-winning touchdown.The Jets’ defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams, called for an all-out blitz on the final play of Sunday’s loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, a tactical error that looks to have cost him his job.Credit…Julio Cortez/Associated PressBy More

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    Giants Outmuscle Seahawks in Season’s Biggest Upset

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyGiants 17, seahawks 12Giants Outmuscle Seahawks in Season’s Biggest UpsetFacing Seattle on the road without their starting quarterback, the Giants picked up their fourth straight win behind a stout defense, a lot of running and no trickery.Lineman Leonard Williams had 2.5 sacks Sunday, bringing him to a career-high 8.5 for the season, as the Giants’ defense sent the Seahawks scattering.Credit…Larry Maurer/170943 Associated Press, via Associated PressBy More

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    NFL Week 13: What We Learned

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyWhat We Learned From Week 13 of the N.F.L. SeasonThe Jets found a new way to lose, the Giants shocked the Seahawks and the Browns held on for a huge win over the Titans.Needing a touchdown to win in the game’s final seconds, Henry Ruggs of the Raiders ran right past Lamar Jackson of the Jets for a 46-yard score and a shocking Las Vegas victory.Credit…Noah K. Murray/Associated PressBy More

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    Behind Baker Mayfield, the Browns and Their Playoff Hopes Mature

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyBrowns 41, Titans 35Behind Baker Mayfield, the Browns and Their Playoff Hopes MatureWith a five-touchdown outburst against a formidable A.F.C. contender, Cleveland and its stabilizing star showed a trait the franchise had lacked for almost two decades: playoff poise.Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrated with receiver Jarvis Landry after the first of five first-half touchdowns. Mayfield was 25 of 33 for 334 yards in Sunday’s win over the Titans.Credit…Ben Margot/Associated PressBy More

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    Jets Let Raiders, and a First Win, Slip By

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyRaiders 31, Jets 28Jets Let Raiders, and a First Win, Slip ByThe Jets had Sunday’s game firmly in hand with a 4-point lead over Las Vegas and 35 seconds remaining. Then a baffling defensive assignment by the Jets gave the Raiders one last chance to score.Raiders quarterback Derek Carr found Henry Ruggs III in single coverage and connected on a game-winning touchdown to keep the Jets winless Sunday.Credit…Al Bello/Getty ImagesBy More

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    Premier League Reopens Stadiums to Fans

    #masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }The Coronavirus OutbreakliveLatest UpdatesMaps and CasesC.D.C. Shortens Quarantine PeriodsVaccine TrackerFAQAdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyOn SoccerAs Premier League Gates Reopen, a Soothing Soundtrack ReturnsThe return of a few thousand fans to Premier League stadiums was a reminder that it’s not only their roars that we’ve missed.The players were allowed to ignore social distancing rules on Saturday. The 2,000 fans were not.Credit…Pool photo by Justin SetterfieldBy More

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    Arsenal Is Learning Nothing Lasts Forever

    AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storyRory Smith On SoccerNothing Lasts ForeverArsenal’s recent history is a case study in slow, steady decline. With the club now staring at a long climb back to the top, it is also a warning to other elite teams.Alexandre Lacazette and Arsenal are reeling as they enter Sunday’s North London derby.Credit…Eddie Keogh/ReutersBy More