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Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout win
Read full article: Bronny James plays the whole 4th quarter -- with plenty of ups and downs -- in Lakers' blowout winBronny James scored a career-high five points while playing the whole fourth quarter in the Los Angeles Lakers' 134-96 win at Washington.
McIlroy and Lowry come up aces, Scheffler back with a 67 and Henley takes Pebble Beach lead
Read full article: McIlroy and Lowry come up aces, Scheffler back with a 67 and Henley takes Pebble Beach leadScottie Scheffler looked every bit like the No. 1 player in the world even if he didn't make a hole-in-one during the exciting start to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
New Raiders coach Pete Carroll retains defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, AP source says
Read full article: New Raiders coach Pete Carroll retains defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the decision says new Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll has retained defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.
A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season opener
Read full article: A Lim Kim opens 4-shot lead in 1st round of LPGA season openerA Lim Kim shot a bogey-free, 7-under 65 to take a four-shot lead in the opening round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the LGPA Tour season opener.
Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source says
Read full article: Max Scherzer agrees to a $15.5 million, 1-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, AP source saysMax Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a 15.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.
NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behavior
Read full article: NFL says it will look into allegations by massage therapists about Justin Tucker's behaviorAn NFL spokesman says the league will look into allegations that Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker behaved inappropriately toward massage therapists at four spas and wellness centers in the Baltimore area.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX case
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX caseFlorida coach Todd Golden is ready to move on, with any potential legal response to come after the season.
Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at Iowa
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Fever will play exhibition against Brazilian National Team at IowaCaitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever will be playing the Brazilian National Team this WNBA preseason at the University of Iowa.
Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigated
Read full article: Unusual betting patterns surrounding play of Terry Rozier in 2023 game with Charlotte investigatedUnusual betting patterns surrounding the play of then-Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier in a game nearly two years ago are now under investigation by federal prosecutors, part of the same probe that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, the NBA confirmed Thursday.
Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programs
Read full article: Plane crashes in sports have devastated pro teams and college programsThe crash of an American Airlines jet that collided with an Army helicopter was the latest to strike the sports world in the U.S. and globally.
Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investors
Read full article: Nashville bids for WNBA franchise with Candace Parker and Peyton Manning among investorsThe chairman of the NHL’s Nashville Predators and his wife want to bring the WNBA to Music City and have teamed up with a star-filled investor group including Candace Parker, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and entertainers Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.
World champion Russian skaters on American Airlines jet built a new life as coaches in the US
Read full article: World champion Russian skaters on American Airlines jet built a new life as coaches in the USThe two Russian figure skating coaches killed in the American Airlines crash were two-time Olympians and former world champions in the pairs event.
Emotions pour from tight-knit skating community following DC plane crash carrying athletes, coaches
Read full article: Emotions pour from tight-knit skating community following DC plane crash carrying athletes, coachesThe tight-knit figure skating community was rocked when an American Airlines flight carrying athletes, parents and coaches from a development camp in Wichita, Kansas, collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River.
NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is 'very entertaining'
Read full article: NASCAR champion Joey Logano tunes out critics and insists playoff format is 'very entertaining'NASCAR driver Joey Logano has found a way to tune out months of criticism surrounding his third championship.
Wisconsin's Fourqurean files injunction saying Division II years shouldn't count against eligibility
Read full article: Wisconsin's Fourqurean files injunction saying Division II years shouldn't count against eligibilityWisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean has filed an injunction saying the two seasons he played at Division II program Grand Valley State shouldn’t count against his college eligibility.
14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston club
Read full article: 14 from figure skating community killed in plane crash, six of them from Boston clubTwo young figure skaters, two of their parents and two highly-regarded Russian figure skating coaches were among those killed after an American Airlines flight collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the frigid waters of the Potomac River.
Teen figure skaters and their coaches, group of hunters and students among victims of air crash
Read full article: Teen figure skaters and their coaches, group of hunters and students among victims of air crashPassengers aboard the American Airlines flight that collided with an Army helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River included athletes returning from the U.S. Figure Skating Championships and their Russian coaches, a group of hunters coming home after a guided trip in Kansas and an Ohio college student headed back to campus after attending her grandfather's funeral.
IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door event
Read full article: IOC presidential candidates pitch to Olympic voters in quirky closed-door eventBehind closed doors at the IOC seven candidates hoping to lead the Olympic body are making key pitches to an exclusive club of more than 100 voters.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109
Read full article: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 52 but Curry and Wiggins lead balanced Warriors past Thunder 116-109Stephen Curry hit a long 3-pointer with 1:52 left on the way to 21 points, Andrew Wiggins scored 27 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109.
The Chiefs will seek another Super Bowl sweep in a title game rematch against the Eagles
Read full article: The Chiefs will seek another Super Bowl sweep in a title game rematch against the EaglesPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs keep finding themselves on one side of a Super Bowl rematch.
Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA title
Read full article: Nikola Jokic says the surging New York Knicks are a 'top-5 candidate' to win the NBA titleTwo years after he won an NBA title, Nikola Jokic views the surging New York Knicks as a “top-five candidate” to end their 52-year championship drought.
Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells AP
Read full article: Royals agree with RHP Carlos Estévez on 2-year, $22M deal, person familiar with deal tells APThe Royals and reliever Carlos Estévez have agreed to a two-year, $22 million contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday night.
Ravens fans urged to donate for Kincaid after Bills fan organized effort for Andrews
Read full article: Ravens fans urged to donate for Kincaid after Bills fan organized effort for AndrewsBaltimore Ravens fans are being urged to donate to a group supported by Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid.
Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a name to 3 finalists. It won't be the Yeti or Wasatch
Read full article: Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a name to 3 finalists. It won't be the Yeti or WasatchThe Utah Hockey Club has chosen three finalists for the permanent team name it will adopt beginning with the 2025-26 NHL season.
Objections flow in on NCAA settlement over 'unnecessarily harsh' impact of roster limits
Read full article: Objections flow in on NCAA settlement over 'unnecessarily harsh' impact of roster limitsMost of the objections posted so far to the lawsuit settlement set to alter the college-sports model concerned the impact roster limits will have on players in so-called “Olympic sports,” some of whom have already been cut from their teams.
Ohio State quality control coach placed on leave amid university investigation
Read full article: Ohio State quality control coach placed on leave amid university investigationOhio State defensive quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave for the last month while the university investigates him.
The US Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025
Read full article: The US Open tennis tournament is adding a 15th day by moving to a Sunday start in 2025The U.S. Open is expanding to 15 days this year as it shifts to a Sunday start for the first time in the Open era.
Mikaela Shiffrin prioritizes recovery over chasing World Cup win No. 100 in return from ski crash
Read full article: Mikaela Shiffrin prioritizes recovery over chasing World Cup win No. 100 in return from ski crashMikaela Shiffrin’s pursuit of World Cup win No. 100 isn’t at the top of her priority list on the eve of her return to ski racing two months after a serious crash.
Eagles' run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last season
Read full article: Eagles' run to the Super Bowl vs. the Chiefs is fueled by changes after epic collapse last seasonThe Philadelphia Eagles can trace their run to the Super Bowl to an epic collapse last season.
As the Chiefs chase a 3-peat, DeAndre Hopkins and other vets finally get their Super Bowl chance
Read full article: As the Chiefs chase a 3-peat, DeAndre Hopkins and other vets finally get their Super Bowl chanceThree-time All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is finally getting his Super Bowl chance after 12 years in the NFL.
Kings' Drew Doughty to make season debut after recovering from broken ankle
Read full article: Kings' Drew Doughty to make season debut after recovering from broken ankleDefenseman Drew Doughty has been activated from injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings ahead of his season debut against the Florida Panthers.
Fire breaks out at kiosk outside Man City's stadium before Champions League game
Read full article: Fire breaks out at kiosk outside Man City's stadium before Champions League gameA fire broke out at a merchandise stand outside Manchester City’s stadium shortly before players were due to arrive for the Champions League match against Brugge.
Lakers' Anthony Davis has abdominal strain and will get re-evaluated in about a week
Read full article: Lakers' Anthony Davis has abdominal strain and will get re-evaluated in about a weekLos Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis strained his abdomen Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about a week.
Caitlin Clark's foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's foundation awards grants to 4 Iowa charities days before Hawkeyes retire her No. 22Basketball star Caitlin Clark has awarded $22,000 grants through her foundation to four Iowa charities that she said inspired her during her time at the University of Iowa.
French police turn away, arrest Feyenoord fans ahead of Champions League match against Lille
Read full article: French police turn away, arrest Feyenoord fans ahead of Champions League match against LilleDozens of Feyenoord fans banned from travelling to Lille for the final Champions League group game between the two clubs have been turned away or arrested at the border, according to French authorities.
Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hosts
Read full article: Where could the NFL hold an international Super Bowl? The pros and cons of potential hostsIt’s a question Roger Goodell gets when he’s in London: Would the NFL stage a Super Bowl internationally.
Man City rallies to beat Club Brugge and advance in Champions League. PSG also wins and stays in
Read full article: Man City rallies to beat Club Brugge and advance in Champions League. PSG also wins and stays inManchester City flirted with a disastrous exit from the Champions League before rallying to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in a must-win game.
Rick Pitino-coached St. John's completes the program's first unbeaten January since 1985
Read full article: Rick Pitino-coached St. John's completes the program's first unbeaten January since 1985St. John’s is 7-0 in 2025, making this the program’s first unbeaten January in 40 years dating to its last Final Four season in 1985.
Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debut
Read full article: Jalen Hurts will try to become 4th starting QB to win a Super Bowl after losing in his debutJalen Hurts bucked decades of history just by getting back to the Super Bowl after losing his first trip there as a starting quarterback.
Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints' coaching search and won't coach in 2025, AP source says
Read full article: Mike McCarthy withdraws from Saints' coaching search and won't coach in 2025, AP source saysMike McCarthy has decided against coaching in 2025, removing himself as a candidate to fill the NFL’s last remaining head coaching vacancy with the New Orleans Saints.
Scottie Scheffler details his hand injury from making ravioli and is ready to get back to golf
Read full article: Scottie Scheffler details his hand injury from making ravioli and is ready to get back to golfScottie Scheffler figures the injury to his hand that kept him out of golf for a month could have been worse.
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix
Read full article: Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, ending her 11-year run with PhoenixBrittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury.
Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source says
Read full article: Lions agree to hire Broncos' John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC, AP source saysThe Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator.
Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson
Read full article: Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben JohnsonThe Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson.
Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired
Read full article: Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni have this in common: Eagles fans wanted them fired“Fire Andy” chants echoed throughout the stands in Philadelphia during Andy Reid’s final season coaching the Eagles in 2012.
Man killed by stray weight at Colorado track and field meet remembered as dedicated husband, dad
Read full article: Man killed by stray weight at Colorado track and field meet remembered as dedicated husband, dadRelatives of a spectator killed by an errant weight thrown at a youth track and field meet in Colorado say he was a dedicated father with a great sense of humor.
This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says
Read full article: This year's hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox saysGet ready for an onslaught of ads full of celebrities, cute animals and snack brands during breaks in the action at Super Bowl 59 on Feb. 9, when the Philadelphia Eagles face the Kansas City Chiefs.
Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teams
Read full article: Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense; Sorensen takes over special teamsThe Cowboys are hiring former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator for his second stint on the Dallas staff.
FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s how
Read full article: FireAid, the massive benefit concert to help LA fire victims, came together quickly. Here’s howWithin days of the devastating Los Angeles-area fires breaking out, a benefit concert was in the works.
Big-time Love: Arizona's Caleb Love hits half-court heave at buzzer in OT win over No. 3 Iowa State
Read full article: Big-time Love: Arizona's Caleb Love hits half-court heave at buzzer in OT win over No. 3 Iowa StateCaleb Love trotted back, his head down, shoulders slumped after the latest of his missed 3-pointers clanged the back rim.
Love ties it with halfcourt shot at buzzer, Arizona knocks off No. 3 Iowa State 86-75 in OT
Read full article: Love ties it with halfcourt shot at buzzer, Arizona knocks off No. 3 Iowa State 86-75 in OTCaleb Love hit a tying heave from beyond halfcourt at the end of regulation and made two more 3-pointers in overtime, finishing with 22 points and lifting Arizona to an 86-75 win over No. 3 Iowa State.
Scheyer: Duke's Maluach OK after vomiting on court during 2nd half of win over NC State
Read full article: Scheyer: Duke's Maluach OK after vomiting on court during 2nd half of win over NC StateDuke coach Jon Scheyer said freshman big man Khaman Maluach was OK after vomiting on the court during the second half of Monday night’s win against North Carolina State.
Flagg's big 2nd half helps No. 2 Duke hold off NC State 74-64 to stay unbeaten in ACC
Read full article: Flagg's big 2nd half helps No. 2 Duke hold off NC State 74-64 to stay unbeaten in ACCStar freshman Cooper Flagg scored 23 of his 28 points after halftime to help No. 2 Duke hold off North Carolina State 74-64.
Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112
Read full article: Thompson hits game-winning shot and scores 33 points as Rockets rally past Celtics 114-112Amen Thompson hit a game-winning floater with 0.7 seconds left and finished with 33 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 114-112 victory over the Boston Celtics.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to son
Read full article: Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell returns 1 week after giving birth to sonTennessee women's basketball coach Kim Caldwell returned to the sideline a week after giving birth to a son and was greeted with a standing ovation from a crowd of more than 12,000.
Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Anthony Davis scores 42 points, grabs 23 rebounds as Lakers top Hornets 112-107 for 4th straight winAnthony Davis had 42 points and 23 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge first quarter from the All-Star center to build a 23-point lead before beating the Charlotte Hornets 112-107 on Monday night for their fourth straight win.
Hirings of Jets' Glenn and Patriots' Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for them
Read full article: Hirings of Jets' Glenn and Patriots' Vrabel give NFL 5 teams with coaches who once played for themAaron Glenn had no doubts about where he wanted to go once the New York Jets’ head-coaching job became available.
Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestream
Read full article: Super Bowl 2025: Time, channel, halftime show, how to watch Chiefs vs. Eagles livestreamPatrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the ubiquitous Taylor Swift will be among the familiar faces for this year’s Super Bowl when the Kansas City Chiefs go for an unprecedented three-peat against the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.
Glenn and Mougey optimistic in their intro. 'We're the freakin' New York Jets. We're built for this'
Read full article: Glenn and Mougey optimistic in their intro. 'We're the freakin' New York Jets. We're built for this'The New York Jets formally introduced coach Aaron Glenn and general manager Darren Mougey during a news conference at the team's facility.
Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peat
Read full article: Chiefs look to join the Shaq-Kobe Lakers, Yankees and Michael Jordan with a rare three-peatPatrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs accomplished a feat that had never been done before: Getting back to the NFL’s championship game following back-to-back Super Bowl wins.
Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassador
Read full article: Orioles hire former All-Star outfielder Adam Jones as special adviser to GM and community ambassadorRetired five-time All-Star outfielder Adam Jones is returning to the Baltimore Orioles as a special adviser to general manager Mike Elias as well as a community ambassador.
Brian Schottenheimer says he's 'ready' to coach Cowboys after long career as NFL assistant
Read full article: Brian Schottenheimer says he's 'ready' to coach Cowboys after long career as NFL assistantBrian Schottenheimer says he's “ready” to be coach of the Dallas Cowboys after a long career as an NFL assistant.
Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25
Read full article: Auburn, Duke top men's AP Top 25, Texas Tech, Vanderbilt make poll debuts; UConn tumbles to No. 25Auburn is the unanimous No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the second consecutive week.
Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2
Read full article: Vanderbilt ranked in women's AP Top 25 for 1st time in 11 years; UCLA, South Carolina still 1-2Vanderbilt is back in The Associated Press women’s basketball Top 25 for the first time since 2014, ranked No. 23 this week.
Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding sexual harassment allegations
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding sexual harassment allegationsThe University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
LaJoie to run limited schedule with RWR and be analyst for Prime Video's portion of NASCAR schedule
Read full article: LaJoie to run limited schedule with RWR and be analyst for Prime Video's portion of NASCAR scheduleNASCAR driver Corey LaJoie will run a limited Cup Series schedule with Rick Ware Racing this year and also be an analyst for Amazon Prime Video’s portion of the Cup Series schedule.
Once again, the Bills play the Chiefs down to the wire, only to come up short of the Super Bowl
Read full article: Once again, the Bills play the Chiefs down to the wire, only to come up short of the Super BowlThe Buffalo Bills once again had their season ended by their biggest nemesis in the playoffs.
The Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl, beating the Bills 32-29
Read full article: The Chiefs get more Mahomes magic and advance to 3rd straight Super Bowl, beating the Bills 32-29Patrick Mahomes accounted for three touchdowns and the Kansas City defense made big stops at key moments to help the Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills 32-29 on Sunday night and reach the Super Bowl for the third consecutive season.
Kelsey Plum headed to Los Angeles and Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas in blockbuster 3-way deal: AP source
Read full article: Kelsey Plum headed to Los Angeles and Jewell Loyd to Las Vegas in blockbuster 3-way deal: AP sourceKelsey Plum is headed to Los Angeles as part of a three-way trade that will send Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Fans see Spurs' Victor Wembanyama exceed expectations. What they don't see is his work off the court
Read full article: Fans see Spurs' Victor Wembanyama exceed expectations. What they don't see is his work off the courtSan Antonio Spurs Hall of Famer Tony Parker says Victor Wembanyama can be the best player in the NBA.
Bills cornerback Christian Benford carted from field in AFC title game after helmet-to-helmet hit
Read full article: Bills cornerback Christian Benford carted from field in AFC title game after helmet-to-helmet hitBills cornerback Christian Benford was taken from the field on a cart after a helmet-to-helmet hit with teammate Damar Hamlin while trying to make a tackle in the first quarter of the AFC title game against the Chiefs.
Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Hurts, Barkley and the Eagles as they seek a Super Bowl three-peat
Read full article: Mahomes and the Chiefs will face Hurts, Barkley and the Eagles as they seek a Super Bowl three-peatPatrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are going for a three-peat in a Super Bowl rematch.
Commanders warned referees can 'award a score' after 4 penalties near goal line in loss to Eagles
Read full article: Commanders warned referees can 'award a score' after 4 penalties near goal line in loss to EaglesThe Washington Commanders jumped offsides four times in a sequence of five plays while trying to stop Philadelphia’s vaunted tush push.
Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over Commanders
Read full article: Hurts, Barkley each rush for 3 TDs to help Eagles reach Super Bowl with 55-23 win over CommandersSaquon Barkley dashed 60 yards for a touchdown on Philadelphia's first play and finished with 118 yards and three scores, Jalen Hurts rushed for three TDs and the Eagles soared into the Super Bowl with a 55-23 win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday.