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How to bet Texans-Chargers and Ravens-Packers, plus DFS picks

ESPN

The Texans can clinch a playoff spot against the Chargers, while the Ravens need a win against the Packers. Here are the odds, game picks, prop plays and daily fantasy tips for the games.

Source: Lakers' Reaves (calf) out at least 4 weeks

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a calf strain, the team announced on Friday.

Snap reactions to every Week 17 game: Broncos stay in control of AFC destiny; Cowboys, Vikings win

NFL NATION

Our NFL Nation reporters answer big questions from each Week 17 game. Here's what you need to know.

Aaron Rodgers, Baker Mayfield among players chasing millions in bonuses

MARC RAIMONDI

Taking a look at contract bonuses as players try to maximize incentives.

Why Laveranues Coles decided to give up his retired cushy life to become an officer

RICH CIMINI

At age 47, Coles is making an impact in the same community in Jacksonville that he grew up in.

How the Texans built one of the best defenses in the NFL

DJ BIEN-AIME

Houston has made offseason decisions that have paid off through the draft and free agency.

'It's a crazy story': Why Raiders' Alex Bachman lives in a guesthouse and has no attachments

RYAN MCFADDEN

Alex Bachman once found his locker empty before game day. Now he lives by rentals and no attachments.

Knueppel limps off with ankle injury; X-rays clean

Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel left Friday night's win over the Magic with a first-half ankle injury and will be reevaluated.

NBA Power Rankings: Young risers to watch on all 30 teams

NBA INSIDERS

From ROY and MIP races, our NBA insiders break down all 30 teams' young riser in this week's Power Rankings.

'If I don’t get this right, my career is over': How Penn State landed on Matt Campbell as its next coach

ADAM RITTENBERG, MAX OLSON, ELI LEDERMAN

The Nittany Lions got their guy in Campbell, but they took a circuitous route.

Tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updated chances to clinch open spots, win division titles

We are following the 2025 NFL season's playoff picture. Here's how things look right now for wild-card spots, division races and even the draft order.

Inoue, Nakatani win to set up 2026 megafight

NICK PARKINSON

Japanese boxing stars Naoye Inoue and Junto Nakatani won their respective fights Saturday, setting up a 2026 showdown between two of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.

Sources: Giannis expected to return against Bulls

JAMAL COLLIER

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play Saturday night against the Bulls, as long as he clears his pregame routine without any issues, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Giants-Raiders loser could be big winner in NFL draft

JORDAN RAANAN

There is a lot at stake for two 2-13 teams -- namely, the pole position for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.

Matthew Stafford vs. Drake Maye: Inside the odds, betting for the NFL's MVP race

DOUG GREENBERG AND PAMELA MALDONADO

Doug Greenberg goes inside the betting lines about the NFL MVP award, and Pamela Maldonado offers her best bet.