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Jackson leads rally, and Ravens stop 2-point attempt to hold off Bengals 35-34
Read full article: Jackson leads rally, and Ravens stop 2-point attempt to hold off Bengals 35-34Lamar Jackson threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, and Baltimore stopped Cincinnati on a 2-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining to hold off the Bengals 35-34.
Browns QB Deshaun Watson suffers likely season-ending Achilles tendon injury in loss to Bengals
Read full article: Browns QB Deshaun Watson suffers likely season-ending Achilles tendon injury in loss to BengalsBrowns quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered an Achilles tendon injury that is likely season-ending in the first half of Clevelandโs 21-14 loss to Cincinnati.
Joe Burrow runs for a TD and the Bengals' defense carries them past the Giants, 17-7
Read full article: Joe Burrow runs for a TD and the Bengals' defense carries them past the Giants, 17-7Joe Burrow scored on a career-long 47-yard run on the opening possession, and the Cincinnati Bengalsโ defense carried them to a much-needed 17-7 victory over the New York Giants.
Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over Bengals
Read full article: Rookie Jayden Daniels nearly flawless for Commanders in 38-33 win over BengalsRookie Jayden Daniels threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score in a remarkably efficient performance, and the Washington Commanders stunned Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals 38-33.
Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco likely headed for IR after hurting ankle, AP source says
Read full article: Chiefs' Isiah Pacheco likely headed for IR after hurting ankle, AP source saysChiefs running back Isiah Pacheco is likely headed for injured reserve after hurting his right ankle in the final minutes of Sundayโs win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Butker hits a 51-yard winner for KC after penalty on Bengals safety keeps Chiefs alive
Read full article: Butker hits a 51-yard winner for KC after penalty on Bengals safety keeps Chiefs aliveHarrison Butker kicked a 51-yard field goal as time expired and the Kansas City Chiefs, kept alive by a pass interference call on Bengals safety Daijahn Anthony on fourth down in the final minute, rallied to beat Cincinnati 26-25.
ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackout
Read full article: ESPN and other channels return to DirecTV with a new Disney deal after a nearly 2-week blackoutDirecTV on Saturday announced it had reached a deal with Walt Disney Co. that will restore ESPN and ABC-owned stations to its service after a nearly 2-week dispute that blacked out those networks for millions of viewers across the U.S. The end of the impasse came in time for sports fans to watch ESPNโs slate of college football games on DirecTV.
Ja'Marr Chase says he's close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decision
Read full article: Ja'Marr Chase says he's close to an extension with Bengals and whether he plays is his decisionJaโMarr Chase says he and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to an agreement on a contract extension.
Your own personalized 'SportsCenter'? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming service
Read full article: Your own personalized 'SportsCenter'? ESPN working on that for upcoming streaming serviceSports fans may be able to click on a personalized version of the โSportsCenterโ highlights show, developed with the help of artificial intelligence, as soon as next year on a new streaming service that is in the works at ESPN.
Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over Bengals
Read full article: Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over BengalsAnthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups, but the rest of his night was a struggle, even though the Colts won the preseason game 27-14.
Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3
Read full article: Caleb Williams runs for TD, leads 2 scoring drives as Bears beat Bengals 27-3Caleb Williams made another good impression in his first appearance at Soldier Field since Chicago drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick, running for a touchdown and leading two scoring drives, and the Bears beat the Cincinnati Bengals 27-3.
Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training camp
Read full article: Bengals say QB Joe Burrow has been cleared for contact and is good to go for training campJoe Burrow and his surgically repaired wrist have been cleared for contact and the Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback is ready to go for the opening of training camp on Wednesday.
Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatment
Read full article: Man accused of stalking outside Taylor Swift's Manhattan home to receive psychiatric treatmentA man accused of stalking Taylor Swift after being spotted multiple times outside the singerโs Manhattan townhouse was found unfit to stand trial and will be committed to state custody for psychiatric treatment.
Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective order
Read full article: Man arrested outside Taylor Swift's NYC home held without bail for violating protective orderA Seattle man who police say has been stalking and harassing Taylor Swift has been ordered held without bail after he was arrested multiple times in recent days in front of the pop starโs home in Manhattanโs Tribeca neighborhood.
Lions get look at 3-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz in practice to see if he can play in NFC title game
Read full article: Lions get look at 3-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz in practice to see if he can play in NFC title gameDetroit Lions tight end Zach Ertz practiced Wednesday, potentially making the three-time Pro Bowl player available for the NFC championship game in San Francisco.
Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach
Read full article: Titans hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coachThe Tennessee Titans have hired Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, tasked with trying to turn them back into winners and groom Will Levis into their franchise quarterback.
Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source says
Read full article: Titans agree to hire Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as head coach, AP source saysThe Tennessee Titans have agreed to hire Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach.
Detroit Lions sign Super Bowl champion tight end ahead of conference title game
Read full article: Detroit Lions sign Super Bowl champion tight end ahead of conference title gameThe Detroit Lions added a veteran tight end with a Super Bowl ring to their roster ahead of this weekendโs conference title game in San Francisco.
Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to sit regular-season finale against Chargers with AFC West secured
Read full article: Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes to sit regular-season finale against Chargers with AFC West securedPatrick Mahomes will sit out the Chiefsโ regular-season finale against the Chargers on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Harrison Butker hits 6 field goals, kicks Chiefs to AFC West title with 25-17 win over Bengals
Read full article: Harrison Butker hits 6 field goals, kicks Chiefs to AFC West title with 25-17 win over BengalsHarrison Butker was a career-best 6 for 6 on field-goal attempts, and Kansas City held the Bengals without a point over their final seven possessions in a 25-17 victory that clinched the Chiefs' eighth straight AFC West title.
Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. Seattle
Read full article: Steelers will turn to Mason Rudolph once again if Kenny Pickett's right ankle can't go vs. SeattleMason Rudolphโs dynamic play against Cincinnati helped keep the Pittsburgh Steelersโ season alive.
Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over Bengals
Read full article: Rudolph hits Pickens for 2 long touchdowns, Steelers end 3-game skid with 34-11 win over BengalsMason Rudolph and George Pickens connected for two long touchdowns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers kept their playoff hopes alive with a 34-11 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the season
Read full article: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase day to day with shoulder injury. DT Reader and CB Ivey lost for the seasonBengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase is day to day with a shoulder injury suffered in Saturday's win over the Vikings.
Higgins' savvy goal-line play, McPherson's field goal in OT help Bengals beat Vikings 27-24
Read full article: Higgins' savvy goal-line play, McPherson's field goal in OT help Bengals beat Vikings 27-24Tee Higgins made a savvy goal-line move to score a touchdown and force overtime and Evan McPherson made a 29-yard field goal to seal a 27-24 victory for Cincinnati over the Minnesota Vikings, keeping the Bengalsโ playoff hopes alive even with their star quarterback out for the season.
Lawrence starting for Jaguas just days after injuring ankle. Browns expected to start Flacco.
Read full article: Lawrence starting for Jaguas just days after injuring ankle. Browns expected to start Flacco.Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is starting against the Cleveland Browns just days after sustaining a high right ankle sprain that appeared more serious.
Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankle
Read full article: Jake Browning steals spotlight as Bengals stun Jaguars 34-31 in OT. Trevor Lawrence injures ankleJake Browning threw for 354 yards and a touchdown in his second career start, and the Cincinnati Bengals stunned the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-31 in overtime.
Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10
Read full article: Steelers pile up season-high 421 yards without Canada, beat Burrow-less Bengals 16-10Kenny Pickett threw for a season-high 278 yards and the Pittsburgh Steelers showed new life on offense days after firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, beating the Joe Burrow-less Cincinnati Bengals 16-10.
Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist
Read full article: Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wristJoe Burrow will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his right wrist, ending a disappointing campaign for the Cincinnati Bengalsโ star quarterback in the first year of a $275 million contract.
NFL investigating why Bengals didn't list Joe Burrow on injury report, AP source says
Read full article: NFL investigating why Bengals didn't list Joe Burrow on injury report, AP source saysThe NFL is investigating why the Cincinnati Bengals did not list Joe Burrow on their injury report before Thursday nightโs game at Baltimore.
Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injury
Read full article: Ravens handle Bengals 34-20 after Joe Burrow exits in the 2nd quarter with a wrist injuryLamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter and the Baltimore Ravens beat Cincinnati 34-20 after the Bengals lost star quarterback Joe Burrow to a wrist injury.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Hayden, 5 others killed in Houston crash
Read full article: Former Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Hayden, 5 others killed in Houston crashA crash at a red light killed six people including former Detroit Lions cornerback D.J. Hayden in downtown Houston early Saturday.
Burrow passes for 348 yards and 2 TDs and Bengals' defense clamps down on Bills in 24-18 win
Read full article: Burrow passes for 348 yards and 2 TDs and Bengals' defense clamps down on Bills in 24-18 winJoe Burrow threw for a season-high 348 yards and had two touchdown passes as the Cincinnati Bengals won their fourth straight, beating the Buffalo Bills 24-18 in a key AFC matchup.
Arizona QB Kyler Murray activated from PUP list, says he's returning to practice
Read full article: Arizona QB Kyler Murray activated from PUP list, says he's returning to practiceQuarterback Kyler Murray said heโs returning to the practice field on Wednesday for the Arizona Cardinals as he works to come back from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered last season.
Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20
Read full article: Burrow connects with Chase for 3 TDs; Bengals roll past the Cardinals 34-20Joe Burrow threw for 317 yards and three touchdown passes to JaโMarr Chase, who finished with a season-high 192 yards receiving, and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Arizona Cardinals 34-20 on Sunday.
Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals
Read full article: Coach McVay bemoans 'self-inflicted wounds' in Los Angeles Rams 19-16 loss to the Cincinnati BengalsGetting into the end zone seemed tougher for the Rams when it mattered most on Monday night.
Burrow shakes off calf injury, throws for a season-high 259 yards as Bengals beat the Rams 19-16
Read full article: Burrow shakes off calf injury, throws for a season-high 259 yards as Bengals beat the Rams 19-16Joe Burrow shook off a lingering calf injury, throwing for 259 yards as the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams 19-16 to get their first win after starting the season with two losses.
Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's game
Read full article: Joe Burrow says it's too early to tell if a calf injury will keep him out of Monday night's gameBengals quarterback Joe Burrow says heโs day to day and doesnโt know yet if a lingering calf injury will keep him out of Mondayโs nightโs game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Lamar Jackson, Ravens hold on to beat Cincinnati 27-24. Bengals 0-2 for second straight year
Read full article: Lamar Jackson, Ravens hold on to beat Cincinnati 27-24. Bengals 0-2 for second straight yearLamar Jackson tossed two touchdown passes, Gus Edwards ran for another score and the Baltimore Ravens held off the slow-starting Cincinnati Bengals 27-24.
Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season opener
Read full article: Disney, Charter settle cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season openerDisney and Charter Communications announced a deal to settle a dispute that had cut some 15 million cable TV customers off from ESPN and other Disney-owned stations.
Disney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continues
Read full article: Disney, Spectrum direct customers to other TV services as dispute keeping ESPN off air continuesA business dispute that has pulled ESPN and other Disney-owned companies off the air for nearly 15 million cable TV subscribers continues, with both companies taking the unusual step of directing customers to look elsewhere for their favorite networks.
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow back at practice for the first time since July 27
Read full article: Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow back at practice for the first time since July 27Joe Burrow is back at practice more than a month after the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback was sidelined by a strained right calf muscle.
QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with Bengals
Read full article: QB Desmond Ridder impressive in preseason debut, Falcons settle for 13-13 tie with BengalsDesmond Ridder led an impressive drive for Atlanta in his preseason debut and the Falcons settled for a field goal with 2 seconds left for a 13-13 tie with the Cincinnati Bengals.
ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment
Read full article: ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn EntertainmentDisney-owned ESPN has licensed its brand for use in a sports betting app, striking a deal in which it will receive $1.5 billion and other considerations from Penn Entertainment.
Ohio House votes to mandate defibrillators in schools, sports venues after collapse of Bills' Hamlin
Read full article: Ohio House votes to mandate defibrillators in schools, sports venues after collapse of Bills' HamlinAutomatic external defibrillators, or AEDs, would be placed in nearly every school or sports and recreation venue in Ohio under a proposal that cleared the Republican-dominated Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support.
Michigan footballโs DJ Turner selected by Cincinnati in second round of NFL draft
Read full article: Michigan footballโs DJ Turner selected by Cincinnati in second round of NFL draftMichigan football cornerback DJ Turner was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the NFL draft on Friday.
Bengals' Joe Mixon recharged with pointing gun at woman
Read full article: Bengals' Joe Mixon recharged with pointing gun at womanBengals running back Joe Mixon is again facing a misdemeanor charge of aggravated menacing over allegations that he pointed a gun at a woman and threatened her in Cincinnati earlier this year.
Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title
Read full article: Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC titlePatrick Mahomes scrambled for a first down on his badly sprained right ankle and then was shoved late out of bounds by Joseph Ossai, giving Harrison Butker a chance to kick a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left that gave the Kansas City Chiefs a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC title game.
Feel the Bern: Why this Sunday is one of the greatest days in all of sports
Read full article: Feel the Bern: Why this Sunday is one of the greatest days in all of sportsThis Sunday is one of the great days in all of sports. We thought that last weekend would be one of the great days but the NFL divisional playoff games turned out to be a real meh.
Rout by Bengals exposed a Bills team that may be regressing
Read full article: Rout by Bengals exposed a Bills team that may be regressingThe Buffalo Bills showed signs of taking a step back despite a season in which they matched a franchise record with 13 wins and won their third straight AFC East title.
Depleted Bills produce a dud in playoff loss to Bengals
Read full article: Depleted Bills produce a dud in playoff loss to BengalsThe Buffalo Bills ended a season in which they overcame much adversity by producing a dud in a 27-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and the divisional round of the playoffs.
Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills
Read full article: Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of BillsJoe Burrow threw two touchdown passes, the Bengals swarmed Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen on a snow-slicked field and Cincinnati advanced to its second straight AFC championship game with a 27-10 win.
Hubbard's 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over Ravens
Read full article: Hubbard's 98-yard fumble return lifts Bengals over RavensSam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntleyโs fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens 24-17 in an AFC wild-card game.
Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over Dolphins
Read full article: Bills hang on for 34-31 wild-card win over DolphinsJosh Allen shrugged off a three-turnover outing by throwing two touchdown passes 3:11 apart in the third quarter, and rallying the Buffalo Bills to a 34-31 win over the injury-depleted Miami Dolphins in an AFC wild-card matchup.
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch
Read full article: Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematchJoe Burrow threw for a touchdown and Joe Mixon ran for another as the Cincinnati Bengals took advantage of four Baltimore turnovers to beat the Ravens 27-16 and set up a rematch in the first round of the playoffs next week.
NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled
Read full article: NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceledNFL owners have approved a resolution that could lead to a neutral site for the AFC championship in response to the cancellation of Monday nightโs Bills-Bengals game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
NFL still considering scheduling options, Week 18 unchanged
Read full article: NFL still considering scheduling options, Week 18 unchangedThe NFL is still considering various options following the suspension of the Bills-Bengals game, including possibly eliminating the bye week before the Super Bowl.
ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapse
Read full article: ESPN carefully navigated coverage of Hamlin collapseESPN initially showed a replay a couple of times of Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing to the turf during the first quarter of Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals before going to a commercial.
EXPLAINER: What happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: What happened to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin?Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle during Monday nightโs game, causing the NFL to suspend a pivotal game against the Cincinnati Bengals that quickly lost significance in the aftermath of a scary scene that unfolded in front of a national television audience.
NFL, sports world reaction to injury to Bills' Damar Hamlin
Read full article: NFL, sports world reaction to injury to Bills' Damar HamlinMany fellow NFL players and teams and others in the sports world and beyond quickly offered their support and prayers on social media for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who the NFL said was in critical condition at a hospital after collapsing on the field during Monday nightโs game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Billsโ Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspended
Read full article: Billsโ Hamlin collapses on field, gets CPR; game suspendedBuffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin was in critical condition early Tuesday after the Bills say his heart stopped following a tackle during the Monday Night Football game, which was indefinitely postponed.
Burrow throws for 4 TDs, Bengals rally past Buccaneers 34-23
Read full article: Burrow throws for 4 TDs, Bengals rally past Buccaneers 34-23Joe Burrow threw for four second-half touchdowns and the surging Cincinnati Bengals rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-23 for their sixth straight victory.
Offensive mastermind Ben Johnson has the Detroit Lions in playoff contention
Read full article: Offensive mastermind Ben Johnson has the Detroit Lions in playoff contentionOffensive mastermind Ben Johnson is the secret weapon behind the late-season playoff push by the 6-7 Detroit Lions, who have won five out of their last six games to put themselves back in the hunt for the seventh and final wildcard spot.
Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24
Read full article: Burrow tops Mahomes again, rallies Bengals past Chiefs 27-24Joe Burrow threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Samaje Perine rushed for a season-high 106 yards and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Kansas City Chiefs 27-24 in their first meeting since the Bengals prevailed in last seasonโs AFC championship game.
Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16
Read full article: Joe Burrow's TD to Higgins lifts Bengals over Titans 20-16Joe Burrow threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 13:42 left to put Cincinnati ahead to stay, and the Bengals held off the Tennessee Titans 20-16 for their third straight victory and fifth in six games.