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<p>Bills Mafia is growing ahead of the NFL conference championships this weekend. </p><p>A map created by <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/">BetOnline.ag</a> based on geotagged X data gathered since the matchups were set and including more than 200,000 tweets containing official fan hashtags, shows the Buffalo Bills are the most popular of the four teams with 33 states across the U.S. pulling for them to advance to Super Bowl LIX.</p><p>The Washington Commanders are favored in 10 states, followed by the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs with four states and the Philadelphia Eagles with three.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/767082/2024-25_NFL_conference_championships_map.jpg?ts=1737749639 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution"></span></figcaption></figure><p>The Bills will face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, marking a rematch of their 2021 tilt that saw Kansas City defeat Buffalo 38-24 to advance to Super Bowl LV. </p>

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Buffalo Bills fans sing along to "Mr. Brightside" by the Killers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Highmark Stadium on January 12, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York.

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<p>The allure of playing in the AFC Championship Game hasn't worn off for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/89514" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/89514">Patrick Mahomes</a>.</p><p>The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback told reporters Thursday that he's still appreciative of the opportunity to compete in the conference championship, and he encourages his younger teammates to share in his gratitude.</p><p>"I have extreme appreciation just for the process of getting here," Mahomes said, according to <a href="https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/patrick-mahomes-has-extreme-appreciation-for-playing-in-afc-championship-game">Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk</a>. "I talk about that with some of the younger guys. I mean, some of these guys, all they've known is Super Bowls. I mean, obviously, that's a good problem to have, but I make sure that they know and appreciate this moment and having this opportunity because it doesn't happen every year. It seems like it's happened every year here, but you don't get this opportunity to play in these games and you never know when it's going to be your last one.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"You have to go out there and maximize it. ... When you win the Super Bowl, you start back at the bottom, you start back level with everybody, and you have to go about your process and put in that work. It definitely is a battle every single year. Every season's different, and you just appreciate being in this game and you just try to find a way to maximize it and try to get to that next one."</p><p>The defending Super Bowl champions will make their seventh straight appearance in the AFC title game Sunday when they host the Buffalo Bills in pursuit of a three-peat.</p>

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - DECEMBER 21: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs yells prior to a game against the Houston Texans at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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ATLANTA, GA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers handles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during Round 2, Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on June 18, 2021 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: DeAndre Hopkins #8 and Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after Kelce's receiving touchdown in the second quarter of a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his win over Andy Roddick of the US after their mens' singles match at the 118th Wimbledon Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London 03 July, 2004. Federer won 4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-4. AFP PHOTO/ODD ANDERSEN

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<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/345" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/345">Kevin Durant</a> still feels at the top of his game.</p><p>The Phoenix Suns star shot down the notion of being burnt out in an interview with <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/while-trade-rumors-swirl-kevin-durant-believes-he-can-lift-suns-i-aint-a-regular-36-year-old-202050967.html?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9ibGVhY2hlcnJlcG9ydC5jb20v&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIlYoL3dKQgZ48T7n4Zs9hqVwww25T06hFi7fhrT3cWu4jl_Cnqp6k0e0WkuEktTd0KTOqVuVW5tlvN47dY5GIlKaad954HoHJrQXqGEXgYLIKNSCrZAw5jf4W1y3VMbl8NHH0-4G48GGdaTo6nzX8CE1tUgXTUrSdyC1M5wHMmj">Yahoo Sports' Vincent Goodwill</a>, saying he's different from other players his age.</p><p>"I ain't a regular 36-year-old," Durant said. "I condition my mind, my body, to be a pro. So what else am I gonna do? Burn out?</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"How many people playing at this level at my age? So you can't compare me to anybody who've burnt out. It could happen, but does it look like it right now?"</p><p>Durant has shown no signs of slowing down, averaging 27.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season while shooting 52.3% from the field and 38.4% from 3-point range.</p><p>The 17-year veteran is in his second full campaign with the Suns and is under contract with the team through the 2025-26 season.</p>

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<p>The Philadelphia Eagles are giving fans the opportunity to own some of the snow that fell onto Lincoln Financial Field during their NFC divisional round victory over the Los Angeles Rams.</p><p>Insulated containers of snow collected from the end zone after Sunday's game were put up for sale through the Eagles' memorabilia marketplace, <a href="https://eagles.therealest.com/">The Realest</a>, with a price tag of $50. As of Wednesday afternoon, the containers had already sold out.</p><p>"This isn't your typical piece of memorabilia - it's a tangible, frozen snapshot of the grit, passion, and determination that defined the iconic game," the item description reads. "By preserving and authenticating the very snow that surrounded this monumental game, fans are offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to connect with the playoff experience like never before."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/766717/Screenshot_2025-01-22_at_4.10.02_PM.jpg?ts=1737580283 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution"></span></figcaption></figure><p>(Photo courtesy: The Realest)</p><p>The Eagles defeated the Rams 28-22 to advance to the NFC Championship Game, where they'll face the Washington Commanders for a chance to compete in Super Bowl LIX.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams carries the ball in front of Cooper DeJean #33 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 19, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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4 Jan 2004: Head coach Nick Saban of the LSU Tigers celebrates after the Tigers 21-14 victory over the Oklahoma Sooners in the Nokia Sugar Bowl at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA.

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<p>Chicago Bulls guard <a href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/53246">Lonzo Ball</a> is a big fan of the Los Angeles Clippers' new home. </p><p>Ball shared his thoughts on Intuit Dome following the Bulls' 112-99 win over L.A. on Monday, making special mention of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for thinking of the away team in the arena's construction.</p><p>"I like this arena a lot. I know I didn't shoot too well today, but shoutout Ballmer for thinking about us," Ball said, per <a href="https://x.com/TomerAzarly/status/1881855103126430032">Clutch Points' Tomer Azarly</a>. "This is probably the best locker room, away, that I've ever been in. Stadium's, definitely, you can tell a lot has been put into it, and shout out to him for doing that."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Ball added that the arena has "a bunch of stuff" he had never seen before, like the double-sided Halo Board. </p><p>"Fireworks and stuff before the game. That little circle thing above the court. Locker room - you got tubs over there and stuff," he said. "(Ballmer's) a very thoughtful man, thinking of the away team. We appreciate that."</p><p>The Clippers shared Crypto.com Arena with the Los Angeles Lakers for 25 years before moving into Inuit Dome in Inglewood this season. The new arena cost $2 billion to build and has a capacity of 18,000.</p>

INGLEWOOD, CA - JANUARY 20: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on January 20, 2025 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE

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<p>Baltimore Ravens cornerback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nfl/players/87651" href="https://thescore.com/nfl/players/87651">Marlon Humphrey</a> is among those who don't want to see the Kansas City Chiefs go on another Super Bowl run.</p><p>Humphrey admitted to being a "hater" of the Chiefs in a Tuesday post on X, saying he hopes Kansas City is either eliminated by the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game or loses in the Super Bowl.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have no reason of saying this other than being a hater. The Bills or whatever NFC team gotta beat the Chiefs. We can’t let them keep getting away with this</p>— marlonhumphrey.eth (@marlon_humphrey) <a href="https://twitter.com/marlon_humphrey/status/1881793320839733398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 21, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Bills defeated Humphrey's Ravens 27-25 in the divisional round Sunday to advance to the AFC title game for the first time since 2020. Buffalo has yet to win a Super Bowl.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Chiefs are making their seventh consecutive appearance in the AFC Championship Game after a 23-14 win over the Houston Texans in the divisional round. Kansas City is looking to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.</p><p>The AFC winner will face the Washington Commanders or Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9 in New Orleans.</p>

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 5: Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.

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<p>New Orleans Pelicans guard <a href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/2562">CJ McCollum</a> isn't worried about Father Time catching up with him. </p><p>Following his 45-point performance in an overtime win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night, McCollum <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGMBSqLZRl4">told reporters</a> that he expects to continue playing at a high level for years to come. He pointed to his older brother, Errick McCollum (a member of Turkish basketball club Fenerbahce Beko), as inspiration. </p><p>"I like to think that my game's gonna age well. It has continued to age well," the 33-year-old McCollum said. "My brother's 37 on the 22nd (of January), he's still one of the best players in the world. He's still competing at a high level and he still takes great care of his body. The game is as easy now at 37 as it was for him when he was 27, and I think the same will be true for me just because of the preparation, the way I play.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"I ain't out here dunking on people, right? It's skill. It's strategy. It's angles. It's footwork. It's a jump shot that never leaves. I'll be able to shoot when I'm 40. So it's not something that I'm really worried about."</p><p>Monday marked the second time in the past month that McCollum scored at least 45 points in a game. He put up 50 in the Pelicans' win over the Washington Wizards on Jan. 3, tying his career high.</p><p>McCollum is averaging 22.4 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds through 33 contests this season.</p>

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 25: CJ McCollum #3 of the New Orleans Pelicans looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on November 25, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE

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<p>Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledges he's surprised by how well his first season with the team has played out so far.</p><p>Atkinson told reporters Monday that after going winless in the preseason, he never could've predicted the Cavs would own the best record in the NBA at the midpoint of the season.</p><p>"After the preseason we had, I was wondering, like, 'Oh, my gosh, are we (in trouble?),'" Atkinson said, via <a href="https://x.com/DuaneRankin/status/1881415141453176979">Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic</a>. "Seriously, that's how we think as coaches. 'Remember how bad we were in preseason?'"</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Atkinson recalled how concerned he was before the final exhibition game in October against the Bulls.</p><p>"I think even the Chicago game, we tried to play our guys - our main guys - just to try to get a win to get us some confidence," he said. "So if you would've told me after that game we were gonna (have the best record), I thought it was going to be a fight, a struggle.</p><p>"Obviously we wanted to improve, but there were no signs, right? I knew we had a good training camp, and I knew we were working, but there was no confidence that this thing was gonna go this way ... ultimate surprise, really."</p><p>It didn't take the Cavs long to turn things around, starting the regular season with a 15-0 streak. They currently sit atop the Eastern Conference standings at 36-6 with a 6.5-game lead over the second-place Boston Celtics.</p>

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 30: Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson looks on in the first quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on December 30, 2024 in San Francisco, California.

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<p>For <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a>, being back in his home country of France this week for the NBA Paris Games carries a lot of significance.</p><p>"There are a lot of emotions, seeing familiar people, whether from the club or even from the city," he said, according to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6075519/2025/01/20/victor-wembanyama-france-return-nba-spurs/">The Athletic's Joe Vardon</a>. "It's a bit like two worlds meeting. It's special, you don't expect that in a career. It's a bit my way of making people happy who will never have the opportunity to go to the United States. It's very important to me. We've only been here for a few hours, but it's already incredible."</p><p>The San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers will meet Thursday and Saturday at Accor Arena, marking the first time that the NBA has played two regular-season games in Paris in the same campaign. Wembanyama expects it to be an emotional two nights.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"We'll see how it goes, but there are a lot of emotions," he said. "Playing in front of the French public, it galvanizes me, but there's no reason to overdo it. I know that the public will be there and noisy. It's certainly a strength that I will be able to use, but it will only be a bonus."</p>

San Antonio Spurs' French forward-center #01 Victor Wembanyama (R) delivers remarks during a press conference on the sidelines of a training session at Palais des Sports Maurice Thorez in Nanterre on January 20, 2025. San Antonio Spurs will face the Indiana Pacers on January 23 and 25 at The Accor Arena in Paris, for two NBA games relocated to Paris.

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<p>At least one member of the Philadelphia Eagles wasn't happy with the weather conditions during Sunday's NFC divisional-round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.</p><p>Eagles pass-rusher <a href="https://www.thescore.com/nfl/players/94114">Josh Sweat</a> sounded off on having to play in the snow following Philadelphia's 28-22 win, saying it was worse than the slippery turf the team dealt with in Sao Paolo, Brazil in Week 1.</p><p>"I'd rather play on the shitty Brazil field before playing on that again. I ain't gonna lie to you," Sweat said, according to <a href="https://x.com/DZangaroNBCS/status/1881142204552392731">Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia</a>. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gotta love a Snow Game 🥶 <a href="https://t.co/4mndoeyeX2">pic.twitter.com/4mndoeyeX2</a></p>— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) <a href="https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1881121227659751839?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Eagles will be back at home to face the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship Game on Jan. 26. The current game-day <a href="https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/Philadelphia+PA?canonicalCityId=aa0f46aff5c7ee96eb5fdea10c53c77c9578eb071854d7f04ae0a7aa517772ab">weather forecast</a> is calling for cloudy skies and a high of 43 degrees Fahrenheit.</p>

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Josh Sweat #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles lines up before the snap during an NFL football wild card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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<p>Monday night's wild-card matchup may still feel like a home game for the Rams even though it's been relocated to Arizona due to the wildfires in Los Angeles.</p><p>Rams president Kevin Demoff <a href="https://x.com/kdemoff/status/1877818186537873895">revealed</a> on X that over 35,000 of the team's season ticket holders purchased tickets to Los Angeles' playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings during the initial presale. Tickets were first made available to Rams and Arizona Cardinals season ticket holders before going on sale to the general public.</p><p>The Rams-Vikings game was scheduled to be played at SoFi Stadium, but the NFL decided Thursday to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3185181" href="https://thescore.com/news/3185181">move</a> it to State Farm Stadium in Arizona after consulting with the teams, public officials, and the players' union.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Demoff <a href="https://x.com/kdemoff/status/1877772808958222782">said</a> the Rams will have at least 15 buses transporting season ticket holders to and from the game. The team will also <a href="https://x.com/kdemoff/status/1877893077177925910">hand out</a> NFC West champion rally towels and install their own graphics around the stadium.</p><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our staff is on the ground in AZ and working on installing as many graphics as we can to make it a home game type feel. Not all segments translate from infinity screen but we are doing the best we can to make it <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ramshouse?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ramshouse</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ln3EmuQSme">https://t.co/Ln3EmuQSme</a></p>— Kevin Demoff (@kdemoff) <a href="https://twitter.com/kdemoff/status/1877886774275621306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><p>The Rams and Vikings previously met in Week 8 when L.A. won 30-20.</p>

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Fans react after the Los Angeles Rams beat the Seattle Seahawks 26-20 in overtime at Lumen Field on November 03, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

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<p>The Detroit Lions are the early fan favorites of this year's NFL playoffs, new X data shows. </p><p>A map created by <a href="https://www.betonline.ag/">BetOnline.ag</a> based on over 250,000 tweets gathered in the last week shows the Lions are the most popular team to root for in 19 states across the U.S., making them the favorites heading into the wild-card round. </p><p>The Denver Broncos were the second-most popular team with five states, followed by the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in a tie for third with four states each. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--image"><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060" srcset="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060 220w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060 320w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060 640w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060 768w, https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/764688/2024-25_NFL_playoff_rooting_interest.jpg?ts=1736542060 1080w"><figcaption class="article-segment--image-caption"> <span class="article-segment--image-attribution"></span></figcaption></figure><p>Here are the full results:</p><p>Detroit Lions: 19 states<br>Denver Broncos: 5 states<br>Buffalo Bills: 4 states<br>Kansas City Chiefs: 4 states<br>Los Angeles Rams: 3 states<br>Minnesota Vikings: 3 states<br>Philadelphia Eagles: 2 states<br>Pittsburgh Steelers: 2 states<br>Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2 states<br>Houston Texans: 2 states<br>Baltimore Ravens: 1 state<br>Washington Commanders: 1 state<br>Green Bay Packers: 1 state<br>Los Angeles Chargers: 1 state</p><p>The Lions finished the regular season with the best record in the NFC at 15-2, clinching a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.</p>

DETROIT, MI - JANUARY 05: A Detroit fan dressed in a lion costume cheers at the conclusion of a regular season NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions on January 5, 2025 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.

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<p>Novak Djokovic revealed that he's been facing pressure from his father to call it quits.</p><p>The 37-year-old Serbian opened up about his future in an interview with <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/novak-djokovic-conquered-tennis-whats-next">GQ's Daniel Riley</a>, explaining how his dad, Srdjan Djokovic, has advised him to start thinking about life after tennis. </p><p>"I don't know if he's going to be happy with me to say this, but I'm going to say it anyway. It starts with my dad. My dad is trying to retire me for a while now," Djokovic said. "No, honestly! But he hasn't been pushy. He respects my decision to keep going. And of course he understands why I want to keep going, but he's like, 'What else do you want to do?'</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"He understands the amount and the intensity of the pressure and tension that is out there, and the stress that has an effect on my health, my body, and then, consequently, on everyone else who is around me, including him. So that's why he was like, 'My son, start to think about how you want to end this.'"</p><p>Djokovic won his first Olympic gold medal this past summer at the Paris Games, becoming just the fifth player to complete the career Grand Slam. </p><p>The former World No. 1 is now looking to make history at the 2025 Australian Open by winning a record 25th Grand Slam title. He'll face 19-year-old American Nishesh Basavareddy in the opening round.</p>

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 09: Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand in the Mixed Doubles match with Qinwen Zheng of China against Andy Murray of Great Britain and Victoria Azarenka during the Night with Novak charity event ahead of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 09, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia.

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<p>Miami Heat president Pat Riley couldn't care less about those who have criticized his managing of the organization. </p><p>During an appearance on the "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ig4U6TYs8Q">Le Batard &amp; Friends - South Beach Sessions</a>" podcast Thursday, Riley was asked to respond to critics who declared him "washed up" following the Heat's first-round playoff loss to the eventual champion Boston Celtics last season. </p><p>"Whoever's saying that, I haven't read it because I'm not on any social media site. Not one," Riley said. "And I don't care, because I've had my ass kicked by the Celtics enough when I was coaching and they're a great team. </p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"They put together a great organization, they put together a great team. They have broken all the records financially, too, so they've committed themselves. New York has gotten better, and they're going for it. Philly's going for it. We're going for it, too, we're going for it, and this is an important year for the Heat."</p><p>The 79-year-old went on to acknowledge that critics may be right about him, but he's not ready to retire just yet. </p><p>"I don't worry about what critics say because maybe I am (washed up)," Riley said. "Maybe I should go somewhere and just put my feet up, but I would then become obsessive about doing something else, and you don't want me in that state of mind."</p><p>Riley has served as the Heat's president since 1995 and was previously head coach of the team from 1995 through 2003 and again from 2005-08.</p>

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 30: President of the Miami Heat Pat Riley and Patrick Ewing during Game One of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals of the 2023 NBA Playoffs between the Miami Heat and the New York Knicks on April 30, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE

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<p>Colorado head coach Deion Sanders frequently dismisses the idea of leaving college football for the NFL, but there's one scenario that could tempt him to make the move.</p><p>In an interview with "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvfltrlCtjc">Good Morning America</a>" on Wednesday, Sanders said he would consider accepting an NFL job if he had the opportunity to coach his sons, quarterback <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/160938" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/160938">Shedeur Sanders</a> and safety <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///ncaaf/players/144411" href="https://thescore.com/ncaaf/players/144411">Shilo Sanders</a>, on the same team.</p><p>"The only way I would consider is to coach my sons. Not son. Sons," Sanders said. "I love Colorado. I love my Buffaloes. I love everything we're building. I love everything we're doing and I love Boulder, Colorado. I do. Immensely."</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>Shedeur and Shilo both played under their father at Jackson State from 2021-22 and followed him to Colorado, where they've spent the last two seasons. </p><p>Shedeur is among the top quarterback prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft and is projected to be a top-five pick. Shilo's NFL future is less certain, as some project him to be a late-round pick or go undrafted.</p>

BOULDER, CO - NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes celebrates with Shedeur Sanders #2 after a fourth quarter touchdown against the Utah Utes at Folsom Field on November 16, 2024 in Boulder, Colorado.

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<p>Milwaukee Bucks star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30611" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/30611">Giannis Antetokounmpo</a> sees big things ahead for <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/110276" href="https://thescore.com/nba/players/110276">Victor Wembanyama</a>. </p><p>Antetokounmpo heaped praise upon Wembanyama following the Bucks' 121-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, saying he expects the second-year Frenchman to be the face of the NBA for years to come. </p><p>"He's an incredible talent," Antetokounmpo said, according to <a href="https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/bucks-giannis-antetokounmpo-on-spurs-victor-wembanyama-hes-gonna-be-the-face-of-the-league-for-years/">Jack Maloney of CBS Sports</a>. "He's probably one of the most talented players I've ever watched on TV, ever played against. This is his second year in the league, he's way better than his first year, he's gonna keep on improving, and he has a very, very bright future.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>"He's just gotta keep working on his game, keep working on himself, keep playing the game with joy, and he's gonna be the face of the league for a lot of years."</p><p>Wembanyama had 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in Wednesday's showdown, while Antetokounmpo finished with 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists. </p><p>Wembanyama is averaging 25.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and a league-leading four blocks through 32 games this season.</p>

SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 4: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the game against Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks on January 4, 2024 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photos by Michael Gonzales/NBAE via Getty Images)

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