There, the Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, which helps the Chargers in the NFL playoff standings outlook as Jim Harbaugh and Co. head for the postseason.

If it’s going to be a Merry Christmas for Chiefs Kingdom with a win at Pittsburgh to clinch the AFC’s top seed, Kansas City will have to do it without two-time All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott ripped his team's effort in the 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Buffalo (12-3) can’t fall lower than the No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Ravens can only snatch a potential home-field playoff game from the Bills with a win against the Browns and back-to-back losses by the Bills to the Jets and Patriots to close out the regular season.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down what to watch for when the Patriots host the Chargers on Saturday in Week 17.

LeBron James and Austin Reaves each put in stellar performances to lift the Lakers to a thrilling victory over Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

The Times’ Sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2024, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers. Ex-Laker Darius Morris died at 33 of coronary artery disease, though cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol played a role, the L.A. County medical examiner says.

Sowing the seeds One thing became certain with the Steelers extending their losing streak to three games with the Christmas loss to Kansas City: They are assured of not facing the Chiefs again in the first round of the playoffs.

Kansas City has cleared a path to a third consecutive Super Bowl, though Baltimore took the AFC North lead in dominant fashion. Plus, nice and naughty lists.

Miami has two new injuries to starting defenders show up on its Wednesday injury report, and the Chiefs’ win could hurt the Dolphins’ playoff chances.