ACC’s Phillips defends league amid Notre Dame criticism

By By AARON BEARD AP Sports Writer

Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips said the league has a “responsibility” to advocate for its football-playing members for College Football Playoff bids, coming after criticism from Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua tied to the league’s public support of Miami for a bid.

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Echols, Pierre bring stability to Steelers’ secondary

By By CHRIS ADAMSKI TribLive

December 10, 2025

Joe Porter Jr., in a manner of speaking, personifies the Pittsburgh Steelers’ organizational approach to stability and continuity. After all, Porter’s father is a former team MVP who was an assistant ...

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Panthers lose special teams coach to job at Auburn

By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO TribLive

December 10, 2025

As Pat Narduzzi gears the Panthers up to play in the Military Bowl on Dec. 27, he will now have two specific areas of his coaching operation in need of oversight. A source confirmed that Jacob Bronows...

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INT seals Chargers’ win over Eagles on MNF

December 10, 2025

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Justin Herbert stiff-armed the opposition with his broken left hand, the defense forced big plays and the Los Angeles Chargers eked out a victory to move within two games of f...

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Harbaugh still miffed about reversals in loss

December 10, 2025

BALTIMORE (AP) — A day later, John Harbaugh still wasn’t satisfied with the way the NFL determines if a catch has been made. “It’s about as clear as mud right now,” the Baltimore coach said. The Raven...

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December 10, 2025