Sound Smart: 6 Observations from Sunday’s Week 15 Slate

Did the Bills expose the Patriots? Do the Broncos get enough respect? Will the Chiefs rise again? Here’s what you need to know from Week 15.
Ranking all 64 teams in College Football Playoff history
How do this year’s CFP entrants stack up with those of the past — and how high could they climb?
Every NBA team’s focus between now and the trade deadline
With NBA trade season upon us, Bobby Marks examines the conversations happening across all 30 front offices.
Maybe Salah’s not finished at Liverpool after all; Real Madrid grit another win; more
Salah’s star turn off the bench for Liverpool following speculation about his future showed that there’s still a way for him to stay. PLUS: Madrid get a win too, but are still a work in progress.
What’s next for the NBA Cup? Uncertain future in Vegas, plus why cash is still king
Is the NBA Cup working? Tim Bontemps details what’s next for the tournament on the eve of the Knicks-Spurs title game.
‘I’m not even not in the top 28. I’m not in the top 29’: MLB managers on rule changes, clutch players and each other
With all 30 skippers in one place at last week’s winter meetings, we asked for their thoughts on the state of the game and more.
The NHL’s best this week: Get set for the next round of the Battle of Florida
The Panthers-Lightning matchup highlights a week of incredible games around the NHL.
Why Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel is so much more than a meme
McDaniel has grown famous for his viral moments, but people who have played for him say he’s so much more.
State of the Steelers: What organization’s past tells us about Mike Tomlin’s future
With a contract option decision due by March 1, 2026, the team and the 53-year-old coach stay “business-like.”
Is eliminated Chiefs’ Super Bowl window closing — and what changes are ahead?
Will Travis Kelce retire? Will Patrick Mahomes be ready for Week 1? The state of the Chiefs is not pretty.