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8+ hour, 52+ min ago (380+ words) Washington State (6-6) vs. Utah State (6-6), Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. EST. Utah State by 3. Against the spread: Utah State 10-2, Washington State 8-4. Overall: 422.4 yards per game (30th in FBS) Passing: 251.3 yards per game (46th) Rushing: 171.1 yards per game (54th) Scoring: 31.8 points per game (35th) Overall: 424.4 yards per game (121st in FBS) Passing: 249.3 yards per game (116th) Rushing: 175.1 yards per game (99th) Scoring: 28.3 points per game (89th) Overall: 315.3 yards per game (120th in FBS) Passing: 196.8 yards per game (100th) Rushing: 118.4 yards per game (112th) Scoring: 21.6 points per game (110th) Overall: 303.3 yards per game (18th in FBS) Passing: 172.8 yards per game (13th) Rushing: 130.6 yards per game (39th) Scoring: 20.2 points per game (26th) Utah State ranks 104th in third down percentage, converting 35.4% of the time. Washington State ranks 45th on defense, allowing its opponents to convert at 35.9%. Washington State is 117th in the FBS with a -8 turnover margin, compared to Utah State's 38th-ranked +4 margin. Utah State is 111th in FBS in red zone defense, allowing opponents to…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (250+ words) The Washington Commanders (3-10) are still hunting for their first victory since Week 5, and are looking to do so against their divisional rival, the New York Giants (2-11). McNichols has recorded 15 yards on eight carries, averaging just 1.9 yards per carry. However, he has hauled in a 16-yard reception, while Croskey-Merritt has yet to catch a pass. After the Giants' touchdown possession, Washington once again forced a three-and-out, forcing the Giants to punt to Jaylin Lane, who returned it 63 yards to the house to give Washington a 19-7 lead. Following Lane's punt return, the Commanders' defense took just four plays to give the ball back to their offense. Dart threw an interception to Mike Sainristil, who returned it 55 yards to the Giants' 24-yard line. Quan Martin and Frankie Luvu have each recorded a team-high three tackles, while Preston Smith and Jacob Martin have both…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (808+ words) The New York Giants are out of the postseason, facing an uncertain future. So too are the Washington Commanders, who have a little more certainty regarding their future. But until the future rolls around, exactly what is there for these two teams to play for in this Week 15 tilt other than pride? For the Giants, there is something, and with all apologies, that something isn't the first overall pick in the 2026 draft order." There are actually two things the Giants can play for this week. The first is the draft order. With a win over the Commanders, the Giants improve to 3-11, which would be the same record the Commanders would have with a loss. Assuming both teams finish with identical records, the draft priority would be based on head-to-head (which would be tied) and then best won-loss record in divisional…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (68+ words) Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home. Tacoma firefighters responded to a house fire near North Union Avenue and North 124th Street on Sunday morning, fighting heavy smoke for about a half-hour, before locating one person dead inside the home....

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (190+ words) Arizona, Duke, Michigan and Iowa State each have legitimate cases to top this week's edition. Which prevailed? The fifth in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what's next for every team in the ranking. UConn has separated itself from St. John's. Three more teams look bubble bound. And one potential sleeper. Michigan is better than expected. Kentucky is worse. And Duke headlines an ACC that looks as if it's "back." The Trojans climb 15 spots as their two commits rise in the top 100 rankings. After scoring 19 points with five threes in the win against Jacksonville, Griffen speaks on how Texas A&M's offense has the potential to flourish. Jacksonville Dolphins vs. Texas A&M Aggies: Game Highlights The V Foundation continues the fight against cancer. If you're able to, help us defeat cancer by donating at v.org/donate. In…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (592+ words) The NY Giants lost their eight-straight game, losing 29-21 to the Commanders in Week 15. The Giants had one final chance to tie it late, but the comeback fell just short Sunday afternoon as the Commanders held on to win at MetLife Stadium. Washington built its cushion with a dominant second quarter and survived a late push from the Giants, improving to 410 on the season. New York dropped to 212, despite finishing with more total yards and nearly identical time of possession. The Commanders opened the scoring with a 46-yard Jake Moody field goal, then broke things open in the second quarter. Jacory Croskey-Merritt punched in a 16-yard touchdown run, Moody added two more field goals, and the momentum swung sharply when Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for a touchdown. A field goal as time expired sent Washington into halftime up 227. The…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago (211+ words) With Jayden Daniels sidelined once again, the Washington Commanders will turn to Marcus Mariota as they look to snap an eight-game losing streak against the New York Giants. The Commanders" offense has struggled to find its rhythm throughout the season, and it will be tasked with doing so again without several key contributors. Daniels, Zach Ertz, and Chris Rodriguez will all be unavailable due to injury, putting added pressure on Washington to execute with a next-man-up mentality. Washington enters the matchup in search of momentum in a season defined by close losses and missed opportunities. Sunday presents another chance to show whether the Commanders have enough fight to finally end the streak and end the season strong. Commanders inactives: CB Jonathan Jones, RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. QB Jayden Daniels, OT Trent Scott, OT George Fant, DE Drake Johnson Giants inactives:…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago (479+ words) It's an odd car market globally at the moment, with many car makers not giving new models the development budget they perhaps deserve thanks to tightening emissions laws and changing buyer preferences. Toyota, the world's biggest car maker, has received some criticism from online commenters and some journalists about the latest-generation HiLux for that very reason. To those critics we ask: What if Toyota sold a much newer ute in Australia with one of the hybrid drivetrains that's so in vogue with Australian new car buyers? Enter the Toyota Tacoma. Only sold in markets such as North America, the Toyota Tacoma was originally launched in 1995 and was very similar to the N140 generation HiLux. Whereas the HiLux was engineered for third world markets and heavy duty deployment, the Tacoma was more road-focused and more car-like to drive than the HiLux. The…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago (78+ words) Tacoma firefighters quickly put out a fire near North 29th and North Hudson streets Saturday, safely evacuating three people from the home. Investigators say evidence suggests the fire may have been intentionally set, though the cause remains under review. Tacoma firefighters quickly put out a fire near North 29th and North Hudson streets Saturday, safely evacuating three people from the home. Investigators say evidence suggests the fire may have been intentionally set, though the cause remains under review....

3+ day, 3+ hour ago (426+ words) Rob Gronkowski continues to bring the party to Los Angeles. Who will win the LA Bowl when Washington takes on Boise State? Both teams have a history in the LA Bowl. Washington State lost to Fresno State in 2022, while Boise State fell to UCLA the following year. The Huskies own a 4-2 all-time record against Boise State. Boise State continues to impress under coach Spencer Danielson. The Broncos have won three straight, beating UNLV to start December. After losing Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, Dylan Riley has impressed at the RB position. In his second season, coach Jedd Fisch attempts to lead Washington to another bowl win. The Huskies are 2-2 in their last four games, losing to Oregon last time out. QB Demond Williams Jr. is a dual-threat QB, while he has a reliable weapon in Denzel Boston. The Sporting…...