December 19, 2011

Philadelphia matched the most points by an opponent in Rex Ryan’s tenure with the Jets, who are in a virtual tie with Cincinnati for the final wild-card spot.

Louis C.K. sold his latest stand-up special on his Web site with no obligations to a studio, pointing a way forward for performers and their fans.

Investors fear short-term instability, despite having common ground with protesters seeking political reforms.

The History channel’s main attraction is reality television, and its success also attests to the success of documentary-style dramas and competitions featuring average people.

New England perhaps restored some order to the N.F.L. universe with a win over Denver that locked up the A.F.C. East for the Patriots (11-3).