Inspired Jaguars knock out Mariota, rout Titans 38-17 (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Tennessee Titans are on the verge of a record-tying turnaround and quite possibly the franchises biggest game in years. All they have to do is beat reeling Jacksonville on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 to make them a reality. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Blake Bortles’ best game of the season helped the Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Tennessee Titans 38-17 on Saturday and end a nine-game losing streak. Rookie Jalen Ramsey returned an interception 30 yards on the ensuring play to set off a raucous – and long-awaited – celebration in Jacksonville. Bortles and the Jaguars (3-12) played inspired football from the opening kick and won for the first time this season at EverBank Field.


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Jets say Todd Bowles to coach from sideline vs. Patriots (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, New York Jets coach Todd Bowles stands on the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Bowles has been hospitalized with what the team says is an

The Jets say Todd Bowles will coach from the sideline against the Patriots on Saturday, a day after a medical scare sent him to the hospital. After not traveling on the team plane on Friday, Bowles rejoined the Jets in New England on Saturday morning. Bowles is in his second season with the Jets, who have struggled to a 4-10 record.


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Behold, A Chance For Me To Learn How To Use Sports To Talk To Guys

It would be impossible to critique every glitter-drenched corporate attempt to condescendingly “teach” women “sports.” We don’t have enough time left on this planet. But every once in a while, there’s one so bad that it demands our attention, so here’s one: “How to Use Sports to Talk to Guys,” a workshop promising a room full of Cleveland Browns players, specialty cocktails and lessons on “ways to incorporate sports into conversations.” All for just $50!

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