BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox held a Christmas carnival at Fenway Park on Saturday for fans who – like their favorite team – still have some shopping to do.
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NFL playoff picture: How Week 15 can affect seeding
This weekend could determine two division titles, up to four total playoff berths and more. Here’s how the field looks now and what can change.
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Injury outlooks for Saturday's games
Remember to set your fantasy lineups early as there are two games on Saturday. Our injury expert offers her thoughts on Matthew Stafford, Ameer Abdullah, Hunter Henry and more.
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Depleted Bengals put center T.J. Johnson on injury list
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals put center T.J. Johnson on injured reserve Saturday with an injured chest muscle, the latest setback to a team already depleted by injuries. They signed running back Jarveon Williams off their practice squad.
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The one that got away: Not the fish, but the $2.8M prize
OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) Phil Heasley caught the fish of his life, but the $2.8 million in tournament prize money got away.
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Sociedad draws 0-0 at Bilbao in Basque Country derby
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) Real Sociedad drew 0-0 at Athletic Bilbao in a Basque Country derby on Saturday in the Spanish league.
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Jason McIntyre makes his NFL picks for every game in Week 15’s ‘Sunday Special’
NFL analyst Jason McIntyre picks every game of the NFL slate.
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Germany's Geisenberger wins World Cup luge in Lake Placid
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) World Cup points leader Natalie Geisenberger of Germany fought through snowy conditions Saturday to get her fourth luge victory this season.
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PREVIEW: Rams can make huge NFC West statement with win over Seahawks
‘It’s obviously going to be a big one,’ Rams QB Jared Goff said. ‘A big one for us, a big one for them.’
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Inter's unbeaten start ends with 3-1 defeat to Udinese
MILAN (AP) Inter Milan’s undefeated start to the season was brought to an unlikely end on Saturday with the Serie A leader defeated 3-1 at home by Udinese.
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Preview: Bucks at Rockets
Milwaukee travels to Houston to face the red-hot Rockets, winners of 12 in a row
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Preview: Wolves vs. Suns
Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the slumping Phoenix Suns
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Ex-wife of Lorenzen Wright charged with murder in 2010 death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Authorities say the ex-wife of former NBA player Lorenzen Wright has been charged with first-degree murder in his death more than seven years ago.
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Patriots vs. Steelers: Who wins?
The Shutdown Corner staff looks at who will win the pivotal matchups in the week 15 game between the Patriots and the Steelers.
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Preview: Lightning visit Avalanche seeking seventh straight victory
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Colorado Avalanche in the penultimate game of their road trip.
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Preview: Heat host Clippers looking to climb back above .500
The Miami Heat return home and finish off a back-to-back when they host the ailing Clippers.
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Saturday Scouting: Bowling For Draft Prospects
This week on the College Draft Podcast with Ross Tucker, I broke down all the best matchups from the first wave of bowl games and discussed the quarterbacks who have accepted invitations to the Senior Bowl, but let’s look at a few more matchups that fans should keep their eyes on in this weekend&
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Inside the Game: Saints vs Jets Connections
Saints and Jets Connections Linebacker Gerald Hodges prepped at Paulsboro (N.J. HS). Wide receiver Brandon Coleman was a standout at Rutgers from 2011-12. Running back Mark Ingram II was born in Hackensack, N.J. Jets guard James Carpenter blocked for Ingram at Alabama where he was an All-American running
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Ravens vs. Browns: Week 15 game time, TV and more
Here’s what you need to know about the Week 15 game between the Ravens (7-6) and Cleveland Browns (0-13). Time: 1 p.m. Sunday Venue: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland TV: Chs. 13, 9 (Tom McCarthy, Steve Tasker, Steve Beuerlein, Melanie Collins) Stream: CBS All Access Radio: WBAL (1090 AM) and 98 Rock
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Inside the Numbers: Jets Long-Snappers
With Thomas Hennessy clearing the NFL’s concussion protocol and being listed as ready for New Orleans, the Jets have dodged a special bullet. In the meantime, they found out they have an acceptable LS depth chart with Eric Tomlinson filling in if needed. “Seven punts with a backup long-snapper
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Panthers owner facing misconduct allegations
Panthers owner and founder Jerry Richardson is the subject of a workplace misconduct investigation, the team announced Friday.
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Gronk deflects suspension-related questions
Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski says he learned from his mistake that led to a one-game suspension, but he brushed off questions about reaching out to Tre’Davious White and cut his news conference short.
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Seahawks' Wright, Wagner uncertain vs. Rams
Seahawks Pro Bowl linebackers K.J. Wright and Bobby Wagner, who were injured in the second half of last week’s loss at Jacksonville, could miss Sunday’s NFC West showdown against the Rams.
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Svindal dominates 50th anniversary of Val Gardena downhill
SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy (AP) Aksel Lund Svindal dominated the 50th anniversary edition of the Saslong Classic downhill Saturday, leading a 1-2 finish by a significant margin ahead of Norwegian teammate Kjetil Jansrud.
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Fantasy Fallout: Can Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson save your season?
ESPN’s fantasy experts have faith in Rodgers, who came back strong from a similar hiatus four years ago.
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Biggest Week 15 questions, stats and predictions
One of the biggest weekends of the regular season has a huge Pats-Steelers showdown, Aaron Rodgers’ return, a telling test for the Rams and more.
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Gators add Tennessee assistant Charlton Warren to coaching staff
The University of Florida adds Tennessee assistant Charlton Warren to football coaching staff.
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Preview: Wild vs. Oilers
The red-hot Minnesota Wild host the erratic Edmonton Oilers at Xcel Energy Center
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Kim Shin-wook scores twice, South Korea wins EAFF E-1 title
TOKYO (AP) South Korea beat Japan 4-1 on Saturday to win the East Asian Championship after Kim Shin-wook scored two goals.
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Schneider takes European bobsled title, leads German sweep
INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) Stephanie Schneider won her second consecutive bobsled World Cup race Saturday, leading a German sweep of the European Championship podium.
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