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Patriots' Brady misses practice with Achilles tendon injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sat out practice Wednesday with what the team says is an Achilles tendon injury.

More Power to ya? AAC continues to fight for relevancy in college football landscape

All the helmet stickers and slogans pushing the AAC as part of a so-called Power Six are not working on the College Football Playoff selection committee.

Focus more on how long Tiger Woods lasts more than his score

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) One year later, the scene hadn’t changed.

Mara regrets how Giants handled Eli benching

Giants co-owner John Mara says the team should have handled Tuesday’s benching of two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning after 13 seasons “a little differently.”

Rivers calls Manning's benching 'pathetic'

Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said the Giants’ benching of Eli Manning was “pathetic.”

Young Oklahoma coach Riley faces veteran TCU coach Patterson

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley won’t slow down to reflect.

Giants co-owner John Mara talks about benching Eli Manning

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Co-owner John Mara says there was probably a better way for the New York Giants to handle the benching of two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning after 13 seasons.

Coyotes 50/50 Raffle tickets now available online for TV audience

Fans can purchase tickets online for each remaining home game

Chiefs' Reid wants critics to lay off Alex Smith

At every turn this week, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid has had to defend struggling veteran quarterback Alex Smith, who is just part of the problem.

Bengals defense needs to tighten up for Ben, Brown & Bell

CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals’ defense allowed the winless Browns only 16 points and came away thinking: This can’t happen again.

Mississippi school sued by football player with 1 kidney

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) A federal lawsuit claims the University of Southern Mississippi discriminated against a student athlete who says the school wouldn’t clear him to play football because he only has one kidney.

Falcons RB Devonta Freeman clears concussion protocol

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Falcons running back Devonta Freeman has cleared the concussion protocol after missing two games and could return for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings.

PREVIEW: Athletic USC vs. physical Stanford in Pac-12 Championship Game

Even if Trojans beat Stanford by lopsided margin, it’s difficult to come up with scenario in which USC could climb into the top four of the final CFP rankings.

Ray Lewis lauds Ravens defense for sustaining excellence

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) Ray Lewis played on many a great defense with the Baltimore Ravens, including the 2000 team that won a Super Bowl and set an NFL record for fewest points allowed in a 16-game season.

FOX Sports Indiana, Pacers, Fever, IHSAA announce Basketball Day Indiana plans

Second annual Basketball Day Indiana to tip off Jan. 6, feature nine games of live basketball and showcase game at all levels

Cowboys rule out Sean Lee, Justin Durant and list Anthony Hitchens as questionable

The Cowboys are hurting at linebacker and in the offensive line, limping into a must-win game against Washington. Dallas has ruled out weakside linebacker Sean Lee for a third consecutive game. Lee injured his hamstring after only eight plays of the Nov. 12 loss to the Falcons. They won’t have his

Aqib Talib fires back at Michael Crabtree: 'He came out there to fight'

Aqib Talib is calling out Michael Crabtree’s claims of innocence. During his Wednesday interview with Altitude 950 in Denver, the Broncos cornerback said the Raiders wide receiver intentionally started Sunday’s brawl. “[He] came out there to fight, man,” Talib said. “He ain’

It's been an up-and-down ride for the Bills

The Bills’ bizarre season included yanking their starting QB, bringing him back and returning to the playoff hunt. Still, the Patriots usually get to see their bad side.

NOTEBOOK: Stafford proud of his start streak

Tim Twentyman Senior Writer Eli Manning isn’t expected to start at quarterback Sunday for the New York Giants, which will snap his consecutive starting streak at 210 games. It was the longest active streak for quarterbacks in the NFL. Philip Rivers (Chargers) will now take over as the longest active

Wolves' Butler, Gibson have history of success vs. Pelicans

The Timberwolves’ Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson haven’t lost to the Pelicans in years

Miami Open tennis reaches deal to move to Dolphins' stadium

MIAMI (AP) The Miami Open tennis tournament has signed paperwork with the Miami mayor’s office to move from Key Biscayne to the NFL Dolphins’ stadium beginning in 2019.

USC can't allow Love to mimic McCaffrey in Pac-12 title game

LOS ANGELES (AP) Southern California safety Chris Hawkins still remembers what Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey did in the 2015 Pac-12 championship game.

Titans' Matthews to wear cleats supporting Kap

Tennessee Titans receiver Rishard Matthews will wear cleats in support of Colin Kaepernick during Week 13’s My Cause My Cleats campaign.

Illinois eager to see experience pay off for youngsters

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) Illinois started the season with a pair of home victories over Ball State and Western Kentucky. The Illini lost their next 10 and finished the year as the only team in the Big Ten without a conference victory.

Oklahoma officials seek information in sexual assault claim

TULSA, Okla. (AP) Oklahoma school officials say more information is being gathered regarding a 16-year-old suburban Tulsa football player’s allegations that he was sexually assaulted by several of his teammates during an event at the superintendent’s house.