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Vikings keeping 'chip on shoulder' despite impressive 9-2 record

The Minnesota Vikings are taking things one week at a time, knowing their record “really doesn’t matter until the regular season’s over.”

Minnesota momentum to be tested vs. Miami in Top 25 matchup

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota has a Top 25 team on the schedule for the second straight time. This opponent will likely finish the game with five players on the court.

This is the beginning of the end for Eli Manning and the Giants

After Eli Manning’s two titles and 210 straight starts, the Giants’ decision to sit the QB likely signals that his days in New York are numbered.

Bale leads Real Madrid into next round of Copa del Rey

MADRID (AP) Gareth Bale needed only a few minutes to help Real Madrid secure a spot in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.

Surging Vikings avoiding any talk of NFC playoff picture

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) The Minnesota Vikings have arrived at the final month of the season in control of a prime place in the playoffs, even putting themselves in position to pounce on the top spot in the NFC if the high-flying Philadelphia Eagles slip at all from their perch.

England allrounder Stokes arrives in New Zealand

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) New Zealand-born England allrounder Ben Stokes has landed in Christchurch, where he’s negotiating to play for Canterbury while under suspension for the Ashes series in Australia.

RHP Fister signs $4M deal with Rangers, who need starters

Free agent right-hander Doug Fister has signed a $4 million deal with the Texas Rangers, who are still in the market for more starting pitching.

UFC 218: 'The Predator', 'The Karate Hottie' locked in ahead of bouts

Francis Ngannou and Michelle Waterson’s individual fights are part of main card on Saturday in Detroit.

FAU scores 60 points in 2nd half, beats NAIA Ave Maria 91-54 (Nov 28, 2017)

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) Justin Massey scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half, Ronald Delph had 16 points and nine rebounds, and Florida Atlantic beat Ave Maria 91-54 on Tuesday.

Bucks' Snell putting the 'shooting' in shooting guard

The Milwaukee Bucks’ Tony Snell leads all guards in field-goal percentage and the entire NBA in true shooting percentage.

Jason Whitlock on Eli Manning: 'I've never seen him as a Hall of Fame quarterback'

Greg Jennings and Tony Gonzalez join Colin Cowherd and Jason Whitlock to discuss Eli Manning’s legacy and whether he should be in the Hall of Fame.

Ben Roethlisberger thinking about Bengals, not Patriots “fireworks”

In an interview with Tony Dungy for NBC’s Football Night in America, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said he was “going to embrace the elephant in the room” that is the team’s upcoming matchup with the Patriots and the chance that the two teams will meet again in the playoffs. His quarterback isn’t thinking

Raiders promote Isaac Whitney from practice squad

The Raiders likely are without their top two wideouts this week, with Michael Crabtree suspended and Amari Cooper recovering from an ankle sprain and a concussion. In need of help at the position, the team will promote Isaac Whitney from the practice squad, via Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal

Eli Manning becomes latest scapegoat in Giant failure of Ben McAdoo's tenure

Dear New York Football Giants: Welcome to the human-shield portion of your 2017 schedule. What transpired Tuesday afternoon signaled much more than the end of the Eli Manning era in New York, even though the Giants, face down in the North Jersey mud at 2-9, are claiming that benching him does not mean

Satisfying Moment of the Game presented by SNICKERS®: Ebner fakes 'em out!

There is certainly nothing new about Tom Brady leading the Patriots to a touchdown on the opening drive of a game. But in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, New England found a new, satisfying way to put forth a game-opening march to a Rex Burkhead 2-yard touchdown run. Brady and Co. took over on their

Preview: Suns at Bulls, 5:30 p.m., FOX Sports Arizona

Suns hoping to get Booker back as they go for season sweep against struggling Bulls

Dolphins place reserve DE William Hayes on IR with back injury

Hayes, a 10-year veteran, played in 10 games off the bench this season. He made 19 tackles and was the Dolphins’ most effective run-stopping end.

New Florida coach Dan Mullen reportedly fires Randy Shannon, 5 other assistants

Dan Mullen also reportedly hired long-time assistants Billy Gonzales and John Hevesy.

Darren McFadden retires 2 days after release by Cowboys

DALLAS (AP) Running back Darren McFadden has announced his retirement two days after his release by the Dallas Cowboys.

Clippers' Injury Woes: Blake Griffin sprains MCL, could be out 8 weeks

Griffin left Monday’s win over the Lakers in the fourth quarter due to the injury.

Giants stunningly bench Manning for Smith

Eli Manning had started 210 consecutive games before he was asked by head coach Ben McAdoo if he wanted to keep his streak alive.

Manning streak to end as Giants go with Smith

The New York Giants will start quarterback Geno Smith this week against the Raiders, ending Eli Manning’s streak of 210 consecutive regular-season starts.

Inconsistent Redskins, Cowboys set for showdown (Nov 30, 2017)

The Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins have plenty of history in common as they prepare to meet for their 116th contest, this time on Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Tyus Jones steals the show in first Wolves start

Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones impressed in his first career start, racking up seven steals

Syracuse heads into the offseason on a down note

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) Five straight losses to end his second season at Syracuse wasn’t what coach Dino Babers envisioned. He remains resolute in his optimism going forward.

Houston Dash hire Vera Pauw as new head coach

HOUSTON (AP) The Houston Dash have named former Dutch international Vera Pauw as the team’s new head coach.

The 313: Doubters should take notice

Winning is fun.

In My Own Words: An audition for the job of a lifetime | By Alex Faust

In this business, you have to look and sound like you know what you are doing, even when you don’t.

Former Colombia soccer official discusses Swiss bank account

NEW YORK (AP) The former president of Colombia’s soccer federation says he and several of his South American counterparts discussed the Swiss bank account he used to accept bribes.

NHL docks Blackhawks' Kane, Wild's Dumba $5K for penalties

NEW YORK (AP) The NHL has fined Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane $5,000 for slashing and Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.