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Packers' Aaron Rodgers prioritizing wins over personal statistics GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Don't get Aaron Rodgers wrong, the Green Bay Packers' quarterback still wants his 4,000-yard and 30-plus touchdown seasons. "I definitely care," Rodgers said Thursday. And those around him say he's still capable. "I would never say it ...
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TJ Watt honored to win Steelers MVP; won't let himself dream about winning Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt likes to let his play do the talking for him. That was certainly the case this season, as Watt is the first Steelers defensive player to earn team MVP honors since Troy Polamalu won the honor in 2010. Antonio Brown was voted by his teammates as ...
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NBA Star Index: Kawhi Leonard upstages LeBron James, Joel Embiid makes life difficult for Giannis on Christmas Welcome back to the NBA Star Index -- a weekly gauge of the players who are most controlling the buzz around the league. Reminder: Inclusion on this list isn't necessarily a good thing. It simply means that you're capturing the NBA world's attention. Also, this ...
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Broncos can end Oakland's run as an NFL city with win Sunday DENVER (AP) — Phillip Lindsay figures it would be fitting for the Denver Broncos to put an end to Oakland's days as an NFL city. A victory over their arch-rival Sunday would do that. The Raiders (7-8) bring faint playoff hopes into Denver, where they can ...
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A lot has changed for Packers, Lions since first meeting There was actually a point this season when the Detroit Lions looked like real threats in the NFC North. On Oct. 14, the Lions led 22-13 in the fourth quarter at Green Bay. A victory would have improved Detroit's record to 3-1-1, but some questionable calls and ...
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2019 Cheez-It Bowl odds, line: Air Force vs. Washington State picks, predictions from model on 8-2 roll It will be a battle of defenses when the 24th-ranked Air Force Falcons face the Washington State Cougars on Friday in the 2019 Cheez-It Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. The Cougars have the nation's top passing offense, while the Falcons run the ...
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As He Prepares for Third CFP, Jalen Hurts's Unprecedented Career Should Get More Spotlight ATLANTA — The College Football Playoff semifinal between LSU and Oklahoma will match a transfer quarterback unlike any in history against Joe Burrow. The Sooners' Jalen Hurts is … not the forgotten man, exactly. He was a Heisman finalist, after all.
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Ohio State vs. Clemson odds, line: College Football Playoff picks, predictions from model on 8-2 roll A spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be on the line when the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and No. 3 Clemson Tigers collide on Saturday in the 2019 Fiesta Bowl. The Buckeyes (13-0) are making their third appearance in the ...
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Oklahoma vs. LSU odds, spread: College Football Playoff picks, predictions from model on 8-2 roll The top-ranked LSU Tigers look to take another step toward their first national championship since 2007 when they face the No. 4 Oklahoma Sooners in the 2019 Peach Bowl on Saturday. Kickoff for the College Football Playoff Semifinal matchup from ...
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Chiefs DT Xavier Williams Primed for Return to Action vs. Chargers KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Chiefs defensive tackle Xavier Williams had never suffered an injury in his football career that sidelined him long-term, so getting the official word he would return from injured reserve for the end of the season brought a smile to the big ...
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2019 Camping World Bowl odds, line: Notre Dame vs. Iowa State picks, predictions from model on 8-2 roll The No. 15 Notre Dame Fighting Irish face the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday in the 2019 Camping World Bowl In Orlando. The Irish are looking for their sixth win a row and run a balanced offense led by quarterback Ian Book that averages 429.4 yards and ...
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Mack Brown leads North Carolina into Military Bowl vs Temple ANNAPOLIS, Md. — During a season in which North Carolina endured an inexplicable loss to Appalachian State and stood at 4-6 in mid-November, the Tar Heels can complete a satisfying comeback -- by the team and coach Mack Brown -- with a victory over ...
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Hubbard leads Oklahoma State against Texas A&M in Texas Bowl HOUSTON — At a time when many college stars skip bowl games, Oklahoma State's Chuba Hubbard bucked the trend. He'll be there Friday when the Cowboys meet Texas A&M in the Texas Bowl. "I felt like he would play all along," Oklahoma State coach ...
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2019 Cotton Bowl odds, line: Penn State vs. Memphis picks, predictions from model on 8-2 roll The No. 17 Memphis Tigers look to finish the season perfect against Top 25 opponents when they take on the No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2019 Cotton Bowl. The Tigers (12-1) are 3-0 against Top 25 foes this season and have won seven in a row ...
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Blazers vs. Jazz odds, line: 2019 NBA picks, Dec. 26 predictions from advanced computer A Northwest Division battle is on tap between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz at 10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Utah is 18-12 overall and 11-3 at home, while Portland is 14-17 overall and 6-10 on the road. Monday's loss ...
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Quarterback Jacob Eason leaves Washington early, will enter NFL draft SEATTLE — Washington quarterback Jacob Eason announced Thursday he will skip his final year of college and enter the NFL draft. Eason started 13 games for Washington last season after beginning his college career at Georgia and transferring following ...
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Liverpool goes 13 points clear of Leicester with 4-0 win LEICESTER, England (AP) — First came the Champions League title, then the Club World Cup last week. Now, with a 13-point lead, Liverpool will surely be champions of England again by May. Leicester, the closest challenger, was blown away in a 4-0 ...
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Pat Shurmur talks about 'next year,' but will he be there to see it? John Mara's preseason edict for the 2019 Giants was two-fold: "win some games" and demonstrate by Week 17 that "this franchise is headed in the right direction." But Dave Gettleman and Pat Shurmur went 0-for-2. And Shurmur admitted as much on ...
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Miami, offensive coordinator Dan Enos to part ways after Independence Bowl, per reports The Miami (FL) Hurricanes are expected to part ways with first-year offensive coordinator Dan Enos following Thursday afternoon's Independence Bowl, according to reports from the Associated Press and Stadium. Enos joined the football program as ...
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49ers' Kyle Shanahan explains why Matt Breida didn't touch ball vs. Rams SANTA CLARA -- For the first time in his 42-game NFL career, 49ers running back Matt Breida suited up but did not touch the ball. Breida did not play a snap of offense in the 49ers' 34-31 victory Saturday over the Los Angeles Rams. But that was not by ...
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Easy decision? Miami Dolphins MVP Ryan Fitzpatrick may be leaning toward returning for 2020 As he receives multiple awards from the Dolphins, Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't ready to commit to returning next season -- but he sure sounds like it's a strong possibility. DAVIE — When quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was quizzed on his future by the media Thursday, ...
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Florida vs. Virginia: Orange Bowl prediction, time, TV channel, preview Florida and Virginia play each other for only the second time ever, as the Gators and Cavaliers meet for the 2019 Orange Bowl. Below, get a prediction, time, TV channel and preview information. The Gators, ranked No. 9 in the final College Football Playoff ...
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Sixers GM Elton Brand has an absolute belief that he has a team capable of competing for a championship PHILADELPHIA Elton Brand wasn't going to show his hand as far as potential acquisitions, but in a pregame news conference before the 76ers' game Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the second-year general manager spoke with supreme ...
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'It's a blessing' Boston star recruit Terrence Clarke found a mentor in Jaylen Brown When Terrence Clarke was about 12 years old, before he emerged as one of the most highly touted basketball prospects in the history of Boston, he was enchanted by highlight clips of a star forward at Wheeler High School in Marietta, Ga. Clarke saw the way ...
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Texans' Deshaun Watson: Listed as limited Thursday Watson (back) was limited at practice Thursday. We'll have to see if the Texans list their franchise QB as questionable or minus an injury designation for this weekend's game against the Titans. Note that Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle relays that if the ...
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Alexander-Arnold leads Liverpool 13 points clear in EPL LEICESTER, England (AP) —. When Liverpool lifts the English Premier League trophy in May —- barring a monumental collapse — the end of a three-decade title drought will owe a lot to Trent Alexander-Arnold. After a key role in the first three goals, ...
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Lampard left frustrated as Chelsea's home struggles continue in Southampton defeat Frank Lampard says his team must get better at breaking down their opponents after they suffered another home defeat on Boxing Day. The Blues went down 2-0 at home to Southampton on Thursday thanks to goals from Michael Obafemi and Nathan ...
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LSU's Edwards-Helaire still mending, a no-show for media day ATLANTA (AP) -- Clyde Edwards-Helaire was a no-show at both the Peach Bowl media day and the team's practice on Thursday, more signs that No. 1 LSU's leading rusher could miss the playoff semifinal because of his hamstring injury. LSU coach Ed ...
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Luka Doncic injury update: Mavericks star set to return against Spurs Lukamania is running wild once again. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is expected to take the floor on Thursday night against the Spurs after missing Dallas' previous four games with a sprained ankle. He is officially listed as questionable, but the team's Twitter ...
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Lions mailbag, Part 2: Draft trades, win-now costs, no fire for Wood Allen Park — Welcome to Part 2 of this week's Detroit Lions mailbag. Please make sure to go back and check out Part 1 from earlier today. Matthew Stafford (Photo: Daniel Mears, Detroit News). ▻ Q: How does Matthew Stafford's back-to-back back issues ...
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Report: Zlatan Opts for Second Tour With AC Milan Former Los Angeles Galaxy star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has decided on a second stint with AC Milan, per a published report on Thursday. Ibrahimovic, 38, has agreed to a six-month deal with the Serie A club, according to Sky Sport. The publication reports that the ...
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Expected to debut Thursday Clarkson will likely make his Jazz debut Thursday night against Portland, Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Acquired from Cleveland via trade earlier this week, Clarkson has arrived in Utah and is taking his requisite physical Thursday morning.
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Oregon Ducks WR Mycah Pittman expected to return from broken arm, play in Rose Bowl AP. Oregon's Mycah Pittman, right, looks for extra yards against Arizona's Christian Roland-Wallace, left, after a pass reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch). Comment.
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New Details Emerge From Antonio Brown's Tenure With Raiders It's been months since the Oakland Raiders parted ways with Antonio Brown, but thanks to the wide receiver's ability to constantly be in the news cycle, his tenure with the team is still being talked about. The drama surrounding Brown didn't start when he came ...
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NFL's Matt Stafford surprises fans who recently lost their father Three boys whose father recently died had the surprise of a lifetime on Christmas when Detroit Lions' quarterback Matt Stafford and his wife, Kelly, showed up at their doorstep. According to a Facebook post by a relative of the boys, Deana Harb, the surprise ...
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Lindsey Vonn proposed to PK Subban and gave him an engagement ring Former Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn won't let tradition get in the way of her relationship. Though she's been engaged to New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban since the summer, Vonn wanted to do something nice for her future husband on their ...
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Ohio State Takes On Overtime Over The Letter "O" Being the freest country in the world sometimes has its drawbacks - because included among the freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the ability to sue anyone you want for just about anything. The sports world is no stranger to this phenomenon especially in ...
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McTominay Injury Takes Gloss of Vibrant United Display MANCHESTER — The gloss was taken off Manchester United's 4-1 thumping of Newcastle United as midfielder Scott McTominay left Old Trafford on crutches and looking unlikely to be fit for the rest of the Christmas programme. "He's done his ligament in the ...
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Clemson football's Todd Bates relishes new role as recruiting coordinator SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.— Speak to the parents along the college football recruiting trail who have encountered Clemson's coaching staff and one name consistently comes up. Todd Bates. Players love his creativity. Parents laud his warmth. Bates has been an ...
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Former Jets QB Chad Pennington breaks down Sam Darnold's improvement this season Dec 12, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws during the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports (Tommy Gilligan). Former Jets ...
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Knicks assign Reggie Bullock to G League Westchester, activate Kadeem Allen Dec 23, 2019; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Reggie Bullock (25) shoots during warmups prior to the game against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports. Reggie Bullock ...
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Syracuse's leading receiver Trishton Jackson declares for 2020 NFL Draft Trishton Jackson, Syracuse's leading receiver last season, declared for the 2020 NFL Draft on Thursday afternoon via Twitter and will forego his final season of eligibility. pic.twitter.com/WnxhBgKgVo. — Agent 86 ♂️ (@TrishtonJ) December 26, 2019.
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Post-practice fight leads to Music City Bowl QB change for Mississippi State It's been a wild year for Mississippi State when it comes to shuffling players in and out at the quarterback position. As it turns out, the Bulldogs saved their strangest QB switch for the very end of the season. According to David H. Murray of 247 Sports, ...
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2-4-7: Arizona State Sun Devils Florida State faces Arizona State in the 2019 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl from Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, Dec. 31st at 2 p.m. ET. The game will be shown nationally on CBS. The Seminoles (6-6) are making their NCAA-best 38th NCAA ...
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Danica Patrick shares festive Instagram post featuring Aaron Rodgers Danica Patrick is getting into the Christmas spirit with a festive Instagram post featuring Aaron Rodgers. danicapatrick Verified. 736.7k followers. View Profile · danicapatrick Verified. 1,399 posts · 736.7k followers · View More on Instagram · Like Comment ...
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Irish fans rage as Premier Sports' red button option for Premier League games fails to work for long spells MANY Irish football fans took to Twitter to vent their anger at Premier Sports' technical issues that caused many of today's games to be fully available. Premier Sports have exclusive rights to today's busy St. Stephens' round of fixtures in Ireland. We are aware ...
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