NFL

Rest vs. reps is bigger issue for Eagles than rest vs. rust

December 27, 2017 Rick Solem

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Before they tackle rest vs. rust, the Philadelphia Eagles have to approach rest vs. reps. With the NFC’s No. 1 seed secured, the Eagles (13-2) have nothing […]

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Prescott sees humbling side of NFL, bright Cowboys future

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Now that Dak Prescott knows how the other half lives in the NFL, the Dallas quarterback can see where it was easy to think every season […]

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One week left, questions to answer — and some certainty, too

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

One week left, lots of questions to answer. And plenty of certainty in the NFL, too. First, to the seemingly sure things, start with the AFC. Does anyone really believe […]

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NFL protests named top sports story of 2017

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

DENVER (AP) — President Donald Trump couldn’t stand NFL players kneeling in protest during “The Star-Spangled Banner.” His angry call to fire players who didn’t stand for the national anthem […]

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Possible changes loom as Bears seek strong finish at Vikings

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

CHICAGO (AP) — Most of the snow was cleared by the time Mitchell Trubisky plowed in on a draw for a 4-yard touchdown. That didn’t stop him and two teammates […]

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NFL Overreactions: Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

Dak Prescott was a one-year wonder. Prescott has followed up a sensational rookie season with a so-so sophomore year. He was shaky during Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension and struggled in a […]

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Tales from the cold: Ice Bowl still chills 50 years later

December 26, 2017 Rick Solem

The penultimate day of 1967 was as beautiful as it gets in Green Bay in late December. Chilly, yes, but the Dallas Cowboys enjoyed the sunshine as they practiced at […]

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Packers left to try to avoid a losing record

December 24, 2017 Rick Solem

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Davon House’s shoulder hurts and his back aches. At this point, the Green Bay Packers are playing for pride and taking a look at potential […]

Packers miss playoffs, Green Bay residents go crazy at Lambeau Field

December 22, 2017 Rick Solem

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Police say a fired food service worker rammed a former co-worker’s car at Lambeau Field, bringing numerous law enforcement agencies to the Green Bay Packers’ […]