As Packers prepare for Rodgers’ return, winless Browns await
CLEVELAND (AP) — Barely, but the Green Bay Packers somehow survived without Aaron Rodgers. They just need to do it for one more week. With Rodgers on the verge of […]
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Keenum, Vikings can clinch NFC North this weekend
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Case Keenum’s improbable season has the Minnesota Vikings thinking playoffs. Keenum entered the league as an undrafted rookie in 2012, one year after Cam Newton made a […]
BROWN OUT: Browns fire VP, coach Jackson keeps job for ’18
CLEVELAND (AP) — Sashi Brown brought analytics, a bevy of draft picks and some stability to the Cleveland Browns. In the end, losing mattered most. With the Browns not winning […]
We’ll learn plenty about NFL playoff contenders this week
Call it “December Definition.” We’ll learn plenty about the various playoff contenders this week when the Eagles visit the Rams, the Vikings take on the Panthers, the Seahawks meet the […]
WATCH: Game-saving INT in end zone saves Falcons win
Here’s the interception from Deion Jones that preserved Atlanta’s 20-17 win over New Orleans on Monday Night Football. Related posts: Keenum better than Ryan as Vikings win eighth straight
NFL commissioner Goodell signs 5-year contract extension
NEW YORK (AP) — Roger Goodell has signed a five-year contract extension to remain commissioner of the NFL through 2024. A memo from the NFL’s compensation committee to team owners […]
List of most indispensable player on each NFL team, and no, this guy isn’t on it
The Associated Press looks at the player deemed most indispensable by the AP sports writer covering each NFL team — quarterbacks need not apply — and what makes him so […]
Packers CB Kevin King out for season with shoulder injury
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The early end to rookie Kevin King’s season in Green Bay opened a path for Demetri Goodson to return to the secondary following a serious […]
Young CBs Alexander, Waynes help Vikings pass D stay strong
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings had a critical role to fill on their defense this season following the departure via free agency of nickel cornerback Captain Munnerlyn. […]
Column: Is sports betting about to go mainstream? Bet on it
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Jimmy Vaccaro has been taking — and dispensing — money in this city’s sports books for the better part of 43 years. Until this week, he […]