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Dolphins mantienen esperanzas de playoffs con victoria 29-17 sobre 49ers ya eliminados

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida, EE.UU. — Tua Tagovailoa lanzó para 215 yardas y un touchdown, Jason Sanders anotó cinco goles de campo, y los Dolphins de Miami mantuvieron vivas sus posibilidades de playoffs al vencer el domingo 29-17 a los 49ers de San Francisco. Perdiendo por nueve al inicio del cuarto periodo, el quarterback de San Francisco, Brock Purdy, encontró al …

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16 hours, 32 minutes ago

Cardinals fall short of playoffs for 3rd straight season with loss to lowly Panthers

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — For the better part of the season, the Arizona Cardinals looked like a playoff team. That’s a good team and down 17, it’s hard to win games like that.” The Cardinals still fought back and forced overtime behind a 20-yard touchdown run by Murray, two big defensive stops and a 58-yard field goal by Chad Ryland at …

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16 hours, 39 minutes ago

Sam Darnold y Justin Jefferson impulsan a los Vikings en victoria 27-24 sobre Seahawks

Associated Press

SEATTLE — Sam Darnold conectó con un bien cubierto Justin Jefferson con 3:51 restantes para su tercer pase de TD del juego, y los Vikings de Minnesota superaron el domingo 27-24 a Geno Smith y los Seahawks de Seattle para mantener el ritmo con Detroit por el primer lugar en la NFC. Después de que los Seahawks tomaran la delantera …

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

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17 hours, 59 minutes ago

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers acquired left-handed reliever Robert Garcia from the Washington Nationals in a trade Sunday for past Gold Glove and Silver Slugger first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. Texas is parting with Lowe after acquiring slugging corner infielder Jake Burger from Miami for three minor league players during the winter meetings less than two weeks ago. Texas acquired …

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19 hours, 29 minutes ago

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard’s TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Chuba Hubbard ran for a 21-yard touchdown in overtime, and the Carolina Panthers eliminated the Arizona Cardinals from playoff contention with a 36-30 victory on Sunday. Kyler Murray threw for 202 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and his 20-yard TD run helped rally Arizona from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force the …

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1 day, 1 hour ago

College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

Associated Press

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff. One part that did feel like a success was that the stands were full in all four stadiums — at Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State and Ohio State. “I think college football …

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1 day, 13 hours ago

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Associated Press

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. The Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in the fourth quarter to pull off an improbable 121-114 victory on Saturday night, winning a game in which they trailed by 25 in the first half and were down 22 with one quarter remaining. “I feel like …

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1 day, 17 hours ago

Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse

LA Times

USC quarterback Jayden Maiava is congratulated by UCLA offensive lineman Alani Makihele after the rivals’ game at the Rose Bowl on Nov. 23. Sadly, the shoves and punches on the football field reflect a broader trend surging across America: a CEO was gunned down in the street, reporters and media personalities face increasing threats, a presidential candidate was nearly assassinated. …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration

Associated Press

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Rhett Lashlee knows deep down that this SMU team deserved a spot in the College Football Playoff, even if the Mustangs didn’t show it Saturday. “Maybe in the future, if we’re on the edge, we may not get the nod because of how we performed today,” Lashlee said. 12 SMU, the ACC runner-up and last at-large …

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2 days, 22 hours ago

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Associated Press

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. It’s time for us to play our best ball in December, January.’ I feel like we did that today.” The Chargers got contributions from all three phases …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

The Hindu

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League finishing its first-ever opening league phase in January, the new format for European competitions took shape Friday with the draw for knockout playoffs in the third-tier Conference League. Eight winners of two-leg playoffs on February 13 and 20 will advance to the round of 16 scheduled in March, joining league leader Chelsea, third-place Fiorentina …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

Associated Press

NYON, Switzerland — It is a rare win in modern soccer. The Conference League’s place in European soccer since launching in 2021 — and paying almost $300 million in prize money this season — is helping to keep its mostly unheralded clubs happy enough with UEFA to resist offers elsewhere. Waiting for them are Conference League leader Chelsea — which …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night

Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers don’t want to have to wait as long as they did last season to clinch a playoff berth. If that doesn’t happen, the Packers still can wrap up a playoff berth by beating the injury-riddled New Orleans Saints on Monday night at Lambeau Field. A loss or tie by …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Eli Manning and the Hall of Fame argument that may never go away

New York Times

Two guys are sitting in a bar. Does that sound like a Hall of Famer?” Pro-Eli guy: “Only six players in the history of the NFL have two Super Bowl MVP trophies, and he’s one of them.” Anti-Eli guy : “Ha! “I didn’t realize,” he says, “what I was getting into.” In his first days as a Giant, Eli was …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers

LA Times

The Chargers celebrate a 34-yard catch and run for a touchdown by Hassan Haskins that clinched a comeback victory over the Broncos. “Our guys,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “really just stayed the course.” The Chargers are 9-6, and short of a one-in-a-billion disaster, they will reach the playoffs. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Hassan Haskins, whom he coached at Michigan, …

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3 days, 17 hours ago

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Associated Press

ARLINGTON, Texas — Leading an NFL team into his home state of Texas isn’t new for Baker Mayfield. “There’s a lot of memories that I have,” said Mayfield, who won the Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and played high school football in the Austin area. “We have enough sarcastic coaches and sarcastic players to insult people to keep everybody grounded so …

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3 days, 18 hours ago

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Associated Press

New Orleans at Green Bay Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ABC, ESPN BetMGM NFL Odds: Packers by 13½. Even if the Packers don’t get that help on Sunday, they can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Saints.. Rattler came off the bench and passed for 135 yards and a TD without an interception during the second half of last week’s …

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4 days, 22 hours ago

Lions keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play

Associated Press

ALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions are holding out hope that running back David Montgomery might be able to return from what was believed to be a season-ending knee injury. “That’s a positive.” Campbell said Montgomery is getting another opinion on his knee injury, which occurred Sunday during the Lions’ 48-42 loss to the Bills. “We’re in a waiting …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15

CNN

CNN — The NFL playoffs are nearly in sight and the heat is on for some teams still in the fight to make the postseason. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th straight playoff berth with five games to spare after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13. The San Francisco …

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1 week ago

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's ‘special’ Christmas plans to unfold at his Kansas mansion despite Oct. robbery

Hindustan Times

After spending Thanksgiving with each other’s families, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are ready to get their jolly on for the Christmas holidays. The Kansas City Chiefs star pulled out all the stops for his boo’s big day, spoiling her with a “ton of gifts” despite a whopping financial and emotional loss in the wake of the October break-in and …

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1 week ago

PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit

India Today

This season of the Pro Kabaddi League has been one with intense, edge-of-the-seat action with no telling which team are favourites to win the coveted trophy, and every single point can change destiny. "Right now, the remaining eight teams can beat each other for a sport in the playoffs," he added after narrowly beating U Mumba on Sunday night. PKL …

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1 week ago

Mbappe in Real Madrid squad for FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar

Al Jazeera

The leg injury Kylian Mbappe sustained in the Champions League last week has not prevented him from being included in the squad for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final. Kylian Mbappe has been named in Real Madrid’s squad for their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final and the 25-year-old will travel to Qatar for it this week, the Spanish club has said. Real …

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1 week ago

No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear

LA Times

Coach Sean McVay is excited about how his Rams have responded after a slow start to the season. But star receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who also was a member of the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI championship team, is a free agent after clearing waivers Monday. That was the last of the three times that Rams won the NFC West under …

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Dolphins mantienen esperanzas de playoffs con victoria 29-17 sobre 49ers ya eliminados

Cardinals fall short of playoffs for 3rd straight season with loss to lowly Panthers

Sam Darnold y Justin Jefferson impulsan a los Vikings en victoria 27-24 sobre Seahawks

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Rangers trade 1B Nathaniel Lowe to Nationals for lefty reliever Robert Garcia

Panthers eliminate Cardinals from playoffs on Hubbard’s TD run in overtime for 36-30 win

College playoffs looks for good matchups after snoozy first round of blowouts

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Opinion: Football isn’t just violence. It’s democracy’s schoolhouse

SMU’s Lashlee hopes Mustangs’ mistake-filled performance won’t affect future playoff consideration

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

New knockout format for UEFA competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

New knockout format for European soccer competitions debuts with Conference League playoffs draw

Packers attempt to continue their surge as they host the Saints on Monday night

Eli Manning and the Hall of Fame argument that may never go away

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers

Baker Mayfield comes home to Texas to face Cowboys with eye on getting Bucs to playoffs

Packers continue their push toward playoffs as they host the injury-riddled Saints

Lions keep Montgomery off IR, holding out hope another opinion on his knee injury clears him to play

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's ‘special’ Christmas plans to unfold at his Kansas mansion despite Oct. robbery

PKL brought kabaddi players to new heights: Sunil Kumar lauds competitive spirit

Mbappe in Real Madrid squad for FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar

No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear