Lions clinch NFC North with win and Green Bay loss or tie or tie and Green Bay loss. There’s also scenario where Lions clinch playoff berth with loss.
Month: December 2016
AFC West rivals meet when Broncos visit Chiefs at Arrowhead
Forecast is for temperature in 50s on Sunday. Temperature at kickoff was 1 degree last weekend at Arrowhead Stadium.
Titans try to stay atop AFC South against reeling Jaguars
Titans have won three straight and seven of 10. Need victory to make next week’s game against Houston AFC South title bout. QB Marcus Mariota coming off fourth winning drive of career.
QB Ryan looks to put up big numbers against Panthers again
Falcons can clinch NFC South with win and Tampa Bay loss or tie. QB Matt Ryan threw for 503 yards and four TDs in last meeting vs. Panthers.
Pats can clinch AFC top seed, home-field advantage vs. Jets
New England is attempting to earn season sweep of Jets for 17th time. Patriots have won four of last five meetings.
Bills stand in Dolphins’ way to close in on playoff berth
Dolphins RB Jay Ajayi had career-best 214 yards rushing, and Miami overcame 17-6 third-quarter deficit by scoring 22 consecutive points to beat Buffalo in past meeting. Dolphins have won eight of nine since 1-4 start and in position to clinch first playoff berth since 2008.
Steelers, Ravens face off in de facto AFC North title game
Steelers can clinch AFC North with win. Ravens can win division by beating Steelers and winning next week in Cincinnati.
Siemian learned a thing or two from Manning _ in marketing
The Denver Broncos quarterback ran a healthy dose of the no-huddle against New England last week, showing enough promise for the coaching staff to want to keep doing it. “I think he did well.
Texas A&M beats Saint Francis (Pa.) 81-58
D.J. Hogg scored 15 points and fellow sophomore Tyler Davis added 14 as Texas A&M defeated Saint Francis 81-58 on Wednesday night. The Aggies led 46-19 at halftime and kept their overwhelmed opponent from Loretto, Pennsylvania, at bay the rest of the way in cruising to the 23-point victory.
Philadelphia Flyers hang on for shootout win over Capitals
Philadelphia Flyers hang on for shootout win over Capitals Flyers Jakub Voracek and Wayne Simmonds were the difference in the shootout. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2icWnYX Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates after scoring during the second period against the Washington Capitals at Wells Fargo Center.
Wahconah boys basketball goes to overtime, beats Mount Anthony on the road
Berkshire Eagle Staff sports@berkshireeagle.com BENNINGTON, Vt. – The Wahconah boys basketball team battled back from a nine-point deficit through the first quarter and eventually pulled out a 56-49 overtime victory over Mount Anthony on Wednesday.
Tigers reach 245 in 43 overs
Bangladesh wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim made 45 from 41 balls with two fours and a six to his name against New Zealand XI. File Photo: Firoz Ahmed Batting first after winning the toss, Bangladesh reached 245 for 8 against New Zealand XI in the 43-over tour match at Cobham Oval, Whangarei today.
Westbrook scores 42, Thunder beat Pelicans 121-110
Russell Westbrook had 42 points and 10 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-110 on Wednesday night.
Irving, James lead short-handed Cavs past Bucks 113-102
In fact, he wouldn’t mind playing them a few more times in late April, May or June when it really matters.
Pastor Pleads for Suspect in…
A pastor in Little Rock, Ark., is pleading for the gunman who allegedly shot 3-year-old Acen King to death in what is believed to be a road rage incident to come forward. “I’ll take you to the police station and allow no harm to come to you,” Pastor Terrance Long told ABC News.
Browns try to avoid going 0-15 vs struggling Chargers
Tough-luck Chargers have dropped three straight and five of seven. … It’s been season of close calls for San Diego, which has played in 12 games decided by eight points or less.
Scott, Barton help Niagara pull away, top LIU Brooklyn 75-66
Matt Scott and Chris Barton each scored 14 points and Niagara pulled away from LIU Brooklyn in the second half to lift the Purple Eagles to a 75-66 win on Wednesday night.
Wall scores 23, bench helps Wizards turn back Bulls, 107-97
John Wall had 23 points and nine assists, and the Washington Wizards rallied past the Chicago Bulls 107-97 on Wednesday night for their third road victory of the season.
#8 North Carolina pulls away from Northern Iowa 85-42
Kennedy Meeks scored 10 of his 18 points during No. 8 North Carolina’s dominant second half, leading the Tar Heels past Northern Iowa 85-42 on Wednesday night.
Auburn beats Oklahoma 74-70 Birthday of Basketball showcase
Oklahoma’s Rashard Odomes splits the defense of Auburn’s Anfernee McLemore and Mustapha Heron during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. Oklahoma’s Rashard Odomes and Auburn’s TJ Lang collide as the chase a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Hampden Academy Broncos host annual Susan Abraham Swimathon
… goal, which is just raising money for those kids.” Jon Alba joined ABC 7 and FOX 22 in September of 2015 to serve as sports director and anchor. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University, where he served as general manager of the school’s television …
Colts look for 5th straight win in series vs. Raiders
Colts won four straight in series since 23-18 loss in 2001. … Indianapolis has not won on consecutive weeks this season.
Eagles standing in way of Giants’ clinching playoff berth
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Detroit wide receiver Anquan Boldin is tackled by New York Giants’ Janoris Jenkins , Eli Apple and Andrew Adams during the first half of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won, 17-6.
Casey Hayward has been NFL’s best free-agent signing
On Tuesday it was announced that San Diego Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward is part of this year’s Pro Bowl roster . This has done nothing but solidify the fact that Hayward was this year’s best free-agent signing.
Oklahoma lineman Orlando Brown Jr. a chip off the old block
Norman, Okla. – Years ago, a much smaller version of Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. was called for a personal foul in a youth football game.
Washington’s Browning becomes a little more confident
Washington quarterback Jake Browning points at Oregon linebacker Jimmie Swain as he runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the first quarter of a Oct. 8 game in Eugene, Ore. It was so out of character it became the defining moment of his time at Washington.
Flyers fight past Capitals in shootout
Sam Carchidi became an Inquirer staff writer in 1984 and covered mostly South Jersey high school sports and the Phillies before taking the Flyers beat. Carchidi has written three books: the nationally acclaimed Miracle in the Making: The Adam Taliaferro Story, which he co-authored with Scott Brown; Bill Campbell: The Voice of Philadelphia Sports ; and Standing Tall: The Kevin Everett Story , which was featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Additional practices create balancing act for bowl teams
… obertson said. “It’s very important to take advantage of these extra reps and get everything you can out of them.” AP Sports Writers Pete Iacobelli,
Stoops: RB Mixon would be off Sooners had punch been in 2016
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Norman, Okla. – Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday that Joe Mixon would be off the team if he had punched a woman now instead of 2 1/2 years ago, when he suspended the star running back for a year in a move that has drawn sharp criticism.
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen banned from cricket for two years
Former South Africa batsman Alviro Petersen has been banned for two years after admitting attempting to cover up a match-fixing scandal. Cricket South Africa withdrew charges of match fixing against Petersen, but the 36-year-old has admitted 13 charges relating to the investigation that saw ex-Proteas player Gulam Bodi banned for 20 years.
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho feels bad for not giving fringe players a chance.
… troubles him. “I still have bad feelings towards myself as I didn’t give a real chance to everyone,” he told Sky Sports News. “The attacking wing positions we have not just a few wingers but also people who can play there: we can add (Marcus) …
Denzel Washington Swings for the ‘Fences’
… teenage son, Cory (Jovan Adepo) partly out of jealousy, partly out of a desire to protect his child from the kind of sports heartbreak he suffered. Troy loves and relies on his devoted wife, Rose (Viola Davis), yet he threatens to drive her away …
Maple Leafs increasing level of Auston Matthews’ competition
Auston Matthews was dealt one of the toughest matchups of his young NHL career, and he came out on top. The 19-year-old scored his team-leading 15th goal, fired a career-high eight shots and played a career-best 21:22 while squaring off primarily against three-time all-star Ryan Getzlaf and former MVP Corey Perry on Monday night.
Mrs A-B bids farewell to Wicklewood School
Wicklewood Primary School teaching assistant, Emma Anderson-Brown, retires. Pictured with pupils, clockwise from bottom left, Logan Jones, Edith Downing, Isabelle Woolley, Ben Sheriffs, Isaac Woodeson and Sophie Boullin.
Portland Timbers to Open 2017 Against Minnesota United
Major League Soccer has announced its slate of season opening matches and the Portland Timbers are front and center, hosting newcomers Minnesota United on Friday, March 3rd at 6:30 p.m. PT. The match will be the first of the season for MLS, with the rest of the league kicking off over the following weekend.
Olympic organizers in Tokyo disclose total cost estimate
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics estimate the total cost of hosting the 2020 Games will be between 1.6 and 1.8 trillion yen . The official cost estimate announced Wednesday was below the promised 2 trillion cap, while organizers said they will try to come down further.
Petra Kvitova could return to tennis in about 6 months
Petra Kvitova could return to tennis in about six months, the surgeon who operated on the two-time Wimbledon champion’s left hand said Wednesday. Kvitova was injured Tuesday when a knife-wielding intruder attacked her at her home in the town of Prostejov.
When giants fall: Sports loses Ali, Howe, Palmer, Summitt
Mighty sequoias fell in sports in 2016, transformational figures who reshaped the games and the culture ” from Muhammad Ali to Gordie Howe, from Arnold Palmer to Pat Summitt. And there was loss much too soon.
Wayne Rooney (left) and Memphis Depay on the Man United bench
… troubles him. “I still have bad feelings towards myself as I didn’t give a real chance to everyone,” he told Sky Sports News. “The attacking wing positions we have not just a few wingers but also people who can play there: we can add (Marcus) …
Beer lovers rejoice as Kiev ends ban on late-night alcohol sales
Kiev beer lovers cheered the authorities’ decision Tuesday to lift a ban on night-time alcohol sales at stores and kiosks that was imposed by the city’s no-nonsense mayor ex-boxing champion Vitaly Klitschko. Ukraine has been battling an alcoholism problem that has plagued most former Soviet republics since even before the USSR’s collapse.