The Latest: Hopkins’ miss makes it a dirty dozen PATs Sunday
By the Associated Press for USA Today. 1414 The Latest on the 11th Sunday of the NFL season. (all times Eastern): ___ 11:30 p.m. So…
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Mike McCarthy says Packers’ backs against wall after another loss
By Rob Demovsky for ESPN. LANDOVER, Md. — Reality hit the Green Bay Packers on Sunday night: Their season is on the brink after a 42-24…
Unanimous No. 1 Alabama Perpetuates a Standard of Excellence
By MARC TRACY for The New York Times. Being a sports fan is, fundamentally, about rooting for your team and rooting against your preferred villain….
James and Frye rally Cavaliers past Hornets
Associated Press for USA Today. CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James played with a different supporting cast down the stretch, but the result looked familiar. James,…
Dak Prescott’s latest signature moment looks to keep Tony Romo in full backup mode
By Eric Adelson for Yahoo Sports. PITTSBURGH – The game had everything. It had not one climactic play, but several, each one more unlikely than the one…
The Blitz Read: Does anyone want to win the NFC South or North?
By Ron Clements for Sporting News. Does anyone want to take control in the NFC North? How about the NFC South? Of the seven teams in those…
Dallas Cowboys’ Victory Over Steelers Ends Quarterback Controversy
By BENJAMIN HOFFMAN for The New York Times. In the ongoing quarterback controversy for the Dallas Cowboys, Ezekiel Elliott probably just saved Dak Prescott’s starting…
Packers’ loss has McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers at a crossroads
By Michael Silver for NFL.com. NASHVILLE — On a gorgeous autumn afternoon in Music City, Mike McCarthy sat in a small corridor at the Loews…
Here’s how the 0-10 Browns can win the AFC North and make the playoffs
By Ryan Wilson for CBS Sports. Yep, we’re telling you there’s a chance. Yes, the Browns are 0-10 and, yes, tensions are mounting in the organization —…
Ben Roethlisberger calls out Steelers on discipline, accountability
By Jeremy Fowler for ESPN. PITTSBURGH — Ben Roethlisberger did not mince words after the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ fourth straight loss, telling reporters multiple times that the…
Seattle Seahawks make statement with win over Patriots
By Jeffri Chadiha for NFL.com. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There was plenty to talk about in the wake of Seattle’s 31-24 win over New England on…
Why the Cubs’ championship – and his Disney moment – meant so much to Javier Baez
By Eric Adelson for Yahoo Sports. ORLANDO, Fla. – Noely would have loved this. The castle spires high in the blue sky, the bright colors and smiling…
Cowboys ‘Old Man’ Jason Witten shows he can still ride in win
By the Associated Press for Fox Sports. CLEVELAND (AP) — Dressed sharply in a suit, the epitome of a professional, tight end Jason Witten stood at…
LeBron James joins Hillary Clinton at campaign event in Cleveland
For the Associated Press. CLEVELAND — Hillary Clinton is pulling out all the stops for her final swing through the crucial battleground state of Ohio….
Toronto exploits New York City FC’s tactics in 5-0 rout at Yankee Stadium
BY GRAHAM PARKER for ESPN FC. NEW YORK — Three quick thoughts from Toronto FC’s 5-0 win over New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on…
Browns (0-9) finding it hard to stay positive as pressure to win continues to increase
By Pat McManamon for ESPN. CLEVELAND, Ohio — The losses mount, now nine in a row to start the season. And as the Cleveland Browns‘ losses…
Saddled with another loss, Packers seeking spark
By the Associated Press. GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Green Bay Packersneed a spark after another loss at Lambeau Field. The Indianapolis Colts jolted…
Defensive lapses doom New York Knicks again vs. Utah Jazz
By Steve Popper for the Bergen Record and USA Today. NEW YORK – Derrick Rose drove to the rim, slipping in another acrobatic layup in the…
Raiders in control after resounding victory over Broncos
By Michael Silver for NFL.com. OAKLAND — He had spent the bulk of his night imposing his will against an esteemed but overmatched opponent, relocating…
Jerry Jones spoke to NFL counsel about Ezekiel Elliott abuse probe
BY ESPN ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has acknowledged speaking with the NFL’s special counsel for domestic violence investigations, and rookie running back…