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Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

Dak Prescott and Cowboys watch playoff hopes all but vanish in 34-26 loss to Vikings

Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 10:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The last time Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys were on their home field, they had finished a two-game sweep of last season's Super Bowl teams to spark talk of a rally to a playoff spot.
LeBron James hits 2 late free throws, Lakers beat Suns 116-114 after blowing 20-point lead

LeBron James hits 2 late free throws, Lakers beat Suns 116-114 after blowing 20-point lead

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

LeBron James made two free throws with 3.9 seconds left, Luka Doncic scored 29 points and the Los Angeles Lakers recovered from blowing a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter to top the Phoenix Suns 116-114 on Sunday night.
Seahawks outlast Philip Rivers and Colts 18-16 on Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal

Seahawks outlast Philip Rivers and Colts 18-16 on Jason Myers' 56-yard field goal

Andrew Destin, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 8:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jason Myers has quietly been a big part of the Seattle Seahawks' success this season.
Philip Rivers emotional after nearly leading Colts to win in return: 'There is doubt, and it's real'

Philip Rivers emotional after nearly leading Colts to win in return: 'There is doubt, and it's real'

Luke Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 8:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Philip Rivers fought back tears as he considered what message it would send to his sons, or the young men he has coached, that he nearly led the Indianapolis Colts to victory at age 44.
Paul Wiggin, College Football Hall of Famer and former coach, dies at 91

Paul Wiggin, College Football Hall of Famer and former coach, dies at 91

The Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 8:19 p.m.  |  Save Story

Paul Wiggin, the former Stanford and Cleveland Browns star who was on the losing end of "The Play" coaching star quarterback John Elway and the Cardinal, died Friday. He was 91.
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says

Rob Maaddi And Pat Graham, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 8:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Matthew Stafford rallies Rams to 41-34 victory over Lions, clinching another playoff berth

Matthew Stafford rallies Rams to 41-34 victory over Lions, clinching another playoff berth

Greg Beacham, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 8:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Los Angeles Rams faced their biggest deficit in more than two months when they fell 10 points behind Detroit with 30 seconds left in the first half. Even worse, both their offense and their defense felt they were letting each other down.
Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws

Warriors coach Kerr laments shooting at Brown, calls again for common-sense gun control laws

Anne Peterson, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 7:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr lamented that he was again speaking about gun violence before a game in Portland seven years after he addressed the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida.
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he's considering surgical options

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.
Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin returns to lineup after missing 29 games

Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin returns to lineup after missing 29 games

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 6:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Carolina Hurricanes have been able to reach first place in the Metropolitan Division without star defenseman Jaccob Slavin for most of the season.
Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

Mahomes tears ACL as Chargers eliminate Chiefs from playoff contention with 16-13 victory

Dave Skretta, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 6:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Los Angeles Chargers eliminate the Kansas City Chiefs from playoff contention with a 16-13 victory on Sunday, with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tearing the ACL in his left knee. Derwin James intercepts Gardner Minshew's pass in the closing seconds to secure the 16-13 win. Justin Herbert, playing with a broken hand, throws for 210 yards and a touchdown. The Chargers complete a regular-season sweep of Kansas City. Patrick Mahomes was injured after being tackled by Da'Shawn Hand. Minshew steps in but throws a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. The Chargers, now 10-4, edge closer to a playoff berth, while the Chiefs' playoff hopes ended with the loss.
Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso

Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso

Tales Azzoni, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 4:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kylian Mbappé scored in his return from injury on Sunday, leading Real Madrid to a 2-1 win at Alaves in the Spanish league to relieve some of the pressure on coach Xabi Alonso.
C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 3:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Houston Texans have shaken off their awful start to the season with a six-game winning streak that has them in the thick of the AFC playoff race with three regular-season games left.
Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race

Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race

Kyle Hightower, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 3:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New England Patriots are still in good position to win the AFC East. But the Buffalo Bills made sure it would have to happen on another day, against a different opponent.
Jalen Hurts rebounds with 3 TD passes as Eagles snap losing streak in 31-0 rout of Raiders

Jalen Hurts rebounds with 3 TD passes as Eagles snap losing streak in 31-0 rout of Raiders

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 3:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jalen Hurts smacked A.J. Brown helmet-to-helmet after a touchdown pass for a celebration that seemed to release the pent-up tension that came tethered to a losing streak.
Novak teams with Coughlin to win Grant Thornton and pick up another team title

Novak teams with Coughlin to win Grant Thornton and pick up another team title

The Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 2:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

Andrew Novak made three straight birdies on the back nine and Lauren Coughlin finished off their 9-under 63 in modified fourballs for a three-shot victory Sunday in the Grant Thornton Invitational, the second team title this year for Novak.
For players like Knicks guard Tyler Kolek, the NBA Cup may be quite the payday

For players like Knicks guard Tyler Kolek, the NBA Cup may be quite the payday

Tim Reynolds, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 12:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Knicks might get a trophy. Tyler Kolek's dad might get a car.
Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal

Man City and Aston Villa win to stay in touch with Premier League leader Arsenal

James Robson, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Manchester City and Aston Villa kept the pressure on Premier League leader Arsenal with wins on Sunday.
Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Posted Dec. 14 - 11:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly agreed Sunday to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move.
Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says

Michigan search includes Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, AP source says

Larry Lage, Associated Press  |  Updated Dec. 14 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The firm hired by Michigan to search for a football coach to replace Sherrone Moore has contacted representatives for Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham and Missouri's Eli Drinkwitz, according to a person familiar with the situation.