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Seahawks safety Earl Thomas breaks leg, tweets he is contemplating retirement during game vs. Panthers
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas had a rude awakening Sunday night.
Thomas left the game with a broken bone in his leg after colliding with teammate Kam Chancellor in the second quarter, making him out indefinitely.
While Thomas’ status was unknown to fans watching the game, he sent a tweet that shocked many.
This game has been so good to me…
ICYMI in NFL: At site of cancer treatment, KC’s Berry excels
As it is, this was going to be an emotional afternoon for Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry, who grew up in suburban Atlanta and was playing at the Falcons for the first time as a pro – and, more meaningfully, the first time since he was treated for cancer in the city. More
Loss of Earl Thomas big hit to Seattle’s playoff plans
SEATTLE (AP) — The missing necktie that cost Carolina’s Cam Newton one play is insignificant compared to what the Seattle Seahawks lost on Sunday night. More
College Football Playoff: Did the committee ever directly compare Ohio State and Penn State?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Throughout the course of the past three weeks College Football Playoff committee chair Kirby Hocutt maintained that Ohio State had a significant lead over Penn State in the rankings.
That’s the reason it became impossible to imagine Penn State could hop Ohio State in the final playoff rankings that actually determine the four teams who play in it.
And ultimately, Penn State, who finished No. 5, didn’t make the jump.
But how close did Penn State actually get to pushing Ohio State? Were they ever directly compared?
“We talked about it,” Hocutt said on Sunday after the reveal. “I would tell you that Penn State significantly elevated themselves in our conversation after their performance last night. Having a chance to watch, with the other members of the Selection Committee, that second half performance, incredibly impressed and significantly elevated them into our conversations.
“Again, a lot of discussion and detail on who was deserving of that No. 4 spot. I had said I think a number of weeks earlier that in the eyes of this Selection Committee, Ohio State was a better football…
Copp scores winner with 4:45 left, Jets top Blackhawks 2-1
CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Copp scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:45 left, Bryan Little got his third goal in three games and the Winnipeg Jets edged the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 on Sunday night.
Copp beat Scott Darling on the stick side with a shot from the right circle that slipped just inside the left post.
Chicago’s Artemi Panarin scored with 6:54 remaining to tie it at 1, moments after…
Why did Cam Newton *actually* get benched by Ron Rivera?
In an NFL season filled with bizarre moments, plays and stories, the opening to the Panthers-Seahawks Sunday Night Football game might take the cake. Carolina took the opening kickoff and then, without any fanfare or notice, backup quarterback Derek Anderson walked onto the field for the opening series while a healthy Cam Newton stood on the sideline watching. More
NFL moves Buccaneers-Cowboys to prime time Dec. 18
NEW YORK (AP) The NFL has moved the Tampa Bay-Dallas game on Dec. 18 to prime time.
As part of its flex scheduling for Sundays, the league switched the Buccaneers’ visit to the Cowboys, who already have clinched a playoff berth. Tampa Bay is 7-5 and tied for the NFC North…
Yankees sign Matt Holliday for $13 million
A person familiar with the negotiations said outfielder Matt Holliday and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $13 million, one-year contract. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday night because the agreement had not yet been announced. More
David Borges’ AP Top 25 ballot: Win at Rupp vaults UCLA to No. 2
Syracuse might still be ranked entering Monday night’s battle with UConn at Madison Square Garden, but the Orange are off my ballot. More