Jackson’s pick-6 lifts Bears over Lions on Thanksgiving
Eddie Jackson returned an interception 41 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with six minutes remaining, and the Chicago Bears held on for a 23-16 Thanksgiving Day victory over the host Detroit Lions.
Quarterbacks try to solidify status as Niners battle Bucs
The San Francisco 49ers and host Tampa Bay Buccaneers will put their quarterback problems on display Sunday when they renew what has been a lopsided series.
Broncos hoping to cool down surging Steelers
The Denver Broncos keep running into red-hot opponents, a trend that will continue when the streaking Pittsburgh Steelers visit on Sunday.
At Boca-River Superclasico, fans take center stage
They call it the greatest rivalry in football and the people who watch it the greatest fans in the world. And this weekend, they are calling the meeting of Argentina’s Boca Juniors and River Plate the greatest final ever.
France go with Tsonga and Chardy in Davis Cup final singles
France captain Yannick Noah sprang a surprise at Thursday’s Davis Cup final draw ceremony when he named Jeremy Chardy and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga as his singles players for the opening day’s action in Lille.
U.S. team to play Ireland
U.S. coach Gary Gold named the following team to take on Ireland in their test in Dublin on Saturday:
Locals play through night to test Davis Cup final court
Thirty amateur tennis players were invited to play through the night on Wednesday to test the Davis Cup final claycourt constructed inside Lille’s huge Stade Pierre Mauroy.
NHL roundup: Crosby tallies 3 points in return to Pens
Sidney Crosby was dominant in his return from injury, producing a goal and two assists Wednesday as the Pittsburgh Penguins won for just the second time in 11 games, 5-1 against the visiting Dallas Stars.
NBA roundup: LeBron wins in return to Cleveland
LeBron James scored 32 points, grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a come-from-behind 109-105 win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday in his return to Cleveland.
Top 25 roundup: No. 3 Gonzaga outlasts No. 1 Duke
Rui Hachimura’s layup with 1:15 left Wednesday snapped a tie and gave No. 3 Gonzaga an 89-87 win over top-ranked Duke for the Maui Invitational championship in Lahaina, Hawaii.
