Vikings raid Lambeau Field to defeat Packers, win division
(The Sports Xchange) – Green Bay’s four-year reign atop the NFC North is over after the Minnesota Vikings used a strong defensive effort to beat the struggling Packers 20-13 at Lambeau Field on Sunday to capture the division title.
Manning returns to help Broncos earn AFC top seed
(Reuters) – Quarterback Peyton Manning came off the bench to help the Denver Broncos grab the top playoff seed in the AFC with a victory over San Diego Chargers on the final day of the National Football League regular season on Sunday.
49ers ax head coach Tomsula after one season
(Reuters) – The San Francisco 49ers announced the firing of their head coach on Sunday, dumping Jim Tomsula after just one season during which he failed to restore the franchise anywhere close to its former glory. Tomsula was appointed to the top position in place of Jim Harbaugh, who returned to the college ranks following last season when the 49ers began to show signs of decline. But the 2015 season was a bust as the 49ers stumbled to a 5-11 record.
Manning comes off bench to guide Broncos to top seed in AFC
(The Sports Xchange) – Quarterback Peyton Manning helped turn coach Gary Kubiak’s gut feeling into a winning move.
Woodson bows out with a loss after long and storied career
(Reuters) – Charles Woodson said he felt “good” about retiring, even though the final act for the Oakland strong safety ended in disappointment when the Raiders lost 23-17 to the playoff-bound Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
Hobbling Serena ruled out of opening Hopman Cup tie
(Reuters) – World number one Serena Williams was ruled out of her opening match at the Hopman Cup mixed team event in Perth on Monday because of inflammation of the knee, organizers said.
Butler eclipses Jordan record as Bulls edge Raptors
(The Sports Xchange) – Jimmy Butler on Sunday went where no other Chicago Bulls player had been before, not even the legendary Michael Jordan.
Browns fire head coach Pettine after 3-13 season
(Reuters) – The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Mike Pettine on Sunday, the National Football League team announced.
Jets beaten by Ryan’s Bills, squander playoff berth
(The Sports Xchange) – Rex Ryan’s Buffalo Bills made sure the New York Jets would not make the playoffs without him.
Dakar first stage canceled due to rain
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The opening stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina was canceled due to bad weather on Sunday, a day after the prologue had to be abandoned when a car crashed into the crowd and injured eight spectators.
