Seahawks crush Cardinals to take control of NFC West
(Reuters) – Russell Wilson tossed two touchdown passes to Luke Wilson and ran for another as the Seattle Seahawks thumped the Arizona Cardinals 35-6 to take control of the battle for the NFC West division crown on Sunday.
Cowboys roll into playoffs with big win over Colts
(Reuters) – The Dallas Cowboys made it back to the playoffs for the first time since the 2009 season when they crushed the Indianapolis Colts 42-7 on Sunday to claim the NFC East title.
Defending champions Seahawks secure playoff spot
(Reuters) – The defending Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks secured their place in this season’s playoffs just before taking the field against NFC West rivals the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Florida State quarterback Winston cleared in conduct hearing into alleged rape
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Florida State University star quarterback Jameis Winston has been cleared in a student conduct code hearing looking into charges that he sexually assaulted a female student two years ago, according to documents released to…
Lightning strike in Florida sends fans to hospital after NFL game
(Reuters) – A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a stadium in Tampa, Florida, after a National Football League game on Sunday landed about a dozen people in the hospital, an emergency response official said.
Florida State quarterback Winston cleared in conduct hearing into alleged rape
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Reuters) – Florida State University star quarterback Jameis Winston has been cleared in a student conduct code hearing looking into charges that he sexually assaulted a female student two years ago, according to documents released to…
Packers, Steelers into playoffs, Patriots earn bye
(Reuters) – The Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers booked their places in the playoffs after victories on Sunday while the New England Patriots earned a bye in the first round of the postseason.
Steelers beat Chiefs, return to playoffs
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched their first playoff berth in three seasons when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-12 on Sunday.
Packers secure playoff spot with win over Tampa Bay
(Reuters) – The Green Bay Packers secured a playoff place with their 20-3 win at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.
FIFA official says England had best bid for 2018 World Cup
LONDON (Reuters) – England’s failed bid to host the 2018 World Cup “was by far the strongest contender”, FIFA official Harold Mayne-Nicholls was quoted as saying on Sunday.