Giants rally to keep playoff hopes alive
(Reuters) – The New York Giants trailed to two Washington touchdowns but fought back to claim a 24-17 win over the Redskins on Sunday that kept their playoff hopes alive.
Clippers’ Redick out for 6-8 weeks with hand injury
(Reuters) – Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick is expected to miss six to eight weeks after fracturing a bone in his right hand, the National Basketball Association team said on Sunday.
Bills no hit as losses pile up at home away from home
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Buffalo Bills made their annual trip to Toronto on Sunday but despite appearances by the Beach Boys and Toronto’s infamous crack-smoking mayor, the NFL again failed to generate any buzz north of the border.
Broncos edge rival Chiefs, Patriots survive scare
(Reuters) – The Denver Broncos inched closer to a playoff berth with a rousing win over the Kansas City Chiefs while the New England Patriots escaped a near upset to close in on another division title during NFL action on Sunday.
Jets fall again as Super Bowl curse haunts home teams
EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) – There are still nine weeks to go until the Super Bowl, the first to be played in the New York area, but already there is an air of resignation in the Big Apple.
Chelsea and City lead pursuit of Arsenal
LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea and Manchester City offered compelling evidence that they will lead the pursuit of leaders Arsenal and champions Manchester United lost further ground on a Sunday that brought the third managerial casualty of the Premier Leag…
Panthers bolster playoff hopes, Patriots escape scare
(Reuters) – The Carolina Panthers boosted their playoff hopes with an inspired performance from Cam Newton while Nick Foles capped a remarkable first month as a starter by leading the Philadelphia Eagles to victory on Sunday.
Milan win to end chaotic week, Juve extend lead
(Reuters) – AC Milan ended a chaotic week with a 3-1 win at bottom club Catania on Sunday amid a flurry of dramatic finishes in Serie A where three top matches produced goals in the dying seconds.
Chelsea players starting to get my philosophy: Mourinho
LONDON (Reuters) – It has not been the smoothest of returns to English football for Jose Mourinho but he saw signs in Chelsea’s 3-1 comeback win over Southampton on Sunday that his players are understanding his football philosophy.
Kings goalie Scrivens suffers rare burn by Flames
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Very little has gone wrong for red-hot Ben Scrivens since he took over as the Los Angeles Kings goaltender three weeks ago but he would like to forget Saturday’s game against the Calgary Flames as soon as possible.
