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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass over Green Bay Packers linebacker Quay Walker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Cousins, Vikings tune up for playoffs with finale at Chicago

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:57 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talks to reporters after a 24-10 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cowboys visit Commanders with chance to still win NFC East

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 06:14 PM EST

Detroit Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) is hugged by offensive tackle Taylor Decker (68) after rushing for a 21-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Packers can reach playoffs if they avenge loss to Lions

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 05:05 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) is sacked by Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Jets OC: Wilson would've benefited from sitting as rookie

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 05, 2023 04:29 PM EST

Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) returns an interception 75 yards for a touchdown over Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jefferson, Vikings regroup after major slip-up for offense

By Dave Campbell Jan. 05, 2023 04:09 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, left, talks with Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell after an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 41-17. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Vikings look to steady themselves for playoffs against Bears

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 05, 2023 01:17 PM EST

Today in Sports History, Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 10 1972 — The longest winning streak in major professional sports — 33 games — ends when the Bucks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-104 behind 39...

FILE - Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas (73) walks off the field the team's NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore on Sept. 17, 2017. Thomas, Darrelle Revis and Dwight Freeney are finalists in their first year of eligibility for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Thomas, Revis, Freeney picked as Hall of Fame finalists

By Josh Dubow Jan. 04, 2023 08:58 PM EST

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields puts on his helmet during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Bears' Fields to miss finale, ending shot at QB rushing mark

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 04, 2023 02:03 PM EST

Clouds are lit up with the sunset light over M&T Bank, the home stadium of the Baltimore Ravens, donning lights in the colors of the Buffalo Bills in support of safety Damar Hamlin, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Baltimore. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
NFL rallies to support Hamlin as his condition improves

By John Wawrow Jan. 04, 2023 10:47 AM EST

FILE -Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill (75) blocks during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Nov. 07, 2021 in Baltimore. The Minnesota Vikings placed right tackle Brian O'Neill and center Austin Schlottman on injured reserve on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 all but ending the season for two starters on the precipice of the playoffs.(AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr., File)
Vikings place starting o-linemen O'Neill, Schlottman on IR

Jan. 03, 2023 05:16 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Smith ties record with six TD passes

By The Associated Press Jan. 03, 2023 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 4 1970 — The Minnesota Vikings become the first expansion team to win the NFL title by beating the Cleveland Browns 27-7 in 8-degree temperatures...

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) dances after breaking up a pass meant for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (Anthony Souffle/Star Tribune via AP)
Alexander playing major role in Packers' late-season surge

By Steve Megargee Jan. 02, 2023 07:21 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Vikings scrambling to solve recurring problem of poor starts

By Dave Campbell Jan. 02, 2023 05:31 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans scores in front of Carolina Panthers cornerback CJ Henderson during the second half of an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Analysis: NFC is wide open heading into final weekend of NFL

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 02, 2023 01:33 AM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) is sacked by Green Bay Packers linebacker Justin Hollins (47) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Outscored on the season, Vikings have plenty of doubters

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 10:13 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon (25) celebrates with fans after returning a kickoff for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rodgers, Packers rout Vikings 41-17, control playoff fate

By Steve Megargee Jan. 01, 2023 07:38 PM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive tackle David Bakhtiari lines up during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bakhtiari is expected to return to action Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, against the Minnesota Vikings after missing three games to recover from an appendectomy. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett, File)
Packers' Bakhtiari appears set for return Sunday vs. Vikings

Dec. 30, 2022 04:51 PM EST

FILE - Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) runs back an interception against the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 30-yard touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sept. 13, 2015, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Panthers worked out 35-year-old cornerback Norman on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, because starter Jaycee Horn’s status for Sunday’s crucial game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is up in the air. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Analysis: With 1 more game, more teams in NFL playoff race

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 30, 2022 12:12 PM EST

FILE - Saint Peter's Jaylen Murray, left, and Latrell Reid celebrate after their team won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. Saint Peter’s, the New Jersey men’s basketball team that made a long-shot run to the Elite Eight of the March Madness tournament this year, was among the most profitable teams for sports bettors in 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Curry, Henry, Kupp, Judge among most bet-on athletes of 2022

By Wayne Parry Dec. 30, 2022 08:43 AM EST