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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

Green Bay Packers celebrate a touchdown by Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28), second left, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)
Vikings seek to complete regular-season sweep of Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 06:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29), center, celebrates making an interception, with teammates Green Bay Packers safety Innis Gaines (38), and Green Bay Packers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59), during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)
Vikings have opportunity to hinder Packers' playoff hopes

By Steve Megargee Dec. 29, 2022 03:42 PM EST

FILE - Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days on Oct. 12, 2022, in Minneapolis. Warren has spoken to the Chicago Bears about the vacancy at the top of the organization and is a candidate to become the team’s next president and CEO, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Big Ten's Warren candidate for Bears president

By Andrew Seligman Dec. 29, 2022 03:41 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Jan. 3 1920 — Boston Red Sox owner Harry Frazee sells pitcher-outfielder Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for $125,000 plus a $350,000 loan. ...

Today in Sports History-Thomas sets scoring record with 52

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 30 1956 — The New York Giants win the NFL title with a 47-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. 1962 — The Green Bay Packers beat the New...

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, right, catches a 15-yard touchdown pass over New York Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes (30) and safety Julian Love (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
T.J. Hockenson proves perfect fit for Vikings' offense

By Brian Hall Dec. 28, 2022 06:40 PM EST

Chicago Bears' Equanimeous St. Brown is stopped by Green Bay Packers' Dean Lowry during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers put DL Dean Lowry on injured reserve with calf issue

Dec. 27, 2022 07:42 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, left, celebrates with teammate C.J. Ham after an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Vikings offense still seeking complete performance

By Dave Campbell Dec. 26, 2022 02:39 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys' DaRon Bland celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 25, 2022 03:04 PM EST

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) walks off the field with teammate running back Matt Breida (31) at halftime of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Giants drop chance to clinch playoff spot in loss to Vikings

By Brian Hall Dec. 24, 2022 07:00 PM EST

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (28) get past Chicago Bears linebacker Joe Thomas (45) on his way to a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
James Cook rushes for career-high 99 yards for surging Bills

By Jay Cohen Dec. 24, 2022 06:35 PM EST

Emergency vehicles are seen outside the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., after reports of shots being fired, Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. (Kerem Yücel/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)
Giants players caught in Mall of America during shooting

Dec. 24, 2022 06:11 PM EST

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Camryn Bynum (24) during a 27-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 27-24. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings edge Giants 27-24 on Joseph's game-ending 61-yard FG

By Dave Campbell Dec. 24, 2022 04:47 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Kamara ties NFL record 6 touchdowns

By The Associated Press Dec. 24, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 23 1933 — Montreal’s Howie Morenz scores his 251st goal to become the NHL’s career goal-scoring leader. Morenz’s goal caps the Canadiens’ 3-0...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) celebrates with teammates Dalvin Cook (4) and T.J. Hockenson (87) after catching a 2-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Rally-record Vikings host Giants in possible playoff preview

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 08:47 PM EST

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll smiles during a news conference after a 20-12 victory over the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Giants-Vikings reconnects rookie coaches Daboll, O'Connell

By Dave Campbell Dec. 22, 2022 05:28 PM EST

Today in Sports History-USGA is founded

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 22 1894 — The United States Golf Association is founded, becoming the governing body for the game in the country. 1915 — The Federal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts after a touchdown against the New York Giants during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
13-1 Eagles lead the way with 8 players in Pro Bowl Games

By Rob Maaddi Dec. 21, 2022 08:19 PM EST