Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is interviewed after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings' Jefferson unfazed by big hits, as big games pile up

By Dave Campbell Dec. 21, 2022 07:51 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 21, 2022 04:58 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches an 8-yard touchdown pass ahead of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Stephon Gilmore (5) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Vikings' Cook, Bills' Diggs among best bets to score

By Dorian Colbert Dec. 21, 2022 02:41 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Messi scores 644th record goal

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 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...

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins celebrates after an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 in overtime. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Walk-off Sunday: 3 games end with TDs on 1 day for 2nd time

By Josh Dubow Dec. 21, 2022 03:48 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (18) tries to tackle Green Bay Packers cornerback Rasul Douglas (29) after an interception in the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers face grueling 3-game stretch run in playoff bid

By Steve Megargee Dec. 20, 2022 05:15 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson, left, celebrates with Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) after defeating the Dallas Cowboys in overtime in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Historic Vikings rally rises above, in age of NFL comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 20, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (28) is tackled after a catch by Los angles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) in the first half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Packers defeat Rams 24-12 to keep playoff hopes alive

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2022 11:24 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley walks on the sideline during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Defense comes to forefront for Chargers in past 2 victories

By Joe Reedy Dec. 19, 2022 08:17 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins sits on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Cousins keeps delivering in clutch for comeback king Vikings

By Dave Campbell Dec. 19, 2022 07:10 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach Adam Zimmer watches practice at an NFL football training camp on the campus of Minnesota State University, Tuesday, July 28, 2015, in Mankato, Minn. The death of Adam Zimmer, a former Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator and the son of former head coach Mike Zimmer, was caused by chronic alcohol use, according to medical examiners.The Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office in Minnesota released the finding Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. Zimmer had been found dead in his home in Mendota Heights, a Twin Cities suburb, on Oct. 31. He was 38. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Alcohol use blamed for death of Bengals analyst Adam Zimmer

Dec. 19, 2022 01:29 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Matt Ryan on the wrong side of history again in Colts' loss

By Brian Hall Dec. 17, 2022 08:00 PM EST

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin catches a pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vikings overcome 2 fumble return TD wipeouts in comeback

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 07:34 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates after kicking a 40-yard field goal during overtime in an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 39-36 (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Comeback king Vikings set NFL rally record in win vs. Colts

By Dave Campbell Dec. 17, 2022 05:31 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Gretzky makes 100th season point

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 18 1930 — Adolph Rupp coaches his first game at Kentucky, a 67-19 win over Georgetown College in Kentucky. Rupp retires in 1972 after winning 879...

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell talks to Kirk Cousins during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Clinch-chasing Vikings put rebound ability to test vs. Colts

By Dave Campbell Dec. 15, 2022 01:37 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings' Justin Jefferson runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Vikings take another swing at division clinch vs. Colts

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 12:12 PM EST

This Day in Sports History, Week Ahead, Dec. 16 -22,

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Today in Sports History-Favre sets NFL record for passing

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 16 1918 — Jack Dempsey knocks out Carl Morris in 14 seconds in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. 1930 — Golfer Bobby Jones wins the...

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead-Dec. 16-22

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 20 1921 — Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis casts the deciding vote to return to best-of-seven World Series from the best-of...