Vikings edge Saints in stunning last-second TD
In Minnesota, the Vikings rallied from a 17-point third quarter lead as Drew Brees pushed New Orleans to a final drive. Case Keenum lofted a hubristic heave to Stefon Diggs, who sprinted 61 yards for a walk-off touchdown, giving Minnesota a 29 to 24 win and a spot in the NFC Championship.
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Jaguars stun Steelers in 49 45 comeback road victory
Jacksonville jumps to a big early lead and holds off a Steelers rally to win 45 42. Leonard Fournette gains 109 yards and 3 TDs as Ben Roethlisberger throws five TDs but is undone by turnovers. Jaguars advance to face Massachusetts in AFC playoff scene.
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Venus Williams, Sloane Stephens exit first round at Australian Open
U S Open champion Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams were among the early casualties on day one at Rod Laver Arena. Belinda Bencic defeated Venus 6-3 7-5 after a rain delay, ending Venus’s bid to extend a family title run.
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Biles says she was not to blame for abuse by Nassar
Simone Biles rejects self blame after years of questioning if she was naive or at fault. USA Gymnastics pledges unwavering support for Biles and all athletes who came forward, outlining steps toward safe culture and empowerment while implementing recommendations from Deborah Daniels.
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Swimmer Crook Returns to Team USA After Amputation
After painful treatments Crook chose amputation in May 2011, then joined Team USA. Teammate Roderick Sewell Jackson praised her return and pride at home as she chased Olympic goals following two CanAm Paralympic golds and a world record 800 yards in her classification.
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Hoops field shots sting Terps after rough start
The Terps struggled early on as they missed 10 of their first 13 attempts and ended the game shooting 41 percent from the field, while facing the same opponent that previously challenged the Spartans.
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Maryland and Michigan face rough patch with upcoming games
Maryland reels with three losses in four as big players sit out, while Michigan rides a nine win in 10 stretch. Maryland hosts Minnesota on Thursday night and Michigan visits Nebraska on Thursday.
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