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The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Seattle Seahawks 27-24, keeping pace with the Lions for the NFC's top spot with a record of 13-2. Miami also stayed alive in the AFC playoff chase with a 29-17 win over the 49ers. Minnesota could potentially face Detroit in Week 18 for the top seed in the NFC. Full Article

Your support helps The Independent to cover important stories, from reproductive rights to climate change, without paywalls. Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will rebound in the Premier League title race, while Chelsea remains in contention. Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk is out after a positive drug test, with the team supporting him during this time. Full Article

In a chaotic game against the Spurs, the 76ers rallied to win 111-106 despite Joel Embiid's ejection for arguing a charge call and Andre Drummond's rescinded ejection. Embiid received two technical fouls, leading to his second career ejection, while Drummond's ejection was overturned after a video review. Despite the drama, Tyrese Maxey's 32 points and crucial plays helped the 76ers secure the victory, with Embiid celebrating with his teammates after the game. Full Article

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledges the team is going through a tough period and emphasizes the need for everyone, including Marcus Rashford, to remain strong. The team's recent loss to Bournemouth has left them 13th in the Premier League table. Rashford has been excluded from the last three matchday squads and expressed a desire for a new challenge. Amorim confirms it is his decision to leave Rashford out but insists the player is trying....

The Dallas Cowboys secured a 26-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, with DaRon Bland's forced fumble sealing the win. The Cowboys, led by backup quarterback Cooper Rush, have shown improvement in recent weeks after a slow start to the season. Despite being eliminated from playoff contention, the Cowboys have won four of their last five games. Head coach Mike McCarthy, who was once on the hot seat, has potentially saved his job with the...

Ange Postecoglou confirms Tottenham's plans to bolster their squad in the January transfer window due to injuries and suspensions affecting their performance. Despite recent defeats, Postecoglou praises the effort of his players and looks forward to the return of Rodrigo Bentancur. The manager will spend Christmas alone while his family is in Australia, focusing on preparing for the upcoming matches. Full Article