Cole: Yankees' meltdown in 5th 'as bad as it gets'

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In a critical NFC matchup with playoff implications, the 12-2 Minnesota Vikings visit the Seattle Seahawks, who are tied atop the NFC West and aiming for a division title. Both teams are eyeing a home game in the postseason and are eager to secure a win against tough opponents. In other Week 16 Sunday games, the 49ers face the Dolphins, the Bills host the Patriots, and the Buccaneers take on the Cowboys in Sunday Night...

In a tough 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, Manchester United struggled with set pieces and nerves, leaving them in 13th place in the Premier League. Manager Ruben Amorim took responsibility for the defeat, vowing to address issues and improve before their next game against Wolves. Bournemouth, meanwhile, celebrated their victory, with coach Andoni Iraola emphasizing the need to focus on each game rather than European qualification chants from fans. Full Article

Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing Insider, covered the heavyweight rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, where Usyk emerged victorious again, solidifying his status as the best heavyweight in the world and pound-for-pound boxer. Usyk's unanimous decision win over Fury showcased his dominance, with Fury acknowledging Usyk's superiority despite his own efforts. As Usyk looks ahead to future fights, potential rematches with Daniel Dubois loom, while Fury's next opponent remains uncertain in the...

The Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings are all vying for the No. 1 seed in the NFC as they are all 12-2. The Eagles can win the NFC East with a victory over the Commanders, while the Lions aim to maintain their top spot in the NFC by facing the Bears. The Commanders can clinch a playoff berth with a win and losses by the Falcons and Rams or Falcons and Seahawks. Other...

Ruben Amorim acknowledges Manchester United's struggles with set pieces and setbacks after a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, leaving them in 13th place in the Premier League. The team's nerves were evident throughout the match, leading to costly mistakes and anxiety among players and fans. Despite the tough moment, Amorim takes responsibility and vows to address the issues before their upcoming game against Wolves. Full Article