Week 17 NFL Picks: Straight Up | Against Spread First-round byes are also decided in AFC. New England and Pittsburgh will have a week off following Week 17. The Patriots have over 90% chance to take home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. In the NFC, the wounded Eagles have a first-round bye, but the Minnesota Vikings still need to wait until Sunday to claim the other first-round bye. They can do it with win over Chicago or with a multitude of other scenarios, as only the Carolina Panthers are threatening their second seed in the NFC....

In the 22-9 win over the Lions, there weren't a lot of usual fireworks in Green Bay on Sunday, but Jones did his own version of the Lambeau Leap with an unforgettable grab that was the best of Week 5.

In terms of the games on the regional CBS and Fox broadcast schedules for Week 8, the closest thing to a nationally televised matchup will be Browns at Patriots. CBS’ game of the week, scheduled for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff, will be presented to most of the country, with a few viewing markets getting Raiders at Texans, instead. WEEK 8 NFL PICKS:Against the spread | Straight-up predictions As for early Sunday afternoon games, Fox’s coverage will be split relatively evenly between six games, including the network’s late Sunday afternoon presentation of Panthers at 49ers....

In the letter, the NFLPA said Vincent had no right to impose the ban on Brady, that only NFL commissioner Roger Goodell could do so. MORE: Roger Goodell will hear appeal | Who is Brady’s agent, Don Yee? | Suspensions shorter than Brady’s Brady Appeal Letter “The CBA grants the Commissioner—and only the Commissioner—the authority to impose conduct detrimental discipline on players,” the letter to Vincent reads. “[The CBA] contains no corresponding provision authorizing the Commissioner to delegate his exclusive role to impose conduct detrimental discipline to you or anyone else....

In a joint contribution with the NHL Players’ Associations, the league announced Wednesday it will donate $200,000 to fund relief efforts by the American Red Cross and Habitat for Humanity, adding to the millions of dollars already raised from other professional sports leagues, teams and athletes. As of Wednesday afternoon, more than 32,000 people were displaced to shelters across Texas due to record rainfall that decimated the southeast portion of the state....

It was, though. In 2011 and 2012, it totally was. Maybe it was the wrong mix of guys. Maybe it was nerves. Or maybe something else was missing from the process; something more … tangible. Something more liquid. Something that you can drink. MORE: Full All-Star rosters, draft results | GoPro camera fun video | Crosby out | Malkin, too (Booze. We’re talking about booze. There probably wasn’t enough booze....

The New Year’s Day tradition of taking hockey outside continues Monday with the 2018 Winter Classic between the Sabres and Rangers (1 p.m. ET) to begin the week. MORE: Watch NHL live and on-demand with fuboTV (7-day free trial) The Sabres (10-20-8) are having one of their worst seasons in recent years, which is saying a lot, but Jack Eichel and Co. should be able to rise to the occasion against Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers (20-13-5), who are smack dab in the middle of the most hotly contested division battle in the league....

While there are still over three weeks of regular season games to be played, it’s never too early to turn our gaze to the playoff races as they continue to heat up. Here’s how the 2020 Stanley Cup playoff bracket looks today. Last updated: 9:25 a.m. ET on March 12. All probabilities from Sports Club Stats, all GIFS from giphy.com. NHL Salary Cap 2020-21: Five teams that could benefit from a higher projection...

Niasse went down under a challenge from Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann to win a penalty in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Selhurst Park. Southampton 10/11 v Everton Both Dann and Palace manager Roy Hodgson accused Niasse - who later scored Everton’s second equaliser - of deceiving referee Anthony Taylor. Although Everton appealed against the charge, the FA confirmed an Independent Regulatory Commission on Wednesday had upheld the ban against Niasse, who will now miss Premier League matches against Southampton and West Ham United....

If your Switch still isn’t turning on after substantial time in the dock, the problem may lie in your dock. If there’s a different Switch dock available, use it to see if this fixes the problem. Remove the Switch and unplug the USB-C connector from the dock. Leave the AC adapter plugged into the wall. Insert the USB-C connector directly into the bottom of the Switch. Your Switch should begin to charge....

A milky nipple discharge unrelated to pregnancy or breastfeeding is called galactorrhea. It is common in females but can affect males as well. Certain health conditions can cause a bloody nipple discharge, including a benign (non-cancerous) tumor called a papilloma and, on rare occasions, breast cancer. This article describes the different types of nipple discharge a person can experience, including the symptoms and causes and how the various conditions are diagnosed and treated....

According to an Economist/YouGov poll conducted between November 6 and 9, at least 28 percent of people who identify as Republican believe that it is “somewhat likely” or “very likely” that Trump will be reinstated as president before the end of 2021. The percentage of Republicans who believe that the man who lost the 2020 election will soon return to the White House is also increasing, with a previous Economist/YouGov survey in October revealing 22 percent of Republicans consider it “somewhat” or “very likely” to happen....

Vanney boldly declared earlier this season that his team may be the deepest in MLS history, and Toronto’s 5-0 win over the Columbus Crew led him to double down on his words. MLS Talking Points: Cascadia rivals clash With Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore sidelined, it was unclear ahead of the match where TFC’s offense would come from. Altidore and Giovinco have combined for 12 goals in 2017, which was over half of Toronto’s total output heading into the meeting with Columbus....

The Bulldogs were caught in a massive LA traffic jam during their 24-mile trek from the hotel to Pepperdine’s gym in Malibu, turning a 35-minute commute into a 2 1/2-hour slog. The team didn’t arrive until about a half-hour before the scheduled tip time, according to The Spokesman-Review of Spokane, Wash. Pepperdine coach Marty Wilson allowed his opponent extra time to get ready, delaying the start by a half-hour to 8:03 p....

Some of the possible reasons for instituting a no food policy include protection for students with food allergies in the classroom and overall healthy eating and exercise programs implemented by school districts. Many parents like no food policies since they help children with food allergies who might otherwise be left out of classroom celebrations and can help to combat the growing problem of childhood obesity. If your school does not allow food in classroom celebrations, or if you would like to start this trend yourself, the following ideas can help you brainstorm non-food ways to celebrate a child’s birthday at school....

No dunking. MORE: Greatest all-time Hoosiers | How to survive as a D-I walk-on “I’m the one who insisted on that,” Henderson told Sporting News. “I didn’t want Jalan to pull something ahead of our Southland Conference campaign. Out of respect for his health, it had to be no dunks.” West agreed it was the right call. “He was looking out for me,” West said. “He didn’t want everybody to see him doing his 360 dunks....

Occupational therapists (OTs) are joining other healthcare providers in incorporating yoga into their treatment offerings. OTs bring a unique perspective to yoga and can guide you deeper into your practice for personal health, well-being, and prevention of disease. Health Benefits Yoga’s popularity has grown in the past five years, likely due to an onslaught of research showing the many health benefits. Physicians are taking note, and now some prescribe yoga to their patients....

The star wideout commissioned a painting to honor his successful 2021 season, according to the painting’s artist, Charlie Failure. The painting shows two versions of Beckham: one triumphantly decked out in the Los Angeles Rams jersey helping up the other laying on the floor while wearing a Cleveland Browns jersey. What the painting lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in shade. MORE: Did Odell Beckham Jr. hint at a potential Rams return?...