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Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford (20) stops Los angles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) in the first half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Champion Rams' playoff hopes gone with 3 weeks left to play

By Greg Beacham Dec. 20, 2022 05:16 PM 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

Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) is upended by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Nick Scott (33) in the second half of an NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Rams add another injury in their season of frustration

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2022 11:55 PM 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

The Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by tight end Brock Wright (89) against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Lions finally finding ways to win in December on the road

By Dave Hogg Dec. 19, 2022 08:30 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

FILE - Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sammy Watkins (11) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Packers have released Watkins in advance of their Monday, Dec. 19, 2022, game with the Los Angeles Rams. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett, File)
Packers release veteran wide receiver Sammy Watkins

By Steve Megargee Dec. 19, 2022 05:21 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38), linebacker Willie Gay (50) and cornerback Trent McDuffie (21) celebrate the team's overtime win over the Houston Texans in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Chiefs continue to squeak by against league's lowly teams

By Dave Skretta Dec. 19, 2022 02:27 PM EST

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) cannot catch a pass in front of Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Bryce Callahan during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Dicker's FG propels Chargers to 17-14 victory over Titans

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2022 07:48 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek, above, makes a catch as Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Sidney Jones IV defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Injuries, exits force young WRs to step up for Packers, Rams

Dec. 18, 2022 01:53 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...

Green Bay Packers' Randall Cobb (18) celebrates a touchdown with David Bakhtiari during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Packers' Bakhtiari details events that led to appendectomy

Dec. 16, 2022 06:56 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, right, goes down as he is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Broncos rule out Russell Wilson for Cardinals game Sunday

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 16, 2022 05:36 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay, left, embraces quarterback Baker Mayfield after the Rams defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 17-16 in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Baker Mayfield back to work with Rams after big debut win

By Greg Beacham Dec. 15, 2022 09:19 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers reacts as he walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. The Packers won 28-19. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Packers hoping arrival of winter weather gives them an edge

Dec. 15, 2022 07:23 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Huntley looking for better ending to this season for Ravens

By Noah Trister Dec. 15, 2022 05:58 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Jaire Alexander celebrates his interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Mayfield tries to build on momentum as Rams visit Packers

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 05:33 PM EST

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur talks to Aaron Rodgers during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Disappointing seasons remove buzz from Rams-Packers matchup

Dec. 15, 2022 05:22 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) throws a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Chiefs can clinch AFC West crown with win over Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2022 03:10 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...