Giants spoil Redskins' playoff bid

(The Sports Xchange) - The visiting New York Giants, who had already clinched their wild card playoff berth, played to win on Sunday and beat division rival Washington Redskins 19-10 to eliminate them from playoff contention.

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For hockey fans nostalgia is dish best served cold

TORONTO (Reuters) - Thousands of Canadians kicked off the New Year on Sunday the way much of the world has come to expect - sitting outside in freezing temperatures watching a hockey game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings.

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Ravens receiver Smith calls it quits after 16-year career

(The Sports Xchange) - Steve Smith Sr., a tough, elusive, explosive receiver over 16 years in the NFL, confirmed his retirement after Sunday's loss to the Bengals in the team's regular season finale.

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Patriots clinch AFC top seed with win over Dolphins

(Reuters) - The New England Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs with a 35-14 victory over the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday.

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Westbrook, Thunder overpower Clippers

(The Sports Xchange) - Russell Westbrook collected his 16th triple-double of the season to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-88 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday.

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Cowboys quarterback Romo makes an appearance

(The Sports Xchange) - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo took his first snaps of the regular season when he entered Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half for Dak Prescott and showed little rust.

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Warm, wet weather could delay Winter Classic

(Reuters) - Warm and wet weather conditions may alter plans for the 2017 NHL Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Blues outdoors at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday.

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