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Plus, the Braves' tricky spot and the latest on Edwin Encarnacion in Ken's notes.

HOUSTON -- Despite notching a win that to an extent salvaged their postseason hopes, the Texans haven't yet found themselves in position to rest on their laurels.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- When the NFL schedule was first released, Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals and the New Orleans Saints figured to be a Week 15 classic NFC matchup with plenty on the line for both franchises as the playoffs approached.

The matchup Monday night between the Carolina Panthers and host Washington Redskins has playoff implications with three games to go in the regular season.

The Oakland Raiders are on the verge of ending a 14-year playoff drought.

The NBA and its players have agreed in principle on a new collective bargaining agreement, one that still needs to be formally ratified by players and owners in the coming weeks.

METAIRIE, La. (AP) The New Orleans Saints have placed starting left tackle Terron Armstead on injured reserve, ending his season.

Just one victory away from clinching a spot in the AFC playoffs, the Kansas City Chiefs host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium.

IRVING, Texas (AP) NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell isn't saying whether he's optimistic that San Diego and Oakland can keep their teams, while Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay considers both franchises all but gone.

Catcher was non-tendered by Diamondbacks

BEREA, Ohio (AP) RG3 is running out of time and excuses.

A proclamation of innocence followed by two jabs

Brooks practiced Wednesday after missing two of the past three games.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The suspension of 10 Minnesota players stemmed from the same incident after the Gophers' season-opening victory that led to suspensions of four of those players earlier this season.

LOS ANGELES (4-9) at SEATTLE (8-4-1)

Despite that ugly loss at Green Bay last weekend, the Seattle Seahawks are in strong position to secure the NFC West crown Thursday night.

(STATS) - Abilene Christian has scheduled a news conference for Monday to introduce a new coach.

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) Adrian Peterson is returning to practice this week for the Minnesota Vikings for the first time since tearing the meniscus in his right knee in September.

DENVER (AP) As a longtime shortstop, Ian Desmond knows all too well the value of a good first baseman.