The Vikings and 49ers are both underdogs — Minnesota to the surging Lions, San Francisco to Tom Brady’s Buccaneers — in a weekend of “trap” games.
Category: Football
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
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Dan Snyder Impeded Sexual Harassment Investigation, Congress Finds
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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Congress Slams Dan Snyder and the N.F.L. for Impeding Sexual Harassment Investigation
The New York Times – Sports:A congressional committee said the N.F.L. “has not protected workers from sexual harassment and abuse” and found that Snyder, the Commanders owner, went to great lengths to interfere in workplace inquiries.
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What N.F.L. Broadcasters Left Out in Deshaun Watson’s Return
The New York Times – Sports:When Deshaun Watson’s suspension ended, the N.F.L.’s broadcast partners focused mainly on his return to the field, not on the behavior a hearing officer had deemed “predatory,” or on the women who accused him.
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The N.F.L. Playoff Picture Isn’t as Cloudy as Records Make It Seem
The New York Times – Sports:As teams jockey for 14 playoff spots over the end of the regular season, the gap between postseason hopefuls and championship contenders is widening.
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What We Learned From Week 13 in the N.F.L.
The New York Times – Sports:The Eagles’ versatility was on display against the Titans, Daniel Jones ran out of running room against the Commanders, and N.F.L. teams got scoring from surprising places.
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Similar Teams With Similar Records, Giants and Commanders Play to a Tie
The New York Times – Sports:The result left the Giants at 7-4-1 and the Commanders at 7-5-1, further complicating the teams’ stretch run in a competitive N.F.C. East.
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Deshaun Watson’s Return Is Met With Boos, and a Win
The New York Times – Sports:The Browns’ defense and special teams scored three touchdowns in a win over the Texans. But the game took a back seat to Deshaun Watson’s return from an 11-game suspension.
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What to Know About the Lawsuits Against Deshaun Watson
The New York Times – Sports:Watson, the Cleveland Browns quarterback, is expected to play his first N.F.L. game in 700 days in Week 13. He served an 11-game suspension after more than two dozen women accused him of sexual misconduct during massage appointments.
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$150 World Cup Jerseys Made by Workers Getting $2.27 a Day
The New York Times – Business:Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
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N.F.L. Week 13 Predictions: Our Picks for Each Game
The New York Times – Sports:Kansas City and the Bengals revisit last season’s A.F.C. championship, the Commanders and Giants battle for playoff seeding, and the Dolphins offense gets its stiffest test yet against the 49ers defense.
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John Hadl, Star Quarterback of the A.F.L., Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:A college All-American, he led the San Diego Chargers to an American Football League title and later steered the N.F.L.’s Rams into the playoffs.