Day: January 7, 2017

After lackluster finish, Seahawks host Lions in NFC playoffs (Sports Betting News)After lackluster finish, Seahawks host Lions in NFC playoffs (Sports Betting News)

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara, Calif. The Seahawks play against the Detroit Lions in a Wild Card playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 7. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, FIle)

Only a few weeks ago, the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions were fighting for the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs and a coveted bye that makes getting to the Super Bowl so much easier. Stumbles by both teams over the final few weeks have led to the Seahawks hosting the Lions in the NFC wild-card game on Saturday night and a test of whether momentum even matters going into the playoffs. ”There’s obviously been a bunch of different teams that have done different stuff going in and then turn on a real good show and get going in the playoffs,” Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.

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Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild-card (Sports Betting News)Rookie Cook leads Raiders against Texans in wild-card (Sports Betting News)

FILE - In this Aug. 12, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Connor Cook (8) during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz. Cook is the first QB in NFL history to make his first start in a playoff game. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Two weeks ago, the Oakland Raiders were heading for the playoffs with MVP candidate Derek Carr at quarterback. Now they’re down to rookie third-string quarterback Connor Cook as they prepare for their first postseason game since the 2002 season with a wild-card matchup against the Houston Texans on Saturday. Cook was named the starter this week after Carr broke his leg on Dec. 24 and backup Matt McGloin injured his shoulder on Sunday.

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Ryder Cup the latest moment to define Ryan Moore (Sports Betting News)Ryder Cup the latest moment to define Ryan Moore (Sports Betting News)

Ryan Moore hits from the 18th tee during the first round of the Tournament of Champions golf event, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Ryan Moore was reminded of how much the Ryder Cup helped shape his career after he stuffed two wedges for tap-in birdies, shot a 67 and shared the lead with Justin Thomas going into the weekend at the SBS Tournament of Champions. Only it really had nothing to do with his score or anything he did Friday at Kapalua. One question into his interview after the second round, he was asked about the Ryder Cup.

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