Day: November 24, 2017

Detroit Lions blow another chance to change history in loss to VikingsDetroit Lions blow another chance to change history in loss to Vikings

Free Press sports writers Dave Birkett, Carlos Monarrez and columnist Shawn Windsor dissect the Lions’ frustrating 30-23 loss to the Vikings on Thanksgiving at Ford Field on Nov. 23, 2017. They were flat. Or uninspired. Or distracted by the prospect of a relative shoving cranberry sauce in their

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Chargers’ defense puts a stamp on ‘it’ — a 28-6 victory over DallasChargers’ defense puts a stamp on ‘it’ — a 28-6 victory over Dallas

“It was amazing. First, it started with the interception like, ‘Wow, I’ve got the ball in my hands.’ And then when you go to the end zone and cross that line, you’re on national TV. Everybody in the world is watching,” King said. “And, you have your teammates with you —

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Three takeaways from Redskins’ ugly Thanksgiving win over GiantsThree takeaways from Redskins’ ugly Thanksgiving win over Giants

Thursday’s Giants-Redskins game marked the first time Washington hosted a Thanksgiving game and after the monotonous performance it may be the last.  Coming off a short week in which they blew a big lead to the Saints, the depleted Redskins indeed looked like a hungover team playing on short rest

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Sound Off: “Zero Excusesâ€� After 3rd Straight Loss; Jerry’s Message; MoreSound Off: “Zero Excusesâ€� After 3rd Straight Loss; Jerry’s Message; More

ARLINGTON, Texas – With Thursday’s 28-6 loss to the L.A. Chargers, the Cowboys have now dropped three straight games for the first time since the 2015 season. Here’s what the Cowboys and Chargers had to say about the Thanksgiving matchup at AT&T Stadium, the Cowboys’ 50th all-time appearance

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Correa celebrates holiday with PR charity eventCorrea celebrates holiday with PR charity event

Carlos Correa and teammate Carlos Beltran were front and center this summer in helping their native Puerto Rico with recovery efforts following Hurricane Maria, and this week Correa will travel to his home island for the first time since helping the Astros win the World Series earlier this month to hold a benefit event for those in need.

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Don’t Forget About These 5: Sun Affects Another Play, Crucial Penalties & MoreDon’t Forget About These 5: Sun Affects Another Play, Crucial Penalties & More

ARLINGTON, Texas – What started out as a close game turned ugly in the second half. The Chargers had plenty of big plays, including a backbreaking interception return for a score that sealed the deal in this 28-6 Thanksgiving Day loss. But all games have those plays that can get lost in the shuffle,

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