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Devin Hester says there’s nothing you can do ‘when they pull your pants.’

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Live updates: Despite a gutsy move by Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford to play with a shoulder injury, the overmatched Lions trail the Packers 34-12 late in the fourth quarter.

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Colt McCoy's bid for trophy intesifies tonight when No. 3 Texas visits Texas A&M.

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    Ready to go

    Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo says he’s starting Thursday’s game despite having a sore back.

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    Back in the hospital

    Veteran Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer has been hospitalized again with symptons related to his September groin surgery.

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    Friday's feasts

    Alabama-Auburn isn't the only big game to keep an eye on while you rest up from your Thanksgiving meal.

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    The monkey threat is real!

    South African World Cup officials are worried that gangs of roving baboons could derail their tournament.

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        Jason Witten is active and will start Thursday against the Raiders.

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        Steven Jackson (back) missed practice again Thursday, but the Rams are optimistic about his status for Week 12.

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        Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford are both in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Green Bay.

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        Brandon Pettigrew left Sunday's game in the first quarter with a knee injury.

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        Steve Slaton (neck) returned to Texans practice on Thursday, albeit on a limited basis.

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        According to Bengals beat writer Joe Reedy, Cedric Benson still has a "slight" chance to play in Week 12 against Cleveland.

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        Lou Williams is expected to miss eight weeks after having surgery to repair his broken jaw on Thursday.

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        Cedric Benson (hip) missed Bengals practice again on Thursday.

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        FOX's Jay Glazer reports that the Falcons "think" Michael Turner will return from his high ankle sprain Sunday against Tampa Bay.

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        Blue Jays signed shortstop Alex Gonzalez to a one-year, $2.75 million contract.

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