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Packers see slide into playoffs as opportunity

The Green Bay Packers will not allow recent history to dictate their team-record seventh straight appearance in the playoffs. Only five years ago, they became the first No. 6 seed in the NFC to advance to the Super Bowl a...

Tony Romo's football legacy started at Wis. high school

While walking the hallways of Burlington High School, visitors are reminded of a young football player who left his mark during the 1996 and 1997 seasons. Plaques, photographs and game jerseys of Tony Romo line the hallways.

Lions DT Suh suspended for playoff game

Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for this Sunday's wild-card playoff game against Dallas for a violation of safety-related playing rules against Green Bay in the season finale.

McCarthy boldly has Packers vote for playoff captains

Packers play Tampa Bay Sunday

 What might be construed as braggadocio isn't out of bounds for Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy. Not unlike the night before the big game in North Texas to end the 2010 season when he had team personnel sized for Super Bow...

Consumer advocates warn of Packers playoff scams

Judging by social media, there are numerous Green Bay Packers fans enjoying the opportunity to gloat about the team's NFC North-clinching victory on Sunday over the Chicago Bears. However, consumer advocates are warning that celebration should not include posting photos of playoff tickets to Sunday's upcoming matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Humbled Packers still in playoff hunt

Green Bay one game behind Chicago in NFC North

The Green Bay Packers' playoff hopes remained mostly intact following Sunday's blowout loss at the New York Giants.

Humbled Packers still in playoff hunt

Green Bay one game behind Chicago in NFC North

The Green Bay Packers' playoff hopes remained mostly intact following Sunday's blowout loss at the New York Giants.

Cards top Reds 4-2, clinch tie for 2nd wild card

Jaime Garcia homered off Bronson Arroyo and pitched into the seventh inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a tie for the second NL wild card and spoil Dusty Baker's return from a mini-stroke with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Cards top Reds 4-2, clinch tie for 2nd wild card

Jaime Garcia homered off Bronson Arroyo and pitched into the seventh inning, helping the St. Louis Cardinals clinch a tie for the second NL wild card and spoil Dusty Baker's return from a mini-stroke with a 4-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.

Diamondbacks beats Cubs 8-3

Chicago Cubs lost six straight games

Justin Upton and Cody Ransom homered to power the Arizona Diamondbacks past the slumping Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday night.

Diamondbacks beats Cubs 8-3

Chicago Cubs lost six straight games

Justin Upton and Cody Ransom homered to power the Arizona Diamondbacks past the slumping Chicago Cubs 8-3 on Friday night.

Houston's 7-6 victory dims Brewers' playoff hopes

Milwaukee is five games behind St. Louis

Edgar Gonzalez allowed one hit before tiring in the sixth; Brett Wallace, Jason Castro and Jose Altuve all homered and the Houston Astros beat Yovani Gallardo for the first time in three seasons, dousing the Milwaukee Brewers' faint playoff hopes with a 7-6 victory Friday night.

Houston's 7-6 victory dims Brewers' playoff hopes

Milwaukee is five games behind St. Louis

Edgar Gonzalez allowed one hit before tiring in the sixth; Brett Wallace, Jason Castro and Jose Altuve all homered and the Houston Astros beat Yovani Gallardo for the first time in three seasons, dousing the Milwaukee Brewers' faint playoff hopes with a 7-6 victory Friday night.