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The Detroit Lions had a players meeting prior to their Thanksgiving game with the Green Bay Packers.

Matt McGloin gets the start for the Oakland Raiders against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving 2013.

Manchester United beat Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 at the BayArena to progress to the Champions League knockout phase.

There are three scenarios for fantasy football owners to consider, as they strive for a playoff spot.

The schools have split the series last two games, with Ohio State winning last year’s contest 26-21. However Michigan holds the all-time record at 58-45-6.

Bayern Munich beat CSKA Moscow 3-1 in the Russian capital to record their 10th consecutive Champions League win.

The 42-16 loss at Arizona last week, coupled with the loss to Stanford, will leave quarterback Marcus Mariotta and the Ducks with two conference losses for the first time since 2008.

The Cowboys, 49ers and Cardinals enter Week 13 with the best records against the spread in 2013.

Philadelphia Phillies IF Reid Brignac and former Playboy Playmate Lauren Anderson were engaged in October, and have a young son together.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti anticipates a different Galatasaray than the one they beat 6-1 on Champions League Matchday One.

Texas needs to win out over the Red Raiders and next week against Baylor, and need Oklahoma State to fall in two weeks to Oklahoma for any outside chance at their first Big-12 title since 2009.

Manchester United manager David Moyes is expecting a tough test when they travel to Germany to take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Green Bay Packers lineman Josh Sitton referred to the Detroit Lions plays as "dirtbags or scumbags," and blames head coach Jim Schwartz for the team's dirty play.

Itaquerao Stadium, which was set to host the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, was 94 percent complete.

Chicago apparently has a positive attitude after Derrick Rose's recent injury, with much of the hope resting on forward Luol Deng.

Tired from all that turkey and gravy? The sports world has you covered. Here's where and when to watch NFL, NHL, College Football, and College Basketball games on Thanksgiving.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue in the Philippines claims that Manny Pacquiao never proved that he paid taxes in 2008-2009, and owed $50 million in back taxes as of last July.

Ajax beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena to remain in contention for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund beat Napoli 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion to ensure that the outcome of Champions League Group F goes to the final day.

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will meet on Thursday Night Football on Thanksgiving.

Two goals from Jack Wilshere saw Arsenal beat Marseille 2-0 in Champions League Group F action at the Emirates Stadium.

The Dallas Cowboys host the Oakland Raiders on Thanksgiving in Week 13.

A fine goal from Jack Wilshere in the opening seconds put Arsenal in front against Marseille in their Champions League match.

The Green Bay Packers visit the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving in the 2013 NFL season.

Jose Mourinho has admitted that attacking midfielder Juan Mata is likely to remain on the fringes of Chelsea’s starting lineup.

Ilie Nastase believes Roger Federer should not listen to the naysayers and delay retirement.

Gary Leeman and Rick Vaive were among the players to file a claim in U.S. District Court in Washington.

Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen could both be happy to accept a draw when they meet in their Champions League clash in Germany.

Only three road teams are favored in Week 13 of the 2013 NFL season, according got Las Vegas casinos.