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A massive amount of snow is keeping the Buffalo Bills from playing on Sunday at Ralph Wilson Stadium. The game with the New York Jets has been moved to Detroit, and they'll play Monday night.

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Snowed-Out Buffalo Bills To Play N.Y. Jets In Detroit

12:33pm November 21, 2014

by Doreen McCallister

The Bills were to play at home on Sunday against the Jets. The NFL moved the game to Monday night after Buffalo got walloped by a snowstorm. The two teams will face off in Detroit.

FIFA To Review World Cup Corruption Report

2:29pm November 20, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

The decision reopens for scrutiny the mechanism by which Russia and Qatar were awarded the tournament in 2018 and 2022. The two countries were cleared last week of corruption in their winning bids.

The executive committee of FIFA — the international organization that regulates soccer — was so suspected of taking bribes that FIFA ordered its own internal investigation. It's no surprise, says Frank Deford, that it found no wrongdoing.

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Outside Of The Games, Are Sports Corrupt?

9:03am November 19, 2014

by Frank Deford

Commentator Frank Deford discusses some recent sports-related scandals, including the abuse of young swimmers by their coaches, and fake classes created for college athletes.

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Giancarlo Stanton Earns Record $325 Million Contract With Marlins

6:32pm November 18, 2014

The outfielder's deal goes a long way toward ingratiating owner Jeffrey Loria into the hearts of fans. Robert Siegel talks to Manny Navarro, a sports reporter for the The Miami Herald.

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NFL Suspends Adrian Peterson Without Pay

6:32pm November 18, 2014

by Tom Goldman

The NFL says Minnesota Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson will be suspended, without pay for the rest of the 2014 season. Peterson pleaded no contest to a felony charge after he injured his 4-year-old son while whipping him with a switch. The players union says it will appeal the decision.

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FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Over 2018, 2022 Soccer World Cup Bidding

2:41pm November 18, 2014

by Krishnadev Calamur

Soccer's governing body said assets may have been transferred to Switzerland in connection with the bids. Just days ago, FIFA cleared eventual winners Russia and Qatar of corruption.

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson arrives at the courthouse for an appearance Tuesday in Conroe, Texas. He pleaded no contest in his child abuse case, avoiding jail time.

NFL Suspends Adrian Peterson For At Least Remainder Of 2014 Season

12:06pm November 18, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

Peterson, who pleaded no contest in a child abuse case, said he would appeal the decision. The Players Union, on his behalf, said the punishment was "arbitrary."

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University Turns To E-Sports For New Scholarship Opportunities

9:59pm November 17, 2014

Robert Morris University is recruiting highly skilled League of Legends players for scholarships. Host Robert Siegel talks to Manoush Zomorodi, host of the WNYC podcast New Tech City.

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Lawsuit, Drug Raid Raises Questions About NFL Painkiller Practices

9:59pm November 17, 2014

by Tom Goldman

Federal drug agents searched several NFL medical staffs this weekend, part of an ongoing investigation into alleged prescription drug abuse. Players have also filed a lawsuit about how painkillers are administered by teams.

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Diplomacy Through Cricket? It's All In How You Spin It

9:59pm November 17, 2014

by Philip Reeves

Many attempts have been made by India and Pakistan to ease regional tensions through cricket. But the sport's reputation as the "Gentlemen's Game" is a lie: deceit, betrayal and bare-faced criminality abound.

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