Both Afflalo and the Knicks must become more consistent over the next few weeks if they want to stay in contention for a play-off berth heading into next month's All-Star break.
Yadav joined hands with the Congress and secured himself a cabinet berth heading the Railways Ministry.
It's a nasty thought for Wagnerites, but if their idol were alive today the chances are he would give Bayreuth a wide berth and head instead for somewhere more stimulating Salzburg, for instance.
A victory over the Lions would be important to the Giants' playoff chances because it would give the Giants a two-game edge on Detroit, and the first tie breaker when determining postseason berths is head-to-head play.... Wide receivers AMANI TOOMER and JOE JUREVICIUS, who each sustained concussions last week, practiced again Friday and are expected to play Sunday.
The result helped the Rangers keep their precarious hold on a low-rung playoff berth as they head for the West Coast to begin a four-game trip on Monday night in San Jose.
A sluggish autumn from Gethin Jenkins, twice dropped by Wales, has seen Ireland's Cian Healy become favourite to land the loose-head Test berth, but Adam Jones remains the leading tight-head option, his autumn absence only serving to highlight his importance.
Fitzpatrick's career-topping year included 31 touchdown passes (tied with Aaron Rodgers for 10th in the league) and nearly 4,000 yards passing while leading the Jets to a near-playoff berth under first-year head coach Todd Bowles. .
Montreal received the final berth by having the better head-to-head record.
Shakhtar and Malmo each have three points, with the Ukrainian side securing third place and a Europa League berth thanks to a better head-to-head record.
Corbisiero is likely to reclaim the loose-head starting berth from Mako Vunipola, while Roberts - as well as Manu Tuilagi - will come into the midfield equation.
Asked if the Islanders had virtually clinched a berth, goaltender Chris Osgood shook his head.
