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Case Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game's final play, as Stefon Diggs slithered away for a 61-yard touchdown to give Minnesota a 29-24 victory over New Orleans and send the Vikings to the NFC championship game with one more win needed to become a first-time Super Bowl host.

Tickets for the NFC Championship game on Sunday go on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Eagles fan Taylor Hendricks may have a story to tell after Saturday's big Eagles win at the Linc. Like the one where police say he got ejected from the game, then repeatedly punched a police horse in the face, before striking a Philadelphia police officer.

When Villanova officials first contacted Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry about making a $1 million donation to his alma mater, he was skeptical.

Stefon Diggs held his ground, kept his feet in bounds and raced untouched into the end zone as the crowd at U.S. Bank Stadium erupted.

The question of who the Eagles are playing in the NFC Championship game was answered in dramatic fashion as the Vikings beat the Saints on the last play of the game.

The third-seeded Jaguars (12-6) will face top-seeded New England next week in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

The Philadelphia Phillies are in for a treat after a big Eagles win on Saturday, courtesy of the Atlanta Braves.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Nick Foles was steady, Jake Elliott had a big leg and the defense made one final stop.

With everything on the line, anything meant something, like when a late game successful challenge to a Falcons catch brought cheers, while a late game Atlanta first down made jaws drop.

Friday nights are typically busy at this Wingstop on Cottman Avenue in the Northeast. However, on the day before an Eagles playoff game it can't compare to the volume of food they'll put out Saturday.

The Philadelphia will reportedly spread their wings and head overseas for a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2018.

Matt Ryan was missing in action at Falcons practice Tuesday. That is obviously a cause for concern.

To add another championship to the greatest dynasty college football has ever seen, Alabama turned to its quarterback of the future, and Tua Tagovailoa proved that his time is now.

Alabama won Monday night against Georgia in overtime in an all-Southeastern Conference College Football Playoff national championship game.

Atlanta's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, and public safety officials said they are prepared for the major event. The two biggest concerns are the safety and security of everyone not to mention the heavy traffic.

ATLANTA (AP) - Coaches Frank Beamer and Mack Brown were selected Monday for the College Football Hall of Fame, part of a class of 13 that includes former players Ed Reed and Calvin Johnson.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Jay Ajayi has fit in nicely with a rotation of running backs on the Philadelphia Eagles since his arrival from Miami at the trade deadline.