NFL INSIDER: Bears in do-or-die territory

It's the time of year when the men are separated from the boys in the NFL.

NFL INSIDER: Manning, Broncos should roll past Raiders again

Denver (9-3) at Oakland (3-9)

NFL INSIDER: Saints need this win to reach postseason

New Orleans (5-6) at Atlanta (10-1)

NFL Insider: Thanksgiving Day Games

Houston (9-1) at Detroit (4-6)

NFL INSIDER: Look for Dolphins to use running game to beat Bills

Miami (4-5) at Buffalo (3-6)

NFL INSIDER: Colts should turn the tables on Jaguars this time

Colts (5-3) at Jaguars (1-7)

NFL INSIDER: Chargers at home can't be beat by Chiefs

Kansas City (1-6) at San Diego (3-4)

James parlays UFC relationship into new comedy

Kevin James isn't about to say his films follow a formula. But he is willing to say he wanted to try something different this time around.

NFL INSIDER: Football's back, and so is the positive energy

In past seasons, I've been given to just throwing my hands up in Week 1.

Pats and Pack? Sure looks that way – for now

The NFL may be playing games with replacement referees as the season kicks off.

Hidden Las Vegas: Matt Erickson goes off the beaten path in his home away from home

The neon signs burn just as brightly as they ever have. And never have the mega-resort casinos been more gargantuan, with bigger-than-life million-dollar stage shows and change-your-life million-dollar dreams. Yes, Las Vegas is still very much the famed "Entertainment Capital of the World." …

Torres' next fight promoted to UFC 145 main card

The Ultimate Fighting Championship is upping the ante for its pay-per-view events, and Miguel Torres is a beneficiary.

Give props to Sunday's most interesting wagers

LAS VEGAS | Chances are good if you're reading this that you've got some kind of financial interest in Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday. It's OK - we won't blow the whistle on you.

Evans, Sonnen advance to title shots at UFC in Chicago

CHICAGO | Rashad Evans and Chael Sonnen had two big opportunities on the line Saturday, and both of them came through.

All fighters on weight for UFC on Fox

CHICAGO | Today's UFC return to Chicagoland is official after all 20 fighters on the card successfully made weight Friday.

Russow continues pursuit of UFC dream

CHICAGO | It's been nearly five years since Mike Russow's first and only loss in mixed martial arts. But 20 months ago, it sure didn't feel that way for about 12 minutes.

UFC's White excited for Chicago return

CHICAGO | Through more than three years of hearing Chicagoland fans ask when the Ultimate Fighting Championship would return to the area, Dana White remained patient.

Wineland off UFC card with injury

LAS VEGAS | An injury has forced Eddie Wineland out of his next fight, denying him a chance to fight in Chicago for the first time in nearly three years.

NFL Insider: Houston at Colts prediction

The skinny: Break up the Colts! Indy finally won its first game of the season and gets rewarded with an opponent it has never lost to at home, and one coming off a bad loss to Carolina. But c'mon — still no Peyton Manning, so none of this matters.