Category: NFC

Hurts, Eagles Pound Giants Early, Coast to NFC Title Game

PHILADELPHIA—All it took was one throw. Jalen Hurts let it fly on his first pass attempt of the game and suddenly the unease that crept into that often worrisome Philly sports psyche—yeah, but how is his banged-up right shoulder, really?—seemed to dissipate. Hurts’ shoulder was fine. No doubt about that. With Hurts in complete control,…


Week 17 Playoff Scenarios: Can Cowboys Catch Eagles?

The Dallas Cowboys rallied from a 10-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas Eve, but is there enough time left in the season for a change atop the NFC East standings? Dallas (11–4) opens Week 17 at Tennessee (7–8) and if the Cowboys win out while the Eagles (13–2) drop home games to…


Apple Accused of Breaking EU Competition Laws Over Digital Wallets

European Union regulators have accused Apple of breaking the law by stifling competition in markets for mobile wallets, a move that could lead to billions of dollars in fines. The European Commission (EC) said in a May 2 statement that it had sent a charge sheet known as a statement of objections to Apple, alleging…


Apple Introducing ‘Tap to Pay’ Feature on iPhones

Apple is to introduce its “Tap to Pay” feature that enables merchants across the United States to use iPhones to accept Apple Pay, debit cards, credit cards, and other digital wallets by tapping their phones. No additional payment terminal or other hardware is necessary, according to the company. The service will be compatible with contactless…


Prescott Throws 5 TD Passes in Cowboys’ Romp Over Eagles

PHILADELPHIA—Dak Prescott ran into Dallas’ locker room with a message for any NFC team he’ll play next week in the playoffs. “The real (stuff) starts,” he said. It starts with finding out the Cowboys’ wild-card opponent, and Prescott will be like millions of football fans every Sunday and watch the scoreboard with their playoff fate…


Packers QB Aaron Rodgers in COVID-19 Protocol, Out Sunday

GREEN BAY, WIS.—Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol, leaving the NFL’s hottest team without the reigning MVP. Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Wednesday that Rodgers was in the protocol, but would not say if Rodgers had tested positive nor if Rodgers has been vaccinated. LaFleur acknowledged that Rodgers won’t…


Saints Capitalize on Seahawks’ Mistakes for 13–10 Win

SEATTLE—Alvin Kamara and Jameis Winston were the happy beneficiaries of the Seattle Seahawks’ many mistakes. Then it was rookie Brian Johnson’s turn to make sure the New Orleans Saints got the win they needed to keep pace in the NFC South. “In a game like this where things are close, things get a little a…