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Cousins hit Justin Jefferson for a touchdown pass to cap a commanding opening drive by the Vikings (1-3), who took possession 11 more times without scoring or even trying a field goal. The farthest they got was the 26-yard line, where they had one final play to tie the game. Cousins threw on the run into the end zone, where the ball fell incomplete.
And on Monday, when asked about his vaccination status again, he responded, “Back is definitely against the wall, but I’m just going to keep fighting for what I believe. I’m going to keep fighting for what I believe is right. What’s right to one person isn’t right to the other and vice versa.”
Copper, who was named player of the game, finished with 26 points, and Quigley added 21. Azura Stevens had 15 points and 10 rebounds, Parker had 10 points and 10 boards and Vandersloot dished out 13 assists as all five Sky starters played more than 30 minutes each.
Photos from Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals between the Chicago Sky and Connecticut Sun at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. Candace Parker passes the ball in the 3rd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sun’s Alyssa Thomas gets a shot off between the Sky’s Allie Quigley and Azura Stevens in the 2nd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sky’s Azura Stevens tries to save a ball from going out of bounds in the 1st quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sun’s DeWanna Bonner covers her face after getting hit in the face during the 2nd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sky’s Courtney Vandersloot gets knocked over by the Sun’s Jonquel Jones in the 2nd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sun’s Brionna Jones passes a ball while the Sky’s Candace Parker defends in the 2nd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune) Sun’s DeWanna Bonner scores another 3-pointer in the 2nd quarter of a playoff game at Wintrust Arena on Oct. 3, 2021. (Stacey Wescott / Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Bears hosted the Detroit Lions for a Week 4 game at Soldier Field on Oct. 3, 2021. Fans settle into their seats prior to the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) A fan poses for a photograph before a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos (2) warms up. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) The 875 North Michigan Ave. Building, formerly known as the John Hancock Center, is seen as fans settle into their seats prior to the start of the game. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Fans visit a concession stand prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Fans settle into their seats prior to the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Fans settle into their seats prior to the start of a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune) Fans stand in a line while waiting to enter a store to purchase merchandise prior to a game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)
The current Jacksonville Jaguars coach was allegedly spotted out at an Ohio bar Friday night celebrating a friend’s birthday. Meyer, of course, was already in the state. Rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his Jaguars lost to Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, 24-21, on Thursday.
“I thought the ball was coming out of his hand good, he had stuff. He got the first outs, and then with two outs, he threw a strike and then the guys got on him. You don’t ignore the fact that he had the first few hitters, that he was making pitches and was not (giving up) hard contact. You consider it all.”
Outside linebacker Khalil Mack (foot), wide receiver Darnell Mooney (groin) and defensive back Xavier Crawford (back) were listed as questionable. Mack, who sprained his foot against the Browns, didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday and was limited Friday.
The Huskers had seven plays go for at least 20 yards, and their 657 yards were their most in two years. Their 427 yards rushing, a good amount of them coming on old-school Nebraska triple-option plays, were their most since they ran for 458 against Illinois in 2014.
Games 1 and 2 of the Sox-Astros ALDS are Thursday and Friday at Minute Maid Park, with times to be announced. Game 3 of the best-of-five series is Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field, and Game 4, if necessary, would be Monday at Guaranteed Rate. If the series goes five games, it would wrap up Wednesday in Houston.