First designed to treat severe, chronic pain, OxyContin–a synthetic form of heroin–took hold as a street drug. OxyContin abuse swept through parts of Appalachia and rural New England. The drug’s maker, Purdue Pharma, has tried to salvage its sullied name, offering grants to anti-drug groups (Green got $5,000) and launching a $6 million ad campaign preaching the perils of prescription-drug abuse. Despite those efforts, towns like Calais have begun to see signs that the Oxy scourge has hit the nursery....

With 45 minutes of the 2002 Champions League final played, Zidane, who was turning out for Real Madrid, smashed home an incredible volley at Hampden to help the Spaniards to a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen. Cech believes that Ozil’s goal – the only one of the weekend’s game – was a similar type of effort. “It was a fantastic goal,” he told the club’s official website. “It made me think of the Zidane goal in the Champions League final in Glasgow against Leverkusen....

Philadelphia certainly didn’t pencil in Tucker for 20 points per game. That’s why the team has Embiid, James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris. But the 76ers likely also assumed Tucker would do something — anything — offensively while he is on the floor. Through 24 games, the 37-year-old has been a glaring weak spot even when accounting for his limited offensive role. Is it time for Sixers coach Doc Rivers to pull him out of the starting lineup?...

Subban had been warned by NHL Hockey Operations after an incident last month against the Lightning. MORE: ESPN to broadcast World Cup of Hockey The latest infraction took place Jan. 29 against the Rangers in which Subban was assessed a minor penalty for embellishment. Subban joins the Islanders’ Cal Clutterbuck, the Red Wings’ Gustav Nyquist, the Panthers’ Vincent Trocheck, and the Predator’s James Neal as players fined this season under the league’s new rules regarding diving....

“While we are working to expand testing, prepare for a vaccine and prevent outbreaks, Pennsylvanians have an important role to play. We must be united by wearing a mask, washing our hands, social distancing and avoiding large gatherings, downloading the COVID Alert PA mobile app and getting a flu vaccine,” Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine said during a press conference. Levine’s comments on the novel virus in Pennsylvania come as the state has seen an increase in cases....

Sandoval showed up to spring training with a big gut (again) and his performance on the field suffered, resulting in a benching before a shoulder injury forced him to miss most of the season. MORE: Five questions after the MLB Winter Meetings Looking back, Sandoval admits he got “complacent” after signing a five-year, $95 million contract with the Red Sox in 2014 and has vowed to start his career all over again now that he is fully recovered from left shoulder surgery....

With less than five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Durant caught an outlet pass from Patty Mills and attempted to push the ball in transition. Pacers guard T.J. McConnell fouled Durant to stop the play, and Durant fired the ball over the basket and into the crowd. NBA League Pass: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) Durant got hit with a technical foul, but he should have been ejected based on the NBA’s rules regarding player conduct....

Paul George and the Pacers shocked the Raptors with a 10-point victory on the road in Game 1. Toronto looks to even the series Monday night, but simulation data once again suggests a competitive contest. While Vegas odds have Toronto listed as 7.5-point favorites, AccuScore simulation data has them as just 4-point favorites. As such, Indiana covers a 7.5-point spread in about 62 percent of simulations. Betting trends The Raptors are 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 7....

The Packers ran for 230 yards while dominating time of possession to easily outmatch the inconsistent Cowboys offense. The Packers ran for more than 200 yards for the first time since rushing for 202 yards against the Browns in 2009. The 230 rushing yards are the most for the Packers since 2004. MORE: Best photos from Week 14 | Hot mic catches refs wanting to leave Panthers-Falcons blowout Green Bay wasn’t able to put the game out of reach until James Starks’ 30-yard run with 4:44 remaining....

But Green Bay caught many fans by surprise with its decision to take no wide receivers with its nine picks, leading to frustration. As the non-receiver announcements continued to roll in during Day 3 of the draft Saturday, the angst boiled over on social media. Here’s a list of who the Packers went with: Round 1, Pick No. 26: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State Round 2, Pick No. 62: AJ Dillon, RB, Boston College Round 3, Pick No....

“They’re going to go with the young guys,” Frank Bauer told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel at the NFL owners’ meetings in Boca Raton, Fla. MORE: Top 10 Packers of all time Including Randall Cobb, the Packers have five receivers who are 25 or younger. Jordy Nelson is 30. Jones was a third-round pick of the Packers out of San Jose State in the 2007 NFL Draft. He spent the first seven seasons of his career in Green Bay....

The team now has six offensive starters battling injuries ahead of its final tuneup game against the Saints on Sept. 3. After wideout Randall Cobb left with a shoulder injury in the first quarter of Saturday’s preseason loss to the Eagles, starting right tackle Bryan Bulaga departed with an ankle sprain. Defensive back and special teamster Micah Hyde also left the game on a cart with what coach Mike McCarthy reportedly called a neck spasm....

Whenever Packers fullback John Kuhn touches the ball, the drone of “KUUUUUUUUUUUHN!” fills the stadium. Despite his popularity among fans, the Packers have reportedly decided to part ways with the four-time Pro Bowler. MORE: Early Mock Draft for 2017 | Every team’s post-draft to-do list According to Milwaukee radio station WTMJ, the Packers have “moved on” from the 33-year-old veteran fullback, who signed a one-year contract last year. Kuhn earned his fourth Pro Bowl berth last season....

To find the last meeting in a NFC Championship between the two, one has to go back all the way to 1997, when the Packers won 23-10 on the road against the 49ers. With a win in California on Sunday, Green Bay would tie the Pittsburgh Steelers for the second-most postseason wins with 36, behind the New England Patriots. The 49ers rank fifth in that particular list with 31 wins and can reach a first Super Bowl since 2012 just a year after winning only four games in the regular season....

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ offense is struggling with key offensive line and wide receiver injuries hurting continuity and consistency. Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense is dominating with a pass-happy big-play mentality with effective running when needed. The Packers’ also has struggled more than expected vs. run and pass. The Bills have stayed sturdy in their zone scheme. Here’s everything to know about betting on Packers vs. Bills in Week 8, including updated odds, trends and our prediction for “Sunday Night Football....

Aaron Rodgers put on a passing clinic against a gutted Falcons secondary in the Packers’ 30-16 “Monday Night Football” victory, completing 27 of 33 passes for 327 yards and four touchdowns — three of which went to tight end Robert Tonyan (six catches, 98 yards). Rodgers’ success was also due in part to incredible performances out of the backfield by Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams. Jones registered 111 yards from scrimmage (71 rushing, 40 receiving) and a touchdown, while Williams caught eight passes for 95 yards....

One Aaron — Rodgers — shook off a lackluster two-interception performance in Week 1 to turn in a near-perfect Week 2 performance at Lambeau Field in a 35-17 rout of divisional foe Detroit on Monday night. The other Aaron — Jones — was Rodgers’ top target in the red zone for much of the game. The duo connected for three touchdown passes and Jones added a rushing touchdown as well....

Only twice in those 27 games have the Saints (2-4 SU and ATS) been underdogs. And never have the Saints been as narrowly favored as they are Sunday night, when they host the surging Packers (8:30 p.m. ET, NBC). New Orleans is just a 1.5-point favorite over Green Bay, which has won four straight games to pull into a tie with Detroit atop the NFC North. The Packers (5-2 SU and 4-2-1 ATS) are getting sound and spectacular play from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and their defense has picked it up, too....

But injuries suck, and the Padres weren’t fully healthy. MORE: Updated MLB playoff bracket, TV schedule Lamet wasn’t on the roster and Clevinger lasted just one inning and a couple of pitches in Game 1 before he had to leave. And, let’s be honest here: The Dodgers are the best team in baseball. That doesn’t mean the healthy Padres would have had no chance, because anything can happen in October, but the Dodgers are the better team in 2020....