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Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal went from certain World Cup qualification into the playoff. How did this happen? PLUS: Joy for Germany and Spain.

An MRI revealed that Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has “a mild” MCL sprain and is expected to be out 1-2 weeks, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, who suffered a hip subluxation in the season opener, is “trending” toward not returning this season, said coach Ron Rivera.

After another week of fantasy hockey action, Victoria Matiash spotlights a few skaters scoring more often lately, to help with both points and category leagues.

The NHL postponed the Ottawa Senators’ next three games because of a COVID-19 outbreak, the first games this season that the league has had to postpone for COVID.

After Sunday’s game between Pittsburgh and Detroit ended in a 16-16 tie, Steelers RB Najee Harris said he “didn’t even know you could tie in the NFL,” while Lions RB Godwin Igwebuike said he was asking teammates, “How many overtimes can we do?”

An emotional and exhausted Aaron Rodgers said walking off the field after Sunday’s win over Seattle got him “a little misty,” coming as it did after a 10-day absence due to COVID-19. “I just don’t take these things for granted,” the Packers QB explained.

Russell Wilson said two poor throws — second-half interceptions on passes intended for DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett — was why Seattle ended up on the wrong end of a 17-0 score against the Packers on Sunday. “My finger felt fine,” he insisted.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Troy Hill was released from a Boston-area hospital after being treated for a neck sprain suffered in Sunday’s 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots.

The Panthers will give Cam Newton most of the first-team reps in practice this week in anticipation of the quarterback making his first start since his return on Sunday against Washington.