.1 million pounds ($61.2 million) on Saturday, giving the beleaguered English Premier League champions a major lift. . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. . Neymar curled home a free kick from just outside the area to put the 2014 World Cup host ahead in the 44th minute. Three minutes after the break, a simple through pass from Paulinho freed Oscar and the Chelsea star rounded goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong to extend Brazils lead. .25 million option on reliever Jose Veras. . LOUIS -- St. MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Vikings punt returner Marcus Sherels has been downgraded to out for the game against Jacksonville on Sunday.Sherels was initially designated as questionable on Friday with a rib injury. He has missed four games with injuries, taking one of the teams biggest special teams threats away. But the Vikings (6-6) announced on Saturday that Sherels would not be able to play in Jacksonville.Adam Thielen filled in for Sherels at punt returner against Dallas and had a costly fumble deep in their own territory that led to a Cowboys touchdown.ddddddddddddThe Vikings also said backup linebacker Edmond Robinson was downgraded to out after being listed as questionable.---For more NFL coverage:
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