SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got two key defensive players back with linebacker Dre Greenlaw set to play his first game since tearing his left Achilles tendon in last season's Super Bowl and defensive end Nick Bosa returning after missing three games with injuries to his hip and oblique. Greenlaw had been practicing the past few weeks and was activated from the physically unable to perform list on Thursday to play against the Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco placed offensive lineman Ben Bartch on injured reserve with an ankle injury to make room on the roster. Bosa and running back Isaac Guerendo were both active for the game after being listed as questionable. Guerendo left Sunday's win over Chicago with a sprained foot. Greenlaw was one of the emotional leaders of San Francisco's defense before the freak injury in the first half of the Super Bowl loss to Kansas City. Greenlaw bounced up and down on the sideline and then started to run onto the field with a few teammates when he collapsed, holding his left leg. He was then helped off in a cart. Greenlaw was drafted in the fifth round in 2019 and emerged as one of the key defenders for San Francisco in 2022. He started 30 games the past two seasons with 247 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 10 passes defensed and three takeaways. The Niners have missed his intensity and physical play this season, especially against the run. The Rams and 49ers both promoted players from the practice squad for the game, with Los Angeles adding defensive back Charles Woods and San Francisco promoting running back Ke'Shawn Vaughn. The inactive players for the 49ers were left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), safety Malik Mustapha (chest, shoulder), running back Israel Abanikanda, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and defensive tackle Khalil Davis. Joshua Dobbs was the emergency third quarterback. Cornerback Emmanuel Forbes Jr. was active for the Rams for the first time since being claimed off waivers from Washington. The inactive players for Los Angeles were cornerback Cobie Durant (chest), running back Cody Schrader, linebacker Brennan Jackson and offensive linemen Dylan McMahon and Warren McClendon Jr. Stetson Bennett was the emergency third quarterback. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL Josh Dubow, The Associated PressBy David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Wednesday that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol "badly misjudged" his decision to declare martial law this week, and it had been seen as "deeply problematic" and "illegitimate." Asked at an event organized by the Aspen Strategy Forum whether it was an intelligence failure that Washington was caught unaware by a key ally, Campbell said almost all U.S. interlocutors in South Korea, including in the president's office, were "deeply surprised" by Yoon's move. Yoon declared martial law on Tuesday night to thwart "anti-state forces" among his domestic political opponents, but rescinded the decision hours later after lawmakers defied him. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday that the U.S., which has around 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, was not aware of Yoon's intention to declare martial law. President Joe Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, later told a Washington think tank that the U.S. learned about it "on television, the same way the rest of the world did" and "it raised deep concern for us." Campbell said the events in South Korea had been "deeply unpredictable and unlikely." "I think President Yoon badly misjudged. And I think the memory of previous experiences of martial law have a deep and negative resonance in South Korea." Campbell said the fact that both political sides in South Korea could agree the step was "deeply problematic" despite deep political polarization and division in the country was a reassuring tribute to the strength of democracy in the country. "This is a powerful symbol of the fact that people were prepared to come out and make clear that this was a deeply illegitimate process and that would be met by the will of the people," he said. Campbell said South Korea would be "in a challenging place" in the next few months and the U.S. goal would be to make clear its alliance with Seoul is "absolutely rock solid." He said almost all U.S. interlocutors inside South Korea -- "the foreign minister, the finance minister, many of the key players that we work with in the president's office ... were themselves deeply surprised" by Yoon's move. South Korea's parliament introduced a motion on Thursday to impeach Yoon over his botched attempt to impose martial law, but his party vowed to oppose the move, throwing the process into doubt. (Reporting by David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina; Editing by Chris Reese and David Gregorio)
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Influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul is giving boxing fans the chance to knock him out by joining the roster of Undisputed as a DLC fighter. Jake Paul has taken the combat sports world by storm, besting some UFC legends in the ring including Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley and more. His most recent victory took place on November 15 when he secured a unanimous decision against Mike Tyson in a match that even caused Netflix’s streaming service to crash . While his next match hasn’t been announced yet, ‘The Problem Child’ is going to be playable in Steel City’s boxing video game, Undisputed , which means players will get the chance to KO him themselves. Jake Paul revealed as Undisputed DLC fighter On December 5, Undisputed revealed a trailer for the The Problem Child DLC Pack, featuring Jake Paul and three unique outfits. Steel City even conducted motion capture for Jake to showcase his style of boxing, footwork, and how he fights inside the ring. “I’ve been breaking barriers and making history in real life, so it’s only fitting that I bring the same energy to Undisputed. This isn’t just about being in a video game; it’s about inspiring a new generation of fans to step into the ring – virtually and in real life,” Jake said. “The Steel City team nailed every detail, from my moves to my swag, and I can’t wait for players to test their skills as ‘El Gallo de Dorado.’ Just like in the real ring, I’m here to take over.” Related: The pack also includes boxers Zhilei Zhang, James ‘Buster’ Douglas, Otto Wallin, Erik Morales, Marco Antonio Barrera, and Juan Manuel Marquez. All fighters will be coming with an alternate outfit. The Problem Child DLC Pack will be available December 12 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Surprisingly, this isn’t actually the first time Jake Paul has been playable in a video game. Last year, he entered the world of mobile tower defense games by becoming a playable hero in Rush Royale . Meanwhile, Jake’s brother Logan has been playable in WWE’s 2K series ever since 2K22, where he was a DLC character himself before being included in the base game in subsequent releases.
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The NFC North is a collective of juggernauts, with three different teams entering Week 14 with at least nine wins, all of them on track to reach the playoffs. On Thursday night, two of them will square off in a prime-time showdown that could shake up the entire divisional race, with the Detroit Lions due to play host to the Green Bay Packers one month after the two clashed at Lambeau Field. At 11-1, Detroit is in pole position to claim this year's top seed in the NFC playoff picture, boasting the top-scoring offense in football. The Packers are no slouches, however, winning seven of their last eight thanks to their own top-five attack, plus an opportunistic defense that ranks fifth in takeaways. With a win Thursday, Green Bay would advance to 10-3, pulling within a half-game of the rival Minnesota Vikings . The Lions got the best of this matchup in November, when Jared Goff and Co. weathered the Wisconsin cold to claim a 24-14 decision. Can Love pull off his own road victory? Either way, this one's must-see material. So how can you tune in? Which players could be X factors? And who's primed to walk away with the crucial win? Here's our preview and sports betting prediction: Lions vs. Packers where to watch Date: Thursday, Dec. 5 | Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Location: Ford Field (Detroit) Stream: Prime Video Follow: CBS Sports App Odds: Lions -3.5, O/U 51.5 ( FanDuel Sportsbook ) Check out the latest FanDuel promo to get in the game. Key matchups Lions RB David Montgomery vs. Packers LB Eric Wilson : Second-year speedster Jahmyr Gibbs is the home run hitter of Detroit's backfield, but Montgomery is the tone-setter, leading the club with 47 first downs on the ground. With rookie Edgerrin Cooper banged up at the heart of Green Bay's linebacker corps, Wilson has stepped up with seven tackles for loss on the season. He could be chiefly responsible for plugging the gaps to contain Detroit's fourth-ranked rushing attack. Packers WR Christian Watson vs. Lions CB Terrion Arnold : While Jayden Reed headlines the Packers' deep receiving corps, Watson is the unit's top field-stretcher, averaging more than 30 yards per reception in a couple of recent big-play breakouts. Arnold, meanwhile, is still getting acclimated as an NFL cover man, fresh off a return from injury. Their matchup on the outside could help determine how much Jordan Love actually airs it out under the lights. Lions WR Jameson Williams vs. Packers CB Keisean Nixon : If Watson is the Packers' big-play threat out wide, then Williams serves a similar purpose in Detroit, offering electrifying downfield juice to Amon-Ra St. Brown's high-volume work. After back-to-back games with relatively quiet numbers, he could have a chance to break out against Nixon, who's in his first year working heavily on the outside but has stayed around the ball with four pass breakups and four tackles for loss. Burning questions Lions: Can Detroit control the ball? The Lions are a machine on offense, but their production dips significantly if they turn the ball over just once; they're averaging just 23.7 points per game when they lose possession versus a whopping 40.2 when they are turnover-free. The Packers, meanwhile, are ballhawks, with 23 takeaways on the year. If Goff is under more pressure due to an injury to left tackle Taylor Decker , Green Bay could be even better positioned to pry one loose. Packers: Can they take advantage of Detroit's secondary? Their last time together, Love completed just 59% of his throws, failing to reach the end zone through the air. While the Lions are a top-two scoring defense, they surrender the eighth-most passing yards of any team, and veteran corner Carlton Davis is set to play through injury on the perimeter. Even with injuries of their own up front, the Packers should be able to push the ball downfield. The challenge will be parlaying that into points. Prediction For several stretches this season, the Lions have looked like the closest thing to an unbeatable contender. That was certainly the case the last time these rivals met, when Goff shed the notion he can't win big-time matchups away from the cozy confines of Ford Field. This time, Detroit should benefit even more from hosting on its own turf, especially against a Packers front that ranks just 25th in pressure rate. We'd expect Matt LaFleur's offense to make more noise, even with the O-line battling injuries, but given that both clubs are coming off post-Thanksgiving rest, the across-the-board edge still goes to Motown. Don't be stunned if this baby comes down to a Jake Bates field goal. Pick: Lions 27, Packers 26 Bonus: SportsLine guru R.J. White, who is on a 73-31-2 roll on Packers games, has released his best bets for the Week 14 Packers vs. Lions "TNF" matchup. White is leaning Over on the total, but who is he backing to cover? 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