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There will be plenty of free agent signings at the Winter Meetings this week. There will probably be some significant trades as well. But the priorities for Brian Sabean and the Giants start from within.

A jab or a punch? Seymour, Incognito stay silent

The game book says Richard Seymour was tossed from Oakland's loss in Miami for "throwing a jab" at the Dolphins' Richie Incognito. But neither player would say what kind of strike it was when asked by the media scrum.

No Hall of Fame for Finley

Former As owner Charlie Finley did not get a call to the Hall. Finley was on the 10-person Golden Era ballot to get induction into Cooperstown. He was a polarizing figure throughout most of his time in the sport.

Raiders no longer in control of playoff destiny

While the Raiders and Broncos have split their season series, the Broncos currently have a better record within the division, 3-2 to 2-2. When you look at the schedule, the worry among Raiders fans is understandable.

Ducks' Boudreau era off to rocky start

Since hiring Bruce Boudreau last Wednesday, the Ducks have blown two substantial leads, including a 5-3 loss to Minnesota on Sunday night.

Rookie Smith in a rush even after sack

Rookie Aldon Smith demonstrated both power and speed Sunday with two sacks against the Rams, which brought him closer to the 49ers' rookie sack record set by Charles Haley in 1986.

Smith gets big plays in passing game

Alex Smith had two long pass plays that went for touchdowns against St. Louis, and could have had a third if Vernon Davis had held on to a perfectly thrown ball in the second quarter.

Bears come up short at San Diego State 64-63

Allen Crabbe chipped in 23 points, and Justin Cobbs contributed 17.

Cardinal mount comeback, down NC State 76-72

Josh Owens scored 19 points and Chasson Randle had 16 to rally Stanford from a dozen down in the second half for a 76-72 victory over North Carolina State.