NEW YORK, N.Y. - Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers hung on to the NFLs top spot after a closer-than-expected win against the Atlanta Falcons.The Packers (10-3) received nine of 12 first-place votes Tuesday in the AP Pro32 power rankings, which are decided by a media panel that regularly covers the league.The Packers led 31-7 at the half before getting a 43-37 victory over the Falcons on Monday night.(Packers) defence looked very shaky in home win, Fox Sports John Czarnecki said.The New England Patriots (10-3) earned two first-place votes and remained No. 2 after their 23-14 win over the San Diego Chargers on Sunday night.An impressive road win in San Diego, ESPNs Herm Edwards said of the Patriots. Darrelle Revis is making a huge impact for that defence.With tiebreakers against the other AFC division leaders, the Patriots are in a strong position to grab the top seed in the AFC. The can clinch the AFC East again with a victory at home over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.Tom Brady has been a screaming maniac on the sidelines this year. A very simple reason why: He knows this can be a special season — a Super Bowl season — and he wants to make certain everyone around him is prepared to seize the moment, Newsdays Bob Glauber said.The Seattle Seahawks (9-4) grabbed the other first-place vote and moved up from No. 5 to No. 3 after a 24-12 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.Were now seeing a Seattle team that looks a lot like last years Super Bowl winner, and that identity is returning at the right time in the season, said Jenny Vrentas of The Monday Morning Quarterback said.The Denver Broncos (10-3) and the Eagles (9-4) each dropped one spot to No. 4 and No. 5, respectively.The Arizona Cardinals (10-3) moved up to No. 6 after a 17-14 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs that ended a two-game losing streak.The Cardinals will probably make the playoffs, but a four-game stretch in which Arizona hasnt scored more than 18 points doesnt bode well for upcoming games against St. Louis and Seattle, Foxsports.coms Alex Marvez said.The Indianapolis Colts (9-4), who can clinch the AFC South win a win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, are at No. 7.The Colts are overcoming both the opposition and themselves of late, Rick Gosselin of The Dallas Morning News said.The Detroit Lions (9-4), Dallas Cowboys (9-4) and Baltimore Ravens (8-5) rounded out the top 10.The Eagles and Cowboys play Sunday night in a matchup that could go a long way toward deciding the NFC East title.Its a rematch of Philadelphias 33-10 win on Thanksgiving. The game is in Philadelphia, but the Cowboys are 6-0 on the road this season.Will they finally win a must-win game in December? NBC Sports Tony Dungy asked of the Cowboys.The Washington Redskins (3-10), who have lost five in a row, fell to No. 30 ahead of only the New York Jets and Tennessee Titans, who are both 2-11.Robert Griffin III has already had more lives in the nations capital than Richard Nixon, said Ira Kaufman of the Tampa Tribune.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFLCheap Ray Ban Sunglasses Sale .com) - John Wall supplied 24 points and 11 assists in leading the Washington Wizards to a 102-91 win over the New York Knicks on Christmas Day. Cheap Ray Ban Sunglasses Wholesale . -- Adam Tambellini scored three times and set up one more as the Calgary Hitmen won their sixth in a row by crushing the host Lethbridge Hurricanes 8-1 on Saturday in Western Hockey League play. http://www.cheapraybanfreeshipping.com/ . 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The following week, MLS ON TSN is at BMO Field in Toronto to deliver live coverage of TFCs home opener vs. D.C. United on Saturday, March 22 at 4:30 p.Michael van Gerwen stormed to the top of Premier League Darts after a 7-1 mauling of James Wade in Birmingham. Taking advantage of previous table-topper Phil Taylors loss to Peter Wright, Van Gerwen made the most of his opportunity and thundered his way through with a typically dominant display.The sensational Dutchman is level on points with second-placed Taylor but has a three-leg advantage after refusing to let Wade off the hook. Michael van Gerwen hits a bulleye checkout to go 4-0 up against James Wade An 11-darter against the throw in the first leg was a worrying message for Wade, who never recovered. Van Gerwen made it consecutive breaks with a 99 finish before taking out 124 on the bullseye.Wade managed to avoid a whitewash but checkouts of 56 and 36 from Van Gerwen restored order, who finished with a 108 average and officially booked his play-off place. Michael van Gerwen reacts to going top of the league Earlier, Wright handed Taylor just his second defeat of the Premier League season in the nights opener.Snakebite was at his focused best as he ran out 7-4 winner against Taylor to boost his own play-off pursuit.Taylor earned the first break of the game but Wright responded with back-to-back ton-plus finishes, taking out 121 then 104. Taylor later finished a leg inside 10 darts but Wright bit back with the crucial break for 5-3, finding his double at the only opportunity afforded to him. He was able to glide towards the finishing line with the 16-time world champion at an arms length.Wright then had to settle for a hard-earned draw in his second match of the evening against third-placed Garry Anderson.ddddddddddddEight breaks of throw meant the points went back-and-forth between both players, but Anderson appeared like he had secured the win after throwing at 6-5 up. But Snakebite bravely fought back and secured one more break to ensure a point - meaning he finished the night in sixth place, three points of the top four.In Andersons earlier match, he didnt need to be at his best to dispose of Raymond van Barnevelds challenge. Raymond van Barneveld hits a bullseye check out against Gary Anderson The Flying Scotsman came out on top 7-5 after a thrilling penultimate leg which eventually swung his way.Barney missed double eight for the leg before Anderson went bust with his visit - the Dutchman missed a further three leg-winning efforts before the Scot sealed a break lead. He held his throw to secure the points and end Van Barnevelds faint play-off hopes. Gary Anderson reacts to beating Barney Adrian Lewis breezed past Robert Thornton to register a 7-2 win that keeps him in the drivers seat for a play-off spot.Thornton was broken at the first attempt despite hitting two 180s and it was downhill from there. A stylish 111 checkout was the highlight for Lewis who romped towards the finish line with minimal resistance from bottom-placed Thornton.The Scot missed a dart for the leg allowing Lewis to surge 5-1 up and he quickly closed the show to remain fourth. 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