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The last weekend of November is upon us and that means that the holiday season is just around the corner. If youre in the States then youll be tucking into Thanksgiving dinner as we speak.While the playoffs are quickly becoming a foregone conclusion for some NFL teams, the others still to secure postseason play must perform across the final six games. In the NBA, every team has now played well over 10 games and is beginning to settle into their rotations.Clear some time on your schedule and get yourself set for another fully loaded weekend of sporting action.?NFLPittsburgh Steelers vs. Indianapolis Colts - Friday @ 12.30pm For these two teams every game is a virtual must-win now if theyre to feature in the playoffs. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck have officially been ruled out of the game making it look like mission impossible for Indianapolis to come away with the win.Big Ben Roethlisberger is currently tied for fifth in most touchdowns thrown and gets to take on the Colts defense which gives up the most passing yards per game in the league. Not to mention the last two times these sides have faced off, Big Ben has thrown a combined 10 TDs. Can the Colts defense turn things around and resurrect their season or will the Steelers offense run riot?Odds:?Steelers $1.23 - Colts $4.20ESPN Pick: Helpless Colts dont stand a chance. Steelers win 38-10.Carolina Panthers vs. Oakland Raiders -Monday @ 8.25am Its a tale of two stories in this game. The Raiders currently sit atop the AFC whilst the Panthers are languishing in 12th and fighting tooth and nail for a wildcard spot.Derek Carr is a surprise MVP contender this season, leading Oakland to an 8-2 record whilst throwing the fourth most passing yards per game on average. Last seasons MVP Cam Newton has looked a shadow of himself however; the Panthers rush defense has kept them in games this season.With the sixth worst pass defense, expect Carr to feast on the Panthers secondary. Likewise Newton and the Panthers should have no problems racking up the yards against the Raiders defense.Odds:?Panthers $2.40 - Raiders $1.57ESPN Pick: Raiders to continue their impress form, winning 27-17.Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos - Live Monday @ 12.30pm ESPN An all-AFC West battle with two sides who look assured of making the playoffs will meet for the first time this season. With the Broncos coming off the bye, they should have the fresh legs to cause the Chiefs some problems.Both sides make a living on the defensive end of the field and give up under 19 points per game. They are led by two of the frontrunners for the Defensive Player of the Year award, and Von Miller and Marcus Peters will likely have a large hand in the outcome of this game.In Week 11, the Chiefs struggled to put points on the board against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and with the Broncos second-best pass defense waiting, things could go from bad to worse.Odds:?Broncos $1.55 - Chiefs $2.45ESPN Pick: Low scoring defensive affair, Broncos too good at home 20-13.NBANew York Knicks vs. Charlotte Hornets - Saturday @ 11.30am Two Eastern Conference surprise packets face off here, with the Kemba Walker-led Hornets riding an early wave of form to win four of their first five games. The Knicks on the other hand have won their last two games and will look to carry that form over.With Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis both averaging over 20 points per game, the Hornets will have their hands full trying to contain the two men.Charlotte have the better offensive and defensive rating, but with back to back games scheduled against the Knicks will they show their hand during game 1 or save the best for the second night?Odds:?Knicks $2.60 - Hornets $1.50ESPN Pick: Knicks to pull off the upset in the Garden 107-96.Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz - Saturday @ 12pm Atlanta travel into Utah as one of the top sides in the Eastern Conference and the Hawks will be hoping to put a surprise loss to the Pelicans behind them. The Jazz are the number one ranked defensive side in the league, but are struggling to make it inside the top eight.With a host of injuries to start their season, the Jazz have struggled to find a consistent rhythm on the offensive end. The good news is that whilst overcoming those injuries, the defense has been solid.The Hawks and new star Dwight Howard have been a revelation to start the season and will be hoping to add another win to their record.Odds:?Hawks $2.00 - Jazz $1.80ESPN Pick: Jazz at home to get the job done. 97-86Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors - Live Sunday @ 2.30pm ESPN Its the young kids against the seasoned veterans. The Wolves are loaded with exceptional talent that is just waiting to take over the league, while the Warriors current crop rules the league.The Warriors score at an incredible rate, with the weapons they possess all over the floor; it is a nightmare to plan for and defend. Whilst you never want to get into a running race with the Warriors, the Wolves might be one of the only sides that could match them in the open court.Can the Wolves defense come up with enough answers against the Warriors or will they prove to be another speed bump in the Warriors impressive run?Odds:?Wolves $7.00 - Warriors $1.10ESPN Pick: This will be one you dont want to miss, but the Warriors look to have too many weapons. 124-113.Jackie Robinson Yankees Jersey . The Croatian served 21 aces and hit 42 winners against Sijsling, who double-faulted to give Cilic a 4-3 lead in the deciding set. "All the players, they know me and they were really happy to see me and they were really happy that this is over for me," Cilic said. Paul ONeill Jersey . Colin Wilson had two goals and an assist, and Mike Fisher scored a goal and helped set up two others in the Predators 6-4 victory over the Red Wings on Monday night. https://www.cheapyankees.com/3201g-phil-rizzuto-jersey-yankees.html . 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The missing element, of course, is winning games -- something Hazell expects to change quickly in 2016.Its important for this team to get off to a good start, he said Sunday. If we do, watch out. There is something to be said about finding ways to win.Victory celebrations have been sparse during Hazells three-year tenure.His .167 winning percentage is the worst of any Boilermakers football coach who lasted more than one season. Two of his six wins were against Indiana State, an FCS school. He is 3-29 against the FBS, 2-22 against the Big Ten and, after a third straight loss to archrival Indiana, some fans started campaigning for Hazells ouster.Last season, the Boilermakers (2-10, 1-7 Big Ten) finished last in their division -- the third straight time -- and the constant struggle on the field has created a steady decline in attendance, too.Hazell knows thats a legacy that must change, especially now that Mike Bobinski has been hired as Purdues next athletic director.So after overhauling his staff last winter, Hazell expects his players to take advantage of a potentially friendly September schedule -- three winnable home games -- to get the program righted.Its hugely important for us to be 3-0 going into our (Oct. 1) Big Ten opener at Maryland, and in the process, learn how to win games and finish games, running back Markell Jones said.Here are some other things to watch this season:QUATERBACK CONTINUITYBlough returns as the incumbent quarterback after starting the final eight games last season. Quarterback continuity has not been a trademark of Hazells teams in WWest Lafayette, Indiana.dddddddddddd Each season, Hazell has plugged the incumbent starter into the lineup only to make a midseason change, turning the Cradle of Quarterbacks into the Carousel of Quarterbacks. Hazell likely cant afford to make another midseason switch.KEEPING UP WITH JONESJones burst onto the scene as a freshman last season and was expected to split carries with rising junior D.J. Knox this fall, giving the Boilermakers a strong one-two punch. Those plans changed when Knox tore the ACL in his left knee during the Boilermakers spring game. With Knox out for the entire season, Jones should thrive in his role as the feature back.ON THE DEFENSIVEMaybe Purdue didnt have the Big Tens worst defense last season but it wasnt great. New coordinator Ross Els has brought in a new philosophy in hopes of fixing a unit that allowed 36.5 points, 214.9 yards rushing and 458.3 total yards per game. It wont be easy, and it may not be fully ready in time for that big September run.KEY GAMESHazell is correct: A fast start is important before Big Ten play begins. With that in mind, these games are key for the Boilermakers confidence: Sept. 3, Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, Cincinnati; Sept. 24, Nevada. And of course, the big one every year for Purdue is Indiana, which this year is Nov. 26.SEASON OPENERAs Hazell emphasizes the need to start fast and build confidence, Eastern Kentucky could throw a wrench into that plan. Senior quarterback Bennie Coney led the Colonels to a playoff appearance and five games with at least 41 points last season. And now he must fend off Maty Mauk, a transfer from Missouri. Either way, it will be a prime test for Els new defense.PREDICTIONThe tough times continue for Purdue: 3-9. ' ' '