To stay in contention in the NFC North -- and?in the Super Bowl race -- the Minnesota Vikings made the bold move of trading for quarterback Sam Bradford.The price was steep -- a first-round pick next year and a conditional fourth-round pick?in 2018 -- but the move was needed. Teddy Bridgewater suffered an ACL tear and a dislocation in his knee?Tuesday, and the nine- to 12-month recovery puts in question his availability to?start?the 2017 season.The trade for Bradford?creates significant winners and losers. Lets break them down:WinnersSam Bradford, QB, Minnesota Vikings: His situation is so much better in Minnesota. The Vikings are Super Bowl contenders because they have a defense that will keep opponents under 20 points per game, and they have Adrian Peterson in the backfield. If Bradford?can get into the playoffs and win a game or two, he might?live up to his $18 million-a-year contract. He also wont have to worry about job security like he would in Philadelphia; Bradford walked out of organized team activities after the Eagles drafted?Carson Wentz, sensing he would be released or traded after the season. Sure, the pressure is on, but Bradford has the best surrounding talent around him in his career. Lets see if he can finally realize his potential. Mike Ditka Jersey .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. David Montgomery Jersey . -- The plastic that was taped across the lockers in Oaklands clubhouse came down and the champagne that was on ice went back into the cooler. http://www.chicagobearfootballauthentic.com/authentic-akiem-hicks-bears-jersey/ . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. Tom Waddle Jersey .com) - The game was all punts and field goals before Kodi Whitfields catch. Dan Hampton Jersey . 10 Texas A&Ms offence dominated as usual against SMU. NEW YORK -- The National Basketball Players Associations player representatives have voted unanimously to fund health insurance for all retired NBA players with at least three years of service.The game has never before been more popular, and all the players in our league today recognize that were only in this position because of the hard work and dedication of the men who came before us, Los Angeles Clippers star Chris Paul, the union president, said in a statement Wednesday. Its important that we take care of our entire extended NBA family, and Im proud of my fellow players for taking this unprecedented step to ensure the health and well-being of our predecessors.The June 26 vote in New York established a health insurance program through UnittedHealthcare.dddddddddddd Under the current proposal, for example, retired players with between three and six years of NBA service time, but who are not yet eligible for Medicare, would be offered a plan that includes medical, hospital and prescription drug coverage with modest out-of-pocket costs for deductibles and co-pays.I couldnt be more proud of Chris, our executive committee and our entire membership, union executive director Michele Roberts said. Providing health care security for players who came before them has been on the players minds for the past year and they worked closely with us to make it happen. ' ' '