Virologists claim germ-infested handles on shopping buggies cause respiratory illnesses such as colds, flu and bronchitis. Before long, you've put the cart before the hoarse.

A cheerleader video (1:29) from Sports Deke. Cheers.

Nikolaj Ehlers had his first hat trick with the Hurricanes. How soon before they change his name to Three-lers?

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Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko was placed on injured reserve this week. He is hampered by a lower body injury and a higher goals-against average.

A cheerleader video (2:10) from Sports Deke. Cheers!

At the GSOC event in Steinbach, MB, team John Shuster cut the sleeves off their outfits and played with exposed biceps. Or in typical US fashion, they exercised their right to bare arms.

A cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

Preseason Super Bowl favourites Detroit failed to make the playoffs. So, in the jungle, the NFL jungle, the Lions sleep tonight.

A cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

I grew up with four sisters who would watch horror movies with hands over eyes, scarcely daring to peek between trembling fingers. These days, that's how I watch the Winnipeg Jets.

A cheerleader video (2:10) from Sports Deke. Cheers!

Inside Edition reported a South African sow that created paintings that could sell for up to $4,000 was named Pigcasso. I was thinking Francis Bacon, Ham Gogh or Porkelangelo.

An ice crew pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

The happiest Steeler after Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a last-play 44-yard field goal? Steelers kicker Chris Boswell, who had just missed his first convert of the season.

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A cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

Team Canada forward Gavin McKenna said elimination games are "what you live for." True; although in the last two years, it's also what Canadian juniors have died for.

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There was one main reason the Steelers were upset 13-6 by the Browns. Ironically, their running back, Kenneth Gainwell, was unable to consistently do one thing — gain well.

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The Saints defeated the Jets 29-6 in what was the final game for both teams before Christmas. Talk about season's beatings.

What do multiple Super Bowl winners Mike Vrab, John Way and I Manning all have in common with Christmas? No el.

A festive cheerleader video (1:15) from Sports Deke. Cheers!