Panthers defense fuels playoff run clincher over Falcons
Carolina secured the NFC South with a 34-3 win over Atlanta as safeties Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns. The revival included Charles Johnson stepping into a leadership role and a revamped secondary, boosting the defense from 27th to top 10 by season's end. Rivera praised the added speed and mixing of players including Rene Benwikere and Boston.
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NFC Wild Card clash Cardinals visit Panthers in Charlotte
Arizona Cardinals at 11 5 travel to Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to face the 7 8 1 Panthers in the NFC wild card. Carson Palmer out for season and Drew Stanton uncertain as Ryan Lindley starts or backs up with Cardinals having lost four of six. Carolina seeks first playoff win since 2005 and relies on a strong December pass rush as it contends with quarterback uncertainty in Arizona.
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South Aiken advances to holiday tournament final
Chance Prandy 18, Zalai Knowles 12, and DJ Perry 9 propelled South Aiken to an 8-3 record as they edge toward a championship clash with Midland Valley in Evans Georgia. Fort Mill downed Silver Bluff 63 48 with Malcolm Green 15 points leading the Bulldogs.
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Connecticut Clips Duke In Nonconference Showdown
No 2 Connecticut routed No 10 Duke 83-52 as Mariah Jefferson led with 18 points, six of eight shooting, and four assists. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Breanna Stewart had 14 each, while Duke’s Azura Stevens led with 16.
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Falcons face coaching doubt after Smith era marks
Atlanta Falcons owner Blank states no timetable for hiring a new coach as search begins. Smith, hired in 2008 with Dimitroff, posted 50 wins in 71 games but playoff success faltered. team also eyes stadium move in 2017.
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Okafor leads Duke past Toledo in season debut
Duke freshman center Jahlil Okafor scored a season-high 27 points on 12 of 15 shooting as No. 2 Duke defeated Toledo 86-69. Quinn Cook added 20 points, Tyus Jones 15, and Duke improved to 11-0 after a delayed return from a break. Julius Brown led Toledo with 19 points as the Rockets cut a 14-point Duke lead before a decisive 21-9 run.
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