End of an era as ABC signs off MNF for final time
The 555th Monday Night Football game marks the last ABC prime time coverage before ESPN takes over next season in a $1.1 billion annual rights deal. Jets face Patriots as the series transitions after 36 seasons of a defining sports television franchise.
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ESPN carries the Motor City Bowl Memphis versus Akron at 3 p.m. Figure skating ISU Grand Prix on ESPN at 8 p.m. NBA TV features Chicago at Cleveland at 7 p.m. Denver at Golden State at 10:30 p.m. New England visits New York Jets on Ch. 13 at 8 p.m. NHL OLN shows Dallas at St. Louis at 7 p.m. FSNH covers the ASP Men’s World Championship at 3 p.m.
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Saluting the competitive child within us all
Baytown Sun columnist revels in friendly rivalries from fantasy football to board games. He recalls a chaotic first league season with over 100 waiver acquisitions, a runner up, and trash talk from a coach in a third place game. The piece connects family games to the will to win ahead of little league season. see Pineda Day, page 8.
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Bears clinch NFC North with win over Packers in Chicago
Rex Grossman started his first game of the season guiding Chicago to a 24-17 victory over Green Bay, clinching the NFC North title and a first round playoff bye. Favre threw two interceptions as the Bears defense and running game controlled much of the game.
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Texans fall to Jaguars as mistakes doom comeback bid
Houston 2 13 led at halftime but could not close out the playoff bound Jacksonville, losing 38 20. Coach Dom Capers cited missed opportunities and penalties, including a roughing the punter and a defensive holding that set up a TD.
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McDyess fuels Pistons win over Spurs in rematch
Detroit forward Antonio McDyess posted a season high 13 rebounds and 10 points, keying an 85-70 victory over San Antonio in a gritty, defense‑driven Christmas showdown. The win keeps Detroit and San Antonio atop the league standings as both teams emphasize team basketball and a low‑scoring contest.
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