Steelers miss playoffs as Chargers beat Chiefs in overtime
Inside Sports notes Brett Kiesel and the Pittsburgh Steelers failed to reach the postseason after San Diego defeated Kansas City 27-24 in overtime. The 8-8 Steelers finished 6-2 in the last eight games of 2013, beating Cleveland 20-7 and getting two other results to help stay in the hunt until the final day.
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Denver Broncos set scoring record with Demaryius Thomas TD
Denver wide receiver Demaryius Thomas caught a 63 yard touchdown from Peyton Manning in the second quarter. The Broncos surpassed the 2007 Patriots for most points in a season with 606, beating New England by 17 points.
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Kicking into the top five Vinatieri hits 2006 points in win
Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri, age 41, kicked three field goals to reach 2,006 career points, moving to fifth all time after Indianapolis defeated the Jaguars 30-10. George Blanda and Matt Stover surpassed.
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UConn Topples Cincinnati 67 34 In AAC Debut Victory
Breanna Stewart led UConn with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the first AAC meeting with Cincinnati. Connecticut improved to 13 0 in a dominant performance as the Huskies defeated the Bearcats 67 to 34 on Sunday in a roundups wrap.
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Rodgers Cobb lift Packers to NFC North title in Chicago
Aaron Rodgers returns from seven games with a broken collarbone to engineer a 33-28 win over the Bears, firing a 48-yard TD pass to Randall Cobb on fourth and eight with 38 seconds left. Green Bay earns the division, will host 49ers in wild card.
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West Virginia thrashes William and Mary 82 45 in non conference game
Henderson led WVU with a season high 19 points as the Mountaineers raced to a large early lead and cruised past William and Mary 82 45. WVU shot 49 percent and will open Big 12 play at TCU on Jan 4.
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Virginia Volunteers face momentum check in UVA vs Vols
Virginia and Tennessee enter a key matchup aiming to boost NCAA tournament hopes after slow starts. Tennessee forward Jarnell Stokes notes Virginia’s grind it out style and potential for a big night, with Virginia ranked 24th to open the season.
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Marshall Wins Military Bowl In Maryland Debut
Marshall defeats Maryland 31-20 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in front of 30,163 fans. Senior Gator Hoskins scores the game clinching 8-yard touchdown. Tyler Williams boots a pivotal 41-yard punt. The scene opens with parachutists, flags, and a large 95-yard American flag as military honors amplify the win.
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