Chiefs edge Chargers to keep playoff hopes alive
Kansas City beat San Diego 20-7 as Larry Johnson rushed 131 yards and two scores, extending December home streak to 18. Johnson improved as a pass blocker while the Chiefs clinched the AFC West and needed help for a postseason berth.
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Broncos own home, seal perfect playoff spot at Invesco
Denver completed an undefeated home slate at Invesco Field, joining Seattle as the league’s only 0 losses at home this season. The 8-0 mark secures the AFC second seed and a first round bye, transforming Invesco into a feared postseason venue as John Lynch recalls Mile High days.
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Broncos lock division with win over Raiders in home finale
Denver clinches AFC West by beating Oakland 22 3 as Jake Plummer passes for 268 yards and Mike Anderson surpasses 1 000 rushing yards. The 12 3 Broncos finish undefeated at home, securing a top seed and bye while Oakland drops to 4 11 amid penalties and turnovers.
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Conference pride swells in bowl season
The SEC faces the Big 12 in the Cotton Bowl while Virginia Tech meets Louisville in the Gator Bowl as the Big East reshapes the landscape. Six bowls on January 2 with two BCS games, then Penn State and Florida State in the Orange Bowl and USC vs Texas in the Rose, concluding January 4.
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Bryant Fights For Ball In Heat Win Over Lakers
Kobe Bryant pursues the ball under pressure from Shaquille O Neal as the Lakers visit Miami. The Heat earned a 97 to 92 victory in a Sunday NBA matchup.
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Kobe Bryant Tops Shaq In Christmas Heat Lakers Clash
Kobe scored 37 as Miami Heat beat Los Angeles 97 92 in a tense Christmas game. Shaquille O Neal contributed 18 points and 17 rebounds sealing the win while Gary Payton hit a late 3 to solidify Miami lead. O Neal and Bryant offered terse postgame exchanges with no handshake.
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