Alabama earns playoff spot facing Clemson in Sugar Bowl
Alabama joins Clemson and Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff with a Sugar Bowl semifinal against Clemson on Jan 1. Georgia and Oklahoma meet in the Rose Bowl. The selection committee cited Alabama's consistent play and Ohio State's losses, confirming a first time two teams from the same conference in the playoff.
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Fowler rallies to 61 and Hero World Challenge win
Rickie Fowler shot a course-record 61 to win the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, finishing four shots ahead of Charley Hoffman. Tiger Woods, returning after back surgery, tied for ninth after opening with strong play and a bold 2-iron shot.
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NBA Roundup: Magic Knicks Heat Warriors Timberwolves Thunder Rockets
Nikola Vucevic scored 34 as Orlando beat New York 105 100 with an 10 0 fourth quarter run. Evan Fournier 20 points Jonathon Simmons 16 Elfrid Payton 15. Curry 30 and Durant 24 fueled Golden State past Miami 123 95. Klay Thompson 19 helped the Warriors open the second half 18 3 run. Jimmy Butler 33 led Minnesota past LA 112 106. Russell Westbrook logged a triple double 22 10 10 as Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 90 87. James Harden 36 led Houston past Los Angeles 118 95 for their seventh straight win.
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How former Jayhawks fared in NBA games
Cole Aldrich did not play for Minnesota by coach's decision. Tarik Black of Houston had 1 minute, 0 points, 0 rebounds, 0 assists. Nick Collison with Oklahoma City and Andrew Wiggins with Minnesota posted 38 minutes, 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist combined.
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Vikings edge Falcons to extend win streak in NFL Roundup
Vikings beat Falcons 14 9 as Case Keenum threw two touchdowns and Minnesota stretched its winning streak to eight. Packers win in overtime 26 20 over Buccaneers. Dolphins top Broncos 35 20 ending five game skid. Jaguars 30 10 over Colts. Titans 24 13 over Texans. 49ers 15 Bears 14. Patriots 23 Bills 3. Chargers 19 Browns 10. Saints 31 Panthers 21. Ravens 44 Lions 20. Rams 32 Cardinals 16. Raiders 24 Giants 17. Seahawks 24 Eagles 10. Seahawks stop Phillies nine game streak.
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Two Day Sports Calendar at Area High Schools
Free State girls basketball meets Blue Valley at Olathe East tourn at 8 p.m. Wrestling at Royal Valley tri at 5 30 p.m. Lawrence High boys basketball faces Wyandotte at Blue Valley Shootout at 3 15 p.m. Girls play Topeka Hayden at 5 30 p.m. Seabury Academy boys basketball travels to Shawnee Mission East for a 7 p.m. game.
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Veritas Christian Faces Grandview in 7 PM Basketball Clash
Veritas Christian teen team hosts Grandview Christian in a high school boys basketball game at 7 PM. Key players from both squads anchor tonight’s matchup with regional impact. Local crowd expected, with standings and stats likely decided on the court.
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Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner Paul Hornung edges Majors
The 1956 Heisman Trophy goes to Notre Dame quarterback Paul Hornung after edging Tennessee’s Johnny Majors. The event marks a historic college football moment with Hornung earning college football’s top honor.
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