Tar Heels Hold No 1 Spot In AP Poll With One Unanimous Vote Missed
North Carolina remains ranked number one in the AP college basketball poll with 69 first place votes and 1 749 points from 70 media panelists as Kansas rises to second and Duke slips after key injuries. Michigan reenters Top 25 at 18 after winning a Puerto Rico holiday tournament.
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New Castle Challenges Potomac in Christmas Classic Final
New Castle High, 10 1, topped Potomac Va 70 63 in the Blackhawk Heritage Ford Christmas Classic semis at Blackhawk High. David Young scored 26 for the Canes, who hold a 1 point edge late before securing the win with free throws and key rebounds.
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Lions Bow to Buccaneers in Wild Card Clash
Barry Sanders finishing with 65 rushing yards as the Detroit Lions fall 20-10 to Tampa Bay in the NFL playoffs. Miami also exits after a 17-3 loss to New England, while other playoff results unfold including Minnesota’s late surge to beat the Giants 23-22 and Denver’s 42-17 rout of Jacksonville.
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Pitt Players Quiet Amid Liberty Bowl Buzz
Jeff McCurley recalls a quiet Memphis stay with Pitt football during Liberty Bowl week. Daily routines included early wakeups, meetings, and practice, with a 25 minute Beale Street visit and dinner at Hard Rock Cafe. He notes fan interest for Southern Mississippi, time off between sessions, and per diem of about 165 dollars.
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