Chiefs in a Deadlock for Playoff Berth Puzzle
Kansas City sits 7-5 and tied with the Jets Bengals Jaguars and Broncos for a wild-card spot as four games remain. Crosstown struggles, injuries and tiebreakers threaten a first postseason bid since 2003, with key moves for tackle Kevin Sampson and a 3-1 finish urged by players.
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Broncos coach rues fake FG call vs Seahawks
Denver coach Mike Shanahan regrets listening to kicker Jason Elam on a late first half fake field goal that failed for 2 yards and left hamstring strains, in a 23 20 loss to Seattle. Elam, 36, his 14th NFL season with Denver, had long practiced Rainbow Right.
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Sheppard delivers late interception to seal Eagles win
Lito Sheppard read the play and made a game saving end zone interception with 25 seconds left as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Carolina Panthers 27 to 24. Jeff Garcia threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns in relief, while David Akers added the decisive 25 yard field goal with 3:13 remaining. Brian Dawkins also sparked a key interception return to set up the late score.
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OMS Girls Sweep Three Of Four In Central Heights Meet
Ottawa Middle School girls teams went 3-1 at Central Heights with seventh grade varsity 43-18, seventh grade JV 28-6, eighth grade varsity 36-30, and eighth grade JV 14-19. Ottawa hosts Prairie View with seventh grade at home and eighth at LaCygne.
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Ottawa freshmen fall to Lawrence South in tourney
In the Brandy Martin Memo rial Tournament Ottawa freshmen lose 62 to 51 at Lawrence South. Top scorers Shel by Miller and Alyssa Miller with 14 each, Kearston Peoples with nine. Ottawa's next schedule game was postponed by weather with no makeup date. The team opens home play on December 15.
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Viking girls fall in opener under new coach
Central Heights opening night in Osawatomie Tournament ended 67 to 45 as Metro Academy pulled away in the third quarter. Coach David Clayton praised effort and noted execution mistakes. Elli Ouellette led the Vikings with 12 points and eight rebounds, while Kelly Adkinson scored 11.
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NBC shifts Chargers Chiefs game to night slot
NBC moved the December 17 game between the San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs to prime time. The change reflects the NFL contract's flexible scheduling to showcase strong teams late in the season. Chargers lead the AFC West at 10-2, Chiefs 7-5, tied with Denver.
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Braves: Ottawa shows fight in loss
Ottawa falls 90-85 to Kansas Wesleyan after a 9-1 burst mid game. Washington scores career high 19 as Ottawa drops to 0-2 in conference with two pre holiday losses. Carrier praises leadership from Washington while noting need to refocus.
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