Chiefs not celebrating playoff berth after big Denver loss
The Chiefs, 11-2, duck media after a 45-27 defeat at Denver where Clinton Portis scored five touchdowns. Vermeil, Woods, Barber, and teammates discuss defensive struggles, home-field implications, and remaining games as Kansas City clinches a wild-card spot but loses control of the AFC race.
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Rams defense fuels 26-20 win to seal playoff berth
Aeneas Williams intercepted twice including a 46-yard return, sparking a 14-point surge before halftime as the Rams beat the Browns 26-20. Marshall Faulk rushed for 102 yards, Jeff Wilkins added four field goals, and St. Louis improved to 10-3, threatening home field with Seattle and clinching a postseason spot.
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Snyder pushes Darren Sproles for Heisman after Oklahoma upset
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder urged Heisman voters to consider Darren Sproles after the 235 yard upset of No. 1 Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game. Snyder praised Sproles as an exceptionally talented player and noted the Wildcats won their first conference title since 1934.
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Viking wrestlers place in tourney
Central Heights send three wrestlers to Mission Valley Tournament with Kyle Gorton winning the 160 pound division. Bob Burgett finished third, Nick Perlman and Danny Main both placed sixth, Erik Platt won one match, Jason Willcut faced tough draws, and coach Hinderliter praised the Vikings progress as they prepare for the Eudora Invitational.
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Anderson County wrestlers win Gardner Invitational title
Eight Anderson County wrestlers placed in the top five to lift the Bulldogs to victory at the Gardner Invitational. Winners include Keegan Barnes 135 Tyson Adams 140 Eddie Gatlin 50 Brian Jones 152 Jeff Cover 171 with Adams Gatlin Jones each going 5-0. John Gooding 215 took third and Reuben Wolken 125 fourth. Coach Ron Schumaker praised the squad as they prepare to host the Anderson County Invitational next Saturday.
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ORC Accepts Late Basketball Registrations in Ottawa
Ottawa Recreation Commission opens late youth basketball registrations at $40 for six weeks with divisions by grade K through 6. Office hours are Saturdays 9 am to noon. Also seeking entries for a youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament December 20 to 23, with a December 18 deadline and $30 per team. Divisions include 4th and 5th to 6th grade boys and girls. Games run 9 am to noon daily. Tiger Woods earns PGA Tour Player of the Year fifth straight, narrowly over Vijay Singh in Thousand Oaks, California.
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