Welker Returns as Broncos Beat Chargers in AFC Showdown
Wes Welker, returning from a concussion, catches six passes in Denver's 24-17 win over San Diego to set up a AFC championship rematch with New England. He wears a large helmet and helps flip time of possession as the Broncos move to 14-3 entering the title game.
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49ers reach NFC title game behind balanced attack
San Francisco advances to the NFC championship with a 23-10 win over Carolina as Michael Crabtree, limited to three receptions for 26 yards, helps the offense despite Panthers focus on him. Anquan Boldin credits Crabtree’s presence for freeing other targets and notes the team’s depth.
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Titans hire Ken Whisenhunt as head coach
The Tennessee Titans named Ken Whisenhunt, San Diego offensive coordinator, as their new head coach, the franchise’s 17th. Titans officials praised his proven offensive schemes and his Super Bowl run with Arizona. Whisenhunt, 51, will be introduced at a news conference Tuesday after a San Diego interview trip.
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Rodriguez sues MLB and union over suspension
Alex Rodriguez filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan seeking to overturn an arbitrator’s ruling that he used three banned substances and twice obstructed the drug investigation. The 34 page Horowitz decision shortened a 211 game penalty issued by Bud Selig last August under the drug program and labor contract.
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Emmert Says Student Athlete Stipend Seems Less Threatening
NCAA President Mark Emmert told reporters in Indianapolis that a cost of attendance stipend appears less controversial than proposals to raise full scholarship coverage. He spoke at an American Football Coaches Association luncheon ahead of the NCAA convention in San Diego where talks include granting top conferences power to draft their own rules and allowing schools to opt in to stipends.
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Local Schedule For Tuesday Boys Basketball Matches
The listing shows boys games at 6:30 p.m Lake Arthur versus Tatum, 7 p.m NMMI at Hondo Valley, 7 p.m Clovis at Goddard, 7 p.m Covington at Roswell, 7:30 p.m Dora at Gateway Christian. Girls play January 14 with Lake Arthur at Tatum 5 p.m and other matchups. Prep wrestling Hobbs visits Roswell at 4 p.m.
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Spotlight on Sports Highlights Through 2003
Highlights recount Margaret Smith's third Australian Open title in 1962, Packers' 1968 Super Bowl win with a record gate, Bart Starr MVP stats, 1973 Dolphins undefeated run and Super Bowl victory, Kerry Collins led Giants 2001 NFC title rout, and 2003 Pat Summitt milestone plus figure skating results.
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