Jimmie Johnson earns AP Male Athlete of the Year honor
NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, first to win four straight titles, is named the AP Male Athlete of the Year. The 34 year old from California led Hendrick Motorsports to a dominant season, with four wins in seven Chase races and a late victory clinching the title. Johnson's fame extends to HBO 24/7 coverage and a $922,000 education grant donation to schools.
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Longhorn Christmas Tournament Highlights Local High School Basketball
Lutheran West tops Lutheran East 61 54 in a non conference clash. Richmond Heights downed Lutheran West 65 43 as Berea beat Lake Ridge 82 51. Statewide scores include Campbell Memorial 84 69 over Cin Princeton and Cols Watterson 80 41 at Mansfield St Peter. Regular season games and event notes follow.
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College AP Top 25 Poll Snapshot With Dec 20 Standings
The AP Top 25 rankings list include many matchups and scores across programs such as Charleston over Chattanooga 84 66, Kentucky 88, Miami 80, North Carolina A&T 59 Nicholls St. 60, Tulane 73, Vanderbilt 99, Virginia 68, Wisconsin not shown, and multiple Midwest and Southwest region results. The compiled points reflect first place votes and a 25 point scale.
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Bighames suspended for 50 games in MiLB drug case
St Louis minor league shortstop Tyler Bighames faces a 50 game ban after a second positive test under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Other notes include roster moves across MLB teams and college sports updates.
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Vikings Coach Weighs Benching Favre After Rough Night
Minnesota coach Brad Childress considered pulling Brett Favre after a series of sacks during the 26-7 loss at Carolina. Favre declined to leave the game, finishing 17 of 27 for 224 yards with an interception as the Vikings fell.
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