Hamlin Harvick trade barbs set stage for NASCAR finale
Denny Hamlin and Kevin Harvick teased fans with tweets as they contend with Jimmie Johnson in the season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway. Johnson aims for a fifth title as Hamlin leads by 15 points after a Phoenix miscue that cost him and his team fuel strategy. Johnson urges focus on the race while Hamlin seeks redemption and revenge against the Hendrick Motorsports threat.
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Flyers Visit Canadiens in 7 P.M. NHL Showdown
Philadelphia Flyers travel to Montreal for a 7 p.m. NHL matchup with the Canadiens. The game pits two Original Six rivals in a high‑stakes tilt.
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Regional high school football pairings announced for state finals
Regional 1 Solon and St Edward lead Division I with 12-0 records at Parma Byers Field. Region 2 Toledo St John’s Jesuit faces Whitmer at Bowling Greer. Regions 3 and 4 list Pickerington Central vs Hilliard Davidson and Wayne vs St Xavier at Mary Moorehead and Welcome Stadiums. Division II regions 5 through 12 feature Ashland Lake Catholic, Maple Heights Olmsted Falls, Big Walnut Uniontown Lake, Trotwood Madison Kings Kings, Buchtel Mooney, and more at Judy Kirsch Field, George Finnie Stadium, Jack Miller Stadium, Viking Stadium, and other campus venues. Division III and IV/VI regions continue with map of games across Ohio college and university stadiums.
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NFL Playoff Bracket Dates and Wild Card Results
Regular season ends January 2 2011. Free agency begins January 3 for players not with teams at season end. Wild-card playoffs January 8 9. Divisional playoffs January 15 16. Conference championships January 23. Pro Bowl January 30. Super Bowl February 6 in Arlington Texas.
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College men tournament season tip-off East first round
Virginia Commonwealth defeats Winthrop 67 to 54 and Wake Forest tops Hampton 63 to 56 in the East first round. Pacific edges Nevada 64 to 53 in the West NIT Tip-off.
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Wisconsin star Clay near return from knee injury
Wisconsin running back John Clay could be limited this week with a sprained right knee. Coach Bret Bielema indicated he might play at Michigan if recovered, as the Badgers tilt toward a 9-1 record and a Big Ten showdown.
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Redskins Sign McNabb To Five Year 78 Million Extension
Two weeks after benching Donovan McNabb, the Washington Redskins lock in the veteran quarterback with a five year 78 million deal as he nears 34 amid his worst season since rookie year. Cotchery injures groin. Clausen concussed. Duke tops AP poll. Spartans lead rankings with Kansas State Ohio State Pitt following.
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