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Jokic, Nuggets outlast Suns 128-125 in OT
By Pat Graham, The Associated Press on December 26th, 2022
DENVER (AP) – Nikola Jokic had another monster triple-double, Aaron Gordon threw down a pivotal dunk that stood up after a review in overtime and the Denver Nuggets rallied for a 128-125 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. Jokic had 41 points, 15 rebounds and 15 assists for his 83rd career triple-double. The ... Read More »
1 responseSports scoreboard for Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022
By The Canadian Press on December 25th, 2022
Sunday’s Scoreboard NBA Philadelphia 119 New York 112 Dallas 124 L.A. Lakers 115 Boston 139 Milwaukee 118 Golden State 123 Memphis 109 Denver 128 Phoenix 125 (OT) — NFL Green Bay 26 Miami 20 Tampa Bay 19 Arizona 16 (OT) L.A. Rams 51 Denver 14 &#... Read More »
1 responseCardinals’ McSorley falls short in NFL starting debut
By John Marshall, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Trace McSorley had the unenviable task of facing Tom Brady in his first NFL start. Arizona’s young quarterback, like so many before him, could not match one of the best to ever play the game. Unable to lead the Cardinals to a score in overtime, McSorley watched from the sideline as ... Read More »
1 responseBrady, Buccaneers beat Cardinals 19-16 in OT
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – There were times during the slog of a football game Sunday night when Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady looked frustrated. There were other times he looked angry. There were a few times he looked downright old. But there were also six throws in overtime where Tom Brady looked like Tom Brady. ... Read More »
1 responseBrady, Buccaneers rally to beat Cardinals 19-16 in OT
By David Brandt, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) – Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintained control of the NFC South, overcoming a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter and beating the Arizona Cardinals 19-16 in overtime Sunday night. Ryan Succop hit a 40-yard field goal with 3:41 left in overtime, capping a nine-play, 66-yard drive. Brady wasn’t great ... Read More »
1 responseWith Curry out, Poole scores 32 as Warriors beat Grizzlies
By Janie Mccauley, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Jordan Poole scored 32 points – highlighted by emphatic one-handed slam off a pass from Draymond Green in the third – to outduel Ja Morant before being ejected, and the Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-109 on Sunday night in a rematch of the Western Conference Finals won in five games ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Frustration spills over for Broncos in humbling loss to Rams
By Dan Greenspan, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Russell Wilson, ever the optimist, couldn’t find a way to rationalize the Denver Broncos’ dire 51-14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. “Well, the bottom line is unacceptable, you know, and it starts with me,” he said. “The bottom line is that I let us down. It can’t happen, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mayfield, Akers lead Rams 51-14 blowout of Broncos
By Greg Beacham, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Baker Mayfield threw two touchdown passes to Tyler Higbee, Cam Akers rushed for 118 yards and three more scores, and the Los Angeles Rams routed the Denver Broncos 51-14 Sunday for their second victory since mid-October. Mayfield went 24 of 28 for 230 yards in another standout performance for his second ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tatum nets 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks 139-118
By Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
BOSTON (AP) – Jayson Tatum scored 20 of his 41 points in the third quarter, and Jaylen Brown knocked down his shots – and knocked down Giannis Antetokounmpo – in the fourth on Sunday to help the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 139-118 in a matchup of the top two NBA teams. Brown scored ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Playoff hopes for Packers, Dolphins on diverging paths
By The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – The Packers, beneficiaries of results from Christmas Eve games, did their part by beating the Dolphins 26-20 on Sunday. Green Bay (7-8) overcame a 10-point second-quarter deficit, intercepted Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa three times and scored 16 unanswered points to close the gap on the final NFC wild-card berth. Green ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kevin Payne, who led D.C. United to glory and was Toronto FC’s first president, dies at 69
By Neil Davidson, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
Kevin Payne, who helped D.C. United become Major League Soccer’s first dynasty and went on to serve as president of Toronto FC, has died. He was 69. The Washington Post reported that Payne died Sunday in Charleston, S.C., from a lung illness. The longtime soccer executive was inducted into the U.S. National Soccer Hall of ... Read More »
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