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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 »
Be the first to comment!Doncic, Mavs top Lakers 124-115 to celebrate Nowitzki statue
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
DALLAS (AP) – Luka Doncic scored 32 points, Tim Hardaway Jr. had 16 of his 26 points in a huge third quarter for Dallas and the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 124-115 on Sunday. Christian Wood added 30 points and tied a career high with seven assists as the Mavericks finished off a celebration ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
By Doug Ferguson, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
Kathy Whitworth set a benchmark in golf no one has ever touched, whether it was Sam Snead or Tiger Woods, Mickey Wright or Annika Sorenstam. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour. Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century and who became the first woman to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Tagovailoa throws 3 picks, Packers defeat Dolphins 26-20
By Alanis Thames, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) – Green Bay’s defense intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times in the fourth quarter to help the Packers come from behind to defeat the Miami Dolphins 26-20 and keep their playoff hopes alive. Aaron Rodgers threw for 238 yards and a touchdown and had one interception for the Packers (7-8), who have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mavs unveil Nowitzki statue before Christmas game vs. Lakers
By Schuyler Dixon, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
DALLAS (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki stood with his son Max, both ready to push the lever that would unveil the statue of the retired Dallas Mavericks star outside the team’s arena. It already had been revealed that the statue depicted Nowitzki’s signature one-legged fadeaway jumper. Not that there ever was any question. “That jump shot, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Embiid, Harden help 76ers blow by Knicks to win 8th straight
By Brian Mahoney, The Associated Press on December 25th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Joel Embiid scored 35 points, James Harden had 29 points and 13 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers blew by the New York Knicks in the final quarter, extending their winning streak to eight games with a 119-112 victory Sunday. Georges Niang hit four 3-pointers in Philadelphia’s fourth-quarter surge and finished with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Steelers honour Franco Harris by rallying past Raiders 13-10
By The Associated Press on December 24th, 2022
PITTSBURGH (AP) – Mike Tomlin wasn’t ready to go there, with all due respect. Yes, the Pittsburgh Steelers coach understands the symmetry between Saturday night’s 13-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and a playoff victory over the same franchise 50 years ago, the one that ended with Steelers running back Franco Harris snagging a ... Read More »
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