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EASTERN CONFERENCE

AtlanticWLPctGB
New Jersey1712.586
Philadelphia1515.5002 1/2
Boston1117.3935 1/2
Toronto822.2679 1/2
New York721.2509 1/2
SoutheastWLPctGB
Miami1813.581
Orlando1215.4444
Washington1216.4294 1/2
Charlotte1020.3337 1/2
Atlanta721.2509 1/2
CentralWLPctGB
Detroit244.857
Cleveland1810.6436
Milwaukee1611.5937 1/2
Indiana1512.5568 1/2
Chicago1217.41412 1/2

WESTERN CONFERENCE

SouthwestWLPctGB
San Antonio237.767
Dallas228.7331
Memphis1810.6434
New Orleans1217.41410 1/2
Houston1018.35712
NorthwestWLPctGB
Minnesota1413.519
Denver1416.4671 1/2
Utah1416.4671 1/2
Seattle1315.4641 1/2
Portland1019.3455
PacificWLPctGB
Phoenix1910.655
L.A. Clippers1611.5932
Golden State1714.5483
L.A. Lakers1514.5174
Sacramento1217.4147

Saturday’s Results

Cleveland 97, Detroit 84

Phoenix 107, Chicago 98, OT

Dallas 95, New Orleans 90

Golden State 94, Houston 89

Utah 108, Philadelphia 102

Memphis at Seattle, (n)

San Antonio at Denver, (n)

Boston at L.A. Clippers, (n)

Today’s Games

Minnesota at Miami, 3 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Portland, 6 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Lakers, 6:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Seattle at Indiana, 4 p.m.

Phoenix at New York, 4:30 p.m.

Charlotte vs. New Orleans at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Chicago, 5:30 p.m.

Boston at Denver, 6 p.m.

Cavaliers 97, Pistons 84

Detroit (84)—Prince 2-12 0-0 4, R.Wallace 9-17 0-2 21, B.Wallace 4-7 3-4 11, Billups 2-11 9-10 14, R.Hamilton 7-17 7-8 21, McDyess 4-8 2-3 10, Delfino 0-2 1-2 1, Arroyo 1-3 0-0 2, Evans 0-4 0-0 0. Totals 29-81 22-29 84.

Cleveland (97)—James 11-22 6-7 30, Gooden 4-7 4-4 12, Ilgauskas 5-16 8-9 18, Snow 2-6 2-2 6, Hughes 7-10 1-4 16, Jones 0-4 0-0 0, Marshall 5-13 0-0 13, Newble 1-2 0-0 2, Henderson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-80 21-26 97.

Detroit2020232184
Cleveland2133271697

3-Point Goals—Detroit 4-20 (R.Wallace 3-8, Billups 1-6, Delfino 0-1, Prince 0-2, Evans 0-3), Cleveland 6-18 (Marshall 3-7, James 2-5, Hughes 1-3, Jones 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Detroit 55 (B.Wallace 18), Cleveland 54 (Gooden 13). Assists—Detroit 17 (Billups 4), Cleveland 16 (James 7). Total Fouls—Detroit 19, Cleveland 22. Technicals—R.Wallace, McDyess. A—20,562 (20,562).

Jazz 108, 76ers 102

Philadelphia (102)—Korver 3-5 3-3 11, Webber 9-18 3-4 21, Dalembert 2-3 1-2 5, Iverson 12-25 13-18 37, Iguodala 7-10 2-2 18, Salmons 0-2 0-0 0, Hunter 1-3 1-2 3, Barnes 0-0 0-0 0, Randolph 1-1 0-0 2, Ollie 2-3 0-0 5. Totals 37-70 23-31 102.

Utah (108)—Kirilenko 5-8 5-5 15, Okur 6-17 6-6 21, Collins 4-5 8-10 16, McLeod 1-1 0-0 2, Giricek 9-17 3-4 23, D.Williams 1-5 0-0 2, Brown 4-6 2-2 10, Harpring 5-13 3-6 13, Ostertag 1-3 0-0 2, Palacio 1-5 2-2 4. Totals 37-80 29-35 108.

Philadelphia23253420102
Utah29262627108

3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 5-9 (Korver 2-3, Iguodala 2-3, Ollie 1-1, Iverson 0-1, Webber 0-1), Utah 5-12 (Okur 3-7, Giricek 2-2, Brown 0-1, Palacio 0-1, D.Williams 0-1). Fouled Out—Dalembert, McLeod, D.Williams. Rebounds—Philadelphia 36 (Dalembert 10), Utah 54 (Okur 13). Assists—Philadelphia 17 (Iverson 5), Utah 25 (Kirilenko 6). Total Fouls—Philadelphia 32, Utah 24. Technicals—Philadelphia Defensive Three Second 2, Utah Defensive Three Second, Utah coach Sloan 2. Ejected—Utah coach Sloan. A—19,911. (19,911).

Mavericks 95, Hornets 90

Dallas (95)—Howard 8-16 4-7 20, Nowitzki 7-20 9-9 24, Dampier 2-2 0-0 4, Terry 8-15 1-2 20, Daniels 3-8 0-0 6, Stackhouse 5-8 3-4 14, Dev.Harris 0-2 1-2 1, Diop 1-1 0-0 2, Van Horn 1-4 2-2 4. Totals 35-76 20-26 95.

New Orleans (90)—Mason 5-12 3-5 13, West 8-13 2-2 18, Brown 5-10 0-0 10, Paul 5-9 5-6 16, Smith 1-4 0-0 3, Butler 3-7 0-0 8, Claxton 5-13 7-10 17, Snyder 1-4 2-2 4, Andersen 0-0 1-4 1. Totals 33-72 20-29 90.

Dallas2222292295
New Orleans2519192790

3-Point Goals—Dallas 5-16 (Terry 3-8, Stackhouse 1-3, Nowitzki 1-4, Howard 0-1), New Orleans 4-8 (Butler 2-3, Paul 1-1, Smith 1-3, Snyder 0-1). Fouled Out—Dev.Harris. Rebounds—Dallas 46 (Nowitzki 10), New Orleans 49 (West 10). Assists—Dallas 15 (Nowitzki 5), New Orleans 18 (Paul 10). Total Fouls—Dallas 24, New Orleans 23. Technicals—New Orleans Defensive Three Second. A—19,170. (19,163).

Suns 107, Bulls 98

Phoenix (107)—Diaw 5-10 6-8 16, Marion 13-22 1-1 28, K.Thomas 4-9 0-0 8, Bell 8-14 0-0 19, Nash 4-10 6-6 14, Jones 3-8 2-2 8, Burke 1-2 0-0 2, House 4-13 2-2 11, Ji.Jackson 0-3 1-2 1. Totals 42-91 18-21 107.

Chicago (98)—Hinrich 11-24 0-0 25, Deng 7-15 2-3 16, Chandler 1-2 0-0 2, Gordon 7-19 0-0 15, Duhon 6-12 2-2 16, Songaila 5-11 4-6 14, Nocioni 2-5 0-0 5, Pargo 2-7 0-0 5. Totals 41-95 8-11 98.

Phoenix2817242315107
Chicago27222617698

3-Point Goals—Phoenix 5-23 (Bell 3-5, Marion 1-4, House 1-6, Ji.Jackson 0-1, Nash 0-2, Jones 0-5), Chicago 8-23 (Hinrich 3-8, Duhon 2-5, Nocioni 1-1, Pargo 1-3, Gordon 1-5, Deng 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Phoenix 54 (Marion 16), Chicago 55 (Deng 14). Assists—Phoenix 25 (Nash 10), Chicago 23 (Gordon 5). Total Fouls—Phoenix 19, Chicago 22. Technicals—Chicago Defensive Three Second 2. A—22,165 (21,711).

Warriors 94, Rockets 89

Golden State (94)—Murphy 3-12 6-7 12, Dunleavy 1-5 2-2 4, Diogu 4-4 5-6 13, Richardson 9-22 2-2 22, B.Davis 8-22 3-7 23, Biedrins 2-4 1-2 5, Fisher 2-7 5-5 9, Taft 1-2 0-0 2, Cabarkapa 0-2 2-2 2, Cheaney 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 31-82 26-33 94.

Houston (89)—Howard 5-11 5-6 15, McGrady 10-28 10-15 32, Mutombo 3-3 0-0 6, Wesley 1-8 2-3 4, Alston 4-9 0-0 9, J.Davis 0-0 0-0 0, Bowen 0-1 0-0 0, Swift 7-12 3-3 17, Head 2-5 0-0 6, Norris 0-1 0-0 0, Lucas 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-78 20-27 89.

Golden State2326252094
Houston1826222389

3-Point Goals—Golden State 6-24 (B.Davis 4-9, Richardson 2-6, Dunleavy 0-2, Fisher 0-3, Murphy 0-4), Houston 5-23 (Head 2-5, McGrady 2-7, Alston 1-5, Bowen 0-1, Wesley 0-5). Fouled Out—Wesley, Head. Rebounds—Golden State 61 (Murphy, Dunleavy 7), Houston 50 (Swift 13). Assists—Golden State 17 (B.Davis 7), Houston 12 (Wesley 4). Total Fouls—Golden State 21, Houston 29. Technicals—Bench, Houston coach Van Gundy. A—17,175. (17,982).

NBA leaders

Through Dec. 30

ScoringGFGFTPTSAVG
Iverson, Phil.2934626798934.1
Bryant, LAL2933424494732.7
James, Clev.2728321382030.4
Arenas, Wash.2725519878829.2
Wade, Mia.3127927083126.8
Pierce, Bos.2824621574226.5
Nowitzki, Dall.2926519076226.3
Brand, LAC2725917168925.5
Anthony, Den.2924621471924.8
Carter, N.J.2823617769224.7
Allen, Sea.2823912369024.6
Redd, Mil.2620717063924.6
Richardson, G.S.3026510069223.1
Garnett, Minn.2723812360322.3
O’Neal, Ind.2722614760222.3
Bosh, Tor.3023220266622.2
Hamilton, Det.2722711558621.7
Lewis, Sea.2821112160421.6
Davis, Bos.282309658320.8
Duncan, S.A.3025012262320.8
FG PercentageFGFGAPCT
Abdur-Rahim, Sac.173316.547
Garnett, Minn.238435.547
Brezec, Char.127235.540
Parker, S.A.246457.538
Brand, LAC259482.537
Bogut, Mil.100189.529
Wallace, Char.120227.529
Gooden, Clev.113214.528
Jefferson, N.J.176338.521
Duncan, S.A.250482.519
ReboundsGOFFDEFTOTAVG
Camby, Den.256625632212.9
Howard, Orl.278624633212.3
B. Wallace, Det.279823032812.1
Marion, Phoe.288124532611.6
Duncan, S.A.308326334611.5
Brand, LAC279919429310.9
Garnett, Minn.275523428910.7
Jamison, Wash.286522729210.4
Webber, Phil.297722029710.2
Magloire, Mil.278818427210.1
AssistsGASTAVG
Nash, Phoe.2829610.6
Davis, G.S.292789.6
Miller, Den.302588.6
Billups, Det.272318.6
Knight, Char.282308.2
Kidd, N.J.292257.8
Iverson, Phil.292137.3
Paul, N.Ok282047.3
Cassell, LAC271907.0
Ford, Mil.261736.7

NBA 20,000-point scorers

Through Dec. 31

National Basketball Association players who have scored 20,000 or more points (x-active):

1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar38,387
2. Karl Malone36,928
3. Michael Jordan32,292
4. Wilt Chamberlain31,419
5. Moses Malone27,409
6. Elvin Hayes27,313
7. Hakeem Olajuwon26,946
8. Oscar Robertson26,710
9. Dominique Wilkins26,668
10. John Havlicek26,395
11. Alex English25,613
12. Reggie Miller25,279
13. Jerry West25,192
14. Patrick Ewing24,815
15. x-Shaquille O’Neal23,844
16. Charles Barkley23,757
17. Robert Parish23,334
18. Adrian Dantley23,177
19. Elgin Baylor23,149
20. Clyde Drexler22,195
21. Larry Bird21,791
22. Hal Greer21,586
23. x-Gary Payton21,112
24. Walt Bellamy20,941
25. Bob Pettit20,880
26. David Robinson20,790
27. George Gervin20,708
28. Mitch Richmond20,497
29. Tom Chambers20,049

NBA coaching victories

Through Dec. 30

Coaches with 500 or more NBA victories (x-active):

1. Lenny Wilkens1,332
2. Don Nelson1,190
3. x-Pat Riley1,117
4. x-Larry Brown994
5. x-Jerry Sloan956
6. Bill Fitch944
7. Red Auerbach938
8. Dick Motta935
9. Jack Ramsay864
10. x-Phil Jackson847
11. Cotton Fitzsimmons832
12. Gene Shue784
13. x-George Karl754
14. x-Rick Adelman720
15. John MacLeod707
16. Red Holzman696
17. Chuck Daly638
18. x-Mike Fratello630
19. Doug Moe628
20. Al Attles557
21. Del Harris556
22. Rudy Tomjanovich527
23. K.C. Jones522

NBA career steals leaders

Through Dec. 31

(x-active; steals have been compiled since 1973-74 season)

1. John Stockton3,265
2. Michael Jordan2,514
3. x-Gary Payton2,357
4. Maurice Cheeks2,310
5. Scottie Pippen2,307
6. Clyde Drexler2,207
7. Hakeem Olajuwon2,162
8. Alvin Robertson2,112
9. Karl Malone2,085
10. Mookie Blaylock2,075
11. Derek Harper1,957
12. Isiah Thomas1,861
13. Magic Johnson1,724
14. Ron Harper1,716
15. x-Jason Kidd1,684
16. Fat Lever1,666
17. Charles Barkley1,648
18. Gus Williams1,638
19. Hersey Hawkins1,622
20. Rod Strickland1,616
21. Mark Jackson1,608

NBA career assists leaders

Through Dec. 31

(x-active)

1. John Stockton15,806
2. Mark Jackson10,334
3. Magic Johnson10,141
4. Oscar Robertson9,887
5. Isiah Thomas9,061
6. x-Gary Payton8,616
7. Rod Strickland7,987
8. x-Jason Kidd7,508
9. Maurice Cheeks7,392
10. Lenny Wilkens7,211
11. Terry Porter7,160
12. Tim Hardaway7,095
13. Bob Cousy6,955
14. Guy Rodgers6,917
15. Muggsy Bogues6,726
16. Kevin Johnson6,711
17. Derek Harper6,577
18. Nate Archibald6,476
19. John Lucas6,454
20. Reggie Theus6,453

NBA career blocks leaders

Through Dec. 30

(x-active)

1. Hakeem Olajuwon3,830
2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3,189
3. x-Dikembe Mutombo3,116
4. Mark Eaton3,064
5. David Robinson2,954
6. Patrick Ewing2,894
7. Tree Rollins2,542
8. Robert Parish2,361
9. x-Shaquille O’Neal2,294
10. Shawn Bradley2,119
11. Manute Bol2,086
12. George T. Johnson2,082
13. x-Alonzo Mourning2,062
14. Larry Nance2,027

College men

EAST

Boston College 78, Rhode Island 56

Brown 59, Army 57

Drexel 53, Monmouth, N.J. 49

Fordham 71, Lafayette 52

Loyola, Md. 99, Delaware 86

Navy 84, The Citadel 70

Penn St. 65, Mount St. Mary’s, Md. 53

Pittsburgh 73, Wisconsin 64

Rutgers 54, Princeton 44

Seton Hall 73, Iona 59

Villanova 75, Temple 53

SOUTH

Auburn 87, Jacksonville St. 83

Charlotte 92, N.C.-Asheville 59

Duke 102, UNC-Greensboro 69

East Carolina 82, N.C.-Wilmington 69

Florida St. 74, Nebraska 60

Georgia 89, W. Carolina 65

Georgia Tech 73, Bethune-Cookman 46

Louisville 58, Miami 43

Maryland 99, VMI 68

Middle Tennessee 67, Tennessee St. 57

New Orleans 50, Tulane 49

Richmond 52, William & Mary 50

SE Louisiana 83, Arkansas Baptist 53

South Carolina 65, Detroit 35

Virginia 71, Hartford 62

MIDWEST

Akron 72, Wright St. 44

DePaul 72, Fla. International 60

Ill.-Chicago 85, Youngstown St. 84, OT

Illinois St. 53, Creighton 50

Indiana 80, Ball St. 56

Michigan 86, Chicago St. 69

Michigan St. 78, Coppin St. 54

Minnesota 67, Oral Roberts 54

N. Iowa 71, Evansville 60

Ohio St. 78, LSU 76

S. Illinois 64, Drake 50

SOUTHWEST

Houston 78, McNeese St. 67

Oklahoma 68, Alabama 56

Oklahoma St. 84, Arkansas St. 64

Texas A&M 73, Northwestern St. 61

FAR WEST

Air Force 77, IPFW 42

Arizona 96, Washington 95, 2OT

California 68, UCLA 61

Colorado 83, Dartmouth 65

Gonzaga 102, Saint Joseph’s 94

Great Falls 101, Calgary 86

N. Arizona 100, Johnson & Wales, Colo. 52

Oregon 70, Oregon St. 64

Saint Mary’s, Calif. 89, Nevada 80

San Diego St. 84, Loyola Marymount 68

Southern Cal 82, Stanford 71

UNLV 67, S. Utah 53

Washington St. 64, Arizona St. 49

Wyoming 58, Weber St. 48

TOURNAMENT

Duquesne Holiday Tournament

Championship

Troy 87, Niagara 71

Third Place

Appalachian St. 71, Duquesne 68

College women

EAST

Boston College 73, Colgate 54

Connecticut 85, Army 46

Marist 70, Penn 65

Providence 66, St. Francis, NY 44

Siena 78, George Mason 69

Vermont 80, Niagara 56

SOUTH

Coastal Carolina 68, UNC-Greensboro 54

Florida A&M 58, Savannah St. 52, OT

Howard 62, Drexel 52

North Carolina 101, Coll. of Charleston 48

Southern Miss. 61, UCF 50

W. Carolina 79, Wofford 54

Wake Forest 82, Kentucky 77

MIDWEST

Cleveland St. 76, Detroit 67

Creighton 79, Bradley 68

IUPUI 70, W. Michigan 51

Missouri St. 55, Richmond 49

N. Iowa 69, Drake 46

Nebraska 70, N. Arizona 56

Saint Louis 75, Utah St. 61

Tennessee 62, Notre Dame 51

W. Illinois 83, Centenary 37

Wis.-Green Bay 70, Ill.-Chicago 62

Wis.-Milwaukee 80, Butler 79, OT

Wright St. 65, Youngstown St. 62

SOUTHWEST

Colorado St. 63, Texas-San Antonio 59

North Texas 72, Northwestern St. 59

Texas-Arlington 75, Cornell 57

Tulsa 64, Buffalo 39

FAR WEST

Air Force 76, Western St., Colo. 34

Arizona St. 72, Washington St. 47

Boise St. 62, Weber St. 55

Denver 63, N. Colorado 47

Nevada 59, San Francisco 53

UNLV 76, Lamar 49

Washington 66, Arizona 54

TOURNAMENT

Atlanta Marriott NW Holiday Invitati

Championship

Georgia Tech 57, Massachusetts 43

Third Place

Brown 67, Alabama St. 55

Pacific-10 Conference

Arizona St. 72, Washington St. 47

Washington State (6-6, 0-4)—Benz 3-9 1-3 7, Moore 7-13 6-6 20, Coates 1-2 0-0 2, Appleton 1-4 2-2 5, DuRocher 0-3 0-0 0, Stratton 0-2 0-1 0, Blue 2-5 3-4 7, Montgomery 1-2 2-3 4, Molzen 1-4 0-2 2, Shired 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 16-44 14-21 47.

Arizona State (12-1, 3-0)—Westerberg 2-4 4-4 9, Johnson 4-6 1-3 9, Kovesdy 3-6 0-0 6, Pariseau 2-4 3-3 8, Noe 3-7 2-4 8, Engelbrecht 0-2 1-3 1, Orsillo 4-9 0-1 8, Lopez 0-1 0-0 0, January 4-6 3-4 12, Thompson 3-7 3-3 9, Denson 0-4 0-0 0, Rosenthal 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 25-56 19-27 72.

Halftime—Arizona State 29, Washington State 19. 3-point goals—Washington State 1-6 (Appleton 1-2, Benz 0-1, Blue 0-1, DuRocher 0-2), Arizona State 3-11 (Westerberg 1-1, January 1-2, Pariseau 1-3, Denson 0-1, Noe 0-2, Orsillo 0-2). Fouled out—Coates. Rebounds—Washington State 29 (Benz 9), Arizona State 41 (Kovesdy, Pariseau 6). Assists—Washington State 7 (Moore, Stratton 2), Arizona State 21 (Westerberg 6). Total fouls—Washington State 24, Arizona State 22. A—2,312.

Washington 66, Arizona 54

Washington (10-3, 3-1)—Watson 2-4 9-10 13, Plouffe 6-11 2-4 14, Florence 3-4 0-0 6, Hicks 4-9 0-0 8, Banks 1-8 0-0 2, Bell 2-5 0-0 4, Craddock 0-0 0-0 0, McNeill 2-4 0-0 4, Castro 0-0 0-0 0, Burt 1-7 4-4 7, Clark 0-0 0-0 0, O’Neill 3-7 1-3 8. Totals 24-59 16-21 66.

Arizona (5-7, 1-2)—Oh 3-9 1-2 7, Whisonant 5-9 1-3 11, Jones 2-10 2-4 6, O’Neal 0-1 1-2 1, Hollingsworth 5-13 2-2 14, Burns 0-0 0-0 0, Fields 2-5 6-8 10, Chappell 0-1 0-0 0, Arnold 2-10 1-1 5. Total 19-58 14-22 54.

Halftime—Washington 29, Arizona 24. 3-point goals—Washington 2-16 (Ploufee 0-1, Florence 0-1, Hicks 0-2, Banks 0-1, Bell 0-1, Burt 1-6, O’Neill 1-4), Arizona 2-15 (Whisonant 0-1, Jones 0-2, O’Neal 0-1, Hollingsworth 2-7, Arnold 0-4). Fouled out—None. Rebounds—Washington 42 (Ploufee 8), Arizona 39 (Fields 10). Assists—Washington 10 (Florence 2, Hicks 2, Bell 2, Burt 2), Arizona 10 (Jones 4). Total fouls— Washington 19, Arizona 20. A—1,420.

Football

NFL injury report

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Football League updated injury report, as provided by the league:

CINCINNATI BENGALS (11-4) AT KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (9-6) — Cincinnati Bengals: OUT: DE Carl Powell (neck); DT Bryan Robinson (foot). DOUBTFUL: CB Deltha O’Neal (knee). QUESTIONABLE: T Levi Jones (shoulder); TE Reggie Kelly (wrist); RB Chris Perry (ankle). PROBABLE: DE Jonathan Fanene (illness); WR Chris Henry (illness); RB Rudi Johnson (knee); RB Nicolas Luchey (knee); QB Carson Palmer (groin); DT Shaun Smith (groin); LB Marcus Wilkins (hand). Kansas City Chiefs: QUESTIONABLE: LB Shawn Barber (hamstring); S Jerome Woods (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT John Browning (knee); LB Boomer Grigsby (abdomen); DE Eric Hicks (shoulder); CB Benny Sapp (shoulder).

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (13-2) AT GREEN BAY PACKERS (3-12) — Seattle Seahawks: OUT: CB Andre Dyson (ankle); S John Howell (hamstring). DOUBTFUL: CB Marcus Trufant (back). QUESTIONABLE: LB D.D. Lewis (knee); DE Joe Tafoya (hamstring). PROBABLE: DT Chartric Darby (knee); WR Bobby Engram (illness); WR Darrell Jackson (knee); T Walter Jones (back). Green Bay Packers: OUT: RB Sam Gado (knee). QUESTIONABLE: WR Robert Ferguson (knee); C Mike Flanagan (hernia); CB Michael Hawkins (knee); G William Whitticker (concussion). PROBABLE: TE David Martin (concussion).

ARIZONA CARDINALS (5-10) AT INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (13-2) — Arizona Cardinals: DOUBTFUL: T Leonard Davis (knee); WR LeRon McCoy (ankle); CB Antrel Rolle (knee). PROBABLE: DT Darnell Dockett (ankle); TE Nathan Hodel (neck). Indianapolis Colts: OUT: T Ryan Diem (knee); DT Corey Simon (foot). DOUBTFUL: LB Cato June (ankle/groin/knee); DE Robert Mathis (foot); S Bob Sanders (back). QUESTIONABLE: S Matt Giordano (back); WR Marvin Harrison (hand); DT Montae Reagor (knee); WR Brandon Stokley (knee); DE Josh Thomas (shoulder). PROBABLE: DE Dwight Freeney (ankle/foot); CB Marlin Jackson (finger); S Gerome Sapp (back).

BALTIMORE RAVENS (6-9) AT CLEVELAND BROWNS (5-10) — Baltimore Ravens: DOUBTFUL: RB B.J. Sams (lower leg). QUESTIONABLE: CB Chris McAlister (shoulder/thigh). PROBABLE: C Mike Flynn (ankle); TE Todd Heap (hip); G Edwin Mulitalo (knee). Cleveland Browns: QUESTIONABLE: G Cosey Coleman (knee); CB Ray Mickens (groin); DE Orpheus Roye (knee).

BUFFALO BILLS (5-10) AT NEW YORK JETS (3-12) — Buffalo Bills: OUT: T Mike Williams (chest); S Coy Wire (hamstring). PROBABLE: QB J.P. Losman (thigh). New York Jets: QUESTIONABLE: S Oliver Celestin (ankle); DE Shaun Ellis (hamstring); DT Dewayne Robertson (thigh). PROBABLE: CB Ty Law (foot).

CAROLINA PANTHERS (10-5) AT ATLANTA FALCONS (8-7) — Carolina Panthers: DOUBTFUL: LB Dan Morgan (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: RB DeShaun Foster (toe); RB Nick Goings (ankle); C Jeff Mitchell (hip); G Tutan Reyes (toe). PROBABLE: CB Ken Lucas (shoulder); DT Kindal Moorehead (shoulder); DE Mike Rucker (ankle). Atlanta Falcons: OUT: CB DeAngelo Hall (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: G Kynan Forney (neck); G Matt Lehr (calf).

DETROIT LIONS (5-10) AT PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10-5) — Detroit Lions: DOUBTFUL: S Jon McGraw (shoulder). QUESTIONABLE: LB Donte’ Curry (leg); RB Kevin Jones (elbow); RB Artose Pinner (ankle); LB Nate Wayne (ankle); G Damien Woody (ankle). PROBABLE: WR Scottie Vines (illness). Pittsburgh Steelers: QUESTIONABLE: LB Andre Frazier (hamstring); DE Travis Kirschke (groin). PROBABLE: LB James Harrison (illness); RB Dan Kreider (trap); LB Clint Kriewaldt (ankle); QB Ben Roethlisberger (right thumb); T Marvel Smith (ankle); DE Kimo Von Oelhoffen (ribs).

MIAMI DOLPHINS (8-7) AT NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-5) — Miami Dolphins: QUESTIONABLE: RB Ronnie Brown (ankle). New England Patriots: QUESTIONABLE: LB Tedy Bruschi (calf). PROBABLE: QB Tom Brady (right shoulder); RB Corey Dillon (calf); RB Heath Evans (shoulder); TE Christian Fauria (foot); TE Daniel Graham (shoulder); DE Jarvis Green (shoulder); S Artrell Hawkins (thigh); WR Bethel Johnson (knee); T Nick Kaczur (shoulder); RB Patrick Pass (hamstring); CB Asante Samuel (head).

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (3-12) AT TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (10-5) — New Orleans Saints: OUT: DE Darren Howard (knee). QUESTIONABLE: C LeCharles Bentley (elbow); T Jammal Brown (knee); LB Sedrick Hodge (ankle); CB Mike McKenzie (groin). Tampa Bay Buccaneers: OUT: WR Michael Clayton (turf toe). DOUBTFUL: S Jermaine Phillips (knee). QUESTIONABLE: TE Anthony Becht (ankle); C Scott Jackson (appendix); WR Mark Jones (foot); T Kenyatta Walker (ankle). PROBABLE: DT Anthony McFarland (hamstring).

HOUSTON TEXANS (2-13) AT SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (3-12) — Houston Texans: QUESTIONABLE: RB C.C. Brown (hamstring); DE Travis Johnson (back). PROBABLE: C Steve McKinney (thigh); RB Vernand Morency (illness). San Francisco 49ers: OUT: CB Ahmed Plummer (ankle). DOUBTFUL: CB Derrick Johnson (neck); CB Bruce Thornton (knee). QUESTIONABLE: LB Saleem Rasheed (knee). PROBABLE: WR Rasheed Marshall (groin).

CHICAGO BEARS (11-4) AT MINNESOTA VIKINGS (8-7) — Chicago Bears: OUT: RB Bryan Johnson (foot). QUESTIONABLE: CB Jerry Azumah (hip); RB Cedric Benson (knee); S Mike Brown (calf); LB Hunter Hillenmeyer (thumb); C Olin Kreutz (ankle); DE Adewale Ogunleye (hamstring); DT Ian Scott (hamstring); CB Charles Tillman (shoulder). PROBABLE: TE John Gilmore (illness); DT Tank Johnson (hip); RB Thomas Jones (hip); WR Muhsin Muhammad (calf); LB Brian Urlacher (illness). Minnesota Vikings: OUT: LB Heath Farwell (knee); LB Keith Newman (knee). QUESTIONABLE: G Marcus Johnson (ankle). PROBABLE: S Corey Chavous (ankle); C Melvin Fowler (ankle); LB E.J. Henderson (foot); P Chris Kluwe (knee); WR Marcus Robinson (illness); TE Jermaine Wiggins (ankle).

TENNESSEE TITANS (4-11) AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (11-4) — Tennessee Titans: QUESTIONABLE: WR Drew Bennett (knee); RB Chris Brown (ankle); WR Tyrone Calico (hamstring); CB Rich Gardner (ankle); TE Erron Kinney (knee); DE Travis LaBoy (shoulder); QB Steve McNair (pectoral); G Zach Piller (illness); LB Cody Spencer (illness); TE Ben Troupe (ankle). Jacksonville Jaguars: OUT: DE Paul Spicer (hand). QUESTIONABLE: RB Rich Alexis (groin); DE Reggie Hayward (hamstring); RB Greg Jones (neck); QB Byron Leftwich (ankle); G Vincent Manuwai (illness); G Chris Naeole (shoulder); WR Jimmy Smith (ribs); RB Derrick Wimbush (hand).

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (9-6) AT PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (6-9) — Washington Redskins: QUESTIONABLE: CB Carlos Rogers (biceps). PROBABLE: S Matt Bowen (knee); QB Mark Brunell (knee); T Chris Samuels (ankle); CB Shawn Springs (groin); DE Renaldo Wynn (foot). Philadelphia Eagles: QUESTIONABLE: DE Jevon Kearse (knee); RB Reno Mahe (calf); WR Darnerien McCants (shoulder); T Jon Runyan (knee/quadricep). PROBABLE: CB Sheldon Brown (knee); QB Mike McMahon (rib/knee); WR Billy McMullen (knee); DT Mike Patterson (knee); RB Bruce Perry (back).

ST. LOUIS RAMS (5-10) AT DALLAS COWBOYS (9-6) — St. Louis Rams: OUT: S Jerome Carter (ankle). QUESTIONABLE: S Oshiomogho Atogwe (hamstring/shoulder); RB Steven Jackson (hip); DT Jimmy Kennedy (groin); DT Damione Lewis (knee); WR Dane Looker (knee). PROBABLE: RB Marshall Faulk (knee); DT Brian Howard (illness); DE Tyoka Jackson (groin); QB Jamie Martin (illness). Dallas Cowboys: OUT: LB Kevin Burnett (knee). QUESTIONABLE: G Marco Rivera (neck). PROBABLE: CB Anthony Henry (groin); S Roy Williams (ankle).

AFC individual leaders

Through Week 16

QuarterbacksAttComYdsTDInt
Manning, Ind.45130437422810
Rthlsbrgr, Pit.2521612250177
Palmer, Cin.50134037823212
Brady, N.E.52233140732513
Plummr, Den.4422693275187
Brees, S.D.48631535082415
Leftwich, Jac.3021752123155
Green, K.C.47829436701610
McNair, Ten.47629231611611
Carr, Hou.41225224651411
RushersAttYdsAvgLGTD
L. Johnsn, K.C.31015495.04617
James, Ind.36015064.23313
R. Jhnsn, Cin.32714404.43312
Tomlinsn, S.D.32113724.36217
Droughns, Cle.29011924.175t2
McGahe, Buf.30311343.7275
Parker, Pit.22910674.780t4
Jordan, Oak.27210253.8269
M. Andsn, Dn.23910144.244t12
Davis, Hou.2309764.2442
ReceiversNoYdsAvgLGTD
C. Johnsn, Cin.93137714.870t9
Gates, S.D.86107812.53810
Smith, Den.84109413.0726
Wayne, Ind.83105512.766t5
Mason, Bal.83100012.039t3
Harrison, Ind.80112714.180t12
Chambrs, Mia.77104313.577t11
Branch, N.E.7697912.9514
Hshmzdh, Cn.7592712.443t7
Gonzalez, K.C.7384611.6392
Heap, Bal.7383311.4487
Moulds, Buf.737209.955t3
PuntersNoYdsLGAvg
Moorman, Buf.7031946845.6
Lechler, Oak.7333236445.5
Miller, N.E.7232655945.3
Smith, Ind.4720695844.0
Graham, NY-J7030725943.9
Sauerbrun, Den.6528386643.7
D. Jones, Mia.8436676343.7
Scifres, S.D.6427937143.6
Zastudil, Bal.7632946043.3
Hanson, Jac.7934017443.1
Punt ReturnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
Sams, Bal.3340112.2510
P. Jones, Ten.272659.852t1
Wade, Chi.-Ten.333179.673t1
Northcutt, Cle.292779.6380
Welker, Mia.413729.1470
Randle El, Pit.423698.872t1
Dwight, N.E.312678.6290
Walters, Ind.191578.3290
Pearman, Jac.463798.2240
Cotchery, NY-J231827.9180
Kickoff ReturnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
McGee, Buf.40124031.099t1
Mathis, Hou.50145329.199t2
Morgan, Pit.2052326.2740
P. Jones, Ten.3999325.5850
Miller, NY-J54135625.1500
T. Perry, Cin.57139524.5940
Sproles, S.D.59144124.4580
Wimbush, Jac.3790224.491t1
Carr, Oak.66159824.2620
Cribbs, Cle.4096624.290t1

Scoring

TouchdownsTDRushRecRetPts
Tomlinsn, S.D.191720114
L. Johnsn, K.C.181710108
James, Ind.14131084
M. Andsn, Dn.13121078
Dillon, N.E.13121078
Harrison, Ind.12012072
R. Jhnsn, Cin.12120072
Jordan, Oak.1192068
Chambrs, Mia.11011066
Ward, Pit.11011066
KickingPATFGLGPts
Graham, Cin.47-4727-3148128
Vanderjagt, Ind.50-5022-2448116
Elam, Den.40-4124-3151112
Reed, Pit.40-4024-2944112
Tynes, K.C.40-4124-3052112
Kaeding, S.D.48-4821-2449111
Stover, Bal.22-2227-3149103
Lindell, Buf.24-2425-315399
Bironas, Ten.29-3023-295398
K. Brown, Hou.22-2225-325397
Scobee, Jac.34-3421-285397

NFC individual leaders

Through Week 16

QuarterbacksAttComYdsTDInt
Hsslbck, Sea.4412883383249
Bulger, St.L2871922297149
Brunell, Was.4292532909229
B. Jhnsn, Min.2541571638104
Bledsoe, Dal.46028233972215
Dlhmme, Car.41524832582216
Warner, Ariz3752422713119
McNabb, Phi.3572112507169
Simms, T.B.288179189287
Mnnng, NY-G53328235582317
RushersAttYdsAvgLGTD
Alexandr, Sea.35018075.288t26
Barber, NY-G32916575.0598
Portis, Was.32514044.347t9
Dunn, Atl.27313875.1653
Jones, Chi.30212734.2429
Williams, T.B.26810974.171t6
S. Jacksn, St.L25410464.1518
J. Jones, Dal.2429584.0515
Foster, Car.1877143.8301
Westbrok, Phi.1566174.0313
ReceiversNoYdsAvgLGTD
Holt, St.L98129113.2449
Fitzgerald, Ariz97132913.7479
S. Smith, Car.94143215.280t11
Boldin, Ariz94132114.154t7
Moss, Was.80140017.578t9
Driver, G.B.80110313.8565
Galloway, T.B.79124915.880t8
Burress, NY-G71108615.361t6
Cooley, Was.6976611.1327
K. Johnsn, Dal.6674211.2276
Wiggins, Min.665528.4241
PuntersNoYdsLGAvg
Bidwell, T.B.8438256145.5
Kluwe, Min.6830186244.4
Player, Ariz6830126044.3
Harris, Det.7834216043.9
Baker, Car.6930065943.6
Barker, St.L4418976343.1
Berger, N.O.6829256943.0
McBriar, Dal.7532166342.9
Feagles, NY-G6728365642.3
Koenen, Atl.7531666742.2
Punt ReturnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
Mahe, Phi.2126912.8440
Moore, Min.2124511.771t1
S. Smith, Car.2728610.6440
Jones, T.B.494689.6310
Chatman, G.B.423869.285t1
Morton, NY-G413558.7551
Swinton, Ariz423368.0320
Hakim, N.O.312287.4420
Crayton, Dal.211517.2250
Drummnd, Det.241566.5380
Kickoff ReturnersNoYdsAvgLGTD
K. Rbnsn, Min.47122126.086t1
Ponder, NY-G3590525.995t1
Betts, Was.2359125.794t1
Morton, NY-G2048424.2410
Thompsn, Dal.52125624.2490
Swinton, Ariz59139823.7900
Hood, Phi.3890023.7530
Scobey, Sea.53124423.5530
Rossum, Atl.3170222.6470
Johnson, St.L3885722.699t1

Scoring

TouchdownsTDRushRecRetPts
Alexandr, Sea.272610162
S. Davis, Car.12120072
S. Smith, Car.12111072
Barber, NY-G1082062
S. Jacksn, St.L1082060
Portis, Was.990056
Fitzgerald, Ariz909054
Holt, St.L909054
Jones, Chi.990054
Jurevicis, Sea.909054
Moss, Was.909054
KickingPATFGLGPts
Feely, NY-G40-4032-3952136
Rackers, Ariz19-1938-4054133
Wilkins, St.L34-3425-2753109
Kasay, Car.38-3923-3152107
J. Brown, Sea.54-5517-2455105
Peterson, Atl.35-3522-2443101
Edinger, Min.27-2723-325696
Carney, N.O.21-2123-304990
Nedney, S.F.17-1724-265689
M. Bryant, T.B.28-2819-235085

College

Bowl Games

All Times PST

Wednesday, Dec. 28

MPC Computers Bowl at Boise

Boston College 27, Boise State 21

Alamo Bowl at San Antonio

Nebraska 32, Michigan 28

Thursday, Dec. 29

Emerald Bowl at San Francisco

Utah 38, Georgia Tech 10

Holiday Bowl at San Diego

Oklahoma 17, Oregon 14

Friday, Dec. 30

Music City Bowl at Nashville, Tenn.

Virginia 34, Minnesota 31

Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas

UCLA 50, Northwestern 38

Independence Bowl at Shreveport, La.

Missouri 38, South Carolina 31

Peach Bowl at Atlanta

LSU 40, Miami 3

Saturday, Dec. 31

Meineke Bowl at Charlotte, N.C.

North Carolina State 14, South Florida 0

Liberty Bowl at Memphis, Tenn.

Tulsa 31, Fresno State 24

Houston Bowl

TCU 27, Iowa State 24

Monday, Jan. 2

Cotton Bowl at Dallas

Alabama (9-2) vs. Texas Tech (9-2), 8 a.m. (FOX)

Outback Bowl at Tampa, Fla.

Iowa (7-4) vs. Florida (8-3), 8 a.m. (ESPN)

Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Fla.

Virginia Tech (10-2) vs. Louisville (9-2), 9:30 a.m. (NBC)

Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Fla.

Wisconsin (9-3) vs. Auburn (9-2), 10 a.m. (ABC)

Fiesta Bowl at Tempe, Ariz.

Ohio State (9-2) vs. Notre Dame (9-2), 2 p.m. (ABC)

Sugar Bowl at Atlanta

Georgia (10-2) vs. West Virginia (10-1), 5:30 p.m. (ABC)

Tuesday, Jan. 3

Orange Bowl at Miami

Penn State (10-1) vs. Florida State (8-4), 5 p.m. (ABC)

Wednesday, Jan. 4

Rose Bowl at Pasadena, Calif.

Texas (12-0) vs. Southern Cal (12-0), 5 p.m. (ABC)

Saturday, Jan. 14

Las Vegas All-American Classic

6:30 p.m. (CSTV)

Saturday, Jan. 21

East-West Shrine Classic at San Antonio

1 p.m. (ESPN2)

Hula Bowl at Honolulu

4 p.m. (ESPN2)

Saturday, Jan. 28

Senior Bowl at Mobile, Ala.

1 p.m. (ESPN)

Houston Bowl

Texas Christian 27, Iowa St. 24

Texas Christian14100327
Iowa State0177024

TCU—Merrill 20 run (Manfredini kick)

TCU—A.Brown 7 run (Manfredini kick)

ISU—Blythe 48 pass from Meyer (Culbertson kick)

ISU—Safety

ISU—J.Davis 6 pass from Meyer (Barkema pass from Meyer) 10:30.

TCU—DePriest 84 pass from Ballard (Manfredini kick)

TCU—FG Manfredini 29

ISU—Blythe 22 pass from Meyer (Culbertson kick)

TCU—FG LoCoco 44

A—37,286.

TCUISU
First downs2112
Rushes-yards46-13525-34
Passing275254
Comp-Att-Int21-33-120-33-2
Return Yards7615
Punts-Avg.7-37.48-42.1
Fumbles-Lost2-22-2
Penalties-Yards14-1346-51
Time of Possession33:1226:48

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING—Texas Christian, Merrill 11-109, A.Brown 12-48, Rodgers 1-4, Massey 1-4, DePriest 1-2, Ballard 16-(minus 13), team 4-(minus 19). Iowa State, Meyer 12-27, G.Coleman 3-9, S.Hicks 9-(minus 1), team 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—Texas Christian, Ballard 21-33-1-275. Iowa State, Meyer 20-33-2-254.

RECEIVING—Texas Christian, Rodgers 4-46, Bryant 4-35, DePriest 3-97, Massey 3-11, D.Moore 2-34, Grimmett 2-18, R.Pearson 1-14, Hecht 1-12, Merrill 1-8. Iowa State, Blythe 5-105, Flynn 3-32, Barkema 3-24, J.Davis 3-15, Sumrall 2-41, S.Hicks 2-23, Nickel 2-14.

Liberty Bowl

Tulsa 31, Fresno St. 24

Fresno State773724
Tulsa01701431

Fre—Mathis 6 run (Zimmerman kick)

Tulsa—Parrish 22 run (DeVault kick)

Tulsa—T.Adams 63 run (DeVault kick)

Fre—Sumlin 25 run (Zimmerman kick)

Tulsa—FG DeVault 41

Fre—FG Zimmerman 27

Fre—Fernandez 21 pass from Pinegar (Zimmerman kick)

Tulsa—A.Davis 54 pass from P.Smith (DeVault kick)

Tulsa—P.Smith 4 run (DeVault kick)

A—54,894.

FreTlsa
First downs2220
Rushes-yards47-20828-196
Passing213234
Comp-Att-Int19-30-218-27-0
Return Yards-61
Punts-Avg.3-34.34-40.3
Fumbles-Lost1-01-1
Penalties-Yards5-352-10
Time of Possession38:2021:40

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING—Fresno State, Mathis 31-117, Sumlin 11-57, Pinegar 3-27, Rivera 2-7. Tulsa, T.Adams 11-102, Parrish 9-51, P.Smith 7-45, Team 1-(minus 2).

PASSING—Fresno State, Pinegar 19-30-2-213. Tulsa, P.Smith 18-27-0-234.

RECEIVING—Fresno State, Fairman 6-73, Williams 3-47, Fernandez 2-25, Jennings 2-20, Pascoe 2-10, Rivera 1-19, Mathis 1-13, Tapia 1-6, Jamison 1-0. Tulsa, A.Davis 8-128, Mills 4-52, Parrish 3-19, T.Adams 2-29, Keopple 1-6.

Meineke Bowl

North Carolina St. 14, South Florida 0

South Florida00000
North Carolina State0140014

NCSt—Clark 9 pass from Stone (Deraney kick)

NCSt—A.Brown 1 run (Deraney kick)

A—57,937.

USFNCSt
First downs1514
Rushes-yards44-13647-173
Passing159127
Comp-Att-Int10-30-19-19-0
Return Yards2616
Punts-Avg.7-33.17-39.9
Fumbles-Lost2-22-1
Penalties-Yards4-206-35
Time of Possession28:5931:01

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS

RUSHING—South Florida, A.Hall 19-118, Ponton 8-41, Team 1-(minus 1), Jackson 1-(minus 1), P.Julmiste 13-(minus 6), Ca.Hill 2-(minus 15). North Carolina State, T.Baker 23-93, A.Brown 12-51, Blackman 2-25, Stone 9-5, Team 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—South Florida, P.Julmiste 8-25-1-91, Ca.Hill 1-2-0-37, Team 0-2-0-0, B.Baker 1-1-0-31. North Carolina State, Stone 9-19-0-127.

RECEIVING—South Florida, A.Hall 2-49, S.Green 2-38, Chambers 2-24, Burnett 1-21, Denson 1-11, Ruegger 1-11, Edwards 1-5. North Carolina State, Clark 3-66, Barrett 2-19, Blackman 2-7, T.Williams 1-36, A.Brown 1-(minus 1).

Hockey

NHL

All Times PST

EASTERN CONFERENCE

AtlanticWLOTPtsGFGA
Philadelphia248654142120
N.Y. Rangers2212549122101
New Jersey1618537112127
N.Y. Islanders1718236121137
Pittsburgh1019828104145
NortheastWLOTPtsGFGA
Ottawa27635715880
Buffalo2611254130118
Toronto2214347131125
Montreal1813642105119
Boston1418634111125
SoutheastWLOTPtsGFGA
Carolina2410452140125
Tampa Bay1917341120125
Atlanta1617638132140
Florida1520535106127
Washington1320329105143

WESTERN CONFERENCE

CentralWLOTPtsGFGA
Detroit269355145100
Nashville249351118103
Chicago1320430101131
Columbus122612582139
St. Louis92252396142
NorthwestWLOTPtsGFGA
Calgary22124489995
Edmonton2213448129121
Vancouver2112547129120
Colorado2017343149137
Minnesota181744011198
PacificWLOTPtsGFGA
Los Angeles2514252144121
Dallas241214912499
Phoenix2018242117117
Anaheim1715640108106
San Jose1616537114119

Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss or shootout loss.

Saturday’s Results

Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, OT

Washington 4, Philadelphia 3, SO

Anaheim 5, St. Louis 4, SO

Minnesota 4, Vancouver 3

Detroit 5, Columbus 2

Toronto 6, New Jersey 3

Colorado 5, Phoenix 2

Carolina 5, Montreal 3

Los Angeles 3, Dallas 2

Edmonton at Calgary, (n)

Today’s Games

Atlanta at Washington, noon

Florida at Buffalo, 2 p.m.

Anaheim at Nashville, 5 p.m.

Monday’s Games

Philadelphia at Boston, 10 a.m.

Ottawa at Atlanta, noon

Chicago at Calgary, noon

Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Toronto, 4:30 p.m.

Vancouver at St. Louis, 5 p.m.

Dallas at Los Angeles, 7:30 p.m.

Capitals 4, Flyers 3 (SO)

Philadelphia11103
Washington02104

Washington won shootout 2-1

First Period—1, Philadelphia, Forsberg 13 (Kapanen, Johnsson), 14:19 (pp). Second Period—2, Washington, Ovechkin 23 (Heward), 7:38 (pp). 3, Washington, Zubrus 7 (Ovechkin), 11:21. 4, Philadelphia, Kapanen 7, 15:08 (sh). Third Period—5, Philadelphia, Carter 9 (Handzus, Johnsson), 2:57 (pp). 6, Washington, Willsie 6 (Zubrus, Pettinger), 8:54. Overtime—None. Shootout—Washington 2 (Pettinger G, Ovechkin NG, Willsie G); Philadelphia 1 (Handzus NG, Forsberg NG, Richards G).

Shots on goal—Philadelphia 12-13-9-3—37. Washington 13-15-13-5—46. Power-play Opportunities—Philadelphia 2 of 8; Washington 1 of 8. Goalies—Philadelphia, Niittymaki 13-4-4 (46 shots-43 saves). Washington, Kolzig 11-14-3 (37-34). A—16,492 (18,277).

Avalanche 5, Coyotes 2

Colorado1135
Phoenix0112

First Period—1, Colorado, Hejduk 11 (Brunette, Blake), 5:17 (pp). Second Period—2, Colorado, Laperriere 12 (McLean, Laaksonen), 11:29. 3, Phoenix, Gauthier 2 (Johnson, Sanderson), 12:16. Third Period—4, Colorado, Turgeon 10 (Blake, Tanguay), 1:33 (pp). 5, Colorado, Laperriere 13 (Tanguay, McLean), 3:44. 6, Phoenix, Sanderson 10 (Johnson, Ballard), 13:33 (pp). 7, Colorado, Brunette 11 (Sakic), 16:35.

Shots on goal—Colorado 12-8-8—28. Phoenix 10-12-10—32. Power-play opportunities—Colorado 2 of 4; Phoenix 1 of 6. Goalies—Colorado, Budaj 6-5-3 (32 shots-30 saves). Phoenix, Joseph 16-11-0 (28-23). A—18,502 (17,799).

Hurricanes 5, Canadiens 3

Montreal0213
Carolina1135

First Period—1, Carolina, Brind’Amour 15 (Williams, C.Adams), 7:34. Second Period—2, Carolina, Cole 13 (A.Ward), :50. 3, Montreal, Ryder 17 (Souray, Koivu), 6:13. 4, Montreal, Bulis 6 (Kovalev, Markov), 16:28. Third Period—5, Carolina, Stillman 10 (Tverdovsky, Kaberle), 11:07 (pp). 6, Montreal, Markov 5 (Rivet, Koivu), 16:36. 7, Carolina, Brind’Amour 16 (Cole, Stillman), 18:08. 8, Carolina, A Ward 3, 19:59 (en).

Shots on goal—Montreal 9-8-10—27. Carolina 13-10-15—38. Missed Penalty Shot—Ryder, Montreal, 16:32, 3rd. Power-play opportunities—Montreal 0 of 3; Carolina 1 of 7. Goalies—Montreal, Theodore 14-9-5 (37 shots-33 saves). Carolina, Gerber 18-7-2 (27-24). A—17,281 (18,730).

Kings 3, Stars 2

Los Angeles1203
Dallas0002

First Period—1, Los Angeles, Frolov 14 (Demitra, Conroy), 3:42. Second Period—2, Los Angeles, Armstrong 10 (Conroy, Robitaille), 6:41 (pp). 3, Los Angeles, Kostopoulos 4 (Brown, Grebeshkov), 14:11. Third Period—4, Dallas, Modano 14 (Jokinen, Lehtinen), 5:27 (pp). 5, Dallas, Modano 15 (Zubov, Daley), 6:52 (pp).

Shots on goal—Los Angeles 8-14-1—23. Dallas 10-13-17—40. Power-play opportunities—Los Angeles 1 of 8; Dallas 2 of 8. Goalies—Los Angeles, Garon 17-8-0 (40 shots-38 saves). Dallas, Turco 19-11-1 (23-20). A—18,584 (18,532).

Maple Leafs 6, Rangers 3

Toronto1416
New Jersey1113

First Period—1, New Jersey, Gomez 12 (Parise, Gionta), 3:44. 2, Toronto, Sundin 9 (McCabe), 9:02 (sh). Second Period—3, New Jersey, Gomez 13 (penalty shot), 1:27. 4, Toronto, Czerkawski 4 (Wilm, Kilger), 7:26. 5, Toronto, Tucker 17 (O’Neill), 7:47. 6, Toronto, O’Neill 13 (Wellwood, Kaberle), 9:46 (pp). 7, Toronto, Kaberle 4 (Belak, Wilm), 14:06. Third Period—8, Toronto, Pohl 1 (Tucker, Kaberle), 4:35 (pp). 9, New Jersey, Gomez 14 (Gionta, Martin), 7:48 (pp).

Shots on goal—Toronto 3-15-4—22. New Jersey 9-7-10—26. Power-play opportunities—Toronto 2 of 5; New Jersey 1 of 9. Goalies—Toronto, Belfour 17-11-2 (26 shots-23 saves). New Jersey, Brodeur 14-14-2 (22-16). A—11,971 (19,040).

Mighty Ducks 5, Blues 4 (SO)

Anaheim21105
St. Louis11204

Anaheim won shootout 1-0

First Period—1, St. Louis, Mayers 10 (Wideman), :23. 2, Anaheim, McDonald 12 (Selanne, Beauchemin), 7:40. 3, Anaheim, Kunitz 5 (Lupul, Beauchemin), 7:50. Second Period—4, Anaheim, Vishnevski 1, 7:27 (en). 5, St. Louis, McAmmond 12 (Young, Weight), 19:32 (pp). Third Period—6, Anaheim, Kunitz 6 (Marchant, Lupul), 6:13. 7, St. Louis, Weight 7 (Sillinger, Young), 6:50 (pp). 8, St. Louis, Sillinger 12 (Weight, Wideman), 10:51 (pp). Overtime—None. Shootout—Anaheim 1 (Lupul NG, Kunitz G, Sykora NG); St. Louis 0 (McAmmond NG, Weight NG, Sillinger NG);

Shots on goal—Anaheim 13-7-9-4—33. St. Louis 8-15-9-2—34. Power-play opportunities—Anaheim 0 of 3; St. Louis 3 of 7. Goalies—Anaheim, Giguere 11-6-6 (34 shots-30 saves). St. Louis, Bacashihua (5-2), Sanford 3-5-1 (12:10 first, 27-26). A—13,286 (19,022).

Penguins 4, Rangers 3 (OT)

N.Y. Rangers11103
Pittsburgh11114

First Period—1, Pittsburgh, Surovy 5 (Crosby, Palffy), 1:35. 2, N.Y. Rangers, Jagr 25 (Rucinsky, Straka), 17:14 (pp). Second Period—3, Pittsburgh, Ouellet 4 (LeClair, Gonchar), 10:41 (pp). 4, N.Y. Rangers, Rucinsky 10 (Jagr, Tyutin), 12:37 (pp). Third Period—5, Pittsburgh, Surovy 6 (Tarnstrom, Ouellet), 14:13 (pp). 6, N.Y. Rangers, Tyutin 3 (Rucinsky, Straka), 16:38 (pp). Overtime—7, Pittsburgh, Crosby 19 (Ouellet, Gonchar), 3:31 (pp).

Shots on goal—N.Y. Rangers 11-3-3-0—17. Pittsburgh 12-7-11-7—37. Power-play Opportunities—N.Y. Rangers 3 of 8; Pittsburgh 3 of 8. Goalies—N.Y. Rangers, Lundqvist 14-5-4 (37 shots-33 saves). Pittsburgh, Fleury 4-7-3 (17-14). A—17,132 (16,958).

Red Wings 5, Blue Jackets 2

Columbus1102
Detroit0325

First Period—1, Columbus, Nash 5 (Pushor), 9:27. Second Period—2, Columbus, Chimera 7 (Letowski, Hulse), :36. 3, Detroit, Lidstrom 6 (Datsyuk, Holmstrom), 3:07 (pp). 4, Detroit, Schneider 11 (Franzen, Lilja), 7:57. 5, Detroit, Samuelsson 15 (Lang, Zetterberg), 19:07. Third Period—6, Detroit, Lidstrom 7 (Lang, Draper), 4:19. 7, Detroit, Samuelsson 16 (Lang, Woolley), 14:27 (pp).

Shots on goal—Columbus 7-5-3—15. Detroit 13-16-14—43. Power-play opportunities—Columbus 0 of 5; Detroit 2 of 6. Goalies—Columbus, Leclaire (13 shots-13 saves), Denis 7-15-0 (1:53 second, 30-25). Detroit, Osgood 12-3-3 (15-13). A—20,066 (20,058).

Wild 4, Canucks 3

Vancouver0213
Minnesota0314

First Period—None. Second Period—1, Vancouver, Cooke 6 (Park), 6:19. 2, Minnesota, White 10 (Rolston, Wanvig), 6:40. 3, Minnesota, Walz 5, 7:14. 4, Minnesota, Foster 6 (Bouchard, Rolston), 10:56 (pp). 5, Vancouver, Salo 7 (Naslund, Bertuzzi), 19:47 (pp). Third Period—6, Minnesota, Robitaille 8 (Foster, Bouchard), 8:41 (pp). 7, Vancouver, Allen 4 (Naslund, Bertuzzi), 10:30 (pp).

Shots on goal—Vancouver 12-7-10—29. Minnesota 10-16-11—37. Power-play opportunities—Vancouver 2 of 5; Minnesota 2 of 7. Goalies—Vancouver, Ouellet 0-1-1 (37 shots-33 saves). Minnesota, Fernandez 14-5-3 (29-26). A—18,568 (18,064).

NHL scoring leaders

Through Dec. 30

GPGAPTS
Jagr, NYR38243559
Alfredsson, Ott36253055
Heatley, Ott36252954
Thornton, Bos-SJ36144054
Forsberg, Phi31124052
Staal, Car37262551
Savard, Atl39173451
Kovalchuk, Atl35232649
Demitra, LA40202949
Spezza, Ott30133447
McCabe, Tor38143145
Gagne, Phi32271744
Nagy, Pho37133144
Prospal, TB39162743

WHL

EASTERN CONFERENCE

EastGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Saskatoon4024141113612050
Moose Jaw3721122213710846
Regina3820170112112641
Prince Albert391020188913329
Brandon3611204110314527
CentralGPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Medicine Hat40259061389856
Calgary37261010997253
Lethbridge3617132410410540
Swift Current381019188613329
Red Deer391124138912926

WESTERN CONFERENCE

B.C.GPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Kootenay412811021389658
Vancouver38268041377956
Kelowna3724111113510450
Prince George382015031009743
Kamloops401919118710540
U.S.GPWLOTLSOLGFGAPts
Everett382314101058447
Portland3517151212413237
Spokane361618209911334
Seattle381519139011834
Tri-City331415319010932

Note: Two points awarded for a win, one for an overtime or shootout loss.

Saturday’s Results

Everett 4, Moose Jaw 2

Kelowna 3, Red Deer 1

Kootenay 4, Regina 1

Portland 6, Seattle 3

Spokane at Tri-City, (n)

Vancouver at Medicine Hat, (n)

Today’s Games

Brandon at Saskatoon

Vancouver at Lethbridge

Monday’s Games

Moose Jaw at Tri-City

Tuesday’s Games

Regina at Red Deer

Kamloops at Kootenay

Calgary at Prince Albert

Wednesday’s Games

Calgary at Saskatoon

Lethbridge at Swift Current

Regina at Medicine Hat

Moose Jaw at Portland

Kelowna at Prince George

Thursday’s Games

No games scheduled.

Skiing

Area resorts

Montana

Montana Snowbowl — Sat 5:00a 2 - 3 new powder machine groomed 17 - 58 base 38 of 39 trails, 98% open, 4 of 4 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9:30a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-4p;

Idaho

Brundage — Sat 5:14a clear 34 degrees 13 new packed powder machine groomed 48 - 78 base 42 of 45 trails, 4 of 5 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Fri: 9:30a-4:30a; Sat/Sun: 9:30a-4:30p;,

Lookout Pass — Fri 3:20p ltsnoPDR machine groomed 26 - 55 base 21 of 24 trails, 3 of 3 lifts, 95% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p; through Jan 02: Open daily;,

Schweitzer Mountain — Sat 6:25a snow 33 degrees 5 new powder machine groomed 34 - 54 base 61 of 67 trails, 8 of 9 lifts, 100% open, Mon-Thu: 9a-4p; Fri: 9a-8p; Sat: 8: 30a-9p; Sun 8:30a-4p;,

Silver Mountain — Sat 5:35a snow 30 degrees 4 new packed powder machine groomed 15 - 39 base 19 of 67 trails, 3 of 7 lifts, 28% open, Mon-Thu: 8:30a-4p, Fri 8:30a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-4p;,

Washington

49 Degrees North — Fri 3:00p snowPDR machine groomed 21 - 63 base 40 of 40 trails, 3 of 5 lifts, 100% open, Fri: 9a-3:30p; Mon/Tue 9a-3:30p; Sat/Sun: 9a-3:30p;,

Bluewood — Sat 5:00a overcast 30 degrees 6 new packed powder machine groomed 34 - 46 base 23 of 24 trails, 3 of 3 lifts, 96% open, Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p;,

Mt Spokane — Sat 5a insa snowing lightly 31 degrees 5 new packed powder machine groomed 24 - 45 base 30 of 55 trails, 4 of 5 lifts, 55% open, Mon, Wed, Thu: 9a-4p; Fri 9a-9:30p; Sat: 9a-9:30p; Sun: 9a-4p; open Wed-Mon;,

British Columbia

Apex Mountain — Sat 2:00a powder machine groomed 31 - 32 base 14 of 67 trails, 21% open, 3 of 5 lifts, smMon-Thu: 9a-3:30p; Fri: 9a-9p; Sat: 9a-9p; Sun: 9a-3:30p;

Big White — Sat 9:05a 3 new packed powder machine groomed 49 - 49 base 106 of 118 trails, 90% open, 14 of 15 lifts Mon-Fri: 8:45a-3:30p; Sat/Sun: 8:45a-3:30p;

Fernie Alpine — Sat 8:15a 4 new powder machine groomed 20 - 48 base 95 of 107 trails, 95% open, 9 of 10 lifts Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p;

Kimberley — Sat 5:00a 1 new hard packed 35 of 75 trails, 47% open, 5 of 8 lifts Mon-Fri: 9a-4p; Sat/Sun: 9a-4p;

Red Resort — Sat 5:23a 5 new powder 53 - 53 base 50 of 83 trails, 60% open, 6 of 6 lifts Mon-Fri: 9a-3p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-3p;

Silver Star — Sat 6:00a 2 new packed powder machine groomed 49 - 49 base 95 of 112 trails, 85% open, 11 of 11 lifts Mon-Fri: 8:30a-3:30p; Sat/Sun: 8:30a-3:30p;

Whitewater — Sat 5:01a 2 new powder machine groomed 68 - 68 base 7 of 43 trails, 16% open, 3 of 3 lifts Mon-Fri: 9a-3:30p; Sat/Sun: 9a-3:30p;

Tennis

ITF Hyundai Hopman Cup

At Burswood Dome, Perth, Australia

Purse: $730,000 (ITF)

Surface: Hard-Indoor

Round Robin

Germany 2, Australia 1

Samantha Stosur, Australia, def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, 6-3, 7-5.

Nicolas Kiefer, Germany, def. Wayne Arthurs, Australia 6-3, 6-4.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld and Nicolas Kiefer, Germany def. Samantha Stosur and Wayne Arthurs, Australia 4-6, 6-3, 10-8 (tiebreak).

Moves

BASEBALL

National League

PITTSBURGH PIRATES—Agreed to terms with INF Joe Randa on a one-year contract.

FOOTBALL

Arena Football League

AUSTIN WRANGLERS—Signed OS Derrick Lewis.

CHICAGO RUSH—Signed OS Kevin Kasper.

COLORADO CRUSH—Signed OL-DL Chris Berg.

COLUMBUS DESTROYERS—Waived OL-DL Jason Berger. Released OL-DL Jamarr Ward.

GEORGIA FORCE—Re-signed WR-DB Derek Lee.

GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE—Signed WR-LB Richard Gills and WR-LB Nathan Wruble. Re-signed WR-LB Anthony Hines.

PHILADELPHIA SOUL—Signed OS Isaac West.

SAN JOSE SABERCATS—Recalled QB Chris Lewis and WR-LB Ben Nelson from waivers. Waived OS Jason Geathers.

HOCKEY

National Hockey League

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS—Recalled D Jamie Pushor from Syracuse of the AHL.

LOS ANGELES KINGS—Recalled C Matt Ryan from Manchester of the AHL.

OTTAWA SENATORS—Assigned LW Denis Hamel to Binghamton of the AHL.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS—Recalled G Maxime Daigneault from South Carolina of the ECHL and C Dave Steckel from Hershey of the AHL.

American Hockey League

BINGHAMTON SENATORS—Released F Mike Berry.

COLLEGE

SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI—Announced junior F Kendaris Pelton will transfer and junior F Shaun Simpson is temporarily leaving the men’s basketball team for personal reasons.

WAGNER—Dismissed junior G Jamal Webb from the men’s basketball team.

Today’s odds

America’s Line

CIRCULAR REPORT: On the NFL board, the Bears-Vikings circle is for Chicago possibly resting some starters; the Chiefs-Bengals circle is due to the playoff scenario; the Seahawks-Packers circle is for Seattle possibly resting some starters; the Titans-Jaguars circle is for Tennessee QB Steve McNair (questionable) and Jacksonville QB Byron Leftwich (questionable).

NFL

FavoriteOpCurO/UUnderdog
COLTS77.544Cardsd
Ravens3336.5BROWNS
Bills1137.5JETS
Panthers3.53.542FALCONS
VIKINGS3[4.5]35.5Bears
CHIEFS7[7.5]46Bengals
STEELERS1513.535.5Lions
PATRIOTS65.537.5Dolphins
BUCS1313.537.5Saints
Texans1(S)13749ERS
JAGUARS4.5[4]37.5Titans
PACKERS3[5]39.5Seahawks
Redskins77.537EAGLES
COWBOYS12.512.543.5Rams

The (S) after the opening line denotes that San Francisco opened as a favorite.

College Football

FavoriteOpCurO/UUnderdog

Monday

Cotton Bowl (Dallas)
Texas Tech13.547Alabama
Outback Bowl (Tampa, Fla.)
Florida3148Iowa
Gator Bowl (Jacksonville, Fla.)
Va Tech9855Louisville
Capital One Bowl (Orlando, Fla.)
Auburn1010.553Wisconsin
Fiesta Bowl (Tempe, Ariz.)
Ohio St5.54.555Notre Dame
Sugar Bowl (Atlanta)
Georgia9745W Virginia

Tuesday

Orange Bowl (Miami)
Penn St81047Florida St

Wednesday

Rose Bowl (Pasadena, Calif.)
USC6.57.571Texas

Note: Op is the opening line, Cur is the up to date line, and O/U is the over/under point total for each game.

NBA

FavoritePtsUnderdog
HEAT8T’wolves
Clippers3.5BLAZERS
LAKERS3Jazz

College Basketball

FavoritePtsUnderdog
Texas TECH6Tex-El Paso
San Diego1E WASHINGTON