Jets blow playoff berth as Steelers claim wild card
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns on the final day of the regular season to sneak into the playoffs when the New York Jets lost to the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League on Sunday.
Curry’s return cut short after knock on bruised shin
(Reuters) – Stephen Curry’s return from injury was cut short on Saturday with a knock to his bruised left shin and his early exit showed how vulnerable the Golden State Warriors could be without their MVP.
Spurs ground Rockets to stay unbeaten in San Antonio
(The Sports Xchange) – LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and nine rebounds, and Danny Green broke out of a shooting slump with six three-pointers as the San Antonio Spurs rolled past the Houston Rockets 121-103 to stay unbeaten at home on Saturday.
Dophins ditch GM Hickey after second poor season
(Reuters) – The Dolphins have parted ways with general manager Dennis Hickey after two seasons, the team announced on Saturday, his lavish spending unable to help Miami end a playoff drought that stretches back to 2008.
Canucks edge Ducks in shootout
(Reuters) – Right winger Alex Burrows ended his goal drought at the right time — even though the tally won’t count in his personal statistics.
Butler providing the spark for Bulls in Rose’s absence
(Reuters) – Jimmy Butler has stood up for the Chicago Bulls this season and has helped the franchise transition out of their dependence on the injury-ravaged Derrick Rose.
Raptors get win as Hornets scoring dries up in final minutes
(Reuters) – Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 23 points as the Toronto Raptors defeated the Charlotte Hornets 104-94 on Friday, courtesy of Charlotte being unable to score in the final 4:45 minutes of the game.
Florida coach Gallant gets contract extension
(Reuters) – The Florida Panthers extended coach Gerard Gallant’s contract for a further two years on Friday as the franchise goes through one of their best periods in the NHL.
Canadiens spoil Boston’s outdoor party in 5-1 rout
(Reuters) – The Montreal Canadiens and their local goalkeeper Mike Condon spoilt New Year’s Day for the Boston Bruins, crushing their longtime foes 5-1 in the NHL’s annual outdoor Winter Classic in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Friday.
Manning set for backup role in regular season finale
(Reuters) – Peyton Manning was expected to be backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos in their regular season finale against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday after being listed as probable on Friday’s injury report.
