Week in Sports: Dec. 24-30

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates a goal against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward (30) during the second period in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Ovechkin scored a goal to end an eight-game drought and added an assist for the Washington Capitals, who held on to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2.

Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants' Mario Manningham (82) during the second half on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Green Bay, Wis. Aaron Rodgers returned from a concussion to throw for 404 yards and four touchdowns and the Packers routed the Giants 45-17.

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby celebrates his third-period goal against the Ottawa Senators, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Ottawa. Pittsburgh's star center scored with 3:22 remaining to extend his streak to 24 games, but Erik Karlsson had two goals and an assist to lead Ottawa to a 3-1 win over the Penguins.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Johnny Knox (13) makes a touchdown reception past New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie (31) in the second half in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Jay Cutler threw three touchdown passes, Matt Forte ran for 113 yards and the Chicago Bears beat New York 38-34 on Sunday, sending the Jets to their third loss in four games.

Minnesota Wild's Cal Clutterbuck, left, goes sailing after checking Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen, right, of Sweden, into the Minnesota bench during the second period on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in St. Paul, Minn. The Red Wings won 4-1.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Brian Robiskie, bottom, catches a 29-yard touchdown pass against Baltimore Ravens cornerback Chris Carr (25) in the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cleveland. The scoring pass was thrown by wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi. Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes and the Ravens clinched a playoff berth with a 20-10 victory over the Browns.

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Cornelius Brown (39) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford (12) in the third quarter in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. The Colts won their third consecutive game and defeated the Raiders, 31-26.

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Vancouver Canucks' Jannik Hansen, right, of Denmark, cross-checks Edmonton Oilers' Zack Stortini during the second period in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Kellen Winslow (82) dives over Seattle Seahawks cornerback Walter Thurmond (28) to score a third-quarter touchdown during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers beat the Seahawks 38-15.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) goes over the top of Houston Texans cornerback Jason Allen (30) for a pass reception during the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Denver. The Broncos beat the Texans 24-23.

San Antonio Spurs' Antonio McDyess, left, and Matt Bonner, center and Washington Wizards' Trevor Booker, right, reach for a rebound during the second quarter on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 94-80.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) celebrates with cornerback Adam Jones, right, after Simpson scored on a 59-yard touchdown reception in the second half against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-20.

Dwyane Wade (3) of the Miami Heat lays up a shot against Pau Gasol (16) of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 25, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Heat defeated the Lakers 96-80.

Hawaii running back Alex Green, center, is stopped by Tulsa defenders Curnelius Arnick, left, and Brian Moore during the third quarter of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game at Aloha Stadium, Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, in Honolulu. Tulsa crushed Hawaii,62-35.

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