Week in sports: Dec. 2-8

Rashard Mendenhall is swarmed by the Browns defense — AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) is swarmed by the Cleveland Browns defense as he tries to run the ball in the second quarter on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, in Pittsburgh. Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23), linebacker D'Qwell Jackson (52), nose tackle Scott Paxson (69) and linebacker Kaluka Maiava (56) are all in on the play. The Steelers won 14-3.

Dan O'Halloran separates Brandon Dubinsky and Marc-Andre Bergeron — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Referee Dan O'Halloran, left, separates New York Rangers' Brandon Dubinsky (17) from Tampa Bay Lightning's Marc-Andre Bergeron (47) during the second period, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, in New York. Dominic Moore scored a dramatic short-handed goal to tie the game against the Rangers with 1:57 left and then netted the only goal of the shootout in the Lightning's 3-2 win.

Adam Rosen slides during the first run of the Nations Cup qualifying event — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward

Adam Rosen, of Britain, slides during the first run of the Nations Cup qualifying event for the World Cup luge competition at the Whistler Sliding Center in Whistler, British Columbia, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011.

St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak speaks about Albert Pujols during a baseball news conference on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, in St. Louis. Three-time National League MVP Albert Pujols agreed on Thursday to a $254 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels.

Albert Pujols

Brandon Paul celebrates — AP Photo/The News-Gazette/Robert K. O'Daniell

Illinois' Brandon Paul (3) celebrates Illinois' 48-43 victory over St. Bonaventure in an NCAA college basketball game in Champaign, Ill., on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. Paul had 17 points.

New Miami Marlins Jose Reyes puts on a team cap during a news conference at the Major League Baseball 2011 Winter Meetings in Dallas, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011. The Marlins unveiled the newly signed free-agent shortstop Reyes.

Jose Reyes

Former Penn State associate head football coach Jerry Sandusky is escorted to a police car, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, in Bellefonte, Pa., after being arrested on new child sex abuse charges brought by two new accusers, including one who claims Sandusky molested him numerous times in a basement bedroom, according to authorities. The claims bring the number of Sandusky's alleged victims to 10, and he now faces more than 50 charges stemming from accusations he molested boys for years on Penn State property, in his home and elsewhere.

Tyler Willis is thrown from the bull — AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

Tyler Willis of Wheatland, Wyo. is thrown from the bull after hanging on for the required eight seconds during the bull riding competition in the sixth go-round of the National Finals Rodeo, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, in Las Vegas. Willis took third place in the event.

Jiri Tlusty tangles with Joe Piskula — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh

Carolina Hurricanes' Jiri Tlusty, left, tangles with Calgary Flames' Joe Piskula during the first period in Calgary, Alberta, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The Flames beat the Hurricanes 7-6.

Northern Iowa forward Jake Koch reacts during the second half against Iowa, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Northern Iowa won 80-60.

Randy McMichael hurdles Kevin Rutland — AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack

San Diego Chargers tight end Randy McMichael (81) hurdles Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Kevin Rutland (22) in front of strong safety Dwight Lowery (25) during the first quarter on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Jacksonville, Fla. Philip Rivers threw for 294 yards and three touchdowns, burning Jacksonville's depleted secondary early and often, and the Chargers beat the Jaguars 38-14 to snap a six-game losing streak.

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Sean Bergenheim leaps as a teammate shoots — AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Florida Panthers left wing Sean Bergenheim (20) leaps as a teammate shoots towards Washington Capitals goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) during the second period, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, in Sunrise, Fla. Stephen Weiss' two goals and an assist helped the Panthers build a 5-1 lead, and Florida held on for an eventual 5-4 victory that extended their Southeast Division lead.

Tracy Porter celebrates his interception — AP Photo/Bill Haber

New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter (22) celebrates his interception with cornerback Patrick Robinson (21), strong safety Roman Harper (41) and cornerback Jabari Greer (33), as Detroit Lions running back Maurice Morris (28) reacts on the turf during the fourth quarter in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Saints won 31-17.

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Boca Juniors' soccer fans celebrate winning Argentina's soccer league championship title after defeating Banfield 3-0 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Sunday Dec. 4, 2011.

Brad Staubitz lands a punch on Jean Francois Jacques — AP Photo/Chris Carlson

Minnesota Wild right wing Brad Staubitz, right, lands a punch on Anaheim Ducks' Jean Francois Jacques during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

Mat McBriar (1) and kicker Dan Bailey stare back at the team bench after a timeout — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Dallas Cowboys' Mat McBriar (1) and kicker Dan Bailey (5) stare back at the team bench after a timeout was called prior to Bailey's potential game-winning field goal attempt, which he made but did not count due to the timeout call, during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. Bailey missed his second attempt, and the Cardinals won 19-13 in overtime.

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Tiger Woods reacts after winning the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament at Sherwood Country Club, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Thousand Oaks, Calif. Woods closed with clutch birdie putts, including holing a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for a 3-under 69, to win by one shot over former Masters champion Zach Johnson.

New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes pulls in a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman tosses the ball away under pressure from New York Jets inside linebacker David Harris (52) and defensive end Aaron Maybin, background, during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

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Roy Williams bobbles the ball — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bears wide receiver Roy Williams (11) bobbles the ball near the end zone in front of Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Chiefs strong safety Jon McGraw intercepted the ball on the play.

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Chris Rucker breaks up a pass — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Rucker (36) breaks up a pass to New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

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Canada's Christine Nesbitt competes during the women's 1000-meter race of the World Cup speed skating in Heerenveen, Netherlands, Sunday Dec. 4, 2011.

Caleb Hanie is sacked — AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Hanie (12) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs linebackers Tamba Hali (91) and Justin Houston (50) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Chiefs won 10-3.

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Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his tennis match against against Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro and the Davis Cup Final for Spain, in Seville, Spain, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011.

Matt Ryan is grabbed by defensive end Antonio Smith — AP Photo/Dave Einsel

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is grabbed by Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Houston. Officials called it a personal foul, roughing the passer, for a 15-yard penalty.

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Carlos Lopez gets hit in the mouth — AP Photo/Jeff Tuttle

UNLV forward Carlos Lopez (11) gets hit in the mouth by Wichita State forward Ben Smith (20) as he attempts to score during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011, in Wichita, Kan.

Cedric Benson is stopped by James Farrior — AP Photo/Don Wright

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is stopped by Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker James Farrior (51) and Casey Hampton (98) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Steelers won 35-7.

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Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy blasts out of a bunker on the 18th hole at the Hong Kong Open golf tournament in Hong Kong Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. McIlroy won the tournament with 12-under 268.

Havard Lorentzen of team Norway crashes during the men's team pursuit race of the World Cup speed skating in Heerenveen, Netherlands, Sunday Dec. 4, 2011.

C.J. Spiller has the ball stripped — AP Photo/David Duprey

Buffalo Bills' C.J. Spiller (28) has the ball stripped by Tennessee Titans' Michael Griffin (33) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. The Bills won a challenge that Spiller recovered the ball in the end zone and the play was then ruled a touchdown.

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Rene Bourque scores past Nikolai Khabibulin — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan

Calgary Flames' Rene Bourque (17) scores past Edmonton Oilers goalie Nikolai Khabibulin during first period NHL hockey action in Edmonton, Albert, on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011.

Jason Jaffray checks Anton Volchenkov — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods

Winnipeg Jets forward Jason Jaffray (41) checks New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov (28) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Camille Muffat competes in the women's 800 meter freestyle — AP Photo/David Goldman

In this image made with a slow shutter speed, Camille Muffat, of France, competes in the women's 800-meter freestyle on her way to a first place finish at the U.S. Winter Nationals swim meet, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Atlanta.

Tyrann Mathieu returns a punt for a touchdown — AP Photo/John Bazemore

LSU cornerback Tyrann Mathieu (7) returns a punt for a touchdown against Georgia during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, in Atlanta.

Ivan Zaytsev spikes against Italy — AP Photo/Koji Sasahara

Poland's Ivan Zaytsev, center, spikes against Italy during their fourth round match of the men's World Cup volleyball tournament in Tokyo, Friday, Dec. 2, 2011.