Week in sports: Dec. 23-29

Baylor's Terrance Ganaway, right, and Kendall Wright celebrate a touchdown during the second half of the Alamo Bowl college football game against Washington, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Baylor pulled out a thrilling Alamo Bowl victory in the highest-scoring bowl game in history, beating Washington 67-56 in a record-smashing shootout Thursday night.

Linesman Jonny Murray steps between Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone, left, and Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban, right, as they scrap during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.

Tim Duncan blocks a shot — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan (21) blocks a shot by the Houston Rockets during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, in Houston.

Andrew Ebbett scores the winning goal — AP Photo/Tony Avelar

Vancouver Canucks center Andrew Ebbett (25) scores the winning goal past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) during the overtime in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. Vancouver defeated San Jose in overtime 2-1.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. With the pass, Brees set an NFL record for passing yardage in a season. New Orleans clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Falcons.

John Wall loses the ball — AP Photo/Nick Wass

Washington Wizards guard John Wall (2) loses the ball while driving between New Jersey Nets' Deron Williams (8) and Johan Petro (27) during the second half on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, in Washington. The Nets won 90-84.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass and breaking the NFL single-season record for passing yardage, held by Dan Marino, in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. New Orleans clinched the NFC South title with a 45-16 victory over the Falcons.

Kobe Bryant puts up a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) puts up a shot against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13), forward Luol Deng (9), guard Ronnie Brewer (11) and forward Taj Gibson as time expires in the second half, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Los Angeles. Bryant's shot was blocked and the Bulls won 88-87.

Green Bay Packers' James Jones celebrates with fans after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Bears 35-21 on Sunday night.

Carmelo Anthony elebrates — AP Photo/Kathy Willens

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) celebrates during the second half of the Knicks' 106-104 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA basketball season opener, in New York on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. Anthony scored 37 points.

Percy Harvin dives into the end zone for a touchdown — AP Photo/Evan Vucci

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin (12) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.

Brent Celek scores a touchdown — AP Photo/Sharon Ellman

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek (87) scores a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys free safety Gerald Sensabaugh (43) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.

Jerome Simpson flips over Daryl Washington — AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) flips over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (58) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Cincinnati.

Sebastian Janikowski celebrates his game-winning field goal — AP Photo/Ed Zurga

Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) celebrates his game-winning field goal in overtime with teammates Jared Veldheer (68) and Cooper Carlisle (66) during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Raiders won 16-13 in overtime.

Aaron Williams intercepts a pass by Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow — AP Photo/David Duprey

Buffalo Bills' Aaron Williams (23) intercepts a pass by Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow in the end zone, intended for Broncos' Eddie Royal (19), during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Bills won 40-14.

Cliff Avril reacts after scoring a touchdown on an interception — AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril (92) reacts after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Lions won 38-10.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton gestures as he is introduced before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.

Dennis Seidenberg celebrates in a huddle with teammates — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg, center, celebrates in a huddle with teammates Joe Corvo (14) and Tyler Seguin (19) as Florida Panthers' Tomas Kopecky, left, skates away after the Bruins scored their fourth goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011.

Chace Stanback puts up a shot against Harper Kamp — AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

UNLV's Chace Stanback (22) puts up a shot against California's Harper Kamp (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Las Vegas. UNLV won 85-68.

Mark Stone celebrates after scoring — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan

Canada's Mark Stone, right, celebrates after scoring on Sweden's goalie Johan Gustafsson during the first period of an exhibition hockey game, before the upcoming world junior hockey championships, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Edmonton, Alberta.

Quincy Miller scrambles for a loose ball — AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

Baylor's Quincy Miller, center, scrambles for a loose ball against West Virginia's Jabarie Hinds, rear, and Kevin Jones (4) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Las Vegas. Baylor won 83-81 in overtime.

Ryan O'Reilly fights for control of the puck — AP Photo/Chris Schneider

Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly, left, fights for control of the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Steve Downie, right, in the second period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, in Denver.