Week in sports: Dec. 30-Jan. 5

Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid tries to center the puck as he slams into the boards during the second period against the Calgary Flames in Boston, Thursday Jan. 5, 2012. Nathan Horton and Patrice Bergeron each had two goals and an assist, Tuukka Rask earned his third shutout in four starts and the rampaging Bruins cruised to a 9-0 blowout of the road-weary Flames.

Ben Howland talks with Tyler Lamb — AP Photo/Danny Moloshok

UCLA coach Ben Howland, left, talks with Tyler Lamb during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012. UCLA beat Arizona 65-58.

Ryan Smyth looks up at the puck — AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Smyth (94) looks up at the puck as St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak defends during the second period, Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues won 4-3.

Sweden captain Johan Larsson holds the championship trophy after Sweden defeated Russia 1-0 during the world junior hockey championships title game Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Calgary, Alberta.

Goran Dragic and Blake Griffin fight for a loose ball — AP Photo/Gus Ruelas

Houston Rockets point guard Goran Dragic, left, and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin, right, fight for a loose ball in the first half on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Los Angeles. Griffin had 22 points and nine rebounds before sitting out most of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul added 20 points and 10 assists, and the Clippers cruised to a 117-89 victory over Houston.

Andrew Ebbett tries to knock down a puck — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks' Andrew Ebbett, foreground, tries to knock down a puck from Minnesota Wild's Justin Falk, rear right, during the first period in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. Roberto Luongo made 28 saves in his milestone outing and led the Canucks to a 3-0 win over the Wild.

LeBron James collides with Paul George — AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, left, collides with Indiana Pacers guard Paul George during the second half on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, in Miami. James had 33 points and 13 assists, Chris Bosh added 22 points and the Heat routed the Pacers 118-83.

Monta Ellis steals the ball from T.J. Ford — AP Photo/Bahram Mark Sobhani

Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis steals the ball from San Antonio Spurs guard T.J. Ford during the second half in San Antonio on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012. The Spurs beat the Warriors 101-95. The Spurs beat the Warriors 101-95 despite 38 points from Ellis.

Brendan Gibbons is congratulated by Drew Dileo — AP Photo/Dave Martin

Michigan's Brendan Gibbons (34) is congratulated by Drew Dileo (26) after Gibbons kicked the winning field goal in overtime against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Jan. 3, 2012. Michigan won 23-20.

James Gayle kneels on the field as Michigan celebrates its 23-20 win — AP Photo/Bill Haber

Virginia Tech defensive end James Gayle (99) kneels on the field as Michigan celebrates its 23-20 win in overtime at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Jan. 3, 2012.

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge is restrained by official Courtney Kirkland, center, and teammate Raymond Felton (5) following a brief altercation with Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins, not in photo, in the fourth quarter in Oklahoma City, Jan. 3, 2012. Portland won 103-93.

Serena Williams collapses after twisting her left ankle — AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

Serena Williams of the United States collapses after twisting her left ankle in her match against Bojana Jovanovski of Serbia during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Jan. 4, 2012.

Justin Blackmon eludes Devon Carrington — AP Photo/Paul Connors

Oklahoma State wide receiver Justin Blackmon, right, eludes the reach of Stanford safety Devon Carrington during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. Blackmon was offensive player of the game in Oklahoma State's 41-38 in overtime win.

Mike Rupp celebrates second goal — AP Photo/Tom Mihalek

New York Rangers' Anton Stralman, from left, John Mitchell and Mike Rupp celebrate after Rupp's goal in the third period of the NHL Winter Classic against the Philadelphia Flyers, Jan. 2, 2012, in Philadelphia. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 34 shots, Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Rangers rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Flyers 3-2 at Citizens Bank Park.

De'Anthony Thomas dashes along the sideline — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas (6) dashes along the sideline on a 64-yard touchdown during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, Jan. 2, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. Thomas scored on runs of 91 and 64 yards, and the No. 6 Ducks earned their first bowl victory under coach Chip Kelly, holding off the Badgers 45-38 in the highest-scoring Rose Bowl ever played.

John Brantley is sacked by John Simon — AP Photo/Stephen Morton

Florida quarterback John Brantley (12) is sacked by Ohio State defensive tackle John Simon (54) during the first half of the Gator Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Gators beat Ohio State 24-17.

Dan Conroy kicks the game-winning field goal — AP Photo/Tampa Bay Times, Willie J. Allen Jr.

Michigan State kicker Dan Conroy, second from left, kicks the game-winning field goal against Georgia in triple overtime of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Michigan State won 33-30 in three overtimes.

Grigori Zheldakov celebrates his overtime goal — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette

Russia defenseman Grigori Zheldakov, center, celebrates his overtime goal against the Czech Republic with teammates Alexander Khoklachev, left, and Yevgeni Kuznetsov, right, during a world junior hockey championships game in Calgary, Alberta, Monday, Jan. 2, 2012. Team Russia beat Team Czech Republic 2-1 in overtime.

South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery dives across the goal line — AP Photo/John Raoux

South Carolina wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, right, dives across the goal line past Nebraska cornerback Ciante Evans (17) for a 51-yard touchdown as time expires in the first half of the Capital One Bowl NCAA college football game, Jan. 2, 2012, in Orlando, Fla. South Carolina won 30-13.

Justin Tuck and Osi Umenyiora celebrate — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck, right, and Osi Umenyiora celebrate after Tuck sacked Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants defeated the Cowboys 31-14.

NFL: Week 17

Dwyane Wade prepares to pass — AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) prepares to pass as Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Henderson (15) watches in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. Miami won 129-90.

Ben Tate loses his helmet — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Houston Texans running back Ben Tate (44) loses his helmet as he runs over Tennessee Titans strong safety Jordan Babineaux (26) to score a touchdown in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Houston. Tennessee defeated Houston 23-22, but the Texans will still move on to the playoffs.

NFL: Week 17

Marcus Camby and Blake Griffin reach for a loose ball — AP Photo/Bret Hartman

Portland Trail Blazers power forward Marcus Camby, right, and Los Angeles Clippers power forward Blake Griffin reach for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Jermaine Gresham fumbles the ball — AP Photo/Tony Tribble

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham, left, fumbles the ball as he is hit by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Cincinnati. Baltimore recovered the fumble and went on to win 24-16.

NFL: Week 17

A trial jumper starts from the hill during the second stage of the four hills ski jumping tournament in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southern Germany, on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012.

Calvin Johnson is called for pass interference — AP Photo/Morry Gash

Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (81) is called for pass interference as he goes up for a pass with Green Bay Packers' Tramon Williams (38) during the second half on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 45-41 in a wild regular-season finale.

NFL: Week 17

Reuben Haley tries to block a punt — AP Photo/Mark Humphrey

Cincinnati defensive back Reuben Haley (31) tries to block a punt by Vanderbilt's Richard Kent (94) in the second quarter of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Haley was penalized for roughing the kicker on the play.

R.J. Umberger celebrates their goal — AP Photo/Jay LaPrete

Columbus Blue Jackets' R.J. Umberger (18) celebrates their goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.

Daniel Carcillo and Todd Bertuzzi — AP Photo/Charles Cherney

Chicago Blackhawks' Daniel Carcillo and Detroit Red Wings' Todd Bertuzzi fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011.

Dwight Howard embraces referee Derrick Stafford — AP Photo/Chuck Burton

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, embraces referee Derrick Stafford, after Stafford's call on Howard during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, Dec. 30, 2011. The Magic won 100-79.

San Diego State's Jamaal Franklin goes in for a dunk during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Redland on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011 in San Diego.

Zach Randolph is fouled — AP Photo/Nikki Boertman

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) is fouled by Houston Rockets guard Courtney Lee (5) as forward Marcus Morris looks on in the second half Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies defeated the Rockets 113-93. Randolph led the scoring for the Grizzlies with 23 points.

Blake Bell celebrates his touchdown run — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Oklahoma's Blake Bell (10) celebrates his touchdown run against Iowa with Lane Johnson (69) during the second quarter of the Insight Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Tempe, Ariz.

Daniel Alfredsson celebrates his 400th career goal — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand

Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson (11) is congratulated by teammates as he celebrates his 400th career goal to win in overtime against the Calgary Flames during NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011.

Joakim Noah shoots while defended by DeAndre Jordan — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah, right, shoots while defended by Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Erik Gudbranson is knocked into the bench — AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Florida Panthers defenseman Erik Gudbranson, foreground, is knocked into the bench by New York Rangers left wing Brandon Dubinsky during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, in Sunrise, Fla.

Winner Gregor Schlierenzauer of Austria soars during the first stage of the four hills ski jumping tournament in Oberstdorf, southern Germany, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2011.