Week in sports: Jan. 6-12

U.S.A. Bode Miller starts during a men's alpine skiing, World Cup downhill training session in Wengen, Austria, Thursday Jan. 12, 2012.

Eric Fehr and Jamie McGinn — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods

Winnipeg Jets' Eric Fehr (17) and San Jose Sharks' Jamie McGinn (64) collide during the first period, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Antti Niemi made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season in San Jose

Vince Carter makes contact with the fist of Jermaine O'Neal — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Dallas Mavericks guard Vince Carter (25) makes contact with the fist of Boston Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal (7) as he drives during the second half in Boston, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Dallas won 90-85.

Colten Teubert checks Eric Boulton — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Ulan

Edmonton Oilers' Colten Teubert, right, checks New Jersey Devils' Eric Boulton, during the first period in Edmonton, Alberta, on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. Zach Parise scored a power-play goal 1:06 into overtime, and the Devils beat the Oilers 2-1 for their third win in four games.

David West and Zaza Pachulia get tied up as they go for a rebound — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Indiana Pacers forward David West, right, and Atlanta Hawks center Zaza Pachulia get tied up as they go for a rebound during the first half in Indianapolis, Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012. The Pacers beat the Hawks 96-84 on Wednesday night.

Marian Gaborik makes a diving stop on a penalty shot — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) makes a diving stop on a penalty shot by New York Rangers' Marian Gaborik (10) during overtime on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in New York. The Rangers won the game 2-1 in a shootout.

Viktor Stalberg battles David Savard for the puck — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Viktor Stalberg (25) battles Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard for the puck during the third period on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 in Chicago. Stalberg would get control of the puck, scoring on an empty net goal for a hat trick, in the Blackhawks' 5-2 win.

Houston Rockets' Luis Scola, right, and Kyle Lowry, second from right, battle with Charlotte Bobcats' DeSagana Diop (7) for control of a loose ball during the second half of the Rockets' 82-70 win in an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. Looking on is Bobcat's Derrick Brown (4), Rockets' Samuel Dalembert, bottom left, and Bobcats' D.J. Augustin, atop Dalembert.

Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) tangles with Philadelphia Flyers' Andrej Meszaros (41) during the second period in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. The Flyers beat the Hurricanes 2-1.

Derrick Rose attempts to score — AP Photo/Jim Mone

Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Tolliver, left, and Luke Ridnour, right, try to thwart a scoring attempt by Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose during the second half, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, in Minneapolis. The Bulls won 111-100. Rose scored 31 points and had 11 assists.

Mason Raymond spins around to score the winning goal — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Vancouver Canucks' Mason Raymond (21) spins around to score the winning goal in front of Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson during a shootout in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012. The Canucks won 5-4.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates with his team after the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans. Alabama won 21-0.

Alabama's AJ McCarron celebrates after the BCS National Championship college football game against LSU Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, in New Orleans. Alabama won 21-0.

Demaryius Thomas breaks away from Steelers defensive back Ryan Mundy — AP Photo/Joe Mahoney

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) breaks away from Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Ryan Mundy (29) for the winning touchdown in overtime of an NFL wild card playoffs, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver.

Tim Tebow runs for a touchdown — AP Photo/Joe Mahoney

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) runs for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoffs, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. The Broncos beat the Steelers in overtime 29-23.

NFL Wild Card Weekend

Sharane Campbell is fouled Adaora Elonu — AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

Oklahoma guard Sharane Campbell (24) is fouled by Texas A&M forward Adaora Elonu (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan. 8, 2012, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 75-58.

Mario Manningham pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham (82) pulls in a 27-yard touchdown pass against Atlanta Falcons strong safety James Sanders (36) and Dunta Robinson during the second half of an NFL wild card playoffs, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 24-2.

NFL Wild Card Weekend

Canada's Milos Raonic returns a shot during the final match against Serbia's Janko Tipsarevic at the ATP Chennai Open 2012 tennis tournament in Chennai, India, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.

North Dakota State head coach Craig Bohl is doused with water in the final seconds of their 17-6 win over North Dakota State in the FCS championship NCAA college football game against Sam Houston, Jan. 7, 2012, in Frisco, Texas.

Drew Brees over the line for a first down — AP Photo/Dave Martin

New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees (9) dives over the line for a first down during the second half against the Detroit Lions, Jan. 7, 2012, in New Orleans. The Saints marched on with a 45-28 win.

NFL Wild Card Weekend

Philadelphia Flyers players, from left, Danny Briere, Braydon Coburn and Matt Carle celebrate Briere's game-winning goal for a hat trick in overtime against the Ottawa Senators, Jan. 7, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 3-2.

As he tries to get off a shot, New York Islanders' John Tavares (91) is tripped by Phoenix Coyotes' Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), of Sweden, as Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker (89), of Denmark, looks on during the first period, Jan. 7, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

Brooks Reed celebrates with Quintin Demps — AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

Houston Texans outside linebacker Brooks Reed (58) celebrates with Quintin Demps (27) after sacking Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton during the second quarter of an NFL wild card playoffs, Jan. 7, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 31-10.

NFL Wild Card Weekend

Phil Pressey passes the ball away under pressure — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Missouri guard Phil Pressey (1) passes the ball away under pressure from Kansas State center Jordan Henriquez, left, and forward Jamar Samuels, right, during the second half, Jan. 7, 2012, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 75-59.

Brad Marchand trips Sami Salo — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand, right, trips Vancouver Canucks' Sami Salo, left, in the second period in Boston, Jan. 7, 2012. Marchand was penalized for tripping. The Canucks beat the Bruins 4-3.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga celebrates after winning the final match against Gael Monfils of France during the ATP Qatar Open tennis at the Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Jan. 7, 2012.

Bobby Ryan and teammate Corey Perry celebrate — AP Photo/Jae C. Hong

Anaheim Ducks left wing Bobby Ryan, top, and teammate Corey Perry celebrate after Ryan scored during the third period against the New York Islanders in Anaheim, Calif., Jan. 6, 2012. The Ducks won 4-2.

Andre Iguodala goes up for a shot over Spencer Hawes — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) goes up for a shot over Spencer Hawes (00), Detroit Pistons' Austin Daye (5), Greg Monroe (10) and Tayshaun Prince (22) in the second half, Jan. 6, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 96-73.

Ilya Kovalchuk lands on Ed Jovanovski — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk lands on Florida Panthers' Ed Jovanovski (55) during the second period, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The New Jersey Devils snapped a two-game slide by beating the Florida Panthers 5-2.

DeQuinta Jones tackles Angelo Pease — AP Photo/Matt Strasen

Arkansas defensive tackle DeQuinta Jones (92) tackles Kansas State running back Angelo Pease (29) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl, Jan. 6, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. Arkansas defeated Kansas State 29-16.

Kaia Kanepi plays a shot against Daniela Hantuchova — AP Photo/Tertius Pickard

Kaia Kanepi of Estonia plays a shot against Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia in the women's final match during the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane, Australia, Jan. 7, 2012. Kanepi defeated Hantuchova 6-2, 6-1.