Week in sports: Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Ryan Kesler lands on to of the net — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks' Ryan Kesler, top, lands on to of the net above Nashville Predators goalie Anders Lindback during the second period in Vancouver, B.C., on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. Lindback came off the bench and played well in Vancouver for the second time this season to lead the Predators to a 6-5 victory against the Canucks.

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch celebrates his second touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, in Seattle. Seattle's hard-charging running back bulled through Philadelphia for 148 yards and a pair of first-half touchdowns and the Seahawks rolled to a 31-14 victory Thursday that only added to the Eagles' miserable season.

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine laughs as he puts on a jersey during a news conference at Fenway Park in Boston, Thursday Dec. 1, 2011. The 61-year-old former Rangers and Mets skipper was introduced Thursday during a news conference at Fenway Park. Valentine is the 45th manager of the Boston Red Sox.

Bryan Little celebrates — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods

Winnipeg Jets forward Bryan Little (18) celebrates after he scored, as Phoenix Coyotes defenseman David Schlemko (6) looks on during the first period in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011. Ondrej Pavelec made 33 saves in his second shutout of the season, and Little's first-period goal held up as the Jets beat Phoenix 1-0 on Thursday night in the Coyotes' first game back in Winnipeg since leaving for the desert in 1996.

Thomas Robinson pulls in a rebound — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson (0) pulls in a rebound against Florida Atlantic forward Jordan McCoy during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Lawrence, Kan.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams yells during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Chapel Hill, N.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011.

Nikita Filatov takes a skate to the face — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods

Ottawa Senators forward Nikita Filatov (21) takes a skate to the face from Winnipeg Jets' forward Eric Fehr (17) during the first period in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Ottawa beat the Winnipeg 6-4.

Ohio State's William Buford celebrates as time runs out during the second half against Duke on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Duke 85-63.

Jim Boeheim talks with Scoop Jardine — AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, second right, talks with Scoop Jardine on the bench during the second half against Eastern Michigan in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011. Syracuse won 84-48.

Isabelle Harrison struggles for the ball — AP Photo/Wade Payne

Tennessee's Isabelle Harrison, center, struggles for the ball with Middle Tennessee's Janay Brinkley and Lauren March (23) during the second half on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, in Knoxville, Tenn. There were three technical fouls called on the play. Tennessee won 82-43.

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the New York Giants in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. Brees made everything look easy in a 49-24 victory over the slumping Giants, who have lost three straight.

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Drew Brees is hit by Mark Herzlich — AP Photo/Bill Feig

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is hit by New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich (58) after releasing a pass during the second quarter in New Orleans, Monday, Nov. 28, 2011. The Saints demolished the Giants 49-24.

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Urban Meyer listens as Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith introduces him as the university's new football coach, during a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio.

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Tim Jennings reaches for but can't catch a pass — AP Photo/Paul Sakuma

Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings (26) reaches for but can't catch a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Chaz Schilens (81) during the second quarter in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. The Raiders beat the Bears 25-20.

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Anthony Armstrong elebrates his 50-yard touchdown reception — AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Washington Redskins' Anthony Armstrong, left, celebrates his 50-yard touchdown reception with quarterback Rex Grossman, right, in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle. The Redskins won 23-17.

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Manchester City's Italian footballer Mario Balotelli reacts after a missed opportunity before being sent off during his team's 1-1 draw against Liverpool, in their English Premier League soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Sunday Nov. 27, 2011.

Ronde Barber knocks the ball out out of Javon Ringer hands — AP Photo/Frederick Breedon

Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber (20) knocks the ball out of the grasp of Tennessee Titans running back Javon Ringer (21) in the second quarter on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. The Buccaneers recovered the ball on the play. The Titans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23-17.

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Brittney Griner is surrounded by Tennessee players — AP Photo/Wade Payne

Baylor center Brittney Griner (42) is surrounded by Tennessee's Glory Johnson, left, Shekinna Stricklen (40), Isabelle Harrison (20), Taber Spani (13) and Cierra Burdick (11) during the second half on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011 in Knoxville, Tenn. Baylor won 76-67.

Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud leaps in celebration after the Falcons stopped Minnesota Vikings running back Tony Gerhart on fourth down and goal during the fourth quarter in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. The Vikings turned the ball over on downs on the play and the Falcons offense ran out the clock to win 24-14.

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Roger Federer kisses the winners trophy — AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Roger Federer of Switzerland holds up and kisses the winners trophy after he defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in their singles final tennis match at the ATP World Tour Finals, in the O2 arena in London, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011.

Plaxico Burress celebrates after scoring — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New York Jets wide receiver Plaxico Burress (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets kept pace in the AFC playoff race with a 28-24 comeback victory over the Bills.

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Umpire Garth DeFelice holds back Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch — AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Umpire Garth DeFelice, third from left, holds back Seattle Seahawks' Marshawn Lynch, second from left, and Leon Washington (33) in a shoving match during the coin toss in the first quarter against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Curtis Painter (7) is hit by Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey during the first quarter in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. Painter fumbled on the play but the Colts recovered. DeAngelo Williams ran for two touchdowns and Cam Newton added another, leading the Panthers to a 27-19 win.

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Mark Webbe pours champagne on teammate Sebastian Vettel — AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano

Red Bull driver Mark Webber of Australia, right, pours champagne on teammate Sebastian Vettel of Germany, during the podium ceremony of the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday Nov. 27, 2011. Webber won the season-ending race after Vettel struggled with a gearbox problem.

Matt Barkley and the fans celebrate USC's 50-0 win — AP Photo/Jae Hong

Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley center, and the fans celebrate USC's 50-0 win against UCLA in Los Angeles, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.

Germany's Viktoria Rebensburg skis during her first run at the Woman's World Cup Giant Slalom Ski competition in Aspen, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. Rebensburg won the competition in a combined time of 2 minutes, 11.25 seconds.

Wayne Simmonds fights with New York Rangers' Brandon Prust — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

Philadelphia Flyers' Wayne Simmonds, right, fights with New York Rangers' Brandon Prust during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, left, fights Kermit Cintron — AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, of Mexico, left, fights Kermit Cintron from Puerto Rico during a WBC light middleweight championship bout in Mexico City, Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011. Canelo won the fight.

Didier Cuche celebrates his victory — AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh

Didier Cuche, of Switzerland, celebrates his victory in the Lake Louise men's World Cup downhill ski race, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011, in Lake Louise, Alberta.

Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return to David Ferrer of Spain during their semifinal tennis match at the ATP World Tour Finals, at the O2 arena in London, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.

Brandon Prust fights with Zac Rinaldo — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New York Rangers' Brandon Prust, right, fights with Philadelphia Flyers' Zac Rinaldo during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Stanford tight end Coby Fleener scores against Notre Dame on a pass from quarterback Andrew Luck in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011.

Fans cheer as LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) and guard Will Blackwell (60) head into the tunnel after their 41-17 win over Arkansas in an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, Nov. 25, 2011.

Tony Jones dives for a touchdown — AP Photo/Jim Urquhart

Colorado running back Tony Jones (26) dives for a touchdown past Utah defensive back Conroy Black (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011,

Morgan State's Shaquille Duncan grabs a rebound against Cal Poly in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in Las Vegas.

McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, from the United Kingdom, steers his car during the first training session ahead of the Brazilian F1 Grand Prix on the Interlagos racetrack in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. The Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix will be held Sunday.

Michael Ford carries the ball — AP Photo/Gerald Herbert

LSU running back Michael Ford (42) carries as Arkansas safety Elton Ford (9) and linebacker Alonzo Highsmith (45) pursue on a 49-yard run during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Friday, Nov. 25, 2011. LSU won 41-17.

Troy Davis celebrates with teammate E.J. Dunston — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Central Florida defensive end Troy Davis (58) celebrates with teammate E.J. Dunston, rear, after Davis sacked UTEP quarterback Nick Lamaison during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, in Orlando, Fla.