Dec. 27

• Brees sets passing mark, Saints top Falcons 45-16

• Curry leads Warriors to 99-91 win over Bulls

• The NFL success stories and failures of 2011

• Vikings expect Peterson back for start of 2012

• Missouri beats UNC 41-24 in Independence Bowl

• Kings open season with 100-91 win over Lakers

• Lawson, Nuggets cruise by defenseless Mavs 115-93

• Bengals trying hard to sell out final game

• Giants coach downplays injury, ready for Dallas

• Logan Lanes:

• American Bowling League

• Split N Gutter League

Dec. 23
and Christmas weekend:

• Done deal: Nationals get LHP Gonzalez from A's

• Prep QB inspiring others after leg was amputated

• 7th person alleges abuse by Philly columnist

• Beltran, Cardinals agree to 2-year contract

• No. 9 Missouri holds off No. 25 Illinois 78-74

• No. 8 Boise rolls in MAACO Bowl, 56-24 over ASU

• 21 former players sue NFL over concussions

• Colts get past Houston 19-16 for 2nd straight win

• 1 more year: USC QB Barkley coming back

• AP NewsBreak: Yankees hit with $13.9M luxury tax

Dec. 22

• Aaron Rodgers is AP male athlete of year

• AP source: Paul Chryst to coach at Pittsburgh

• Baylor's Griffin is AP player of the year

• La. Tech falls short vs. TCU in Poinsettia Bowl

• Kobe Bryant day-to-day with torn wrist ligament

• Veteran Lions 1 win from finally making playoffs

• NFL makes 2 changes in concussion protocols

• No prosecution from Ariz. Fiesta Bowl ticket probe

• LaBelle among stars to perform in Indy

• Logan Lanes:

• Jay Bird League

• Tuesday Super Trios