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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP)—Pat White had one more dazzling comeback in him before finishing his record-breaking college career.

White threw for 332 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown pass to Alric Arnett midway through the fourth quarter that sent West Virginia to a 31-30 win over North Carolina on Saturday in the Meineke Bowl.

The senior quarterback was voted MVP of a bowl for the third straight year and finished 4-0 in postseason games, helping West Virginia (9-4) overcome Hakeem Nicks’ big day for North Carolina to end a disappointing season on a positive note.

Nicks caught eight passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns for the Tar Heels (8-5), but T.J. Yates was intercepted by Pat Lazear with under 2 minutes left to end Butch Davis’ hopes of a bowl win in his second year at North Carolina.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in a rematch of the 2007-8 NBA Finals won by the Celtics. Kobe Bryant led all players with an all-around great performance at the Staples Center – 29 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Pau Gasol also poured in 20 points to help the Lakers to victory. The Celtics top players all had good games, but the bench was disappointing. Paul Pierce had 20 points and 10 rebounds. KG had 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ray Allen chipped in 14 points, while Rajon Rondo dished out 12 assists.

The Lakers improved to 24-5, while the Celtics dropped just their 3rd game of the season.

Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008

1 2 3 4 Total Oklahoma City 24 19 25 20 88 Final Atlanta 23 22 24 30 99 OKC: K. Durant 28 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast ATL: J. Johnson 20 Pts, 11 Reb, 11 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Houston 23 24 19 24 90 Final Cleveland 26 21 26 26 99 HOU: R. Alston 20 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast CLE: L. James 27 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total New Jersey 30 26 27 25 108 Final Indiana 30 27 24 26 107 NJ: V. Carter 38 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast IND: B. Rush 22 Pts, 8 Reb, 1 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Washington 13 23 17 19 72 Final Charlotte 21 15 19 25 80 WAS: C. Butler 31 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast CHA: E. Okafor 29 Pts, 18 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Philadelphia 25 19 22 25 91 Final Boston 29 29 20 32 110 PHI: M. Speights 16 Pts, 6 Reb, 2 Ast BOS: R. Allen 16 Pts, 6 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Golden State 24 17 15 32 88 Final Miami 21 26 20 29 96 GS: K. Azubuike 16 Pts, 9 Reb, 3 Ast MIA: D. Wade 32 Pts, 8 Reb, 8 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Chicago 19 26 23 30 98 Final Detroit 32 26 22 24 104 CHI: T. Thomas 16 Pts, 12 Reb, 2 Ast DET: R. Stuckey 40 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Utah 18 20 26 22 86 Final Milwaukee 26 24 19 25 94 UTA: A. Kirilenko 22 Pts, 11 Reb, 2 Ast MIL: M. Redd 27 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total LA Lakers 24 32 24 20 100 Final New Orleans 20 17 25 25 87 LAL: P. Gasol 20 Pts, 7 Reb, 3 Ast NO: C. Paul 17 Pts, 5 Reb, 10 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Minnesota 21 19 27 26 93 Final San Antonio 30 18 35 16 99 MIN: R. Foye 26 Pts, 16 Reb, 1 Ast SA: T. Parker 36 Pts, 4 Reb, 8 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Memphis 12 20 28 22 82 Final Dallas 22 20 28 30 100 MEM: K. Lowry 15 Pts, 2 Reb, 4 Ast DAL: D. Nowitzki 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Denver 25 17 24 26 92 Final Portland 25 22 20 34 101 DEN: N. Hilario 17 Pts, 13 Reb, 2 Ast POR: L. Aldridge 22 Pts, 8 Reb, 2 Ast Box Score – Highlights

Another smart NFL player.

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) -New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for throwing snow at fans following the team’s loss at Seattle on Sunday.

Several fans threw snowballs at New York players and staff as they walked off the field after the Seahawks’ 13-3 victory. Ellis then walked over to a pile of snow, picked up a large chunk and tossed it into the stands at Qwest Field, appearing to hit at least a few fans. No one was believed to have been injured.

Ellis said Tuesday: “It was all in fun.”

It’s the latest troublesome incident involving Ellis, who was arrested for speeding and marijuana possession last month and could face a suspension next season under the league’s substance-abuse policy.

AFC Wrap:

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-14 on Sunday to clinch the best record in the AFC. The Titans will have home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. The Titans had a balanced attack against a stingy Steelers defense. Kerry Collins was efficient – 20 for 29 for 216 yards, 1 touchdown and no interceptions. Chris Johnson rushed for 69 yards and 1 touchdown, while LenDale White rushed for 48 yards and 1 touchdown. Justin Gage led the Titans in receiving with 5 catches for 104 yards and a score. Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger completed 26 of 40 passes for 331 yards and he threw 2 touchdown passes. “Gentle Ben” also threw 2 costly interceptions, however, including an interception that was returned by the Titans Michael Griffin 83 yards for a touchdown that sealed the victory for the Titans with only 18 seconds remaining. The Titans will presumably rest some key players next week in order to gear up, and stay healthy, for the all-important playoff run.

NFC Wrap:

In a surprise upset, the Atlanta Falcons hung on for a 24-17 win over the Vikings in Minnesota. The Vikings could have clinched a 1st place finish in the NFC North and a playoff berth. The Vikings loss opens the door for the Chicago Bears. With a win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football tomorrow night, the Bears would move into a tie with the Vikings atop the NFC North. The Vikings would need to win at home next week against the New York Giants in order to secure the division win (they hold the tie-breaker against the Bears), but if the Vikings were to lose and the Bears were to defeat the Texans in Houston, the Bears would be crowned the NFC North kings. Stay tuned for 3 exciting games left to determine the NFC North winner.

Wednesday, Dec 17, 2008

1 2 3 4 Total Milwaukee 26 27 20 15 88 Final Philadelphia 24 22 21 26 93 MIL: C. Bell 14 Pts, 0 Reb, 3 Ast PHI: L. Williams 25 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast Box Score – Recap		1 2 3 4 Total Boston 22 20 17 29 88 Final Atlanta 21 22 19 23 85 BOS: R. Rondo 15 Pts, 6 Reb, 7 Ast ATL: J. Johnson 20 Pts, 5 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Dallas 21 23 25 27 96 Final Toronto 33 16 14 23 86 DAL: J. Terry 27 Pts, 7 Reb, 8 Ast TOR: J. O’Neal 19 Pts, 7 Reb, 1 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Golden State 29 33 31 27 120 Final Indiana 40 28 27 32 127 GS: J. Crawford 29 Pts, 9 Reb, 4 Ast IND: D. Granger 41 Pts, 11 Reb, 6 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights
1 2 3 4 Total Washington 21 13 24 16 74 Final Detroit 23 21 17 27 88 WAS: A. Blatche 12 Pts, 11 Reb, 4 Ast DET: A. Iverson 28 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 Total Utah 7 24 32 40 103 Final New Jersey 27 12 30 23 92 UTA: D. Williams 17 Pts, 2 Reb, 11 Ast NJ: V. Carter 32 Pts, 4 Reb, 4 Ast Box Score – Recap
1 2 3 4 Total Cleveland 24 20 19 30 93 Final Minnesota 21 15 20 14 70 CLE: L. James 32 Pts, 6 Reb, 3 Ast MIN: A. Jefferson 20 Pts, 11 Reb, 2 Ast Box Score – Recap – Highlights		1 2 3 4 OT Total LA Clippers 26 21 33 26 3 109 Final Chicago 26 30 21 29 9 115 OT LAC: M. Camby 19 Pts, 27 Reb, 2 Ast CHI: A. Nocioni 22 Pts, 4 Reb, 3 Ast Box Score – Recap
1 2 3 4 Total San Antonio 15 27 28 13 83 Final New Orleans 14 23 26 27 90 SA: M. Ginobili 17 Pts, 9 Reb, 5 Ast NO: C. Paul 19 Pts, 6 Reb, 12 As