Sports

Player of the Year F_Hasc.jpg

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2012, file photo, Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel throws a pass in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss. Manziel has become the first freshman to be voted The Associated Press Player of the Year in college football, Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Redskins Black Suspen_Camp.jpg

FILE - In this Aug. 11, 2012, file photo, Washington Redskins tackle Jordan Black speaks during a media availability after practice at the team's NFL football training camp at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va. Black was suspended Monday, Dec. 17, without pay for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance enhancing substances, the team's sixth drugs-related suspension in less than two seasons. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Spain Soccer King~s C_Hasc.jpg

Barcelona's Lionel Messi follows the ball during the 1st leg of a last-16 Copa del Rey soccer match against Cordoba at Arcangel stadium in, Córdoba, Spain on Wendesday, Dec. 12, 2012. (AP Photo/Angel Fernandez)

Detroit Syracuse Bask_Hasc.jpg

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, joined by his wife, Julie, is presented with a jersey for his 900th career win, after Syracuse defeated Detroit 72-68 in an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)

Jets Titans Football_Reps.jpg

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) runs for a 94-yard touchdown against the New York Jets in the second quarter of an NFL game, Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Redskins Browns Footb_Hasc (5).jpg

Washington Redskins center Will Montgomery (63) prepares to snap the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Butler Indiana Basket_Hasc.jpg

Butler guard Alex Barlow (3) draws the charge from Indiana guard Remy Abell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012. Butler defeated No. 1 Indiana 88-86 in overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

20121217-191057-pic-755206037.jpg

associated press Notre Dame, anchored on defense by Heisman Trophy finalist Manti Te’o (5), can become the first team since Brigham Young in 1984 to win the national championship after beginning the season unranked.

Vikings Rams Football_Hasc (1).jpg

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson runs with the ball during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

20121217-181915-pic-905780824.jpg

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III tosses a ball during warmups before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. Kirk Cousins will start in place of Griffin who is sitting out with a sprained knee. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

20121217-181915-pic-948188054.jpg

associated press photographs Rookie quarterback Kirk Cousins (above) has kept the Redskins’ offense humming along in two relief appearances and his start against Cleveland on Sunday. Cousins was 26 of 37 for 329 yards with two touchdowns, good for a QB rating of 104.4, in beating the Browns. Cousins’ effectiveness has allowed starter Robert Griffin III (below) to thoroughly rest his injured knee.

Temple Duke Basketbal_Hasc.jpg

Duke forward Mason Plumlee (5) takes a shot in front of Temple guard T.J.DiLeo (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Catholic Conference B_Hasc.jpg

FILE - In this Dec. 15, 2012, file photo, Marquette plays against Savannah State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Milwaukee. As a chunk of the Big East, Marquette included, transforms itself into a mostly or even all-Catholic basketball league, the conference faces a choice: play up or play down its faith-based roots? (AP Photo/Tom Lynn, File)