This Day In Sports 1965 — The New York Jets sign Alabama quarterback PUZZLES Joe Namath for a reported $400,000, the most lucrative SUDOKU Numbers Game rookie contract in football history. C4 Antelope Valley Press, Wednesday, January 2, 2019 Morning rush McIlroy’s next chapter all about America Valley Press news services By DOUG FERGUSON few are willing to say, either Associated Press victory out of loyalty or support or sim- Vlhova’s height helps her beat Shiffrin in ply to avoid stirring the pot. He parallel slalom KAPALUA, Hawaii — With In this Sept. OSLO, Norway — Petra Vlhova of Slovakia took a blue sky above and the blue 30 file photo, is European, born and raised advantage of her height to beat overall World Cup lead- Pacific on the horizon, Rory Rory McIlroy in Northern Ireland, groomed er Mikaela Shiffrin in both runs of the final and win McIlroy was walking off the celebrates after on a European Tour schedule a parallel slalom city event Tuesday. putting green at Kapalua when Europe won that covers five continents. That was then. The 5-foot-11 (1.80 meters) Vlhova was able to cross he smiled and said to a trio of the 42nd Ryder The PGA Tour long has check gates out of her way with both fists while the writers: “You don’t need to win Cup at Le Golf more compact Shiffrin, at 5-foot-7 (1.70 meters), had to a tournament to be here. I do.” been the strongest circuit in National in golf. The disparity between maneuver further around the gates. McIlroy is the most accom- Saint-Quentin-en- Cross checking is a key tactic in parallel events, plished of the nine newcomers the two tours — brought on Yvelines, outside which use wider gates with panels compared to tradi- to the Sentry Tournament of by television, sponsorship and tional slaloms which have only poles as gates.Vlhova Champions, not only because Paris, France. prize money — is greater than finished 0.39 seconds ahead of Shiffrin for the sixth vic- of his four major champion- Associated Press ever. The U.S. tour is a desti- tory of her career, and second in five days following a ships but the six previous to switch it up. I’ve done it for in the next month, possibly at nation. giant slalom win in Semmering, Austria, last week. She times he was eligible for the “The ultimate goal is here,” led by 0.21 seconds after the first run. 11 years, so I may as well do Torrey Pines. winners-only start to the year something a little different.” Beyond the points — to- McIlroy said. “The European Wendy Holdener of Switzerland beat Anna Sw- Tour is a stepping stone. That’s and chose not to come. McIlroy turns 30 in May. In ward either the FedEx Cup or enn Larsson of Sweden for third. In the men’s race, the truth.” Like most European play- some respects, he is starting a the world ranking — it’s the Austria’s Marco Schwarz claimed the first World Cup The European Tour pro- ers, McIlroy would finish the second chapter in his career. competition. victory of his career when British opponent Dave Ry- European Tour in late Novem- motes eight “Rolex Series” He is not abandoning the “I want to play against the ding missed a gate. ber in Dubai, and then start up events that offer $7 million European Tour, even if he like- best players in the world,” he the new season a few months purses, except for the $8 mil- Federer on winning team after facing Serena later in Abu Dhabi. It didn’t ly won’t play in Europe until said. “I get a buzz from that. lion prize at the final event in for 1st time July, and then not nearly as I’d much rather go down the Dubai. The PGA Tour has 21 PERTH, Australia — Roger Federer won the make sense to interrupt a short much as he once did. But his stretch against Justin Thom- tournaments with at least $7 bragging rights over fellow tennis great winter’s nap with a trip to the Serena Wil- priorities have changed. as or Dustin Johnson. I’m not 1-2-19 liams as they faced each other on court for the first middle of the Pacific Ocean. million in prize money, three It’s different now. The golf landscape has putting anyone down in Eu- regular events that top $9 mil- outlined boxes, called cages, must time on Tuesday, with Federer spearheading Switzer- changed. rope, but the depths of the field O Each row and each column must combine using the given operation land’s 4-2, 4-3 (3) victory over the United States in a “My life is here,” he said. “I lion. contain the numbers 1 through 4 (in any order) to produce the target have an American wife. I live McIlroy doesn’t want to and everything is just that bit As for world ranking points, (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) numbers in the top-left corners. mixed doubles decider at the Hopman Cup. without repeating. show up at the end of the West better over here. It’s what ev- the PGA Tour averaged 50.4 O Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with Federer and playing partner Belinda Bencic over- in America. Honestly, I enjoy O The numbers within the heavily the number in the top-left corner. came Williams and Frances Tiafoe in the Fast4 for- it here more. The way of life Coast Swing feeling as though eryone is striving for. It’s why points for the winner of its reg- mat as Switzerland beat the U.S. 2-1. is easier. The weather. The he already is lagging behind Francesco Molinari is here this ular events (excluding majors convenience. You go to Europe in the FedEx Cup on the PGA week. It’s where it’s heading.” and World Golf Champion- and get paid a nice amount of Tour. He is at Kapalua this McIlroy is honest to a fault. ships). Europe had only three money to start the year. I’ve week, and it would not be sur- He is comfortable enough to events that offered more than done that for a decade. I want prising to see him again with- say what everyone knows but 50 points to the winner.

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Clippers 21 16 .568 3½ Your focus should be on maintaining good thing you don’t like, change it. It’s up to you MiraCosta Tournament, 2 p.m. San Francisco 4 12 0 .250 342 435 at CHARLOTTE 2½ (223) Dallas San Jose 41 21 13 7 49 140 129 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019 Washington (12-2), 9 a.m. at BROOKLYN 1 (230½) New Orleans L.A. Lakers 21 16 .568 3½ relationships and striving for equality, not to put your time and energy where it will Arizona 3 13 0 .188 225 425 ■ W. Basketball: Saturday at Santa Monica, 5 p.m. at BOSTON OFF (OFF) Minnesota Ducks 41 19 15 7 45 102 120 Sacramento 19 18 .514 5½ Emotions will fuel your fire this year. possession. make the biggest difference to the way you East at MEMPHIS 6 (199) Detroit Vancouver 42 19 19 4 42 124 133 Phoenix 9 29 .237 16 W L T Pct PF PA Edmonton 39 18 18 3 39 111 126 LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): An energetic live and handle your responsibilities. Bowl Glance at CHICAGO OFF (OFF) Orlando Southwest Division The desire to get things done will mount as y-Dallas 10 6 0 .625 339 324 Saturday, Dec. 15 Arizona 39 17 20 2 36 100 112 at PHOENIX OFF (OFF) Philadelphia W L Pct GB you speed up and focus on what will bring attitude to learning and exploring new CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY (NAIA Sports) x-Philadelphia 9 7 0 .563 367 348 Celebration Bowl Kings 41 16 22 3 35 92 121 Oklahoma City 5½ (230) at LA LAKERS Houston 21 15 .583 — territory will spark your imagination and Take part in family traditions or visit a place ■ M. Basketball: Thurs. vs. CSU Maritime, 7:30 p.m. Washington 7 9 0 .438 281 359 N.C. A&T 24, Alcorn State 22 COLLEGE BASKETBALL Central Division about positive changes mentally, emotion- N.Y. Giants 5 11 0 .313 369 412 Cure Bowl Today GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Antonio 21 17 .553 1 ally and financially. encourage you to make changes to your that grounds you and encourages you to ■ W. Basketball: Thurs. vs. CSU Maritime, 5:30 p.m. Memphis 18 18 .500 3 South Tulane 41, Louisiana-Lafayette 24 FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG Winnipeg 39 25 12 2 52 134 111 ARIES (March 21-April 19): It’s a lifestyle or daily routine. make plans for the upcoming year. Make W L T Pct PF PA New Mexico Bowl at CINCINNATI 20½ Tulane Nashville 41 24 15 2 50 124 104 Dallas 17 19 .472 4 y-New Orlns 13 3 0 .813 504 353 Utah State 52, North Texas 13 Nebraska 2 at MARYLAND Colorado 40 19 13 8 46 134 123 New Orleans 17 21 .447 5 new day and a new beginning. An opportu- VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let personal changes that will help you purge Atlanta 7 9 0 .438 414 423 Las Vegas Bowl at XAVIER 3 Seton Hall Dallas 40 20 16 4 44 108 106 Northwest Division nity should not be ignored. Look at the pos- a situation at home escalate. Put a stop to what is no longer of use to you. COMING UP IN SOCAL Carolina 7 9 0 .438 376 382 at NORTH CAROLINA 17½ Harvard Minnesota 38 18 17 3 39 110 108 W L Pct GB Fresno State 31, Arizona State 20 at WAKE FOREST 8½ Cornell sibilities and what you can do to position what’s going on by not taking part. By tak- AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Tampa Bay 5 11 0 .313 396 464 Chicago 42 15 21 6 36 121 153 Denver 24 11 .686 — CHARGERS (National Football League) Camellia Bowl at EVANSVILLE PK Drake yourself for success. ing the high road, you will set an example. Share your thoughts and feelings. You will North Georgia Southern 23, Eastern Michigan 21 Texas Tech 4½ at WEST VIRGINIA St. Louis 37 15 18 4 34 102 123 Oklahoma City 23 13 .639 1½ ■ Sunday, Wild Card playoffs at Baltimore, 10:05 a.m. W L T Pct PF PA New Orleans Bowl at BUTLER 10 Georgetown EASTERN CONFERENCE Portland 22 16 .579 3½ TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take on LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Learn as get the go-ahead to make the changes you y-Chicago 12 4 0 .750 421 283 Appalachian State 45, Middle Tenness. 13 at UCF 6½ Temple Atlantic Division Utah 18 20 .474 7½ desire. An opportunity is within reach to (CBS) Minnesota 8 7 1 .531 360 341 a new outlook or attitude that fits into your you go and keep moving forward. Don’t Tuesday, Dec. 18 at BRADLEY 7½ N. Iowa GP W L OT Pts GF GA Minnesota 17 20 .459 8 Green Bay 6 9 1 .406 376 400 changing lifestyle. Be ready to use your let criticism make you second-guess your use your skills and do the things you enjoy Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl at VALPARAISO 3 Illinois St Tampa Bay 40 31 7 2 64 168 117 EASTERN CONFERENCE Detroit 6 10 0 .375 324 360 at SMU 15 East Carolina Toronto 39 26 11 2 54 144 109 UAB 37, Northern Illinois 13 Atlantic Division muscle in order to make things happen. choices or let others make decisions for doing most. RAMS (National Football League) AMERICAN CONFERENCE at HOUSTON 11 Tulsa Boston 40 22 14 4 48 114 105 West Wednesday, Dec. 19 at S. ILLINOIS 8½ Missouri St W L Pct GB GEMINI (May 21-June 20): It’s nice you. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Stick ■ Jan. 12, Divisional Playoff vs. TBA, 5:15 p.m. (FOX) Frisco (Texas) Bowl Buffalo 40 21 13 6 48 115 115 W L T Pct PF PA UCONN 3 at SOUTH FLORIDA Montreal 40 21 14 5 47 128 128 Toronto 28 11 .718 — to help others, but don’t let anyone take SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If there close to the people you know you can trust Ohio 27, San Diego State 0 y-Kansas City 12 4 0 .750 565 421 at VILLANOVA 12½ Depaul Florida 38 17 15 6 40 124 134 Philadelphia 24 14 .632 3½ Thursday, Dec. 20 advantage of you. Ulterior motives will is something or someone you enjoy, take to tell you the truth. Empty promises will x-Chargers 12 4 0 .750 428 329 at MICHIGAN ST 13½ Northwestern Detroit 41 15 19 7 37 115 140 Boston 21 15 .583 5½ Denver 6 10 0 .375 329 349 Gasparilla Bowl Iowa St 5 at OKLAHOMA ST Brooklyn 17 21 .447 10½ be behind some of the compliments you the time to explore the possibilities. What be offered by someone trying to manipulate at KANSAS ST 3 Texas Ottawa 40 15 21 4 34 126 159 Oakland 4 12 0 .250 290 467 Marshall 38, South Florida 20 New York 9 29 .237 18½ you learn through the connections you you emotionally. USC (College Basketball) at LOYOLA OF CHICAGO 7 Indiana St Metropolitan Division receive. Consider who really needs your East Friday, Dec. 21 GP W L OT Pts GF GA Southeast Division make will change the way you do things. ■ Bahamas Bowl at KANSAS 10 Oklahoma help before you make promises. By Eugenia Last Thursday vs. California, 7 p.m. (Pac-12) W L T Pct PF PA New Mexico 1 at AIR FORCE Washington 38 24 11 3 51 138 112 W L Pct GB ■ Sunday vs. Stanford, 5 p.m. (ESPNU) y-New Eng 11 5 0 .688 436 325 FIU 35, Toledo 32 Boise St 3 at WYOMING Columbus 39 23 13 3 49 129 119 Charlotte 18 18 .500 — Famous Idaho Potato Bowl ■ Jan. 10 at Oregon State, 8 p.m. (ESPNU) Miami 7 9 0 .438 319 433 Fresno St 15 at SAN JOSE ST Pittsburgh 39 21 12 6 48 133 115 Miami 17 18 .486 ½ Buffalo 6 10 0 .375 269 374 BYU 49, Western Michigan 18 at UNLV 9 Colorado St N.Y. Islanders 38 21 13 4 46 114 102 Orlando 16 20 .444 2 N.Y. Jets 4 12 0 .250 333 441 Saturday, Dec. 22 at NEVADA 10 Utah St N.Y. Rangers 38 17 14 7 41 111 123 Washington 14 23 .378 4½ UCLA (College Basketball) South Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl National Hockey League Carolina 38 16 17 5 37 94 109 Atlanta 11 25 .306 7 W L T Pct PF PA Wake Forest 37, Memphis 34 Today ■ Thursday vs. Stanford, 8 p.m. (ESPN) New Jersey 38 15 16 7 37 113 127 Central Division y-Houston 11 5 0 .688 402 316 Armed Forces Bowl FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE Philadelphia 39 15 19 5 35 111 140 CLASSIC COMICS ■ Saturday vs. California, 1 p.m. (Pac-12) x-Indianapolis10 6 0 .625 433 344 Calgary -169 at DETROIT +159 W L Pct GB NEW YORK TIMES Edited by Army 70, Houston 14 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point ■ Jan. 10 at Oregon, 6 p.m. (ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU) Tennessee 9 7 0 .563 310 303 Pittsburgh -148 at NYRANGERS +138 Milwaukee 26 10 .722 — By Tom Wilson By Jim Unger Dollar General Bowl Vancouver -130 at OTTAWA +120 for overtime loss. Top three teams in ZIGGY HERMAN Will Shortz Jacksonville 5 11 0 .313 245 316 Troy 42, Buffalo 32 each division and two wild cards per Indiana 25 12 .676 1½ North at DALLAS OFF NewJersey OFF Detroit 16 19 .457 9½ DUCKS (National Hockey League) Hawaii Bowl at ARIZONA -105 Edmonton -105 conference advance to playoffs. W L T Pct PF PA No. 1128 ■ Friday vs. Vegas, 7 p.m. (FSW) Louisiana Tech 31, Hawaii 14 San Jose -107 at COLORADO -103 Chicago 10 27 .270 16½ DAILY CROSSWORD y-Baltimore 10 6 0 .625 389 287 Wednesday, Dec. 26 College Football Monday’s Games Cleveland 8 29 .216 18½ ■ Pittsburgh 9 6 1 .594 428 360 ACROSS Sunday vs. Edmonton, 5 p.m. (PRIME) SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Monday National Championship Game Nashville 6, Washington 3 Cleveland 7 8 1 .469 359 392 ■ Jan. 9 vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m. (PRIME) Boston Col. vs. Boise St., ccd., weather FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG New Jersey 4, Vancouver 0 Tuesday’s Games 1 Roast a bit Cincinnati 6 10 0 .375 368 455 Quick Lane Bowl Championship Game Carolina 3, Philadelphia 1 Toronto 122, Utah 116 x-clinched playoff spot. y-clinched division At Santa Clara 4 Tee off KINGS (National Hockey League) Minnesota 34, Georgia Tech 10 Pittsburgh 3, Minnesota 2 Milwaukee 121, Detroit 98 Sunday, Dec. 30 Alabama (-9) -6 Clemson N.Y. Islanders 3, Buffalo 1 Denver 115, New York 108 8 Called on ■ Thursday vs. Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (FSW) Detroit 31, Green Bay 0 Cheez-It Bowl NFL TCU 10, California 7, OT N.Y. Rangers 2, St. Louis 1 Portland 113, Sacramento 108, OT 14 Roast bit ■ Houston 20, Jacksonville 3 Playoffs Saturday Columbus 6, Ottawa 3 Saturday vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. (FSW) Thursday, Dec. 27 FAVORITE OPEN TODAY O/U UNDERDOG Philadelphia 119, L.A. Clippers 113 New England 38, N.Y. Jets 3 Florida 4, Detroit 3, SO 16 Words in a threat ■ Monday at San Jose, 7:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Independence Bowl at HOUSTON 3 2 (47½) Indianapolis Today’s Games Carolina 33, New Orleans 14 Tampa Bay 2, Ducks 1, OT Duke 56, Temple 27 at DALLAS 1 1 (43½) Seattle Atlanta at Washington, 4 p.m. 17 Contents of a Buffalo 42, Miami 17 Kings 3, Colorado 2, OT Playoffs Sunday Dallas at Charlotte, 4 p.m. CLIPPERS (National Basketball Association) Atlanta 34, Tampa Bay 32 Pinstripe Bowl Montreal 3, Dallas 2, OT football “shower” Wisconsin 35, Miami 3 at BALTIMORE 1 2½ (41½) LA Chargers Miami at Cleveland, 4 p.m. ■ Friday at Phoenix, 6 p.m. (PRIME) Dallas 36, N.Y. Giants 35 at CHICAGO 4 6 (41) Philadelphia Calgary 8, San Jose 5 Texas Bowl 18 Echelons ■ Sunday vs. Orlando, 12:30 p.m. (PRIME) Kansas City 35, Oakland 3 Updated odds available at Pregame.com Winnipeg 4, Edmonton 3 New Orleans at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Philadelphia 24, Washington 0 Baylor 45, Vanderbilt 38 Tuesday’s Games Detroit at Memphis, 5 p.m. 19 As many as ■ Tuesday vs. Charlotte, 7:30 p.m. (PRIME) Chicago 24, Minnesota 10 Friday, Dec. 28 Boston 4, Chicago 2 Minnesota at Boston, 5 p.m. 20 Last readout Pittsburgh 16, Cincinnati 13 Golf Music City Bowl Nashville 4, Philadelphia 0 Orlando at Chicago, 5 p.m. before an LAKERS (National Basketball Association) Seattle 27, Arizona 24 Auburn 63, Purdue 14 PGA Tour schedule Vegas 2, Kings 0 Philadelphia at Phoenix, 6 p.m. L.A. Chargers 23, Denver 9 Camping World Bowl Nov. 15-18 — RSM Classic (Charles Today’s Games Oklahoma City at Lakers, 7:30 p.m. odometer ■ Today vs. Okla.City, 7:30 p.m. (Spectr.SN/ESPN) Howard III) L.A. Rams 48, San Francisco 32 Syracuse 34, West Virginia 18 Pittsburgh at N.Y. Rangers, 4 p.m. Thursday’s Games ■ Baltimore 26, Cleveland 24 x-Nov. 29-Dec. 2 — Hero World rolls over Friday vs. New York, 7:30 p.m. (SpectrumSN) Alamo Bowl Calgary at Detroit, 4 p.m. Toronto at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Indianapolis 33, Tennessee 17 Challenge (Jon Rahm) ■ Sunday at Minnesota, 12:30 p.m. (SpectrumSN) Washington State 28, Iowa State 26 Vancouver at Ottawa, 4 p.m. Denver at Sacramento, 7 p.m. 22 Kobe cash Saturday, Dec. 29 Jan. 3-6 — Sentry Tournament of New Jersey at Dallas, 5:30 p.m. Champions, Kapalua Resort (Plantation), Houston at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. 23 Juillet’s season NFL Playoff Glance Peach Bowl Edmonton at Arizona, 6:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Atlanta Kapalua, Hawaii San Jose at Colorado, 6:30 p.m. BEETLE BAILEY By Mort Walker 24 Accordingly Wild-card Playoffs Jan. 10-13 — Sony Open, Waialae Utah at Cleveland, 4:30 p.m. Florida 41, Michigan 15 Thursday’s Games ON TV TODAY Saturday, Jan. 5 CC, Honolulu Brooklyn at Memphis, 5 p.m. 25 Church recesses Belk Bowl Minnesota at Toronto, 11 a.m. Indianapolis at Houston, 1:35 p.m. (ESPN) Jan. 17-20 — CareerBuilder Dallas at Boston, 5 p.m. 27 A.A. Milne hopper Seattle at Dallas, 5:15 p.m. (FOX) Charlotte, N.C. Carolina at Philadelphia, 4 p.m. COLLEGE BASKETBALL Challenge, PGA West (Stadium Course, Indiana at Chicago, 5 p.m. ■ Sunday, Jan. 6 Virginia 28, South Carolina 0 Florida at Buffalo, 4 p.m. 29 Self-help genre Nebraska at Maryland, 3:30 p.m., BTN Nicklaus Tournament Course) and La Calgary at Boston, 4 p.m. Orlando at Minnesota, 5 p.m. L.A. Chargers at Baltimore, 10:05 Arizona Bowl Quinta CC, La Quinta, Calif. 31 Miscreant ■ Tulane at Cincinnati, 3:30 p.m., CBSSN a.m. (CBS) Chicago vs. N.Y. Islanders at Nassau Washington at Miami, 5 p.m. Tucson, Ariz. Jan. 24-27 — Farmers Insurance Philadelphia at Chicago, 1:40 p.m. (NBC) Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 4:30 p.m. Atlanta at Milwaukee, 5:30 p.m. 35 Peddled ■ Seton Hall at Xavier, 3:30 p.m., FS1 Nevada 16, Arkansas State 13, OT Open, Torrey Pines GC (North and Divisional Playoffs Vancouver at Montreal, 4:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Phoenix, 6 p.m. Cotton Bowl Classic South), San Diego 39 One of Snoopy’s ■ Harvard at North Carolina, 4 p.m., ESPN2 Saturday, Jan. 12 Washington at St. Louis, 5 p.m. New York at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m. Arlington, Texas Jan. 31-Feb. 3 — Waste Management Baltimore/Los Angeles Chargers/ Tampa Bay at Kings, 7:30 p.m. Oklahoma City at Portland, 7:30 p.m. brothers, ■ Temple at Central Florida, 4 p.m., ESPNEWS CFP Semifinal, Clemson 30, Notre Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale, Indianapolis at Kansas City, 1:35 p.m. (NBC) ■ Dame 3 Scottsdale, Ariz. in “Peanuts” Texas Tech at West Virginia, 4 p.m., ESPNU Chicago/Dallas/Seattle at L.A. Rams, Orange Bowl Feb. 7-10 — AT&T Pebble Beach ■ Northwestern at Michigan State, 5:30 p.m., BTN 5:15 p.m. (FOX) College Basketball 40 Surfing moniker Miami Gardens, Fla. Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Sunday, Jan. 13 42 Wrath ■ UConn at South Florida, 5:30 p.m., CBSSN CFP Semifinal, Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34 Monterey Peninsula (Shore Course), Florida St. 87, Winthrop 76 Houston/Baltimore/Los Angeles Chargers Men’s Top 25 Fared PUZZLE BY DAVID J. KAHN ■ Pebble Beach, Calif. Tuesday Radford 80, Mars Hill 51 43 Actress Adams DePaul at Villanova, 5:30 p.m., FS1 at New England, 10:05 a.m. (CBS) 1. Duke (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. Virginia Tech 81, Notre Dame 66 Dallas/Seattle/Philadelphia at New Monday, Dec. 31 Feb. 14-17 — Genesis Open, Riviera 44 Strawberry, e.g. ■ Oklahoma at Kansas, 6 p.m., ESPN2 Military Bowl CC, Los Angeles Clemson, Saturday. FAR WEST Orleans, 1:40 p.m. (FOX) San Diego St. 65, CS Northridge 60 ■ Iowa State at Oklahoma State, 6 p.m., ESPNEWS Annapolis, Md. Feb. 21-24 — WGC-Mexico 2. Michigan (13-0) did not play. Next: ARLO & JANIS By Jimmy Johnson 45 Numerical 65 Exerts 5 Ludicrous 36 Start some trouble Conference Championships vs. Penn State, Thursday. ■ Texas at Kansas State, 6 p.m., ESPNU Sunday, Jan. 20 Cincinnati 35, Virginia Tech 31 Championship, Chapultepec GC, Mexico prefix 68 How some 6 Provided, as data 37 Harper’s Bazaar Sun Bowl City 3. Tennessee (11-1) did not play. Next: NFC vs. Georgia, Saturday. Women’s Top 25 Fared 46 “Little” one of deposits are held 7 Historical event cover designer ■ Colorado State at UNLV, 7:30 p.m., CBSSN El Paso, Texas Feb. 21-24 — Puerto Rico Open, Tuesday TBD, 12:05 p.m. (FOX) 4. Virginia (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Stanford 14, Pittsburgh 13 Coco Beach Golf & CC, Rio Grande, 1. UConn (31) (11-0) did not play. Next: old TV 70 Fragrant suggested by each 38 Pricey ■ Utah State at Nevada, 8 p.m., ESPNU AFC No. 9 Florida State, Saturday. TBD, 3:40 p.m. (CBS) Redbox Bowl Puerto Rico at No. 8 Baylor, Thursday. Feb. 28-March 3 — Honda Classic, 5. Kansas (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. 2. Notre Dame (12-1) did not play. Next: 48 Witness compounds of the six groups 41 Darling of baseball NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Pro Bowl Santa Clara, Calif. No. 23 Oklahoma, Wednesday. Sunday, Jan. 27 Oregon 7, Michigan State 6 PGA National (Champions), Palm Beach vs. Pittsburgh, Thursday. 50 Staggering 71 Public of circled letters 44 Betting game ■ Minnesota at Boston, 5 p.m., ESPN Gardens, Fla. 6. Nevada (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. 3. Louisville (12-0) did not play. Next: At Orlando, Fla. Liberty Bowl Utah State, Wednesday. 52 “The Simpsons” 72 Contemporary of 8 Coin ___ popular with ■ Oklahoma City at L.A. Lakers, 7:30 p.m., SpectrumSN/ESPN AFC vs. NFC, Noon (ABC/ESPN) Memphis, Tenn. March 7-10 — Arnold Palmer vs. North Carolina, Thursday. Invitational, Bay Hill Golf & Lodge, 7. Gonzaga (13-2) did not play. Next: vs. 4. Maryland (12-1) did not play. Next: clerk Pizarro 9 “What you can Super Bowl Oklahoma State 38, Missouri 33 Wyatt Earp and Orlando, Fla. Santa Clara, Saturday. vs. Ohio State, Saturday. NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE Sunday, Feb. 3 Holiday Bowl 8. Michigan State (11-2) did not play. 53 Beat 73 Da’s opposite get away with,” Doc Holliday At Atlanta March 14-17 — The Players 5. Oregon (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. ■ Pittsburgh at NY Rangers, 4 p.m., NBCSN San Diego Championship, TPC Sawgrass (Players Next: vs. Northwestern, Wednesday. Washington, Friday. 56 Noted Hungarian 74 Course of action according to Andy 45 Alley-___ AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 3:30 Northwestern 31, Utah 20 9. Florida State (12-1) beat Winthrop ■ San Jose at Colorado, 6:30 p.m., NBCSN p.m. (CBS) Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 6. Stanford (10-1) did not play. Next: vs. puzzler Warhol 47 Limit Gator Bowl March 21-24 — Valspar 87-76. Next: at No. 4 Virginia, Saturday. Southern Cal, Friday. Jacksonville, Fla. 59 Inflate, as a bill DOWN SOCCER Championship, Innisbrook Resort 10. Virginia Tech (12-1) beat Notre 7. Mississippi State (12-1) did not play. 10 For each 49 Symbol of Boxing Texas A&M 52, NC State 13 (Copperhead), Palm Harbor, Fla. Dame 81-66. Next: vs. Boston College, Next: at Arkansas, Thursday. 62 Oaxaca whoop 1 Good-for-nothing ■ Premier League: Chelsea vs. Southampton, 11:40 a.m., NBCSN Saturday. 11 What Ascap counts durability Schedule March 27-31 — WGC-Dell Match 8. Baylor (9-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. FRANK & ERNEST By Thaves 63 2014 Rock & 2 Not pertinent Jan. 11 Tuesday, Jan. 1 Play, Austin CC, Austin, Texas 11. Texas Tech (11-1) did not play. Next: 1 UConn, Thursday. for purposes of 51 Big time At StageWorks of Louisiana, Shreveport Outback Bowl March 28-31 — Corales Puntacana at West Virginia, Wednesday. 9. N.C. State (13-0) did not play. Next: Roll Hall of Fame 3 What things on royalties 53 Like most repos (SHO), Devin Haney vs. Xolisani Ndongeni, Tampa, Fla. Resort & Club Championship, 12. Auburn (11-2) did not play. Next: at vs. Duke, Thursday. inductee John the downslide may 10, lightweights. Iowa 27, Mississippi State 22 Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales), Mississippi, Wednesday, Jan. 9. 10. Tennessee (11-1) did not play. Next: 12 First name in skin 54 Beethoven honoree 13. Kentucky (10-2) did not play. Next: have “seen” Prep calendar Jan. 13 Citrus Bowl Punta Cana, Dominican Republic at Auburn, Thursday. 64 “I am not what I care 55 Pool competitions At the Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles Orlando, Fla. April 4-7 — Valero Texas Open, TPC at Alabama, Saturday. 11. Oregon State (10-2) did not play. am” speaker 4 Old space station (FS1), Jose Uzcategui vs. Caleb Plant, 12, Kentucky 27, Penn State 24 San Antonio (AT&T Oaks), San Antonio 14. Ohio State (12-1) did not play. Next: Next: vs. Washington State, Friday. 13 Emory board 57 Andersson of for Uzcategui’s IBF super middleweight Fiesta Bowl April 11-14 — Masters, Augusta vs. No. 8 Michigan State, Saturday. 12. Minnesota (12-1) did not play. Next: ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE: feature? ABBA TODAY IN THE VALLEY title; Brandon Figueroa vs. Moises Flores, Glendale, Ariz. National GC, Augusta, Ga. 15. North Carolina (9-3) did not play. vs. Illinois, Sunday. 10, featherweights; Ahmed Elbiali vs. LSU 40, UCF 32 April 18-21 — RBC Heritage, Harbour Next: vs. Harvard, Wednesday. 13. Texas (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. 15 Lav, in Leeds 58 It merges with 16. Marquette (11-3) lost to St. John’s BOYS BASKETBALL Allan Green, 10, light heavyweights; Rose Bowl Town GL, Hilton Head Island, S.C. Oklahoma State, Wednesday. 21 Abbr. in the Rhone near 89-69. Next: vs. Xavier, Sunday. ■ Hart at Knight, 6 p.m. Hugo Centeno Jr. vs. Juan De Angel, 10, Pasadena, Calif. April 25-28 — Zurich Classic, TPC 14. Syracuse (11-2) did not play. Next: middleweights. Louisiana, Avondale, La. 17. Mississippi State (12-1) did not play. at Clemson, Thursday. help-wanted ads Valence 5th annual Hunter Dodge AV New Year’s Classic Ohio State 28, Washington 23 Next: at South Carolina, Tuesday, Jan. 8. Jan. 18 Sugar Bowl May 2-5 — Wells Fargo 15. Michigan State (11-1) did not play. 24 Ad ___ committee 60 Old Greek square ■ Littlerock vs. Palmdale Aerospace Academy at Eastside, 2 p.m. At Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, Championship, Quail Hollow Club, 18. North Carolina State (12-1) did not Next: at Northwestern, Thursday. New Orleans play. Next: at Miami, Thursday. 25 Not much 61 Old-fashioned in ■ Quartz Hill vs. San Pedro at Eastside, 3:30 p.m. N.Y., Bryant Jennings vs. Oscar Rivas, 12, Texas 28, Georgia 21 Charlotte, N.C. 16. Kentucky (13-1) did not play. Next: for Jennings’ IBF International-WBO-NABO May 9-12 — AT&T Byron Nelson, 19. Houston (13-0) did not play. Next: vs. Vanderbilt, Thursday. 26 Punch line? attire ■ Palmdale vs. McFarland at AVHS, 4 p.m. vs. Tulsa, Wednesday. heavyweights titles; Carlos Adames vS. Paul Monday, Jan. 7 Trinity Forest GC, Dallas 17. Gonzaga (13-1) did not play. Next: ■ Desert Christian vs. California City at Paraclete, 4 p.m. May 16-19 — PGA Championship, 20. Buffalo (12-1) did not play. Next: at B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart 28 Big lug 63 ___ buco Valenzuela Jr., 10, super welterweights. College Football Championship vs. Saint Mary’s, Thursday. ■ Highland vs. Vasquez at AVHS, 4:30 p.m. At Madison Square Garden Theater, New Bethpage State Park (Black), Eastern Michigan, Friday. 18. California (9-2) did not play. Next: 30 Attempt, informally 64 Govt. watchdog Santa Clara, Calif. York, Demetrius Andrade vs. Artur Akavov, Farmingdale, N.Y. 21. Indiana (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. vs. UCLA, Friday. ■ Eastside vs. Lancaster Baptist at Eastside, 5 p.m. Clemson (14-0) vs. Alabama (14-0), 31 Wild pig until 1996 12, for Andrade’s WBO middleweight title; May 23-26 — Charles Schwab Illinois, Thursday. 19. Iowa (9-3) did not play. Next: vs. ■ West vs. Paraclete at Paraclete, 7 p.m. 5 p.m. (ESPN) Jorge Linares vs. Pablo Cesar Cano, 12, Challenge, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas 22. Wisconsin (10-3) did not play. Next: Nebraska, Thursday. 32 President Coin 66 Sign of summer ■ vs. Minnesota, Thursday. Victor Valley vs. Desert at AVHS, 7 p.m. for Linares’ WBC International Silver super May 30-June 2 — Memorial, 20. Marquette (11-3) did not play. Next: in the “Hunger 67 Richard Gere lightweight title; Chris Algieri vs. Daniel Saturday, Jan. 19 Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio 23. Oklahoma (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 24 DePaul, Friday. GIRLS BASKETBALL Gonzalez, 10, welterweights. East-West Shrine Classic June 6-9 — RBC Canadian Open, at No. 5 Kansas, Wednesday. 21. Texas A&M (11-2) did not play. Next: Games” series title role ■ Highland at Rio Mesa, TBA Jan. 19 At St. Petersburg, Fla. Hamilton Golf & CC, Hamilton, Ontario 24. Nebraska (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 23 South Carolina, Thursday. 33 Veil material 69 Goal for one trying ■ Antelope Valley at Legacy Tournament, TBA At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (SHO), East vs. West, Noon (NFLN) June 13-16 — US Open, Pebble at Maryland, Wednesday. 22. Arizona State (9-3) did not play. Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner, 12, for NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Beach GL, Pebble Beach, Calif. 25. Iowa (11-2) did not play. Next: at Next: at Utah, Friday. 34 Spanish she-bear to “collect ’em all” Purdue, Thursday. BOYS SOCCER Pacquiao’s WBA welterweight title; Badou At Pasadena, Calif. June 20-23 — Travelers 23. South Carolina (8-4) did not play. Jack vs. Marcus Browne, 12, for the WBA American vs. National, TBA (NFLN) Championship, TPC River Highlands, Next: at No. 21 Texas A&M, Thursday. Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past ■ Lancaster at Vasquez, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 interim light heavyweight title; Rau’shee Cromwell, Conn. Scores 24. DePaul (10-4) did not play. Next: at puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). Warren vs. Nordine Oubaali, 12, for the Senior Bowl June 27-30 — Rocket Mortage EAST No. 20 Marquette, Friday. WRESTLING vacant WBC bantamweight title; Jhack At Mobile, Ala. Classic, Detroit GC, Detroit St. John’s 89, Marquette 69 25. Iowa State (10-2) did not play. Next: ■ Palmdale, Quartz Hill at South Hills Girls Invite, 9 a.m. Tepora vs. Hugo Ruiz, 12, featherweights. North vs. South, 11:30 a.m. (NFLN) July 4-7 — 3M Open, TPC Twin SOUTH vs. Kansas State, Wednesday. Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.