A lot happened in the world of sports this past week and into the weekend. Check out the scores and news below.
NFL
New York loses to ‘Come Back Kids’, Philadelphia Eagles
The 2007 NFL Super Bowl champs, New York Giants get the boot as the Philly Eagles upset the champs, 13-10. More proof that it’s not how start, but how you finish. (Oh, Plaxico where art thou?)
Ravens defeat Tennessee 13-10. Advance to AFC Title game.
Stepping Down
Indiannapolis Colts, Tony Dungy to retire as head coach. Associate coach, Jim Caldwell to be the successor.
NBA
Wizards struggle to defeat Charlotte. Lose 92-89.
Inaugural Hoops
Redskins' Clinton Portis and Santana Moss, Bad Boy Records' Day 26, Grammy-nominee Raheem DeVaughn, and Anwar "Big G" Glover of HBO's "The Wire", along with a who's who cast of athletes and celebrities will battle at the 2009 Celebrity Inaugural Basketball Game at Coolidge Senior High School, raising money for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. Hosted by SeeMeBall.com and Lonnie Harrell, a.k.a. "Prime Objective" of the And 1 Mixtape Tour, the game will take place Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. For more info visit www.seemeball.com.
College Basketball (March Madness Comes Early!)
VA Tech defeats Virginia, 78-75
Maryland defeats GA Tech, 68- 61
Georgetown over Providence, 82-75
NHL
Capitals Lose to the Canadiens, 5-4.
College Football
Miami’s Tim Tebow plans to return to Florida and resume QB responsibilities after leading his team to a 24-14 victory in the B.C.S. title game on Thursday.
Some pro scouts wondered if Tebow (2007 Heisman winner) could transition well in to the NFL.
NFL
New York loses to ‘Come Back Kids’, Philadelphia Eagles
The 2007 NFL Super Bowl champs, New York Giants get the boot as the Philly Eagles upset the champs, 13-10. More proof that it’s not how start, but how you finish. (Oh, Plaxico where art thou?)
Ravens defeat Tennessee 13-10. Advance to AFC Title game.
Stepping Down
Indiannapolis Colts, Tony Dungy to retire as head coach. Associate coach, Jim Caldwell to be the successor.
NBA
Wizards struggle to defeat Charlotte. Lose 92-89.
Inaugural Hoops
Redskins' Clinton Portis and Santana Moss, Bad Boy Records' Day 26, Grammy-nominee Raheem DeVaughn, and Anwar "Big G" Glover of HBO's "The Wire", along with a who's who cast of athletes and celebrities will battle at the 2009 Celebrity Inaugural Basketball Game at Coolidge Senior High School, raising money for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington. Hosted by SeeMeBall.com and Lonnie Harrell, a.k.a. "Prime Objective" of the And 1 Mixtape Tour, the game will take place Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. For more info visit www.seemeball.com.
College Basketball (March Madness Comes Early!)
VA Tech defeats Virginia, 78-75
Maryland defeats GA Tech, 68- 61
Georgetown over Providence, 82-75
NHL
Capitals Lose to the Canadiens, 5-4.
College Football
Miami’s Tim Tebow plans to return to Florida and resume QB responsibilities after leading his team to a 24-14 victory in the B.C.S. title game on Thursday.
Some pro scouts wondered if Tebow (2007 Heisman winner) could transition well in to the NFL.
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