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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Saturday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EST:- MINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota football team will play in the Holiday Bowl on Dec. 27, ending a threat to boycott the game because of the suspension of 10 players accused of sexual assault.- EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- With Matt Moore filling in for injured Ryan Tannehill, the Miami Dolphins (8-5) look to stay in the playoff race when they face the New York Jets (4-9). Game starts 8:25 p.m.- The prospect of the Tennessee Titans winning the AFC South is much alive after their victory over Denver. They can make a further case for themselves by beating Kansas City on Sunday.- Six football bowls: Celebration (N.C. Central vs. Grambling, noon); New Mexico (Texas-San Antonio vs. New Mexico, 2 p.m.); Las Vegas (San Diego St. vs. Houston, 3:30 p.m.); Camellia (Toledo vs. Appalachian St., 5:30 p.m.); Cure (UCF vs. Arkansas St., 5:30 p.m.); New Orleans (Southern Mississippi vs. Louisiana-Lafayette, 9 p.m.).- Some notable college basketball games: No. 2 UCLA vs. Ohio State (3 p.m.); No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 7 North Carolina (5:45 p.m.); No. 9 Indiana vs. No. 18 Butler (5 p.m.); No. 15 Purdue vs. No. 21 Notre Dame (2 p.m.).- OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Golden State Warriors, with the NBAs best record at 23-4, play the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last seasons Western Conference semifinals. Game starts 10:30 p.m.- VAL GARDENA, Italy -- Max Franz captures a World Cup downhill for his first career victory, ending Austrias 13-race drought in skiings signature event. 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Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. https://www.cheapraysonline.com/1486i-chaz-roe-jersey-rays.html . It was just business as usual for the Thunder at home. Durant scored 32 points and the Thunder beat the Bulls 107-95 on Thursday night for their eighth straight win. Stitched Rays Jerseys . Barcelona also left injured defenders Carles Puyol, Javier Mascherano and Jordi Alba out of its squad for the trip to Glasgow. That means that Marc Bartra will probably start again in the centre of the defence alongside Gerard Pique. Emilio Pagan Rays Jersey . Calgary scored on the first shift, and Michael Cammalleri scored twice as the Flames cruised to a 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.Ahead of Sundays pivotal matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos were treated to a vivid image of their championship past and a fresh reminder of whats at stake as they embark on the closing stretch of the season.On display in the teams locker room this week, for all the players to see, were the three Lombardi trophies the Broncos have won, including the one from last season, when they defeated the Carolina Panthers in the Super Bowl.Its great to see what youre working towards, said Broncos safety T.J. Ward, a member of last seasons title team. Its great to see it in front of you rather than a picture. Its here in the flesh for guys who didnt get a chance to hold it last year. Its just a reminder. I hope it motivates other players. Its just a good thing to have in the locker room.Head coach Gary Kubiak thought so to, especially with the Broncos gearing up to face the Chiefs, with whom they are tied for second in the AFC West at 7-3, a game behind the division leading Oakland Raiders.Its a new year and a new battle, Kubiak said. I think this team is really excited: the coaches, the organization, everybody. Were there with six weeks to play. We have a lot of big football games to play in. Thats why we do what we do. Were all excited. You can feel it around here.So can the Chiefs, who are in the thick of the chase for a playoff berth as well. The game between the division rivals, originally scheduled in the afternoon, was flexed to a prime-time matchup.I dont think you could make it any bigger or more intense than it already is, Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith told reporters. The way the division has gone to this point, its already pretty tight.This is our first crack at these guys and theyre the defending Super Bowl champions. Weve been in a lot of battles with these guys over the years and the fact that it got moved to the Sunday night game, itll be under the lights and we understand that. Itll be fun. I dont think it could be any more intense than it alreaddy is.ddddddddddddAs it did last season, Denver has leaned on its staunch defense to get the best of opposing teams. But the offense has shown progress in its bid to achieve greater balance in the run and pass games under the direction of quarterback Trevor Siemian, whose seven wins are the second most by a Broncos quarterback in his first nine career starts in team history.He hasnt had that much consistency, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson said. Hes not very tall in the pocket, but somehow he is still making all the throws he needs to make. So hats off to that. Youd think a shorter guy like him -- hes not crazy short, but I think he should have some problems seeing back there, and hes pretty comfortable back there. Hopefully, we can make him uncomfortable. Thats our plan.The Broncos, coming off a bye, have had a chance to heal up going into their first meeting of the season with the Chiefs, who were upset last week by Tampa Bay.Fullback Andy Janovich had the cast protecting a broken hand removed during the bye week, which should help restore him as a receiving threat as well as aid in his lead blocking for the running game and blitz protection on passing downs.Defensive end Derek Wolfe returned to practice this week after missing the Broncos win at New Orleans two weeks ago with an elbow injury, and cornerback Aqib Talib, sidelined since Oct. 24 with a lower back problem, also resumed practicing and is expected to be ready to face the Chiefs.The Chiefs have their share of injuries to contend with, though Johnson is expected to play despite dealing with some soreness in his Achilles tendon.Both wide receiver Jeremy Maclin (groin) and outside linebacker Dee Ford (hamstring) have been declared out of the game.Cornerback Marcus Peters (hip) and linebacker Tamba Hali (knee) also had some limitations in practice in the days leading up to the game. 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