Scores and Sports Today 12/27/2009

NFL - It's a playoff game before the playoffs. The Dolphins host the Texans in a battle of 7-7 teams fighting to stay alive in the AFC's wild card race. Browns avert first blackout since '95 vs. Oakland. Panthers reserve RB Sutton won't play Sunday. Bears' Hester listed as questionable against Vikes. Chiefs S Morgan, LB Rogers done for season. Bills receiver Reed won't play against Falcons. Which NFC seed will end up earning the No. 2 playoff seed? Cardinals, Cowboys, Eagles or
Vikings?

NCAA FootBall - Florida's Urban Meyer, 45, announced Saturday he would step down as Gators coach after next week’s Sugar Bowl, citing a need to focus on his health. Barkley leads USC by BC in Emerald Bowl 24-13. Pitt beats TarHeels 19-17 in Meineke Bowl. Marshall holds off Ohio in Pizza Bowl 21-17.

NBA - Lakers' Artest has concussion in fall, Bryant's 38 get Lakers by Kings in 2OT. Terry's 12 in 4th help Mavs by Grizzlies. Spurs cruise past slumping Bucks. Hawks lead Pacers from start. Thomas back, Bulls beat Hornets. Rockets roll despite McGrady's absence. Warriors beat Suns, end 7-game skid.

NCAA Hoop's - No. 6 WVU beats Seton Hall 90-84 in OT. Johnson's 19 lift USC by UNLV in Hawaii. Martin keeps K-State great minus Huggins. Pat Knight's second season topping first At 11-1, Wichita St. reviving tradition. Oral Roberts deals Lobos first loss. Wall helps No. 3 Kentucky move to 13-0. Devin Ebanks and unbeaten West Virginia withstood Seton Hall's late upset bid and escaped their Big East opener 90-84 in OT.

NHL - Sharks' Marleau reaches 300th career goal in win. Loss to Red Wings ninth straight for Blue Jackets. Huet, Western-leading Blackhawks declaw Predators. Coyotes tie team record with 9th straight win at home. A. Kostitsyn lifts Canadiens over Maple Leafs in OT. Rangers fall to Islanders again, this time in overtime.

MLB - The designated hitter has been part of the American League for four decades. Is it time for the NL to embrace the role?

HORSE RACING - Kauto Star coasted over the last three fences Saturday in the King George VI Chase to become the first horse to win for four straight years.