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Bears Win Finale but Miss Playoffs; Lions End Season with Eight-Game Skid

by Gary Stevens
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (C ) chases the ball after a fumble and before Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (L ) recovers the ball during the first half of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan December 30, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (C ) chases the ball after a fumble and before Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (L ) recovers the ball during the first half of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan December 30, 2012. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook

UNDATED (WHTC) - Jay Cutler threw for one touchdown, Matt Forte rushed for another, and Orlindo Mare booted four field goals, as the visiting Bears on Sunday handed the Lions their eighth straight defeat, 26-24. Despite a 10-6 record, Chicago missed the playoffs, while Detroit ends the season 4-12, and will have the fifth selection in April's NFL Draft.

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Tayshaun Prince capped a 20-point performance on Sunday night by hitting two free throws with less than 11 seconds left to lift the Pistons past visiting Milwaukee, 96-94. Detroit is home to Sacramento on Tuesday evening.

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In state major-college basketball on Sunday, Detroit defeated visiting Canisius, 83-78.

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New Years' Eve sports action includes matinees for Michigan State, who visits Minnesota, and the Bulls, who are home to Charlotte. Evening play finds the Griffins hosting Rockford.

 

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