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LAS CRUCES, N.M., Dec. 25 (UPI) -- New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he fears increased drunken driving if New Mexico State University is allowed to sell liquor at events.

HONOLULU, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- The University of Hawaii Warriors defeated Arizona State, 41-24, in the Hawaii Bowl, ending a record season for Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan.

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Shoulder sprain to sideline Linehart... Jeff Suppan signs with Milwaukee... Williams gets new deal with the Vikings... Michael Lewis's uncle shot and killed... Broken leg sidelines Michael Peca... Sports from United Press International.

DENVER, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Denver escaped Sunday with a 24-23 win over Cincinnati on a failed extra point attempt late in the fourth quarter.

SAN FRANSCISCO, Calif., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Matt Linehart will not play when the Arizona Cardinals face San Diego next week in their season finale.

SAN FRANSCISCO, Calif., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Arizona raced to a 20-6 halftime lead Sunday and held on to beat the San Francisco 49ers, 26-20.

CLEVELAND, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Michael Pittman and Derrick Brooks each had touchdowns Sunday afternoon as Tampa Bay beat Cleveland, 22-7.

SEATTLE, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- San Diego clinched the AFC West title Sunday after rallying to beat Seattle, 20-17.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan Sunday signed a four-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Defensive tackle Kevin Williams has signed a reported seven-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings.

TORONTO, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Toronto center Michael Peca is out indefinitely because of a broken right leg and torn ligaments in his right knee.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- A 27-yard touchdown run by Laurence Maroney with 4:36 left ensured New England's 24-21 win at Jacksonville.

RIVER RIDGE, La., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- The uncle of New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Lewis was shot and killed in Kenner, La., outside of the Club Big Hats Cafe & Lounge.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 24 (UPI) -- After a 7-3 first quarter deficit Sunday, New Orleans clobbered the New York Giants, 30-7.