I grew up with four sisters who would watch horror movies with hands over eyes, scarcely daring to peek between trembling fingers. These days, that's how I watch the Winnipeg Jets.

A cheerleader video (2:10) from Sports Deke. Cheers!

Inside Edition reported a South African sow that created paintings that could sell for up to $4,000 was named Pigcasso. I was thinking Francis Bacon, Ham Gogh or Porkelangelo.

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The happiest Steeler after Baltimore’s Tyler Loop missed a last-play 44-yard field goal? Steelers kicker Chris Boswell, who had just missed his first convert of the season.

A cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

A cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

Team Canada forward Gavin McKenna said elimination games are "what you live for." True; although in the last two years, it's also what Canadian juniors have died for.

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There was one main reason the Steelers were upset 13-6 by the Browns. Ironically, their running back, Kenneth Gainwell, was unable to consistently do one thing — gain well.

A Christmas cheerleader pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

The Saints defeated the Jets 29-6 in what was the final game for both teams before Christmas. Talk about season's beatings.

What do multiple Super Bowl winners Mike Vrab, John Way and I Manning all have in common with Christmas? No el.

A festive cheerleader video (1:15) from Sports Deke. Cheers!

 

Merry Christmas to all my Sports Deke followers.

I have an important Christmas question. Are Santa's elves subordinate Clauses?

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SPORTS DEKE CHRISTMAS REPRISE
Rumour has it two members of the Red Deer, Alberta, WHL junior hockey team believe in Santa. The rest are Rebels without a Claus.

A festive  ice crew pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

While watching the Lions-Steelers game at a friend's place, we didn't notice his pet feline eating the Christmas tree trimmings. Today the vet said the cat has tinselitis.

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SPORTS DEKE CHRISTMAS REPRISE

The top three NHL Christmas songs:

3. Away at the Rangers;

2. O Goalie Night;  

1. Right Wing Wenceslas.

A festive  ice crew pic from Sports Deke. Cheers.

Kempton Park racetrack in England recently held its first-ever reindeer race. The favourite was Rudolph by a shiny nose.