

FLORIDA--Raheem Mostert rushed for two scores to set a franchise single-season record for total touchdowns and the Miami Dolphins dismantled the New York Jets 30-0 on Sunday afternoon at Miami Gardens, Fla. Bradley Chubb had a field day and matched his career high of three sacks to go with two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery as the AFC East-leading Dolphins (10-4) won for the fourth time in the past five games. Brandon Jones intercepted two passes for Miami, which routed the Jets twice this season by an average of 25.5 points. Tua Tagovailoa completed 21 of 24 passes for 224 yards and one touchdown for the Dolphins. Tyreek Hill (ankle) missed the contest as Jaylen Waddle stepped into the lead role and had eight receptions with a season-best 142 yards for Miami. The Jets (5-9) lost for the sixth time in seven games with quarterback Zach Wilson departing late in the second quarter with a concussion. He completed 4 of 11 passes for 26 yards and was sacked four times, while under duress on multiple other occasions. Trevor Siemian replaced Wilson with 1:03 left in the first half and finished 14-of-26 passing for 110 yards. He was intercepted twice and sacked twice. New York was held to 103 total yards and committed four turnovers. The Dolphins had 290 yards while playing turnover-free football. Mostert increased his season touchdown count to 20 with two short scoring runs in the first half. The former club record of 18 was held by legendary receiver Mark Clayton, who set the mark in 1984. New York was outgained 197-4 in the first half and trailed 24-0 at the break. Miami's first touchdown was set up when Chubb and Christian Wilkins combined to sack Wilson and Chubb dislodged the ball and Zach Sieler recovered and returned it 3 yards to the Jets' 1-yard line. Three plays later, Mostert scored from the 2 to break Clayton's record. Jason Sanders kicked a 37-yard field goal with 13:56 left in the second quarter. Six-plus minutes later, immediately after a New York punt, Tagovailoa threw deep and connected with Waddle on a 60-yard scoring pass to make it 17-0. With 1:03 left in the half, Mostert scored from the 1 to boost the lead to 24. Sanders added field goals of 27 and 35 yards in the second half for Miami.
AMSTERDAM--Ajax will be playing European football in the new year after their 3-1 win over AEK Athens secured a spot in the Conference League. Ajax knew what they needed to do going into the clash on Thursday. A win sealed third spot in their Europa League group. John van ‘t Schip’s side started brightly and the lead came in the fifth minute when Chuba Akpom headed in a corner. However, the lead lasted only six minutes before Levi García headed in a free-kick to make it 1-1. Ajax reacted well and nine minutes later Jorrel Hato found Kenneth Taylor, who spun into the box before finishing well. Brian Brobbey almost made it 3-1 after some strong play but his shot was kept out by the AEK Athens goalkeeper. Diant Ramaj then kept Ajax in front with some good saves before Ar’Jany Martha, who had replaced Brobbey at the break, played in Akpom. The striker’s shot was poor but it beat Athanasiadis and made it 3-1. Ajax no longer had any problems with the Greek visitors and further goals could have been scored. However, Akpom was denied a hattrick by the post and some poor finishing. Ajax will find out on Monday who they will face in the Conference League. The two ties will then be played in February. Elsewhere, AZ Alkmaar are out of the Conference League after a poor 2-0 loss against Legia Warsaw in Poland. AZ headed to Poland needing to win to reach the knockout rounds but Pascal Jansen made the strange decision to start with right-back Denso Kasius instead of a winger. Ruben van Bommel, Ernest Poku and Jayden Addai all started on the bench. Due to Mathew Ryan’s injury, Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduru started in goal for the first time. AZ struggled to create chances in the opening stages but they had plenty of the ball. Legia Warsaw didn’t threaten but after 34 minutes, a cross found Yuri Ribeiro at the back post and he had plenty of space to net. AZ’s chances of a comeback were all but ended early in the second half when Bruno Martins Indi saw a red card for a rash challenge. Jansen turned to the bench but Jens Odgaard, Riechedly Bazoer, and Ibrahim Sadiq brought little. Eventually, Legia made the extra man count and Blaz Kramer doubled the host’s lead. AZ slumped to their fourth loss in the group and they are out of Europe before the winter break.
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