Sports headlines for Monday December 22, 1980:
- Chargers Make The Playoffs On The Last Night, 26-17 Over Steelers
- Four NFL Divisions Had Ties For First Place
- Patera Gets New 5-Year Deal With Seahawks
- Oft-Traded Bobby Bonds Released By Cardinals
- Patrick To Coach Rangers For Remainder Of Season; Pursuit Of Brooks Ends
- Joe Louis To Have Pacemaker Installed
- Loughery Resigns As Nets Coach