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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry grew up competing against Cam Newton in the Atlanta area.On Sunday, Berry got the best of his better-known high school rival, intercepting the reigning league MVP and returning it 42 yards for a touchdown to help the Chiefs to a 20-17 come-from-behind win over Carolina Panthers.We always had battles back in the day from 7-on-7 camps to everything, Berry said. Its good to come out on top.The Chiefs defense has been coming out on top all season.They entered the game leading the league in takeaways with 20 and added two more on Sunday -- both of those coming at key moments in the fourth quarter while the offense was struggling.You need a little spark there and we got it, Chiefs coach Andy Reid said.Berrys fourth career interception return for a touchdown gave the Chiefs the spark they needed, cutting the lead to 17-14, and Marcus Peters stripped Kelvin Benjamin to set up Cairo Santos winning 37-yard field goal as time expired.It sounds as if Peters must have been listening to defensive coordinator Bob Sutton in practice.Hes a manic on that, about stripping the ball, Reid said. If you look at it close, (Benjamin) kind of juggled it just a bit and Marcus felt it and went for the rip.Here are a couple more things to know about the Chiefs and Panthers:CHIEFS PENALTIES A CONCERNFor the second consecutive week, penalty flags provided some anxious moments for Reid. Last week, it was tight end Travis Kelce, ejected after two unsportsmanlike penalties against Jacksonville. Against Carolina, Reid waited out the officials after Peters punted the ball in celebration following his game-changing strip and fumble recovery.He does a lot of great things. Hes a gifted guy, Reid said. But hes not a punter. Im going to go block the next one.The penalty went for 5 yards for delay of game -- not 15, for unsportsmanlike conduct. Cairo Santos kicked the game-winning field goal three plays later, from 37 yards.Youre talking about two emotional guys, Reid said of Kelce and Peters. I love them, but theyre giving me gray hair. Im too old for this.NEWTON BACK ON THE RUNThe struggling NFC champion Panthers unleashed Newton on Sunday, giving him his most extensive action as a runner since his concussion on Oct. 2. Newton carried 12 times for 54 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown against a defense that hadnt allowed a rushing touchdown since Week 4.Newtons first carry went for 28 yards. Kansas City limited him to 26 more on 11 carries after that. Carolina finished with 99 yards rushing total.Coach kept calling my number, Newton said. We just have to find ways to run the football more, when we have to and when we want to.SMITHS NEW SLANT ON SLIDINGChiefs quarterback Alex Smith missed last weeks game against Jacksonville after a couple of hits two weeks earlier against Indianapolis. The team says Smith wasnt concussed, but he said coming into Sundays game against Carolina that he would either slide earlier -- or not at all.(Sliding) is still a tool, said Smith, who rushed four times for 13 yards against Carolina. In traffic, you want to remain a football player. Ive been playing a long time. Remain a football player, (keep) your eyes up. Its a better way to get out of those situations. Even if you get the 15-yarder (penalty), youre still defenseless to get teed-off on.PANTHERS PUNTERCarolina could be in the market for a short-term punter after Andy Lee injured his hamstring in the first quarter. The Panthers host New Orleans on Thursday, so they might need to make a move soon.Kicker Graham Gano punted four times Sunday for a 45.0-yard average. His longest went for 54 yards, although two sailed too long and went for touchbacks.Coach (Ron) Rivera is always talking about `next man up, so I just tried to step in, catch the ball and get it off, Gano said.HOT STREAKThe Chiefs five consecutive victories are part of a 17-2 record in their past 19 games. Thats the best record in the NFL during that stretch.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFLJoe Carter Blue Jays Jersey . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Dave Winfield Jersey . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. http://www.bluejaysonline.com/blue-jays-billy-mckinney-jersey/ . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Lions have not announced the hiring, which was first reported by ESPN. 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Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid.West Ham should play behind closed doors at the former Olympic Stadium if the violent scenes of Wednesday nights derby with Chelsea are repeated, an MP has said.The Football Association has launched an investigation into the violence which marred West Hams impressive 2-1 win over Chelsea in the EFL Cup fourth round.Police made seven arrests after skirmishes broke out towards the end of the stadiums first London derby as police and stewards battled to maintain segregation behind the goal being defended by West Ham. Dr Geoff Pearson, a lecturer of Senior Criminal Law, believes more could have been done to prevent the scenes at the London Stadium Coins, seats and other objects appeared to be thrown between rival supporters, with the Hammers and Chelsea condemning the unsavoury scenes which are now under investigation by the FA.West Ham vowed to ban for life any perpetrators identified, while Chelsea have a history of taking the sternest available action on incidents of violence.The Metropolitan Police added that antisocial behaviour legislation was utilised prior to the match to order 30 people to disperse. The Football Association will formally investigate inccidents in Wednesdays game between West Ham and Chelsea Mark Field, vice-chairman of the all-party parliamentary football group and Cities of London and Westminster Conservative MP, says preventing future disorder must be addressed as a matter of urgency.ddddddddddddField said in the London Evening Standard: Within the next 14 days, the board of West Ham United FC should present a detailed plan to the FA and Premier League outlining what they are going to do about security. A lone supporter breaches a segregated area None of these problems were unforeseeable, given the nature of the stadium and difficulties with policing large footballing crowds.There have been some clear failings and they now need to move with urgency to deliver a plan about segregation and broader public order issues. Former West Ham defender Stuart Pearce says the blame lies with the fans If there is a repeat of the violence, the next two or three home games for West Ham should be played behind closed doors.Sports Minister Tracey Crouch added: No-one wants to see a return to the dark days of the late 70s and 80s.It is completely right that strong action is taken and that anyone involved in last nights trouble is banned for life.West Ham vice-chairman Karren Brady on Thursday reinforced the clubs tough stance, posting on Twitter: Fantastic result last night. The team were exceptional and atmosphere electric. Shame that a few marred the occasion.West Ham and London Stadium have today been identifying all of them and we will be issuing banning orders.Football doesnt want these people and with over 55,000 supporters on our season ticket waiting list we certainly dont need them at West Ham.Also See:FA to probe troubleWest Ham 2-1 ChelseaWest Ham probe flyerWatch EFL goals! ' ' '