Falcons face crucial division stretch after loss to Broncos
Flowery Branch notes Falcons drop to 6-4 after 24-20 defeat by Denver, fall two games behind Carolina and one behind Tampa Bay in the NFC South. Todd McClure and Mike Smith stress ground game must improve as Matt Ryan continues to excel and Turner pushes for bigger runs.
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NASCAR layoff wave hits teams amid economic crunch
The sport faces mass layoffs as teams across Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Truck series cut jobs to cope with sponsorship losses and the wider economic crisis. DEI merger, Ganassi cuts, and top teams like Hendrick, Roush Fenway, and Gibbs trim staff amid uncertain future. End of testing may further shrink payrolls.
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Panthers pull through 31-22 as defense falters yet again
The Carolina Panthers improve to 6-2 at home and 8-2 overall after beating the Detroit Lions 31-22. Coach John Fox laments consistency amid a shaky defensive effort while Jake Delhomme avoids turnovers and the running game shines with a team record 264 rushing yards. Na'il Diggs and Charles Godfrey key a tense finish as Beason helps stop a late Lions rally.
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