Flame fails to light at Ancient Olympia ceremony
Ancient Olympia facing overcast skies disrupts the Winter Games flame lighting for Turin with a backup flame lit beside the Temple of Hero. Relay routes Greece, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia toward the February opening in Turin. Aiken boxer Dannell Mack wins in York while former Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin faces drug paraphernalia charges after a Plano traffic stop. ACC bids Emerald Bowl in Greensboro with a league bid accepted for December 29.
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Funk Wins Skins Game in Record $925,000 Payout
Fred Funk, 49, captained a dominant Skins Game victory clinching $925,000 and 15 skins in his first appearance. He birdied the 18th to seal the record payout while Tiger Woods missed a closing birdie, ending Woods’ run with $75,000 and Couples blanked. Sorenstam was shut out again as Funk set rookie records.
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Panthers rally past Bills on late Gaines TD
Carolina grinds out a 13 9 victory in Buffalo as Jake Delhomme coolly directs a 14 play 68 yard drive ending with Michael Gaines 3 yard TD with 2:16 left The Panthers defense harasses JP Losman sacked Bills four times and intercepts a late pass to seal the win Delhomme throws for 191 yards on 27 completions while Steve Smith is held to 5 yards on three catches Carolina takes sole NFC South lead and improves to 8 3 Buffalo drops to 4 7 with two missed red zone chances and a trio of Lindell field goals
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Roethlisberger to face Manning in Colts visit
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger travels to Indianapolis to see Peyton Manning up close as Pittsburgh seeks its first win over the undefeated Colts. Roethlisberger returns after knee surgery and a three game layoff, while Manning aims to extend his hot streak. The matchup also pits Edgerrin James and top receivers against a Steelers defense eager for a signature road win.
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