BCS and Mythical Title Shakeup After Final Standings
The Bowl Championship Series system again splits opinion as computers clash with polls over who earns the national title. Oklahoma and LSU top the final standings while USC slips due to strength of schedule, with Hawaiʻi and Kansas State also influencing the outcome.
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Tiger Woods captures fifth straight PGA Tour player of the year
Tiger Woods was voted PGA Tour player of the year for the fifth consecutive time, edging Vijay Singh. Woods claimed five wins including two World Golf Championships, led in victories for the year, and posted a low scoring average despite not winning a major. Ben Curtis earned rookie of the year after a British Open win, and Peter Jacobsen won comeback player of the year at 49.
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Williams seals Rams playoff berth with Browns blowout
Aeneas Williams had two interceptions including a 46-yard return for a touchdown as the St. Louis Rams clinched a postseason spot with a 76-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns. The Rams gained their fifth straight win to improve to 10-3, while Jeff Wilkins added four field goals in the lopsided Monday night win. Browns drop to 4-9 in their first MNF return since 1995.
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Texans Struggles Continue In 27-0 Loss To Jaguars
Texans faced injuries and a struggling offense as Domanick Davis missed the game with a bruised thigh and David Carr played through illness. A rarely used quarterback and rookie running back also contributed as Houston failed to win consecutive games, dropping to 5-8 after the 27-0 defeat to Jacksonville.
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Cowboys skid shifts focus to wild card spot
Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells has voiced increasing frustration after a 36-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, marking a two game slide that drops them from the NFC lead toward a playoff bubble and likely ruin of a division title. The team now eyes a wild card berth in the final stretch.
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Colon nears deal with Angels as Matsui becomes Met
The AP reports Bartolo Colon closing in on a contract with the Angels while Kazuo Matsui arrives in New York to complete his deal with the Mets. Nomar Garciaparra voices disappointment over Boston talks for Alex Rodriguez as winter meetings loom after baseballs deadline. Kerry Ligtenberg and Eduardo Perez inked two year deals with Toronto and Tampa Bay respectively.
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Duncan Robinson share SI sportsman award
San Antonio AP report notes Duncan and David Robinson named Sports Illustrated Sportsmen of the Year after guiding the Spurs to a second NBA title. The magazine’s special issue hits stands Wednesday. The pair are praised for on court success and community character.
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