Armstrong named AP Male Athlete of the Year
Lance Armstrong wins the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for 2003, edging Barry Bonds in a year marked by personal turmoil and a comeback that put him on track to a sixth Tour de France. The defeat of Jan Ulrich by 62 seconds kept him poised for 2004.
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Parcells unhappy with loss to Saints in finale
Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells voiced disappointment after a 13 7 defeat by New Orleans in which Terry Glenn dropped a potential winning pass. Parcells said the showing wasn’t their best and promised improvement to make progress toward the playoffs.
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Texans squander late lead in season finale loss to Colts
Houston led Indianapolis by two touchdowns before Peyton Manning led a final drive that ended with Mike Vanderjagt matching an NFL record with a 43-yard, game-ending field goal. The Texans fall 20-17, finishing 5-11 with a four-game skid. Carr said the team didn’t make the plays, and the interception by Donald Smigland set up the decisive sequence.
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Longhorns revival frames Holiday Bowl run with strong ground game
Texas, No. 5, reversed a rocky start as Cedric Benson heated up to 1,277 rushing yards on the year and the running game surged. After a rough start with quarterback shifts and new coaches, Vince Young became the starter and Texas ran for six straight wins, averaging 289 yards and 5.9 yards per carry.
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Roundup: Vikings Eliminated as Cards Pull Miracle Finish
Arizona stunned Minnesota 18-17 on a fourth down 28-yard TD pass from Josh McCown to Nathan Poole as time expired. Green Bay clinches with a 18-17 win noted by Ahman Green’s 98-yard run and Favre’s emotional week, while Cincinnati’s Suggs explodes for 186 yards to knock out the Bengals. Baltimore takes AFC North as Cleveland tops Cincinnati. Seattle awaits playoffs.
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