Vikings fire Mike Tice after season finale win
Minnesota owner Zygi Wilf announced the firing of coach Mike Tice hours after the Vikings 34 10 victory over the Chicago Bears in the regular season finale. Tice finished 32 32 in four seasons and spoke after the emotional meeting.
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Brooks: Buccaneers Aim Higher After clinching NFC South
Derrick Brooks urged teammates to stay focused after Tampa Bay beat the Saints 27 13 to clinch a home playoff game and the NFC South title The nine time Pro Bowl linebacker said this is just the first leg toward larger goals as the team prepares to host Washington or Dallas next Saturday at Raymond James Stadium
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On the Air College Football Bowls and Pro Sports Schedule
ESPN and various channels air a slate of bowl games Texas Tech versus Alabama at 10 a.m. on Ch 26 and Notre Dame versus Ohio State at 4 p.m. on Ch 13. ISU Cup of China and Russia figure skating at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Pro basketball and hockey games highlight the night with NBA TV OLN and OLN telecasts.
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Bowl season shapes Big 12 football confidence
Big 12 teams impressed in bowl games with several upsets and covers, led by Texas Tech and Texas. Kansas and others showed underdog grit while Iowa State dropped a three point spread. The conference’s overall performance suggests underappreciated strength despite mixed non conference results.
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Texans to fire Capers but keep GM Casserly
Houston plans to dismiss coach Dom Capers while retaining general manager Charley Casserly. The Texans finish 2-14 after a season that saw an 0-6 start and a late rally, with the top pick in the forthcoming NFL draft. Capers has one year left on a 5-year pact worth 9.5 million.
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Texans loss offers draft leverage
San Francisco beat Houston 20-17 at Candlestick Park as both teams seemed bent on losing. Houston injuries changing the game, Adams in OT sealed the win for the 49ers while the Texans clinched the top pick in the NFL draft and Bush loomed as the likely selection.
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Cotton Bowl showdown Alabama defense vs Texas Tech offense
No. 13 Alabama (9-2) brings the nation’s stingiest defense to face Texas Tech’s prolific offense in the Cotton Bowl. Alabama yields 10.7 points per game and ranks high in total yards, while Tech’s attack emphasizes the pass and downfield rhythm. Mike Leach’s Red Raiders test Nick Saban’s rival system in a high-stakes bowl clash.
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