Saints snap skid with 23 20 win over Buccaneers
New Orleans improves to 8-4 by edging Tampa Bay 23-20 as Deuce McAllister and Joe Horn produce key plays. Simeon Rice ties sack record with multiple sacks, while Brad Johnson and Bucs struggle with turnovers. Jake Delhomme replaces Brooks late, connecting with Horn for decisive first down.
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Celtics topple Magic 102-97 in Orlando
In Orlando Paul Pierce led Boston with 27 points as the Celtics beat the Magic 102-97. Eric Williams added 21, Tracy McGrady scored 25 for Orlando, while Grant Hill had 22 points and 13 rebounds.
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Trojans climb to No. 4 in new BCS standings
USC rose to No. 4 in the latest BCS rankings after a 44-13 victory over Notre Dame. Miami and Ohio State remain Nos. 1 and 2, with Georgia up to No. 3. Oklahoma fell to No. 7 after a loss, while Iowa sits at No. 5 awaiting further help for a BCS berth.
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Pike View basketball preseason rally draws community turnout
William Anderson and Karen Miller praised the turnout for a preseason event inviting students, parents, and staff to watch mixed teams in blue and white. Players and coaches spoke, with juniors and seniors showing strong effort as crowds cheered trick shots and scrimmages. The white team won 31 25, and the boys travel to North Marion next.
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West Virginia leaps to No 15 in AP poll after 9 3 season
West Virginia rises from 24th to 15th in the AP rankings following a 24 17 win over Pittsburgh. Coach Rich Rodriguez says the top 15 spot proves the program is on the rise as the Mountaineers chase a possible Gator Bowl bid and a 10th win. Running back Quincy Wilson calls the ranking icing on a dream season.
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Wofford Edges Virginia Tech In Narrow 79-77 Win
Wofford held a 43-26 halftime lead as Virginia Tech rallied in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 79-77. Tech had four players in double figures led by Terry Taylor 21 points 10 rebounds, while Wofford’s Nixon led with 27 points. Tech finishes homestand with VMI upcoming.
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