Tomlinson Seals NFL TD Record in Chargers Win
LaDainian Tomlinson delivered a record breaking performance as he scored three touchdowns, including the final two in 47 seconds, to push his season total to 29 and lead the San Diego Chargers to a 48 to 20 victory over the Denver Broncos. He now owns the NFL single season mark, surpassing Shaun Alexander’s 28. Tomlinson has tallied 26 touchdowns in his last nine games.
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Golf cart mishap sidelines stars in offseason news
In Florida Jimmie Johnson broke his left wrist after falling from a golf cart at a celebrity tournament. The Nextel Cup champion will miss driving for at least four weeks but plans to attend Daytona testing. A separate quote mentions running back injuries and a list of notable players from NFL history.
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Pocahontas Coal Association Names Week One Player Winners
The Pocahontas Coal Association and Bluefield Daily Telegraph announce the first of 11 girls basketball Player of the Week winners to be featured Thursday with 11 boys awards starting next week. A season banquet will honor all winners and name a player of the year. Last year’s top finishers were Mark Little and Sierra Brown.
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Concord Hosts Tusculum After Season-Opening Win
Concord seeks back-to-back victories as Mountain Lions host Tusculum Pioneers at 7 30 p m. Brian Foster poured in 35 points and Tyrone Anderson 22 in Saturday’s win over Davis and Elkins, boosting the early season surge.
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Brady laments after Patriots shut out by Dolphins 21-0
Tom Brady called the effort a failure as New England was blanked 21-0 by Miami, marking the first Dolphins shutout of the Patriots since 1972. Jason Taylor led a disruptive defense with four sacks and two forced fumbles, while Patriots offense totaled 189 yards and 12 first downs, a season low, and coughed up three fumbles and nine penalties.
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Meche Lands 55 Million Deal With Royals
Pitcher Gil Meche signs a five year contract worth 55 million with the Kansas City Royals. The agreement averages 11 million per season and equates to about 1 million per career win, reflecting a high value placed on him despite questions about the budget.
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Titans rally past Texans in OT win
Vince Young told Bud Adams he felt his mom was chasing him with a belt after his 39 yard overtime touchdown sealed a 26 20 victory for the Tennessee Titans over the Houston Texans. The win marked Tennessee fourth in a row with three straight comebacks.
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Giants Rally To Beat Panthers 27 13 In Charlotte
Giants overcome four game skid with a 27 13 win at Bank of America Stadium to keep wild card hopes alive. Eli Manning connects three TD passes as New York improves to 7 6 and eyes next week matchup with Philadelphia.
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Richlands Wins 29-28 State Title in Classic Showdown
Richlands edges Rockbridge County 29 to 28 in a dramatic Group AA Division 3 final to claim the program’s second state championship and first since 1992. Coach Greg Mance lauded the home-field atmosphere as 5,000 fans traveled to witness the thriller. Marcus Mayo was held to zero rushing yards but connected for 209 passing yards and three touchdowns, including a 65-yard score before halftime. Jeff Early grabbed four passes for 164 yards and two scores as Richlands preserved the narrow lead.
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Virginia Tech routs Appalachian State in 69 37 win
Zabian Dowdell led Virginia Tech with 19 points as the Hokies toppled Appalachian State 69 37 in Lacksburg. Tech opened a 20 0 run after a 4 2 Mountaineer lead, then pulled away to a 46 20 advantage before sealing a decisive victory.
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Jaguars rout Colts to tighten AFC playoff race
rookie Maurice Drew ran for a career high 166 yards and two TDs and had a 93-yard kickoff return as Jacksonville rallied to a 44-17 victory over Indianapolis. Fred Taylor added 131 yards on nine carries before leaving with a hamstring issue as the Jaguars built a 34-10 lead and ended the Colts bid for home-field advantage.
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