Dumars Sparks Pistons Past Nets 103 99 in Tight Win
Detroit erased a first half deficit to beat New Jersey 103-99, Sparks Joe Dumars poured 22 points in the second half, adding key plays to secure Detroit’s first three-game winning streak. Brian Williams had 19 points 11 rebounds, Grant Hill 18 for the Pistons.
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Lloyd out for season with steelt council infection
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Greg Lloyd is sidelined by a staph infection in his right ankle, likely ending his regular season. He has been hospitalized for two weeks and missed two games, with playoffs possibly guiding his return. The team faces New England and Tennessee next, while salary cap concerns hover for next season.
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Bucs lead Pro Bowl rosters with seven selections
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers set an NFL high with seven Pro Bowl picks, led by rookie Warrick Dunn. Also chosen were Hardy Nickerson, Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, Trent Dilfer, Tony Mayberry, and Mike Alstott, as the NFC and Pro Bowl rosters were announced ahead of the February 1 game.
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Lindros nets hat trick lifts Flyers past Islanders 4 3
Eric Lindros tallies his 10th career hat trick with 1 27 left lifting the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4 3 win over the New York Islanders. Ron Hextall back from thigh injury made 15 saves as Philly ends a winless skid. Smolinski and Chorske score for the Islanders.
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Adidas inks licensing deal with NFL in Portland
Adidas reaches a licensing agreement with the NFL in Portland following a dispute last year over shoes worn by Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman. Aikman was fined $40,000 in 1996 for wearing Adidas shoes without an NFL license.
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