Giants stay tied for first in NFC East after win over Cowboys
Kerry Collins led a short scoring drive with a TD pass and Brad Daluiso kicked two field goals as the 5-2 Giants hold the NFC East lead. Troy Aikman threw for 211 yards with a 1-yard TD to Robert Thomas for Dallas at 2-4. Ricky Williams sparked the Saints Panthers matchup with a 144-yard rushing effort. Rob Johnson left the Bills game due to injury, but Seeeeeeeeeeneeseeeee helped set up a game-winning field goal in OT. Curtis Martin starred for the Jets with 143 yards and three TDs in a 34-17 win over New England. Brian Griese and Rod Smith connected thrice in a 44-10 Broncos win over Cleveland. Eagles topped Arizona 33-14 as Duce Staley’s injury opened touches for Autry, Mitchell, and Pritchett.
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Packers edge 49ers on Longwell field goal in final minute
Brett Favre guided a 31-28 comeback victory as he completed 20 of 27 passes for 266 yards and threw a 67 yard TD to Antonio Freeman who posted his first 100 yard receiving game in 14 contests. Longwell kicked the 35 yard winner with 54 seconds left. Indianapolis also topped Seattle 37-24 as Edgerrin James ran for 219 yards and three touchdowns.
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Earnhardt wins record 10th Talladega in tight finish
Dale Earnhardt takes the lead on the final laps to beat Rusty Wallace by a few car lengths and secure his 76th career win and a $1 million sponsor bonus. The race ends amid post checkered-flag crashes as NASCAR defends its safety and rules changes while Labonte holds a big points lead with four races left.
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Winston 500 Results at Talladega in NASCAR Race
Dale Earnhardt wins the Winston 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in 188 laps winning $135,900. Kenny Wallace second and Joe Nemechek third lead a field dominated by Chevrolet and Ford with 49 lead changes, penalties, and multiple engine failures shaping the final standings.
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Oilers Rally Past Wild 5-3 in Minnesota
Edmonton Oilers overcome Minnesota Wild 5-3 as goalie Least Gage, in his first NHL appearance in 4 1/2 years, makes 23 saves. Ryan Smyth and Doug Weight lead the offense with goals and assists, marking Edmonton’s third straight win. Flames beat Red Wings as Stillman scores twice on power plays.
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NHL glance: Sundays and late games listed
NHL results show Edmonton defeated by Minnesota 5 3 and Calgary beat Detroit 4 2 while Tampa Bay topped Atlanta 5 2. Phoenix visits Los Angeles. Monday schedule includes Anaheim at the New York Rangers and Toronto at Vancouver. Ottawa at Philadelphia Colorado at Washington Buffalo at Montreal Anaheim at New York Islanders New Jersey at Atlanta.
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Lightning powers past Thrashers with four power-play goals
In Tampa Bay, Vincent Lecavalier and Brian Holzinger struck 1:29 apart in the second period as the Lightning defeated Atlanta. Tampa Bay converted four of 12 power-play chances to seal the win.
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Mariners Aim To Even ALCS By Winning Two At Yankee Stadium
After Freddy Garcia quieted the Yankees in Game 4 the Mariners face a must win in New York as they try to erase a 3-1 series deficit. Seattle players insist the pressure is on the defending champions while Torre notes two starters may carry the load. Hernandez and Rodriguez prepare with resolve, amid a shakier Yankee offense.
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Andrade survives desert shot to win Las Vegas golf title
Billy Andrade edge Phil Mickelson by one stroke to win the Invensis Las Vegas Classic after a final round 68. He sealed a 28 under total by two-putting from 50 feet after a tee shot into a desert canyon on the 18th. Mickelson birdied the last to finish close behind as Andrade rose to 48th on the money list.
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Inkster Clinches Samsung World Championship Crown
Juli Inkster wins the Samsung World Championship at Hiddenbrooke with a 14 under total, edging Annika Sorenstam by four strokes. The Los Altos resident posts a 69 in the final round, earns 152000 dollars, and secures her third win this season, her 25th career victory, and a wire‑to‑wire win for the first time since 1992.
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Cardinals Jump Out Early In NLCS Lead
In a 11-9 hit game, St. Louis leads New York 2-0 after a first inning surge. Jim Edmonds homers on the first pitch off Jones, Edgardo Alfonzo and Piazza drive Mets runs, Mets set a team record with five extra-base hits in one frame as the NLCS unfolds with Seattle tying the ALCS 3-2 and signaling a Subway Series atmosphere.
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Thorpe wins second straight Gold Rush Classic title
Jim Thorpe cruises to a two stroke victory at the Senior PGA Tour Gold Rush Classic in Sacramento Calif finishing 21 under 195 after a 66. Ed Dougherty ties for second with a 66 while John Jacobs posts a 63 to finish four back. Stewart Ginn places fourth with 67. Thorpe’s 21 under ties the best senior tour score since 1998 and he earns 165000.
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