Nebraska and Virginia Tech Hold Top Two in AP Poll
Nebraska remains No. 1 after a 59-0 win over Baylor while Virginia Tech edges Syracuse 22-14 to stay No. 2. Oklahoma gains a touch of support in AP balloting, narrowing the gap to six points behind the Hokies. The top 11 stay intact with Miami at No. 4 and Clemson No. 5, followed by Florida State, Oregon, Florida, Washington, Kansas State, and TCU.
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Clemens Dominates Mets as Yankees Take 2-0 World Series Lead
Roger Clemens pitched eight shutout innings and struck out nine to spur the New York Yankees to a 6-5 win over the Mets in game two at Yankee Stadium. Piazza hit a two-run homer in the ninth for New York, while Jay Payton added a three-run shot for the Yankees. The Mets committed three early errors as the Subway Series began to heat up, with Rivera closing out the ninth.
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Connell runs loose as Redskins crush Jaguars 35-16
Washington receiver Albert Connell exploded for 211 yards and three touchdowns, a career day, lifting the Redskins to a fifth straight win. Brad Johnson threw for 269 yards as Washington dominated Jacksonville, while Jacksonville self-destructed with fumbles and disciplined lapses, including a Brackens ejection after a late hit on Jay Leeuwenburg.
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Jarrett dominates at Rockingham for first Cup win
Defending Winston Cup champion Jarrett finally wins at North Carolina Speedway after 43 laps left in the Pop Secret Popcorn 400. He pulls clear of Jeff Gordon, beating him by 2.197 seconds as Gordon moves into second with a late surge. A pit fire caused injuries among crew and firefighters during the late stages.
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Steelers post second straight shutout over Browns 22 0
Steelers extend to four straight wins with a 22-0 victory as defense dominates Cleveland. Jerome Bettis 105 yards on 33 carries with the lone Steelers TD. Kris Brown kicks five field goals after turnovers. Browns 2-6 offense never crosses midfield until late fourth quarter. Kent Graham benched for Kordell Stewart after 3-of-12 for 46 yards.
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Rams lose Warner as Chiefs beat Rams in KC
Kurt Warner broke the little finger on his throwing hand and could miss up to six weeks after a snap fumble led to a Chiefs victory. Corey Dillon set a Bengals single game rushing record with 278 yards in a 31 21 upset of Denver, the Bengals first win. Several QBs were sidelined including Elvis Grbac Akili Smith Cade McNown and Brock Huard. Eddie George injured his right knee on his first carry against Baltimore.
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