Weinke Wins Heisman in Tight 1999 Race
Chris Weinke aged 28 becomes oldest Heisman winner in 65 years as he edges Oklahoma’s Josh Heupel by 76 points. The Florida State quarterback posted a school record 4,167 passing yards and 33 TDs, after a late neck injury recovery, for a season that propelled the Seminoles toward an Orange Bowl showdown with No. 1 Oklahoma.
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Weinke Captures Heisman Trophy In Nervous Victory
The North Carolina quarterback won with 1 628 points and 369 first place votes while Heupel led Oklahoma to the title game with 1 552 points and 286 first place votes. Weinke thanked teammates and joked about nerves before the podium moment.
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Timberwolves Top Clippers in Minneapolis Showdown
Kevin Garnett tallied 23 points and nine rebounds as Minnesota defeated Los Angeles 85 to 73. Wally Szczerbiak added 19 points and 12 boards, powering the Timberwolves to their third straight home win while Michael Olowokandi posted 10 points and 15 rebounds for the Clippers.
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Bruins top Rangers as Guerin nets twice for league lead
Bill Guerin scores two goals to tie Theo Fleury for the league lead with 20 this season as the Boston Bruins defeat the New York Rangers 64.
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NHL Roundup Bruins Win Big as Rangers Fall From Lead
Saturday night in Boston saw the Rangers drop their first defeat after leading two periods. Boston notched a two goal win since Oct. 26. Ottawa beat Montreal 4-2 with Ian Hossa scoring twice, Leafs toppled Penguins 5-1 as Tucker scored twice, Caps beat Devils 3-2 on Bondra's short handed burst, Avalanche 4-2 over Panthers, Thrashers 5-2 over Islanders, and Blues 6-4 past Blackhawks as Hecht scored twice.
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Ramirez Rodriguez Focus Shifts at Winter Meetings
Mike Hampton signed a record 121 million eight year contract with the Colorado Rockies. Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez headlined the free agent class as meetings neared end with Houston, Seattle, Boston and others pursuing top talent amid trade rumors and rising salaries.
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Delta State is D II champion with 63 34 win over Bloomsburg
Josh Bright ran for 175 yards and three touchdowns as Delta State beat Bloomsburg 63 34 in Florence Alabama to win the Division II title. The Statesmen finished 14 1 while amassing a championship game record 524 rushing yards.
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Woods and Duval Lead World Cup as Pair Tops Field
Tiger Woods and David Duval built a 12 under 60 for a 30 under 186 total at the World Cup in Buenos Aires. The U S duo’s eagle and 10 birdies gave them a three stroke edge over Frank Nobile Greg Turner and Angel Cabrera Eduardo Romero after the third round at Buenos Aires Golf Club. The top two teams advance with a $1 million prize.
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