Longshots meet in Super Bowl for NFL title
The Baltimore Ravens and New York Giants reach the Super Bowl in Tampa after dramatic playoff runs. Baltimore built on a record defense despite late-season scoring droughts, while New York rode Kerry Collins and a potent offense to a dominant postseason, setting the stage for a Fassel Billick reunion.
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Ravens Dominate Raiders in AFC Title Game
The Ravens defeated Oakland 16 3 behind a stifling defense and key scores from Matt Stover. Shannon Sharpe escaped for a long touchdown, Dilfer connected on a decisive play, and Baltimore sealed the victory with a relentless pass rush and interceptions.
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Giants Thrash Vikings to Reach Super Bowl in Tampa
Giants explode with 381 passing yards and 518 total as Kerry Collins throws five TDs and 381 yards. Vikings struggles include Culpepper three interceptions as New York’s defense shuts down Moss Carter and the veteran group. Fassel’s squad advances to face Baltimore in a Super Bowl rematch.
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RoughRiders back to .500 after 4-1 win over Tri-City
Cedar Rapids RoughRiders improved to 15-15-0 for 30 points and third in the East Division with a 4-1 victory over the Tri-City Storm in Kearney Nebraska. Defenseman Chris Pedota opened the scoring, Darren Partch added his 14th, and Danny O'Brien tallied in the third period. Bobby Goepfert earned the win as Cedar Rapids won back-to-back games at Tri-City.
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Blazers rally past Pistons behind Wells two-way night
Benzi Wells matched a season high with 28 points and added a career best 14 rebounds as Portland defeated Detroit 103 96 in the Motor City. Detroit’s Jerry Stackhouse moved into the NBA scoring lead with 41 points as a late surge fell short.
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UNI sweeps 3 at Wendy's Classic Wrestling Duals
Northern Iowa improved to 6-5 in dual meets by sweeping three matches at the Wendy's Classic in Ashland Ohio. Nate Lawrenz pinned all three opponents at 165 pounds, Paul Hynek posted three pins with a 2 16 pin against Don Caramell, Mark Rial went 2-1 with two pins and a technical fall, as UNI totaling 12 pins across the three duals.
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Francis reaches fifth on NHL scoring as Hurricanes blank Ducks
Ron Francis scores twice to boost his career total beyond 1591 points. Arturs Irbe earns his fourth shutout as Carolina defeats Anaheim 4 0 in Raleigh. Martin Gelinas and Jeff ONeill also score for the Hurricanes.
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Creighton Throttles UNI in MVC Clash
Creighton runs 80 56 over Northern Iowa as Joe Dabbert leads with 13 points while Terrell Taylor adds 11 and Kyle Korver 10. Erik Smith tops UNI with 12 in the setback for the Panthers extending their losing streak to eight games.
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Furyk Seizes Comeback Victory in Hawaii
Jim Furyk returns to competition in Kapalua Hawaii where wind proved challenging. He trails early but mounts a comeback for a notable win marking his first action back on tour.
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Furyk Wins Mercedes Championships In One Stroke Victory
Jim Furyk finished 18 under 274 after a four stroke comeback. He holed a 10 foot birdie on 18 to beat Rory Sabbatini by one stroke amid a tense finale. Sabbatini missed a 45 foot eagle and slid his 45 foot tester past. Ernie Els, Vijay Singh tied for third at 276. Tiger Woods tied for eighth at 280 with a 69.
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