Coaching turmoil across college programs and pro trades
USC dismissed Paul Hackett after a 5 7 season while Frank Beamer stayed with Virginia Tech and Miami’s Butch Davis interviewed at Alabama. KC Kansas fired coordinator Terry Allen as 4 7 finish and Vince Carter of Toronto will miss two games with a knee tendon injury.
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Rice Sparks Knicks Past Grizzlies With 5 3s
Glen Rice reclaims his shooting touch after a trade to New York, leading the Knicks to a 97 72 win over Vancouver. Latrell Sprewell and Allan Houston add strong support as New York adapts to Charlie Ward’s absence. Mike Bibby tops Vancouver with 17 in a sluggish road stop.
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Saints stun critics with December first in NFC West race
New Orleans tied with St Louis atop the division after a 31 24 win over the Rams, surging to 8 4 after a 1 3 start. Aaron Brooks led a reshaped offense as injuries and replacements tested the squad, while Jim Haslett and Randy Mueller reshaped a blue collar, hard working Saints.
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NFL playoff scramble tightens with eight teams feuding
As the season nears its end eight teams pursue six playoff spots across the NFC and AFC. The Vikings and Eagles hold strong in the NFC while the Rams and Saints fight for position. In the East the Giants seek momentum and the Titans and Ravens gridlock the Central race.
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Florida State to face either Oklahoma or Miami in Orange Bowl
Florida State solidifies path to the national title by reaching the Orange Bowl on January 3. The Seminoles 11-1 await an opponent, with Oklahoma 11-0 or Miami 10-1 possible after this weekend's action and final BCS standings.
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