Vikings edge Packers in overtime for 20-17 victory
Benny Ricardo kicked a 32-yard field goal 5:05 into OT to give the Minnesota Vikings a 20-17 win at Green Bay. Ted Brown rushed for 179 yards, lifting Minnesota to 6-2 and a two game NFC Central lead. Green Bay’s Lynn Dickey threw for 327 yards and tied the game late, but the Packers lost after failing to convert on fourth down in overtime.
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Cards Tackle Giants Tonight In Mon Night Clash
The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Giants in a Monday night NFL game. Jeff Rutledge will start at quarterback for New York amid 14 injured reserves as the Giants seek to climb from the NFC East basement while St. Louis aims to build on a 4-5 Monday night mark. The Cardinals fear Giants rush defense and plan to exploit a 21st ranked rushing defense for St. Louis.
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ABC selects five regional college football games for Saturday
ABC-TV announced five regional matchups to air at 2:30 p.m. Iowa time this Saturday. The slate includes Penn State at Boston College, North Carolina at Maryland, Washington at UCLA, Northwestern at Purdue, and Eastern Kentucky at Murray State.
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Cyclones rally time looms after Oklahoma loss
Norman Oklahoma State coach Jim Criner says Iowa State must rally after a 49 11 defeat by Oklahoma. He notes back to back tests vs Missouri and Nebraska while praising Oklahoma speed and detailing injuries to Kevin Williams Benn Musgrave and ongoing punting concerns.
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Stewart wins Walt Disney World Golf Classic in Florida
Payne Stewart used an eagle and birdie burst to pull away and win by two strokes at Lake Buena Vista. He shot a five under 67 for a 269 total, earning $72,000 and improving earnings to $177,834 for the year. Nick Faldo tied for second at 271 after a bogey-free 66.
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