Falcons stunned as Petrino quits midseason for Arkansas
Falcons owner Arthur Blank condemned Bobby Petrino after he quit with three games left, sending a terse 86 word farewell letter to players. Fans and players labeled him quitter and coward while Petrino courted Arkansas, leaving the team amid a 3-10 record and controversy over his abrupt exit.
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Nuggets ride Anthony to win over Hornets in gritty finish
Denver guard Carmelo Anthony scored 15 of his 32 in the fourth including a three point play with 38.4 seconds left to lift the Nuggets past the New Orleans Hornets 105 99. Allen Iverson had 22 points and 11 assists with Marcus Camby adding 14 points and 15 rebounds as Denver earned its third straight win.
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Colston continues to show promise in rough Saints season
New Orleans Saints top receiver Marques Colston battles a sore right knee and back as injuries hamstring his second NFL year. Despite a 6-7 record and inconsistent team play, the Hofstra product remains a standout threat and key factor in remaining playoff hopes.
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Xavier tops Cincinnati in bruising crosstown showdown
No. 17 Xavier rallied for a 64-59 victory over Cincinnati as Derrick Brown scored 11 points in the final seven minutes. Ten players tangled on a loose ball, two technicals were issued, and Josh Duncan left with a knee injury. Xavier improves to 8-1 while Cincinnati drops to 4-5 in a hard fought in state rivalry.
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