Big 12 title race opens as season nears end
The Big 12 shows wide potential for its 10th season, led by Texas and Oklahoma but with several programs like Texas A&M Colorado Missouri and Kansas State showing progress. The conference eyeing six to seven NCAA bids as teams chase a strong finish and momentum into March. Mike Kessinger notes the uneven starts and emerging rivalries across the league.
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Patriots beat Jets as Vrabel scores twice in MNF finale
In East Rutherford on Monday night, Mike Vrabel scores two touchdowns against Jets cornerback David Barrett as New England defeats New York 31-21. The performance caps ABCs 35 year Monday Night Football era.
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Memories end ABC era as MNF moves to ESPN
A farewell telecast marks the end of ABCs 36 year MNF run with New England beating the Jets 31 21. Howard Cosell and Don Meredith anchor the night while Hank Williams Jr. delivers the song Turn out the lights the partys over. ESPN will pay 11 billion annually for eight years starting next season with Al Michaels praising the legacy.
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Broncos rest key players with playoff bye in sight
Denver and San Diego face a meaningless finale as the Broncos prepare for a first round bye. Jake Plummer, Champ Bailey, and Mike Anderson may sit. Tatum Bell could start. Al Wilson is sidelined with a broken thumb while Bradlee Van Pelt eyes a NFL pass debut. John Lynch focuses on beating the Chargers.
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Palmer may sit as Bengals close season at Chiefs
Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis hasn't decided if injured Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Palmer will play Sunday against Kansas City as the AFC North champions prepare for a playoff tilt. Palmer strained his groin in the Buffalo loss, with Deltha O Neal nursing a knee bruise. both could be rested if still limited this week.
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