NCAA Football 2005 delivers realistic college gridiron on console
Matthew Sprague reviews NCAA Football 2005 noting improved home field details and new Big Hits mechanics. The feature ties discipline factors to gameplay with player grades and transfers. Live-capable EA Sports titles arrive on Xbox, with cheat codes for Kansas and Kansas State teams.
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Armstrong's Tour success sparks U S cycling growth hopes
The rise in U S cycling memberships and TV coverage follows Lance Armstrongs six Tour de France titles as experts warn the sport must build new stars to sustain momentum. USA Cycling and Threshold Sports cite a growing yet fragile popularity with Pro Cycling Tour events in Philadelphia New York and San Francisco and potential stars like Floyd Landis and Tom Danielson shaping the next chapter.
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Bradley Delivers as Dodgers Rally at Coors Field
Milton Bradley ended a slumping spell with three hits and three RBIs, including a two-run bloop single in the Dodgers four-run fifth inning. Los Angeles defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-7 at Coors Field for its ninth straight road win, with the key hit coming on a popup that dropped between left fielder Jeremy Burnitz and Royce Clayton.
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Bradley and Dodgers rally to top Rockies in NL West clash
Bradley went 3 for 4 as Adrian Beltre hit his 28th homer and Jose Hernandez also connected for the Dodgers who had 12 hits in win number 18 in 21. Milton’s flare produced a two run break that Jim Tracy called a key turning point. Burnitz Helton and Castilla homered for Colorado as they opened a 13 game homestand with a defeat despite overcoming two three run deficits.
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Broncos' camp opens with revamped defense in focus
Denver opens training camp amid a defensive overhaul adding Champ Bailey, John Lynch, and D J Williams while counting on a shored up secondary after playoff collapse. The camp aims to prove the unit has the talent to contend despite offensive losses.
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Williams retires from football after whirlwind world tour
Ricky Williams, 27, announced retirement from the Miami Dolphins after a brief talk with coach Dave Wannstedt. The former Dolphins back then embarked on a globe trotting itinerary from the Bahamas to Hawaii and Tokyo to California, with stops possibly including Martha's Vineyard and Massachusetts. His agent Leigh Steinberg described him as an American original choosing an alternative life over NFL contracts and endorsements.
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