NFL shows hypocrisy in MNF promo clash
AP columnist Jim Litke argues ABC and the NFL courted controversy to boost ratings for Desperate Housewives and Monday Night Football. He notes both sides apologized yet benefited from the buzz, while league assets like cheerleaders and ads continue to push revenue beyond game profits.
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Nicollette Sheridan
Dallas Cowboys
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NFL
Sheridan
Philadelphia
Terrell Owens
League
Greg Aiello
Desperate Housewives
Owens
MNF
Janet Jackson
Garden City Busters rally past Cowley 87 74 behind big front line
Garden City forward B J Walker led with 25 points and Torre Johnson posted 15 points and a career high 17 rebounds as the Busters erased a slow start to beat Cowley 87 74. Johnson dominated the boards with 11 offensive rebounds and Coach Swanson praised improved shot selection in the second half.
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B.J. Walker
Julius Lamptey
Torre Johnson
Broacbusters
Walker
Johnson
Busters
Cowley
Torre
Julius
Ryan Swanson
Western Nebraska
Travis Quintana
Demetrius Branch
Swanson
Western
Nebraska
Garden City football coach search stalls after four ex-Buster talks
Garden City Community College battles to fill the football helm after Bob Larson's resignation. Athletics director Dennis Perryman has contacted four former Broacbuster coaches, three declined, and the fourth is uncertain. Perryman plans to hand the job to assistant A.D. Vic Trilli while seeking a candidate loyal to Broacbuster football and Garden City.
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Bob Larson
Garden City Community College
Jayhawk
Broacbuster
GCCC
Dennis Perryman
Perryman
A.D
Vic Trilli
Garden City
Kansas State Seniors Prepare for Final Home Game
Kansas State coach Bill Snyder faces a bowlless end to the season as 22 seniors led by Darren Sproles suit up for a final home game against Iowa State. Players speak of pride and heart amid a roller coaster tenure, aiming to end with a win and start next year strong.
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Kansas State
Bill Snyder
Darren
Sproles
Jeromey Clary
Ksu
Wildcats
Iowa State
David Rose
Jermaine Berry
Snyder
Mike Johnson
Guerrero captures AL MVP award
Vladimir Guerrero of the Anaheim Angels won the American League Most Valuable Player in a lopsided vote. He noted a Dominican winner was expected among top candidates and highlighted his heritage and early baseball roots during a conference call.
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Oakland Athletics
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Anaheim
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Dominican Republic
Manny Ramirez
David Ortiz
Boston
Guerrero
Chiefs face defense woes as Vermeil defends lineup
Kansas City Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil said no starter’s job is in danger despite a weak defense. The 3-6 Chiefs rank near the bottom in many defensive categories while their explosive offense led by Trent Green, Priest Holmes, and Tony Gonzalez keeps them productive. Safeties Jerome Woods and Greg Wesley, recently extended, have struggled as the unit ranks 27th in yards allowed per game.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Dick Vermeil
Chiefs
Trent Green
Priest Holmes
Tony Gonzalez
New Orleans
NFL
Vermeil
Jerome Woods
Greg Wesley
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