Contention Rages Over Oil Slix Contraction Plan
In a heated reply to Bud Selig and Telegram Football League head Brad Hallier, the Houston Oil Slix face potential deletion amid contraction rumors. Fans rally, players vent, and critics question conflicts of interest as the team fights to stay in the 12 team league.
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Bonds nets unprecedented fourth NL MVP
Barry Bonds claimed his fourth NL MVP for a record year with 73 homers and a .863 slugging percentage, amid free agent talk with the Giants. He led in walks and RBIs, breaking Babe Ruth records, while a potential bid to retain him confronts San Francisco’s finances and the Giants’ long World Series drought.
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Broncos unsure if WR Rod Smith will play vs Cowboys
Denver coach Mike Shanahan said Rod Smith likely will test his sprained right ankle Tuesday after a 17-10 loss to Washington left him doubtful for the Thanksgiving Day game in Dallas. Smith, the league's leading receiver, played about 80 percent and exited late in Sunday's contest.
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Ball State Upsets No 4 Kansas In Maui Opener
Ball State rally past cramping Kansas 93 91 in Maui Invitational opener. Patrick Jackson drives for the winning layup with 0.8 seconds left as Kansas collapses after leading late. Williams scores 24, Gooden tallies a career high 23 for Kansas. The Cardinals advance to face UCLA in the semifinals.
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Canes surge closer to Huskers
Miami narrowed the Bowl Championship Series gap with Nebraska to 2.38 points and moved to 11-0 as the Hurricanes stayed within reach of a national title game. Oklahoma stayed in third after a 30-13 win, while Miami warned that two remaining games remain before final Pasadena implications are settled.
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Moss leads Vikings past Giants at home in Monday nighter
Randy Moss starred with a season best three touchdowns and 171 yards on 10 catches as Minnesota beat New York 28 16 at the Metrodome. Daunte Culpepper threw for 277 yards and four TDs while Cris Carter added 10 receptions. The win improves Minnesota to 4-1 at home and keeps them quietly within reach of Chicago in the NFC Central.
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