PBR to Make NBC Debut With World Cup Challenge
The Professional Bull Riders will televise live on NBC Sports from Austin, Texas this Sunday. The Bud Light World Cup Challenge features 20 riders from five countries against top bulls for a $200,000 prize, with Ty Murray Adriano Moraes Robert Bowers Gregory Potter and Mario Galindo among headliners. George Michael Tuff Hedeman and Justin McKee will call the action. NBC views this as a test for wider NBC coverage of the Bud Light Cup Series.
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Plainsmen edge Garden City to open Cowboy Capital Classic
Northeastern Junior College outlasted Garden City 74-70 in the Cowboy Capital Classic opener at the Dodge City Civic Center. Northeastern Colorado led for the final stretch after Colby transfer Greg Patton sparked an 8-0 run, Damien May hit a career-best seven 3s, and Garden City faded late with suspensions loosening their scoring as the Plainsmen held on.
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Broncos Hold Off Cowboys In Narrow Comeback Bid
In Irving Texas Denver defeated Dallas 26 24 as Ryan Leaf sparked a late rally but fell short of a two point try. Campo opted to kick the PAT and later onside kick as Leaf tossed for 193 yards and a fourth quarter 71 yard drive while Hambrick added a 1 yard TD. Olandis Gary suffered a season ending leg injury and Terrell Davis could return next week at Miami.
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Hall overcomes troubled past at Kansas State
Kansas State senior running back Joe Hall, weighed by mystery and past arrests, becomes a fan favorite under coach Bill Snyder. A 61 yard run against Louisiana Tech highlighted a two year comeback, as Hall insists he has changed from his former self and stays in the loaded backfield.
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Packers survive Lions comeback at Pontiac in wild finish
Packers edge Lions 29 27 as Favre passes for 252 yards and two TDs fading late rally by winless Detroit. Ahman Green adds 102 rushing yards and a TD, McMahon leads late threat before miscues halt comeback. Detroit remains 0-10.
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