Hearst hits 1000 yard mark as 49ers crush Giants
Garrison Hearst rushes for 166 yards on 20 carries and Terrell Owens scores a 79 yard TD to power the San Francisco 49ers to a 31-7 Monday night victory over the New York Giants. Bryant Young leaves with a leg injury as San Francisco extends its home win streak to 15 and clinches a 16th straight winning season. Giants stumble after early score as Kent Graham and Ike Hilliard connect on a long pass, but the club fades late.
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Owens 49ers Tie Game With Short Pass to Spark Comeback
LS Ad Owens turned a short pass from Young into a 30 yard score pulling San Francisco even at 7 with 2 39 left in the first period. He finished with five catches for 140 yards and raced past Conrad Hamilton and Sam Gaines on the left sideline. Rice had three catches for 25 yards as Young balanced the air game. Hearst added a 70 yard TD run and joined Roger Craig as the only 49ers with consecutive 1000 yard seasons, totaling 1 105 yards this year. Dwight Clark missed the game for the first time in 19 years. The 49ers led 14 7 at halftime and moved to 12 11 in the regular season series with the Giants.
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NFL Tweaks Coin Toss Rules After Thanksgiving Flap
The NFL announces changes to coin toss procedures to prevent confusion after the Steelers disputed overtime flip in Detroit. Visiting captain must call heads or tails before the coin is tossed, and back judge and field judge accompany captains to the toss.
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KC acquires AHL's Rohloff
Kansas City Blades acquire Jon Rohloff on assignment from the San Jose Sharks system. The 29 year old defenseman, formerly with the Boston Bruins organization, has one assist in 12 AHL games with the Kentucky Thoroughblades and is expected to debut Wednesday against the Utah Grizzlies. Bonin reassigned to Adirondack Red Wings.
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Canadiens edge Kings 3-1 despite Lafleur critique
Montreal defeated Los Angeles 3-1 as Brian Savage scored the go ahead goal in the third period ending a three game skid. Saku Koivu and Martin Rucinsky also found the net while the Kings fell to 6-14-3 amid misses from Larry Robinson.
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Jaguars await Boselli status for Lions game
Jacksonville coach Tom Coughlin said Tony Boselli will be evaluated midweek after spraining his right ankle in the win over Cincinnati. Rookies Fred Taylor and Donovin Darius should return next week against Detroit if cleared. Cincinnati coach Bruce Coslett apologized for postgame remarks after a 34-17 loss. Miami guard Kevin Donnalley had arthroscopic knee surgery, leaving only two regular offensive linemen for the game at Oakland.
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Colts WR Marvin Harrison Out For Season With Shoulder Injury
Indianapolis confirms Marvin Harrison will miss the rest of the season after suffering a separated shoulder. Coach Jim Mora said Harrison will be placed on injured reserve and will fully recover.
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Kitna to start for Seahawks season after victory
Dennis Erickson confirmed Jon Kitna is the Seahawks quarterback for the rest of the season after a 20-18 win over Tennessee. Peterson hit a 48 yard field goal with one second left to seal the victory. Moon may have thrown his last pass of the year.
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