TwoPoint Conversion Debuts In 1956 Football Scoring Change
Sports history recaps include 1956 NCAA rules add two point conversion the first scoring change since 1912. 1960 Dolph Schayes first NBA player to 15000 career points. 1969 Joe Namath guarantees win then leads Jets to AFL title over Colts. 1975 Steelers shut down Vikings in Super Bowl. 1986 Denis Savard starts period in four seconds as Blackhawks beat Whalers.
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Granville sways USC past UCLA 81 77 in rivals clash
Brandon Granville said UCLA downplayed the rivalry as he led USC to an 81 77 win over the Bruins on Thursday night. The victory sharpened the Trojans' edge in the heated matchup with their California foe.
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Redskins courting Spurrier in Gainesville visit plans
Washington suitors Steve Spurrier ready to meet with Redskins representatives this weekend in Gainesville as owner Daniel Snyder weighs firing coach Marty Schottenheimer amid a 8-8 2001 season, while Spurrier’s decision could reshape the team’s football operation.
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Smashnova captures Canberra title edgeless finish
Israel's Anna Smashnova won her second straight tournament, defeating top seed Tamarine Tanasugara 7-5 7-6 (2) in Canberra. She had claimed the ASB Bank Classic title last week in Auckland. In Sydney, Martina Hingis defended her Adidas International crown 6-2 6-3 over Meghann Shaughnessy, while Roger Federer beat Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3 6-3 in the men's final.
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NFL Playoff Preview First Round Rematches Back in Action
The opening weekend features Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, New York Jets at Oakland, San Francisco at Green Bay, and Baltimore at Miami. Tampa Bay’s Tony Dungy pursues a playoff win to secure his job, while the Jets hunt their first win in Oakland since 1962. Weather and cold conditions loom, with key stakes for top seeds in both conferences.
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