49ers and Packers clash in pivotal NFC showdown
Week eight NFL preview highlights Green Bay at San Francisco at Lambeau with both teams eager to reclaim dominance. Berths to the playoffs loom as Steve Young faces Brett Favre era echoes and a historic four-game series run.
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Hamed Wins Unanimous Decision Over McCullough in N J
WBO featherweight champion Prince Naseem Hamed defeated Wayne McCullough after 12 tough rounds in New Jersey. Judges scored 118-110, 117-111, and 116-112 in favor of Hamed, with the Belfast contender pressing the pace but failing to hurt the champion.
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Hall of Fame Bear Clyde Turner Dies at 79
Pro Football Hall of Famer Clyde Bulldog Turner, a two way star on four Bears title teams, died at his Gatesville Texas ranch at 79 after battling emphysema and lung cancer. He played center and linebacker, led NFL in interceptions in 1942, and scored a 48 yard TD in 1944. Turner famously refused a bad snap in a 1940 title game, contrasting with George Halas. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1966.
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Chiefs face Jets as playoff hopes hinge on Week 9
The Chiefs, 4-3 after a 13-3 season, fear a third straight loss could end their playoff chances while the Jets ride momentum after a 4-0 start under Testaverde who has 10 TDs and one pick. Marty Schottenheimer laments current form as Tony Gonzalez admits struggles. Keyshawn Johnson is a favorite target for New York.
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Jets at Chiefs clash in early season showdown
NFL preview notes Jets 4-3 visit Kansas City 4-3 at 3 p.m. CBS. Jets lead series 14-12-1. last meeting Chiefs won 23-7 in 1992. Jets offense strong with Testaverde rating 107.0 and Martin 101 rushing yards. Chiefs aim to slow RB Martin and stop Grbac. Chiefs defense seeks pressure with Lyles and Henderson key plays.
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Hakkinen Wins First F1 Championship at Suzuka
Mika Hakkinen clinched the Formula One title at Suzuka Japan after Michael Schumacher was eliminated on lap 32 of the Japanese Grand Prix. Italian organizers and fans celebrated a historic season ending in triumph for the Finnish driver.
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Taylor auditions for film role after arrest
Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor auditioned for a part in Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday at the Tribeca Film Center in Manhattan. He was escorted by two counselors from a New Jersey rehabilitation program after his Oct 19 arrest in Florida while prosecutors considered probation violations.
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Isles down Flyers 3-2 as Belanger first goal sparks win
Islanders top Flyers 3-2 in Uniondale, Belanger scoring on a 3-on-2 rush for his first of the season, Smolinski and Watt also lighting the lamp. New York extends home dominance over Philadelphia to six games (5-0-1) and hands Philadelphia its first back-to-back losses this year.
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Devils edge Panthers on road in Florida test
New Jersey tops Florida 3 1 in a low scoring affair with Andreychuk scoring for New Jersey and McLean stops 25 shots for the Panthers while Irbe also shines for Carolina.
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