Army Navy game takes on new wartime meaning at Veterans Stadium
Army and Navy fans gather as the annual Army Navy clash carries heightened significance after the September 11 attacks. Players, coaches, and spectators acknowledge war impact while hoping football offers relief and unity. Tickets sold out and security heightened as leaders plan tributes and events around the game.
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Penn State’s late surge boosts hopes after rough start
Penn State roars back from an 0-4 start to a 6-1 run, inching toward a bowl berth. Coach Joe Paterno reshaped practice and tactics, lifting offense led by Matt Senneca and Zack Mills as receivers and the defense gain confidence. The comeback includes a pivotal Northwestern win and a tied Bear Bryant coaching record at 323, with key players Bryant Johnson and Shawn Mayer praising the turnaround.
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Batey wins top prize in Western Open bass tournament
Gene Batey of Paseo, Washington, won the Citgo Bassmaster Western Open on Lake Oroville California, earning 35 000 on a 26 2 0 total and a 9 pound 1 ounce catch finishing ahead of 185 contenders. Andy Cucela placed second, with Luke Clausen and David Rush tied for third. The event featured 8501 fish weighed for a 3 649 pound total. Penrod’s smallmouth guide book promotion followed.
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Rockets Star Steve Francis Out 4 to 6 Weeks
Houston star Steve Francis will miss 4 to 6 weeks with a left foot injury. Coach Rudy Tomjanovich said doctors were evaluating and no official diagnosis yet. Francis, averaging 21 points and leading Rockets guards in rebounds, reaggravated the heel tissue injury during Sunday’s game at Los Angeles. The team played Sacramento Tuesday night.
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Henderson, McKinnie and Fonoti Named Outland Finalists
Tennessee’s John Henderson the 2000 Outland Trophy winner is again a finalist, joined by Miami’s Bryant McKinnie and Nebraska’s Tonio Fonoti. Award to be announced on ESPN College Fanball Awards Show. Henderson could become the second repeat winner, following Dave Rimington in 1981-82. McKinnie has not allowed a sack and anchors an offense averaging 5.5 yards per rush. Fonoti helped Nebraska average 311.1 rushing yards per game.
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Olympics deploy 1900 Utah Guard for security at Winter Games
AP reports about 1,900 Utah National Guard members activated by Gov. Leavitt for the Winter Olympics security, the largest guard deployment in state history. They will screen vehicles and visitors, stand perimeter guard duty, and provide a rapid deployment force. Assistance includes 1,200 guards from 13 other states.
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Nebraska fans assault Colorado player outside club
Colorado linebacker Drew Wahlroos was attacked by five Nebraska fans after Colorado’s 62-38 victory. He suffered a broken nose and a black eye, was treated at Boulder Community Hospital, and will not press charges. Police say Wahlroos argued with supporters outside a Boulder club. The university declined to comment.
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Yankees star Statt Brosius retires to enjoy home life
Yanks third baseman Statt Brosius, 35, retires after a storied brief career with New York. He expresses joy at being with family, reflecting on achieving his baseball dreams and no longer pursuing the game, after returning to Oregon following the World Series loss to Arizona.
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Boxer Butler Suspended Indefinitely After Postfight Punch
Albany AP reports muddleweight boxer James Butler 28 of New York suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission after punching Richard Grant Jong after the fight. Butler faces second degree assault charges and has 20 days to respond with a hearing likely to set punishment and purse. Also noted, Jumbo Elliott hired by the New York Jets as assistant offensive line coach after a 23-season NFL career with Giants and Jets.
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