Patriots edge Colts to reach second Super Bowl in three seasons
Patriots defense dominates in Foxboro as Ty Law and Rodney Harrison snag three and one interceptions respectively, plus a forced fumble. Jarvis Green records three sacks amid a 24-14 win that sends New England to the Super Bowl behind Tom Brady’s 227 passing yards and a TD to David Givens. Colts struggle with a costly botched punt safety and turnovers.
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Panthers Reach Super Bowl After 14-3 Win Over Eagles
Panthers rally on the road to stun Philadelphia 14-3 and claim their first conference title led by Ricky Manning Jr. with three interceptions. They’ll face the New England Patriots in Houston on Feb 1 after the Patriots beat Indianapolis 24-14 to win the AFC title. Eagles endure 20 seasons without a pro title as Panthers end a brutal wait.
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Big Easy defends Sony Open in playoff thriller
Ernie Els wins the Sony Open in a playoff against Harrison Frazar at Waialae. Els, 5 under the final round, rallies after a late lead loss to earn $864,000 and a 13th PGA Tour victory, becoming the first repeat Sony Open champion since 1987. Frazar, winless in 161 starts, forced extra holes with late birdies and par putt.
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Soderling shocks Schuettler in Australian Open opener
Swedish teenager Robin Soderling, 19, upset 2003 finalist Rainer Schuettler in a five-set first-round thriller on Melbourne Park central court. Soderling battled back from two sets down, finishing 4-6 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4, after lifting his ranking dramatically last year.
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