Movie Inspired twists crown ALCS and NLCS stories
A sports writer compares the ALCS and NLCS narratives to films, praising the Twins dramatic rise to win the AL Central and reach the ALCS, and honoring the Cardinals emotional arc after Darryl Kile’s death while linking both to feel‑good victory plots, noting the Twins’ loss as an imperfect finale.
Kennedy three-homer blast sends Angels to first World Series
Anaheim star Adam Kennedy hit three home runs in a 13-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series. Kennedy, MVP despite a 1-for-10 start in the series, joined a select group of postseason three-homer players as the Angels advance to their first World Series in franchise history, with 44,835 fans at Edison Field roaring throughout.
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Cowboys rally past Panthers for 14 13 win on Carter magic
Irving AP Dallas erased a 13-0 deficit with two late touchdowns to beat Carolina 14-13 on Quincy Carter's 25th birthday. Carter engineered a dramatic rally, Mark Emmitt Smith praised the comeback, and Dallas secured victory after two previous late drives.
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Unheralded rookie shocks NASCAR with victory
Jamie McMurray stunned NASCAR by winning the UAW GM 500 in Concord in only his second Winston Cup start. Replacing injured Sterling Marlin for seven races, the 26 year old backed by Chip Ganassi and Felix Sabates claimed a surprise victory as Marlin had led the season points.
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Canes Set Record With 19th Straight No 1 AP Poll
Miami extends nation’s longest winning streak to 28 with a 28 27 victory over Idaho State and remains No 1 in a record 19th consecutive AP college football poll.
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Texas Must Recover From Defeat After Sooner Loss
Texas coach Mack Brown urged quick rebound after a 35-24 loss to No. 2 Oklahoma. Texas fell to No. 8 in the AP poll, faces a brutal stretch with Iowa State and Nebraska looming, but can draw on last season’s late surge in the title chase.
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