Colts Dominate Bills to Stay Alive in Playoff Chase
Indianapolis unleashed a season high nine sacks and two defensive touchdowns to rout Buffalo 44-20. Bernard Holsey returned a fumble for a TD and Mustafa Muhammad intercepted for six as the Colts overcame poor offensive production to surge to 8-6 and keep their postseason hopes afloat.
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Welsh Retires After 19 Seasons At Virginia
Virginia head coach George Welsh announced his retirement after 19 years, ending a storied era that began when he moved from Navy to rescue the program once derided as the Cadavaliers. He cited fatigue, sleep issues, and a lack of will to coach at the required level, with a planned exit after the Oahu Bowl against Georgia. Athletic director Terry Holland said the offer of a two year extension was rejected as Welsh chose to step away.
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Bunting Returns as Tar Heels Head Coach at UNC
North Carolina names John Bunting as its new head football coach, reuniting with his alma mater. Bunting, formerly a New Orleans Saints assistant, embraces the role amid a transformed program with a 40 million dollar complex and a 60 000 seat Kenan Stadium.
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Lemieux Aims Return As Top Player For Penguins
Mario Lemieux, after years away, plans a comeback with the Pittsburgh Penguins aiming to again be the world’s best. At 35, rested, healthy, and working secretly since November, he forecasts high level play and could return in late December or January with the club’s four game homestand starting December 27 against Toronto.
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Gretzky leads bid to buy Coyotes from Burke
The NHL approved the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux backed group led by Steve Ellman for 87 million dollars. The deal requires closing by December 31 and a new arena in Phoenix is a key condition for the team's future.
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