Patriots claim dominant season in tight road to dynasty
The New England Patriots, after a 32 29 Super Bowl win over the Carolina Panthers, rode 15 straight victories yet faced questions about true dynasty status. Belichick highlighted a competitive NFL while noting the team’s depth, cap issues, and reliance on role players like Deion Branch, Troy Brown, and Adam Vinatieri.
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Panthers fall short in Super Bowl thriller 32 29 loss to Patriots
Panthers coach John Fox rebuilt a 1-15 team into a Super Bowl contender led by Stephen Davis and Jake Delhomme. Delhomme rallied comebacks, Davis posted a career best 1,444 yards, but Carolina fell 32 29 on Adam Vinatieri’s late field goal. Panthers vow to improve and chase a title next season.
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Norman says women have no place in men's golf events
Greg Norman dismissed women in men's events as a marketing ploy and urged bylaw changes to prevent sponsor exemptions for female players. He noted Laura Davies' upcoming start and warned administrators to halt the trend as Ernie Els predicted male players would object if women gain too many exemptions.
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Parity Big 12 tests patience with stagnant stars
Coach comments flag the conference's shifting balance as Emmett and Oklahoma State's improvements shape a rugged stretch. Knight notes Emmett's decline mirrors Tech's offense while OSU defenses sharpen, with road trips to Texas A&M and Iowa State shaping their near term impact.
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Benedictine cruises past Baker in Heart of America clash
Benedictine built an 18 point halftime lead and defeated Baker 83 to 62 in Atchison. Mike Carrington led Benedictine with 19 points while Darin Redeker paced Baker with 14 and Ross Thompson added 12 on 6 of 7 shots.
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Henson quits Yankees to pursue NFL career
Drew Henson plans to leave the New York Yankees to pursue football with the Houston Texans set for a Feb 12 workout. He will forfeit 12 million owed under his 2001 contract as he shifts from baseball after three minor league seasons. Ivan Rodriguez signs a 40 million four year deal with the Detroit Tigers. Rodriguez leaves the Florida Marlins after their World Series win to join Detroit, earning 7 million this year and 8 million in 2005 with 11 million per year in 2006 and 2007.
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