Broncos Ride Elway to 27 21 Win Over Patriots
Denver nudges past New England 27-21 as Elway passes for 257 yards and a touchdown. Terrell Davis scores twice, boosting Denver’s win streak against the Patriots to 11 and opening defense of their title. Patriots implode with penalties and special teams miscues despite a late surge.
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McGwire Ties Maris With 61st Home Run
Mark McGwire hit number 61 at Busch Stadium matching Roger Maris as Sammy Sosa applauded from right field. The crowd surged while the slugger hugged his son Matt at home plate and saluted the Maris family in a celebratory scene that crowned history.
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Baseball numbers: past present and pursuit of records
The piece surveys baseball's obsession with statistics from box scores to the Baseball Encyclopedia. It notes Mark McGwire matching a revered record as Sammy Sosa nears it, highlighting how baseball uniquely thrives on numbers, records, and constant analysis.
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Moss Shines In NFL Debut Amid Rookie Dominance
Randy Moss, the 21st pick, caught four passes for 95 yards with two touchdowns in Minnesota's 31-7 win over Tampa Bay. Peyton Manning and Ryan Leaf had uneven openings, while Curtis Enis and Terry Fair also stood out as rookies, underscoring a strong draft class through an opening Sunday.
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Nehlen Not Writing Off WVU Season After One Game
WVU coach Don Nehlen says a 34-17 opener loss to Ohio State won’t derail the season. He urges taking the schedule one game at a time, notes the big test in the Buckeyes’ defense, and looks ahead to Maryland with an open date. Offensive hustlers include Amos Zereoue and Eric de Groh. defensive hustlers Barrett Green and Gary Thompson.
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