Cowboys pace NFC at midpoint with rookie backfield surge
At the season midpoint the Dallas Cowboys hold a healthy NFC lead behind an all-rookie backfield of Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott shines after stepping in for Tony Romo while Elliott thrives behind a dominant offensive line as Dez Bryant battles back from injury. The surge follows a one point loss opening and seven straight wins.
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Colt football heads to Hatch for payoffs
Colt football earns a state playoff berth as the No. 12 seed and travels to Hatch Valley Friday. NMMI is the No. 5 seed with an 8-2 record, while Colt Coach Randy Montoya cites focus and four quarters of effort as the key to a postseason run.
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Washington rises to No 4 in CFP rankings
Washington moved into fourth in the College Football Playoff rankings, bumping the remaining unbeaten Power Five teams into the top group. Alabama Clemson and Michigan remain Nos. 1 2 and 3 as Ohio State sits fifth amid a small margin between spots and committee chairman Kirby Smart weighs in.
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Schroder Hawks Hand James Cavaliers First Loss
Dennis Schroder scored a career high 28 points as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-106 to hand the champions their first loss of the season. LeBron James and Kyrie Irving rallied late, but Bazemore iced the win with 7 seconds left. Bazemore 25, Millsap 21.
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Sheary leads Penguins past Oilers on late winner
Penguins edge Oilers 4-3 as Conor Sheary scores twice including the decisive goal with 1:42 left. Connor McDavid, in his first Crosby meeting, earns three assists while Jordan Eberle and Patrick Maroon score for Edmonton. Cam Talbot stops 25 shots. Crosby and Malkin contribute for Pittsburgh.
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