Bonds named AP Male Athlete of the Year for 2001
Barry Bonds, after a standout season with 73 homers and a .863 slugging percentage, is AP Male Athlete of the Year edging Lance Armstrong. He set records in walks and slugging, hit .328 with 137 RBIs, and moves to 7th on the career homer list with 567. Bonds won 33 first place votes to Armstrong’s 26, with Ichiro Suzuki and Tiger Woods tied for third.
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Issel resigns as Nuggets coach after buyout
Dan Issel accepted a buyout and resigned as Denver Nuggets head coach and president two weeks after a suspension for making an ethnic slur to a fan. General manager Kiki Vandeweghe said Issel sought what was best for the organization as interim coach Mike Evans remains in charge.
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Coulterville Edges Christopher In Holiday Tourney Thriller
Adam Howell scored a game high 20 points guiding Coulterville to a 45-40 win over Christopher in the Lesser-Walter Holiday Tournament. Howell hit key baskets and a late steal leading the Eagles as Christopher rallied, but Coulterville held on with free throws and crucial defense.
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Faulk says playing Colts nothing special
Rams running back Marshall Faulk downplays the significance of facing his former team the Indianapolis Colts. He recalls St Louis's rise since 1999, the Super Bowl win, and the 12-2 season while emphasizing this game is just another win needed to secure the NFC West and top seed. Faulk notes no bitterness and keeps in touch with Colts figures like Peyton Manning.
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Peluso fills void for the Blackhawks
In St Louis, the Blackhawks beat the Blues 3-1 as Mike Peluso, in his 15th game, opened the scoring filling for injured Steve Thomas. Tony Amonte added a power play goal to break a third period tie and Mark Bell provided insurance as Chicago wins four of five. Thomas is out likely until February with an ankle fracture. Jocelyn Thibeault stopped 22 shots for Chicago.
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