Urlacher earns NFC special teams player of week
Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is named NFC special teams player of the week after his 27 yard game winning touchdown on a fake field goal against Washington. Urlacher and punter Brad Maynard credit each other for the play, with Urlacher noting he caught the pass and Maynard delivering the throw. Urlacher, Chicago’s leading tackler with 131 tackles and five sacks, previously won NFC defensive honors in Week 4.
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Faulk Relishes Elite Player Status With Best Team
Faulk says playing former team is not special as he thrives with a top NFL squad. He notes playoff success defines him, after a 200-yard rushing game and 16 touchdowns, while Kurt Warner praises his impact and work rate. Faulk has 77 carries and 16 receptions over the last three games.
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Sugar Bowl showdown frames Illinois vs LSU bid to prove titles
No. 12 LSU (9-3) and No. 7 Illinois (10-1) arrive for New Orleans clash aiming to showcase strength. LSU seeks first New Year’s bowl win since 1986 and a return to top-10. Illinois wants 11 wins and a claim to national respect after clinching the Big Ten title.
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Barry Bonds 2001 season a record breaking assault on the record book
The year saw Bonds battle early slump then surge with a career high six homer streak, 500th homer in April, NL single month mark of 17 homers in May, and a final surge to 73 homers. He surpassed McCovey Williams for left handed NL musters, became oldest 50 homer hitter, and tied McGwire for most in the season with 73.
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Tide Cyclones meet in Independence Bowl bid to prove grounds
SHREVEPORT Louisiana AP Alabama aims to recapture glory as Iowa State seeks to shed losses in a bowl clash. Dan McCarney stresses present form over past results as Alabama visits a 6-5 squad with recent strong play. Also No. 11 Stanford faces Georgia Tech in Seattle Bowl.
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Nebraska defense seeks redemption in Rose Bowl
Nebraska seeks a defensive rebound after allowing 62 points to Colorado in the season’s worst showing. Linebacker Jamie Burrow and cornerback Keyno Craver express pride in the Blackshirts and vow better performance against Miami as the Cornhuskers prepare for the January 3 national title game.
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New York City Eyes 800 Million Stadium Duo
Mayor Giuliani proposed two retractable roof stadiums for the Yankees and Mets at 800 million each, split between the city and teams with a 35 year leases. The plan includes 150 million state infrastructure aid and 50 million yearly debt service, pending Bloomberg approval.
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Mets seek Mo Vaughn swap for Appier big bat
New York Mets and Anaheim Angels reportedly pursue a trade sending Mo Vaughn to the Mets for pitcher Kevin Appier contingent on Vaughn agreeing to defer part of his salary. Talks with agent Jeff Moorad expected to continue.
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Hank Soar obituary and major sports power rankings
Hank Soar, longtime AL umpire who worked five World Series, dies at 87 in Pawtucket. He officiated 1950-75, ending as league supervisor of officials. Paul Tagliabue named most powerful sports figure by Sporting News, Bush appears on list for first time. Luke Staley to enter 2002 NFL draft after BYU record season.
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