New coach Patrick Fisher faces Oilers in 13-10 loss
Oilers fire coach Jeff Fisher and switch to a ground attack but fall 13-10 to the New York Giants. Lorenzo White rumbled for 156 yards while David Treadwell booted a 37-yard win with 2 seconds left, ending New York’s seven-game skid. Kent Graham, back from benching, threw a 40-yard TD to Mike Sherrard and a 55-yard strike set up the decisive field goal.
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Wolfpack eye bowl bid as Virginia clash looms
NC State coach Mike O Cain stresses bowl goals amid a 7 3 season and 5 2 ACC mark. A Friday visit from 13th ranked Virginia could shape postseason destination as both teams vie for a major bowl. The Wolfpack prepared with short week practices after a 34 3 loss to Florida State.
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Hornets eye turnaround after rough 3 5 start
Fort Mill South Carolina Hornets coach Allan Bristow says the season is too young to panic after a 3 5 start. Alonzo Mourning and Muggsy Bogues stress the need to win on the floor. A key test comes tonight against Golden State at Charlotte Coliseum as Charlotte eyes a quick rebound.
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Garrett to start for Cowboys in limited role against Packers
Irving Texas AP Barry Switzer seeks a new hero for the Dallas Cowboys with third string Princeton QB Jason Garrett set to start versus Green Bay as Troy Aikman and Rodney Peete mend. Backup options Mike Pagel and Tommy Hodson added, while Erik Williams placed on IR and several cuts made. Aikman remains uncertain about playing Thursday as he recovers from a knee sprain.
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West Craven hopeful after young team grows up
West Craven enters the season with a maturing roster after a 12- game 20 point per game loss last year. Coach Lorenzo Jones expects depth to offset the departure of top scorer Anthony Wright as 13 players compete for minutes. Contenders include North Lenoir Washington and White Oak for the Coastal 3A Conference.
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Eagles Start Season With Fresh Core At Home Opener
The coach emphasizes keeping players focused as last year’s coaching changes fade. The Eagles open the season with a 4:30 p.m. home contest featuring a largely youthful lineup, aiming to grow together and improve as a team.
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West Craven girls eye fourth straight playoff berth
West Craven Eagle girls basketball, led by coach Liz Cox, rely on returning veterans from an 11-12 squad that finished fourth in the Coastal 3A. Remain backcourt duo Tawanna Dawson and Crissy White, forwards Kamilah Blount and Hermione Fonvillé, and center Malventa Johnson, who moved from reserve to starter. Johnson impressed late last season as the Eagles reached the second round of state playoffs and challenged West Carteret.
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