Steelers resemble teams of old in win
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Houston Oilers 23-3 in prime time, moving to 3-2 as Houston slumped after a 1-4 start last season. Cody Carlson struggled, Neil O’Donnell led scoring drives, and the Steelers benefited from a strong defensive effort and early points as Oilers self-inflicted mistakes and poor protection limited their offense.
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Cowboys keep Coleman with strong run in win over Washington
Dallas rode Lincoln Coleman for 74 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries after Emmitt Smith left with a hamstring issue in the Cowboys 34-7 victory over Washington. Smith downplayed the injury, while fullback Robert Wilson was cut and tackle Mark Tuiner faced back spasms and hospital treatment. Coleman earned the game ball as Dallas explored signing Cleveland Gary this week.
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Female kicker fails in tryout at Duke
Duke coach Fred Goldsmith said first-year student Sue Mercer did not make the football team as a walk-on after tryouts. He announced Mercer will be offered a spot as a special teams manager, noting her leg strength was not yet adequate for Division I kicking.
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Harvey benched then starts as NC State nabs win
NC State coach Mike O'Cain announced Terry Harvey will start at Louisville after two early interceptions against Georgia Tech. Geoff Bender sparked the Wolfpack with a 21-13 comeback over G Tech, while officials ruled out a late Georgia Tech potential TD. O'Cain praised resilience and noted defensive depth as crucial amid injuries and a 4-0 start ranked 18th.
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ECU No 1 in turnover margin after win over Southern Mississippi
East Carolina holds the top national turnover margin after a 31 10 victory fueled by eight forced turnovers against Southern Mississippi. Emmanuel McDaniel tied for the national lead with five interceptions in four games, aided by coaching drills and a ball aware defensive backfield.
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Track worries drivers at Charlotte race amid tire war speeds
Winston Cup drivers fear tire failures and record speeds at CMS after repave. Goodyear Hoosier tire competition has boosted speeds with 181 mph qualifying marks and fears of brutal G forces over 500 miles. Drivers warn of wear on tires and bodies as two groove track invites high and low line racing for Sunday's Mello Yello 500.
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Andretti To Not Drive For Petty In 1995
NASCAR update states Michael Andretti will not drive for Richard Petty Motorsports in the 1995 season, ending expectations of a partnership that had drawn attention for potential top results. The move leaves Petty team reshaping its lineup for next year.
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