Parlow's quick strikes lift U S women past Mexico
Cindy Parlow scored twice in five minutes as the United States women's national team beat Mexico 3-2 in Houston. The U S had previously shutout Mexico in five games, winning by 41-0 combined. Connecticut claims its first NCAA men's soccer title since 1961 with a 2-0 win over Creighton in Charlotte.
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Duke Tops AP Poll for third straight week
Duke remains No. 1 in the AP college basketball poll after two wins by a total 85 points. Michigan State stays No. 2 as three teams join the Top 25 for the first time this season, with Iowa Mississippi and Georgetown entering at Nos. 22 23 and 24.
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Woods Duval Lead U S to World Cup Golf Victory
Tiger Woods and David Duval shot a 68 to win the World Cup of Golf at Bella Vista Argentina securing the United States second straight title and 23rd U S in 46 events.
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Flyers fire Ramsay as Barber takes over coaching duties
Craig Ramsay was fired as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers and replaced by assistant Bill Barber who was tasked with making the team tougher. Barber, a Flyers icon and 1990 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, inherits a club sitting fourth in the NHL Atlantic Division.
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North Carolina to name former captain new coach
Former Tar Heel captain John Bunting has been hired as North Carolina football coach. His wife Dawn told the Charlotte Observer that he was coaching his last Saints game Sunday at San Francisco and would be in Chapel Hill today. Bunting was co defensive coordinator for the Rams last season, and his last college post was in 1992 at Rowan College.
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Spain Wins First Ever Davis Cup Title in Barcelona
Spain defeats defending champion Australia 3-1 in Barcelona to claim its first Davis Cup title since joining 79 years ago. Juan Carlos Ferrero beats Lleyton Hewitt 6-2 7-6 4-6 6-4 on clay to seal the lead as Spain breaks two earlier finals losses to Australia.
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Baseball free agency moves shape up for Rodriguez Ramirez
Dallas talks swirl as Alex Rodriguez narrows to four teams including Atlanta Seattle and Texas while Manny Ramirez weighs Boston and Cleveland offers. Boras hints at a 10 to 12 year deal with opt out. Mets Appier deal and other trades loom as meetings proceed.
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Eagles clinch first playoff berth since 1996
Donovan McNabb threw for a career high 390 yards and four touchdowns as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 35-24 to secure a NFC postseason spot. McNabb’s precision passing and comeback from a difficult 1999 season impressed owner Jeff Lurie and teammates while the celebration included a playful spray on a TV reporter.
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Giants Clinch Near Playoff Berth With 30-10 Win
The New York Giants beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-10 to move closer to clinching their first playoff berth since 1997. Kerry Collins threw for 333 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the team's first 3,000-yard passer since 2003. Giants leaders vow to push beyond a spot in the postseason.
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