Syracuse and Arizona Rise in AP Basketball Poll
Cincinnati remains No. 1 in the AP poll as Syracuse moves to No. 4 and Arizona to No. 5 after losses. North Carolina ends its Top 25 streak, a national record second-longest, with Syracuse earning a first-place vote alongside dominant Cincinnati.
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Jets ready to offer Groh the coaching job
The Jets plan to hire Al Groh as head coach after Bill Parcells resigned and Bill Belichick turned down the post. Groh said he feels ready for the job and does not see it as a big deal, per the New York Post.
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Ex Cowboy Henderson barred from Austin city council bid
Former Dallas Cowboy Thomas Hollywood Henderson announced plans to seek an Austin City Council seat but is ineligible due to a 1984 California felony conviction for sexual assault and false imprisonment. Texas law requires a pardon or cleared record for felons to run.
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Florida State kicker arrested in nightclub incident
Florida State University kicker Sebastian Janikowski, a two time All America selection, was arrested at a nightclub early Sunday after allegedly attempting to bribe a police officer to release his roommate. Bribery is a third degree felony, with charges to be determined by the state attorney's office.
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Carolina ends impasse by trading Primeau
The Hurricanes traded former captain Keith Primeau to the Flyers for Rod Brind’Amour ending a five month dispute. Primeau recorded 30 goals last season and signed a five year 22.75 million dollar deal with Philadelphia.
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Rangers forward Kevin Stevens faces drug charges in St. Louis
Kevin Stevens, 34, was jailed on a drug charge after an arrest in Collinsville NL. He was held on misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution and possessing drug paraphernalia, with several grams of crack cocaine and about $3,000 found in the motel room. He entered a league substance abuse program afterward.
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Joe Montana Cited As Greatest Quarterback In Magazine
MAL insider proclaims Joe Montana the greatest quarterback of all time. It notes his quirky training riding horses in curling events and recalls a post throw reaction when asked if he was hot. He replied, Hell, no, the sand is soft and there wasn’t 800 pounds landing on him.
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Syracuse Connecticut Big East clash fuels national interest
No. 4 Syracuse hosts No. 6 Connecticut in a highly anticipated Big East regular season showdown at the Carrier Dome. Tickets surpassed 22,800 as both teams feature star guards Jason Hart and Khalid El-Amin in a game billed as a national audience setter. The Huskies seek revenge after a earlier loss while Syracuse looks to capitalize on home-court advantage and its evolving lineup.
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No. 6 Connecticut Visits No. 4 Syracuse At Carrier Dome
No. 6 Connecticut travels to No. 4 Syracuse for a 7 p.m. game at the Carrier Dome aired on ESPN with WAQX FM 95.7 and WAER FM 88. The Huskies adjust after losing Hamilton Moore and Jones, shifting El-Amin into a leading scoring role alongside a younger, less tested supporting cast.
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Rams edge Titans in NFC title game spark by Proehl catch
St Louis Rams survive a defensive battle as Kurt Warner connects with Ricky Proehl for a 30-yard touchdown to beat the Tennessee Titans 11 6 in the NFC championship. Rams advance to Super Bowl with a 15 3 record facing Tennessee.
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Titans reach Super Bowl after 33-14 win over Jaguars
Titans dominate the Jaguars 33-14 in the AFC Championship, forced by six Jacksonville turnovers. Jeff Fisher and Steve McNair delivered the clinching performance as Bud Adams finally saw his team advance to the Super Bowl, a long sought goal after years of effort.
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Derrick Thomas in serious crash en route to airport
Kansas City Chiefs star Derrick Thomas remained hospitalized overnight with serious injuries after a one car crash that killed a close friend, Michael Tellis of Kansas City. Thomas, 33, and two companions were traveling to Kansas City International Airport when their vehicle skidded on an icy road. The third man was treated and released.
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