Browns return to top in AFC Central with win over Vikings
The Cleveland Browns improved to 5-3 by rallying from a halftime deficit to beat the Minnesota Vikings 23-20 at the Metrodome. Special teams blocked a punt for a touchdown and forced a fumble, setting up the winning field goal as Cleveland tied Cincinnati atop the division.
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Browns Rally Falls Short As Nelson Misses 45-Yard FG
Cleveland defeats Minnesota 23-20 after Matt Bahr's 22 yard field goal puts Browns ahead 23-20 with 1:49 left. Chuck Nelson's 45-yard try for the Vikings with 7 seconds remaining is blocked by Frank Minnifield, sealing the win for Cleveland. Curtis Dickey leads Browns rushing with 106 yards on 19 carries. Minnesota's Tommy Kramer drives late to the Browns' 28 before the miss.
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Oil Can Boyd Fails to Start World Series Game 7
Dennis Boyd, in tears after Boston manager John McNamara benched him for Game 7, laments the decision as Bruce Hurst takes the mound. Rain delays push the decisive game to tonight leaving Boston with a pitching adjustment and Mets wary but hopeful.
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Steelers rout Bengals as line anchors big day
Steelers dominated Cincinnati on the ground as Earnest Jackson gained 132 yards and Walter Abercrombie 109 behind a bolstered offensive line. The return of the full starting unit, including Craig Woolfley, fueled the 30-9 victory and run control.
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Browns' special teams steal the show in comeback win
The Browns, led by Bill Cowher, unleashed a dominant special teams performance against the Vikings. Key plays included a punt block return for a score and a 52 yard field goal, lifting Cleveland to a surprising revival as they sit atop the standings.
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