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Daily Drop: Canucks answer the call By Bill Meltzer
There's no such thing as a must-win game in mid-November, but last night's game in Colorado came pretty close to qualifying for the Vancouver Canucks. It showed.
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Another Statement From Fort Worth By Kevin Graham
Dominant on both sides of the ball as well on special teams, No. 4 TCU (10-0; 6-0) made a huge statement in their quest to bust into the BCS dominating No. 16 Utah (8-2; 5-1) Saturday night 55-28. The win enabled the Frogs to wipe away the memories of the last three years of losses to the Utes and extend their winning streak to 12 games....more
Stanford Continues to Roll By Art Thompson III
It was decisive and emphatic. Unranked Stanford (7-3, 6-2) left no doubt about which team was superior Saturday afternoon, as it wrecked No. 10 USC’s homecoming day, with a resounding 55-21 victory. USC’s once-proud run defense was barreled through as the Cardinal rushed for 325 yards....more
What a Week: Inductions, Meetings and Challenges By Darren Eliot
Over the past week or so, much has happened both on and off the ice. For posterity, congratulations to this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. On a more serious note, GMs met and discussed, among other issues, what to do about headshots. And how about Jarome Iginla and the Flames responding to their coach's challenge....more
Title Time: Major Implications in Fort Worth By Kevin Graham
For the second consecutive year, the TCU-Utah game not only could decide the MWC championship, but has BCS implications as well. Last year, the Utes entered the game unbeaten while the Frogs had one loss. Utah’s 13-10 win in the final seconds in Salt Lake City propelled them to a perfect seasonl. This year the roles are reversed.
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Some NHL Arenas Still Feel Unique By Adrian Dater
This is a column about the most unique NHL arenas, with some inside tips on what to do and see when you’re there. Yes, most NHL arenas now all look the same. But there are some places that are still quite unique, and if you’re in a travelin’ mood, you can put them into the GPS system....more
Trojans, Cardinal Try to Stay Alive By Art Thompson III
Either USC (7-2, 4-2) or Stanford (6-3, 5-2) will be eliminated from the Pac-10 championship race Saturday afternoon, when the Cardinal visits the Coliseum. Stanford is coming off a signature victory over Oregon while USC struggled last week to defeat Arizona State. USC’s offense has been in a funk the last few weeks and the probable injury absence this week of standout wide receiver Damian Williams won’t help matters. ...more
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