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November 29, 2004

Current NFL standings

With 5 more weeks to go, here are the standings in the NFL.

AFC East
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
New England	10	1	0	.909	288	174	6-0	4-1	7-1	3-0	4-0	Won 4
N.Y. Jets	8	3	0	.727	225	168	4-1	4-2	6-3	2-0	3-2	Won 2
Buffalo	5	6	0	.455	218	192	4-2	1-4	2-6	3-0	2-3	Won 2
Miami	2	9	0	.182	164	227	1-4	1-5	0-7	2-2	0-4	Won 1

AFC North
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
Pittsburgh	10	1	0	.909	256	168	6-0	4-1	7-1	3-0	4-1	Won 9
Baltimore	7	4	0	.636	207	164	4-1	3-3	5-3	2-1	3-1	Lost 1
Cincinnati	5	6	0	.455	241	246	4-2	1-4	3-6	2-0	1-4	Won 1
Cleveland	3	8	0	.273	225	266	3-3	0-5	2-5	1-3	2-4	Lost 5

AFC South
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
Indianapolis	8	3	0	.727	380	239	4-1	4-2	4-3	4-0	3-1	Won 4
Jacksonville	6	5	0	.545	182	208	3-2	3-3	5-4	1-1	2-3	Lost 2
Houston	5	6	0	.455	229	260	3-3	2-3	5-3	0-3	3-1	Won 1
Tennessee	4	7	0	.364	207	243	1-4	3-3	3-5	1-2	1-4	Lost 1

AFC West
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
San Diego	8	3	0	.727	319	221	4-1	4-2	6-2	2-1	3-1	Won 5
Denver	7	4	0	.636	257	192	4-2	3-2	4-3	3-1	3-1	Lost 1
Oakland	4	7	0	.364	207	294	2-3	2-4	2-6	2-1	1-3	Won 1
Kansas City	3	8	0	.273	307	299	2-4	1-4	2-5	1-3	0-2	Lost 4

NFC East
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
y-Philadelphia	10	1	0	.909	293	164	5-0	5-1	2-1	8-0	4-0	Won 3
N.Y. Giants	5	6	0	.455	202	199	2-4	3-2	1-0	4-6	2-2	Lost 4
Dallas	4	7	0	.364	193	289	3-3	1-4	1-3	3-4	1-2	Won 1
Washington	3	8	0	.273	138	194	1-4	2-4	0-4	3-4	0-3	Lost 3

NFC North
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
Minnesota	7	4	0	.636	291	262	5-1	2-3	3-1	4-3	2-1	Won 2
Green Bay	6	4	0	.600	256	230	2-3	4-1	1-2	5-2	2-1	Won 5
Chicago	4	7	0	.364	172	221	1-4	3-3	1-1	3-6	1-2	Lost 2
Detroit	4	7	0	.364	192	257	1-4	3-3	1-2	3-5	1-2	Lost 5

NFC South
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
Atlanta	9	2	0	.818	232	215	5-1	4-1	2-1	7-1	3-0	Won 4
Carolina	4	7	0	.364	217	236	2-4	2-3	1-3	3-4	1-1	Won 3
New Orleans	4	7	0	.364	232	312	2-4	2-3	2-2	2-5	0-2	Lost 2
Tampa Bay	4	7	0	.364	206	203	3-2	1-5	1-2	3-5	1-2	Lost 1

NFC West
Team	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	Home	Road	AFC	NFC	DIV	Streak
Seattle	6	5	0	.545	239	223	3-2	3-3	1-2	5-3	2-3	Lost 1
St. Louis	5	5	0	.500	220	254	3-2	2-3	0-3	5-2	4-0	Lost 1
Arizona	4	7	0	.364	180	227	3-2	1-5	1-3	3-4	1-2	Lost 2
San Francisco	1	10	0	.091	192	320	1-5	0-5	0-2	1-8	1-3	Lost 6

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November 24, 2004

Football fan's dream

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November 22, 2004

Argonauts are 2004 Grey Cup Champions

On a chilly night at Frank Clair Stadium, the Toronto Argonauts won the 92nd Grey Cup Championship, their first since 1997. Led by quarterback Damon Allen, the Argos turned naysayers into believers by racking up 27 points to BC's 19 and taking the Grey Cup game over the season-dominating Lions. In front of a sellout crowd of 51,242 fans, over 8,000 people on CFL.ca watching the game via Live Play-by-Play, and even more tuned in on CBC and RDS, the Argos realized their year-long dream by sipping champagne out of Lord Grey's coveted cup. Post-game, Toronto fans poured into the streets of Ottawa, cheering and chanting for their favourite team.

At the post-game press conference, BC Head Coach Wally Buono was questioned about his decision to start veteran Dave Dickenson over the Rogers CFL Outstanding Player of the Year, Casey Printers. Early in the first, it looked like Buono had made the right decision as Dickenson found Jason Clermont in the end zone with an 11-yard pass, putting the first points on the board in BC's favour. At the end of the first quarter, BC had possession of the ball more than 11 minutes versus Toronto's less than four. However, Toronto battled back in the second to take the lead going into the locker room at the half 17-10. Noel Prefontaine booted a 27-yard field goal and Allen followed it up with a one-yard run for a TD then a 23-yard pass to Robert Baker for another score.

In the third, Toronto continued to surge ahead and by the fourth, had an 11 point lead on the Lions. But Dickenson kept BC roaring with a seven-yard run for a TD that brought his team within five but a time count violation cost the two point conversion opportunity and kicker Duncan O'Mahony missed the convert attempt by kicking the ball wide right. Prefontaine found the uprights again from 16 yards out at 12:19, extending the Toronto lead to eight points, leaving BC with little opportunity to come back to get the win.

Head Coach Mike "Pinball" Clemons noted that each member of the Argos were playing for the guy beside them on the line, putting their own aspirations and goals aside in a show of camaraderie. This is Pinball's first Grey Cup win in a coaching role with the Argos.

Jason Clermont from the Lions was named Outstanding Canadian in the game, with four receptions for 71 yards. Allen, named the Grey Cup game's Outstanding Player, was 23-of-34 for 299 yards with one touchdown. Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. Toronto will be drenched in Double Blue as friends, family and fans will parade from Union Station to Nathan Phillips Square at City Hall to celebrate the 2004 Grey Cup Champion, Toronto Argonauts.

Argonauts 27 vs. Lions 19
SUMMARY
First Quarter
B.C. -- TD Clermont 12 pass from Dickenson (O'Mahony convert) 4:07
Second Quarter
Tor -- FG Prefontaine 27 7:40
Tor -- TD Allen 1 run (Prefontaine convert) 12:22
B.C. -- FG O'Mahony 42 13:13
Tor -- TD Baker 23 pass from Allen (Prefontaine convert) 14:37
Third Quarter
Tor -- TD Allen 1 run (Prefontaine convert) 4:45
B.C. -- FG O'Mahony 36 9:16
Fourth Quarter
B.C. -- TD Dickenson 7 run (convert failed) 6:06
Tor -- FG Prefontaine 16 12:19
Toronto 0 17 7 3--27
B.C. 7 3 3 6--19

Attendance -- 51,242

Tor B.C.
First downs 24 24
Yards rushing 92 196
Yards passing 337 201
Total offence 429 397
Team losses 13 0
Net offence 416 397
Passes made-tried 26-38 18-27
Return yards 104 166
Intercepts-yards by 0-0 0-0
Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-1
Sacks by 0 1
Punts-average 6-40.0 7-27.9
Penalties-yards 7-40 7-62
Time of possession 29:15 30:45

Net offence is yards passing, plus yards rushing, minus team losses such as yards lost on broken plays.
Individual
Rushing: Tor -- Avery 11-75, Allen 5-10, Bishop 2-7; B.C. -- Warren 18-160, Dickenson 8-36.
Receiving: Tor -- Baker 6-101, Bruce III 5-79, Miles 6-75, Soward 3-31, Talbot 2-27, Avery 4-24; B.C. -- Clermont 4-71, Thelwell 3-39, Green 3-35, Simon 3-31, Warren 3-18, Brazzell 2-7.
Passing: Tor -- Allen 23-34, 299 yds, 1 TD, 0 ints, Bishop 3-4-38-0-0; B.C. -- Dickenson 18-27-201-1-0.

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November 18, 2004

Magic remain unbeaten at home

Steve Francis poured in a season-high 33 points, handed out 11 assists and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic past the Utah Jazz, 107-92, at TD Waterhouse Centre.

It marked Hill's first 30-point game since 2000...Utah suffered just its second loss in eight games this season...The Jazz have still captured six of the last 10 meetings between the two teams...Raja Bell contributed 10 points and eight rebounds for Utah...Orlando center Kelvin Cato made his first appearance in four games since spraining his right ankle and finished with nine points, six rebounds and three blocks. Meanwhile, Magic guard Cuttino Mobley missed his fourth straight game with a strained groin.

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November 16, 2004

Sorry Everybody

America divided : Some americans feel like electing Bush was a mistake and they are letting the world know.

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November 15, 2004

Major upset in the CFL

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November 12, 2004

Bad Guy

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November 09, 2004

Week 10 NFL Power Rankings

SPORTING NEWS POWER POLL - WEEK 10
Rk	Team	High/Low	Comment
1.	Patriots (7-1)	1st/2nd	This is a close call, but we're not ready to put the Steelers at No. 1. Patriots coach Bill Belichick had to play the Steelers in Pittsburgh without Corey Dillon two weeks ago. We all saw what the Patriots looked like with Dillon in Week 9 (Patriots 40, Rams 22), even though the Rams hardly had a healthy defensive back.
2.	Steelers (7-1)	2nd/24th	The Steelers, the hottest team in the NFL, passed another big test by beating the Eagles. Pittsburgh has the league's best run-pass balance and might have the best offense-defense balance, too. It outscored the last two undefeated teams 61-23. Three of the team's next four games, though, are on the road.
3.	Eagles (7-1)	1st/3rd	Don't overreact to the Eagles' first loss and QB Donavan McNabb's first poor performance. The Eagles just lost a road game to a red-hot team.
4.	Colts (5-3)	3rd/5th	QB Peyton Manning figured out in Week 8 that 35 points isn't always enough, and he should be aggressive to the finish line. Not many teams can keep pace. If the defense gives him a little help, the Colts will stay in the top five.
5.	Falcons (6-2)	5th/20th	QB Michael Vick's team is winning, and he no longer is a hindrance. During the bye week, the Falcons put shotgun plays in the rotation to play to Vick's strength. Before the bye, the Falcons won at Denver. That victory looked even better after Denver whipped Houston last week.
6.	Chargers (6-3)	6th/32nd	The Chargers are poised to move into the top five during their Week 10 bye. QB Drew Brees has put up big numbers (18 touchdowns, 3 interceptions). RB LaDainian Tomlinson, TE Antonio Gates and WR Keenan McCardell are nice weapons.
7.	Vikings (5-3)	3rd/13th	Without WR Randy Moss for a few weeks, it'll be tough for the Vikings to stay in the top 10. The defense must pick up the slack while the offense figures out how to address the loss of its best weapon. QB Daunte Culpepper must carry the team.
8.	Broncos (6-3)	5th/14th	The Broncos are not consistent enough to be ranked any higher. They have given up 77 points in the past three games. Two-faced QB Jake Plummer can carry an offense (19 touchdowns) or kill it (10 interceptions). The Broncos face two opponents with winning records the next seven weeks.
9.	Chiefs (3-5)	5th/22nd	The Chiefs' offense scares every team ranked higher. Like the Colts, Vikings and Rams, they are built to outscore opponents and sometimes just can't do it. The Chiefs scored 31 points in losing to the Bucs last week, more than eight winning teams.
10.	Jets (6-2)	4th/18th	This balanced team can run the ball, complete a high percentage of passes and play sound defense. But because QB Chad Pennington is out for a few weeks, an ugly losing streak could be in order.
11.	Ravens (5-3)	7th/12th	The Ravens were built to win with defense and a running game. Workhorse RB Jamal Lewis is back to take pressure off wide-eyed QB Kyle Boller. Boller shows some improvement, but a two-minute drill to win a game without TE Todd Heap is out of the question.
12.	Packers (4-4)	8th/23rd	The Packers started 3-4 last year and still won the division. Coming off a bye, the Packers are healthy enough to make another run.
13.	Rams (4-4)	7th/22nd	The Rams had two weeks to prepare for the Patriots and still were outcoached and outplayed. That home loss spoke volumes about this team's character. The Rams have speed and skill but no heart.
14.	Giants (5-3)	6th/27th	The Giants are overachievers because of good coaching and an attitude adjustment. The poor offensive line gives up too many sacks, and defensive injuries -- especially the loss to Pro Bowl DE Michael Strahan -- will be devastating. When you lose at home to the Bears, it's a sign that things are falling apart.
15.	Seahawks (5-3)	3rd/17th	The underachieving Seahawks show up most of the time, but not every week. Coach Mike Holmgren has adjusted the offense to force-feed the ball to RB Shaun Alexander. Until QB Matt Hasselbeck proves to be a good decision-maker, this is Alexander's team. It's simple: Give Alexander 30 touches a game and win the division.
16.	Texans (4-4)	12th/30th	There are lots of reasons to like the Texans -- especially QB David Carr and WR Andre Johnson. The Texans have all the tools to be great but are inconsistent. A 9-7 record is realistic, but a playoff spot might be a year away.
17.	Bucs (3-5)	17th/29th	The Bucs ranked 20th last week, but a big win over the Chiefs puts them back on the map. Coach Jon Gruden now has a quarterback who can comprehend his offense, a quality running back and some healthy wide receivers. They still are in the playoff hunt.
18.	Jaguars (5-3)	8th/22nd	Without QB Byron Leftwich, the Jags probably won't orchestrate any fourth-quarter comebacks. This team is primed for a free-fall. The Jaguars barely scored enough with Leftwich. Only the bye kept them in the top 20.
19.	Lions (4-4)	13th/28th	Coach Steve Mariucci is doing a fine job, but this team is a year away. The Lions are last in the NFL in rushing yards per game (75.0) because of a porous offensive line. The Lions can't afford to have QB Joey Harrington throw 50 times every week.
20.	Titans (3-5)	4th/23rd	If QB Steve McNair can stay on the field, the Titans will move steadily up the poll. If he can't play -- the more likely scenario -- the supporting cast's warts will show.
21.	Bills (3-5)	21st/30th	The Bills are much better than their 3-5 record. C Trey Teague is back, and QB Drew Bledsoe has not been sacked in two games. RB Willis McGahee has three 100-yard games in four weeks, and the defense is good enough to spark a big second-half winning streak.
22.	Browns (3-5)	19th/26th	It is hard to like this team. Coach Butch Davis has talent but can't bring it all together. Player morale is low and about to get worse -- over the next four weeks, the Browns face teams with a combined record of 20-8.
23.	Bengals (3-5)	13th/29th	This team has a losing record but a winning attitude. The players trust the coach and believe patience will pay. However, the run defense is awful. A repeat of last season's second-half run will be hard to duplicate with games against Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New England and Baltimore remaining.
24.	Redskins (3-5)	14th/24th	The offense hasn't broken the 18-point barrier in any game, but the defense is fantastic. Four of the team's five losses, though, have been by seven points or less. Coach Joe Gibbs seems determined to stick with struggling QB Mark Brunell even though he threw for only 58 yards in the win over Detroit.
25.	Cowboys (3-5)	8th/25th	The Cowboys have lost four of five, and coach Bill Parcells' never-sunny disposition is pitch-black. If the Cowboys can't beat Cincinnati, their next two missions (Philadelphia and Baltimore) would seem downright impossible.
26.	Cardinals (3-5)	25th/32nd	At least coach Dennis Green has his team playing hard. The Cardinals can beat bad teams such as Miami and teams that take them lightly, such as Seattle. The Cardinals get an A for effort despite their C-minus talent. RB Emmitt Smith still is effective, and WR Anquan Boldin is back to team with Larry Fitzgerald to create a potent offense.
27.	Bears (3-5)	24th/32nd	To win at the New York Giants without QB Rex Grossman and RB Thomas Jones is surprising. Is it possible that QB Craig Krenzel and RB Anthony Thomas make this team better? We think so. The Bears have some winnable games coming up, especially if the defense can repeat its seven-sack performance.
28.	Raiders (3-6)	17th/30th	This team has good talent, but defense is incapable of stopping anyone.
29.	Saints (3-5)	16th/29th	The Saints are the league's biggest bust. QB Aaron Brooks, RB Deuce McAllister and WR Joe Horn form a fine offense, but the defense is the worst in the NFL -- 29.2 points per game allowed. There are teams with less talent in the top 15, but those teams play smart and compete hard every week. The Saints are right where they belong.
30.	Panthers (1-7)	2nd/31st	This team doesn't have enough healthy players to win games. When healthy next year, this team will be dangerous with a stout defense and QB Jake Delhomme running two-minute drills to perfection.
31.	49ers (1-7)	29th/32nd	The spring talent drain and the autumn injuries turned bad to worse. Expect more of the same in 2005.
32.	Dolphins (1-8)	17th/32nd	Two weeks ago, the defensive dam finally broke when the DTs got hurt. RB Ricky Williams owes an awful lot of good people an apology for destroying this season. Many talented and good people will lose their jobs because of him, starting with coach Dave Wannstedt.

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November 08, 2004

Basketball sins

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November 05, 2004

Michael Moore Says : God Help America

Here is what Michael Moore (Farenheit 911) had to say after Bush was re-elected :
If there was one group who really came through on Tuesday, it was the young people of America. Their turnout was historic and record-setting. And few in the media are willing to report this fact.

Unlike 2000 when Gore and Bush almost evenly split the youth vote (Gore: 48%, Bush: 46%), this year Kerry won the youth vote in a LANDSLIDE, getting a full ten points more than Bush (Kerry: 54%, Bush: 44%)

Reference : http://www.michaelmoore.com/

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November 04, 2004

No all star game

This is a sad day for the fans, as the NHL cancels All-Star game in Atlanta... No regular-season games have been played since the season was scheduled to begin Oct. 13, and NHL arenas have been given the go-ahead to release dates on a 45-day rolling basis. With the All-Star game now off the schedule, the next announcement could be the cancellation of the entire season. Read more about it here

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November 03, 2004

Take your mind off the 2004 US elections

You can see more here

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November 02, 2004

Were not gonna talk politics!

While everybody is talking about the 2004 US Election, we decided not to talk about it... Seriously! Were not gonna talk about it... But we have to invite you to bet on who you think is going to win! If you know who the winner will be click here and bet!

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