Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service articles from February 2004

Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service archives from February 2004

Carolina defense wears out.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Charles Chandler HOUSTON _ The Carolina Panthers' highly touted defense got worn down and eventually worn out by New England's offense in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Twice needing to stop the Patriots to give the team a chance to win,...

This masterpiece didn't need to end.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Tom Sorensen HOUSTON _ Moments after the winning field goal, pink confetti sprayed out of nine cannons. Four carts drove out of the tunnel at one end of the field. A box emblazoned with the Super Bowl XXXVIII logo and three...

Officials release information on steroid-positive Olympian.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Revealing moment steals Super Bowl halftime show.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Mary C. Curtis HOUSTON _ Super Bowl entertainment is more about the spectacle than the music. With a stadium audience of screaming sports fans, you need to be big to be noticed at all. This year's show was big, with...

Vrabel does it all, even a touchdown catch, in Super Bowl.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Warriors' Van Exel returns, but Dunleavy is out.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Streaking man creates amusement, anger during Super Bowl.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

These commercials were Super predictable.(St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
February 1, 2004

After shaky start, Super Bowl rocks with entertainment.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Deja vu for Patriots in Super Bowl win over Panthers.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

This time, Panthers lose a close one for a change.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Pat Yasinskas HOUSTON _ This time, there was no storybook ending. The Carolina Panthers, who had the most dramatic two-year turnaround in NFL history, came up short in their quest for another thrilling victory. After...

This wild Super Bowl is one of the best.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Edwin Pope HOUSTON _ This Super Bowl started out with nothing and wound up with too much of everything except for the New England Patriots. It took Dead-Eye Adam Vinatieri's 41-yard field goal to beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29...

Luck plays starring role in Patriots' Super Bowl win.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Patriots' Brady again shows golden touch.
February 1, 2004

Vinatieri the best under pressure.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Proehl's all too familiar with Vinatieri finish.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: David Scott, Ron Green Jr. and David Poole HOUSTON _ Carolina Panthers receiver Ricky Proehl didn't celebrate excessively Sunday after catching a 12-yard touchdown pass from Jake Delhomme that tied the Super Bowl at 29 with 1minute,...

Patriots top Panthers in a most dramatic Super Bowl ending.
February 1, 2004

Super Bowl XXXVIII the best _ by far.(The Orange County Register)
February 1, 2004

No stars in this Super Bowl? No problem.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Panthers' shock effect no match for Patriots' resolve in the end.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

CBS didn't get in the way of a thrilling game.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

This Super Bowl has too much to write about in one night.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Panthers' Fox outfoxes himself.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Despite Delhomme's heroics, Patriots win offensive battle.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Simms is cool under pressure.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Barry Jackson MIAMI _ We've said before that CBS could spice up its dialogue on playoff games by using No. 2 analyst Dan Dierdorf with lead announcers Greg Gumbel and Phil Simms. After all, Simms was at his best when paired with...

Creator of mind-benders for magazines sees puzzles everywhere.
February 1, 2004

Girl Scout cookie's variable prices prompt selling wars.
February 1, 2004

Tale of torture is testing rights in post-9/11 era.
February 1, 2004

Politics may play big role in who builds `First Chopper'.
February 1, 2004

Diversity makes Southwest winnable, many analysts say.
February 1, 2004

Don't write off the South, Democrats urged.
February 1, 2004

Anti-Bush sentiment, belief in electability fueling Kerry bandwagon.
February 1, 2004

Sharpton hopes to garner enough support to influence platform.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Iran's lawmakers rebuke ruling Islamic clerics over elections ban.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Dean expects more losses Tuesday but vows to stay in race.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

People in the news.
February 1, 2004

Dozens killed in suicide bombings targeting Kurdish offices in Irbil.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Florida State gets a rest on the court before key Georgia Tech game.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Movie gives Ken Morrow chance to relive win over Soviet Union.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Politicians increasingly courting Indian tribes for votes, money.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Bolivians gird for violence as president unveils economic measures.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Kevin G. Hall LA PAZ, Bolivia _ Appealing for calm and asking for sacrifice, Bolivian President Carlos Mesa on Sunday unveiled austerity measures designed to right a listing ship of state as average Bolivians braced for potential...

South Carolina could make or break Edwards' bid for nomination.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

James' career-high 38 points lift Cavaliers past Wizards.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

A tip of the dunce cap to hall voters.(Knight Ridder Newspapers.)
February 1, 2004

Oliver might have home with Stars.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Dallas faces everywhere in Houston.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Minnesota rallies from 18 down, stops Philadelphia.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Cowboys ignored by Hall of Fame voters.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Bush will authorize investigation into various intelligence failures.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Ducks can't get to points vs. Flames.(The Orange County Register)
February 1, 2004

What happened to Purdue?(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Edwards observes unwritten rules in visiting Southern black church.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Another sweaty one likely against Heat.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

A closer look at Wright's numbers prove theory wrong.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Respect from Tigers helped snag Pudge.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Dandenault's play at forward helps.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Marino denies report that he's reconsidering Dolphins' job.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Jason Cole HOUSTON _ Miami Dolphins vice president of football operations Dan Marino denied an ESPN report that he is reconsidering the post he accepted less than a month ago. ``It's not true,'' Marino said through Dolphins...

Morrow's hat trick adds to Coyotes' home woes.(East Valley Tribune)
February 1, 2004

Danton faces the Devils for the first time since banishment.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Graff, `on a mission,' accomplishes.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Landers captures 600th victory.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Josh Kendall ATHENS, Ga. _ Andy Landers' smallest player carried him to one of his biggest victories Sunday afternoon. Freshman guard Janese Hardrick set a career high in scoring for the third straight game to help No. 19...

Hackett takes first step, but still not ready to play.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Enough is enough: Reid needs to bring in a playmaker.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Buyers of wine see red over law.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Beyonce delivers on national athem.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Negotiations continue as Burn players report.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Arnott, Oliver rekindle offensive touch they had in Edmonton.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Dallas quarterback to play a season in Europe.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Iowa State makes coaching change pay off with 4-2 start in Big 12.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Back pain not expected to sideline Sixers center.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Mickelson fades as Kaye pulls out win in FBR Open.(East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Ariz.))
February 1, 2004

Coaching icon steps aside at KU.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Sixers' solid effort no compensation after losing 18-point lead.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Gumbel shows his poise in CBS broadcast.(Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
February 1, 2004

Sooners ride into February with road win.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Part-time cowboy hopes to wrestle up a good check.(The Dallas Morning News)
February 1, 2004

Late kick give Pats a Super finish.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004

Recruiting coaches play numbers game with jerseys.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Marissa Silvera When trying to lure a blue-chip football recruit, some coaches will play a numbers game. If a high school player's jersey number is important to the player, coaches will find ways to make that number available....

CBS apologizes to angry viewers after Jackson bares breast.
February 1, 2004

Vinatieri delivers a 2nd Super kick.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Paul Domeier HOUSTON _ For the second time in three years, Adam Vinatieri kicked a game-winning field goal to bring the NFL championship to the New England Patriots. Vinatieri hit a 41-yard kick with 4 seconds left Sunday, and...

Marlins' fans aren't worried by roster losses.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Kevin Baxter The Marlins' winter caravan stopped briefly in Miami Lakes on Sunday where players Mike Mordecai and Tommy Phelps and more than 100 Marlins fans found they agreed on at least one thing: They can't wait for the season...

Panthers rally to tie but lose Super Bowl in final seconds.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Pat Yasinskas HOUSTON _ This time, there was no happy ending to the storybook. The Carolina Panthers, a team that had the most dramatic two-year turnaround in NFL history, came up short in their quest for the perfect ending....

Half-marathon winner welcomes the rain.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004... Byline: Susan Miller Degnan Last year, Josh Brashears of Miami finished second in the Toyota Prius Miami Tropical Half Marathon with his personal best of 1 hour 10 minutes 38 seconds. Sunday, his time got slower _ but the conquest,...

Patriots' Brady proves he still has golden touch.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
February 1, 2004