ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Coach Josh McDaniels' future is still up
in the air after what appear to be conflicting statements by
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen. Bowlen told AOL FanHouse Monday that he
has no interest in making a coaching change right now despite just
five wins in the last 26 games under McDaniels. But later, Bowlen
issued a statement saying he would continue to evaluate the team
and do what's in the best interest of the franchise.
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The NFL has rejected appeals by Steelers
linebacker James Harrison of fines he's been assessed for illegal
hits on Cleveland's Mohamed Massaquoi and Saints quarterback Drew
Brees. The league also refused to reduce the $75,000 fine for the
hit on Massquoi and the $20,000 fine for the hit on Brees.
DALLAS (AP) - Dirk Nowitzki (noh-VIHT'-skee) scored 20 points
and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace Dallas over Houston 101-91. Shawn
Marion chipped in with 14 points and 10 boards to help the
Mavericks win their sixth in a row.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Mustapha Farrakhan scored a career high 23
points to lead Virginia to a 87-79 upset of 15th-ranked Minnesota.
The Cavaliers overcame a 13-point, first-half deficit to hand the
Golden Gophers their first loss of the season.
NEW YORK (AP) - Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins keep
rolling long. Crosby extended his point streak to 13 games with an
assist in the Penguins' 3-1 win over the Rangers. Pittsburgh has
won seven in a row.
