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What are the NFL schedule makers thinking...
...feel bad that my inaugural NFL prediction column deals with such utterly uninteresting football. If you're after a competitive game, check out today's Notre Dame-Ohio State clash...
...first weekend of the NFL season, a sorry New York Giants team almost defeated a championship caliber Buffalo Bills squad on the strength of an 87-yard punt return touchdown by rookie Amani Toomer. And in Dallas, the Cowboys lost of to the Colts, 25-24, because of two missed field goals in the fourth quarter...
Normally the summer months bring a distinct lull to the sports world. This is, of course, due to the dormancy of the three "N's": the NFL, NBA and NHL. Recent years have brought a growing disinterest in baseball. This summer was even bad for golf as a bunch of no names dominated the majors...
...Pepsi." The incident highlights the hotter sponsor wars in professional sports lately, with players, leagues and teams each looking for a cut of the financial pie. Last year, Pepsi and Coke battled over the Dallas Cowboys, when Pepsi bought exclusive concession rights in Texas Stadium. Coke, as an exclusive NFL sponsor, maintained the rights to the Cowboys name and logo, while Pepsi was the drink of choice at Cowboy games. Given O'Neal's star-power and obvious willingness to mention Pepsi at every available opportunity, Coke could not find an acceptable compromise with the Lakers. -- Josh Dubow