Winning fans despite loss
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As the Pittsburgh Steelers viewed game film last week from the Giants&#39; most recent outings, overconfidence figured to be their greatest opponent.
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The last 14 seasons have not exactly been kind to the Redskins, so one can't be blamed for wallowing in a healthy dose of irrational exuberance in the wake of Monday night's victory
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That noise the crowd made Sunday during the Miami Dolphins' victory at Pro Player Stadium was faintly familiar from seasons past. It's called cheering.
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Everyone loves a winner. Does that mean everyone hates a loser? Not necessarily.
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By Mark Gokavi Staff Writer  WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- After some rough days for the Ohio State basketball team, Wednesday was a good night.   The fourth-ranked Buckeyes finished strong, earning a 78-60 victory in front of 13,961 fans.
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Auburn made its case on the field &#151; and off &#151; and enough voters were swayed.
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With three consecutive defeats in the N.F.C. championship game, Eagles fans can hardly be blamed for a case of jitters or show-me skepticism.
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By Terry Rindfleisch, La Crosse Tribune, Wis.  Mar. 4--Fans win. Artists win. Poverty loses.
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FOXBOROUGH -- Even when they're bad, it's good. These world champion Patriots have taught us a new way of thinking about a local pro sports team. The competence and success of the Patriots has produced a fan base that expects good things to happen -- no small accomplishment in a region famous for another team with a nation of fans ...
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Appalachian Stateâs defeat of fifth-ranked Michigan was a stunning upset by any measure, but was not as great a shock to those who have followed the team.
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The coach and the players were pleased. The fans seemed indifferent. The media was split. Reaction to Italy&#39;s 1-0 win against Finland with an experimental squad devoid of all the top
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Blowout win. Blowout loss. Terrible first half. Terrific second half.
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SEATTLE, Jan. 4 -- Loving the Redskins from 2,800 miles away is like any long-distance relationship for fans here in the other Washington: often lonely, occasionally thrilling and rarely content. When the team loses, there is no one to commiserate with. Wins, too, are usually celebrated solo....
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When it comes time to pick a champion in an N.C.A.A. bracket, people tend to cluster around a few of the favorites. But the tournament itself is usually not as kind to favorites as the fans are.
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Usually at sporting events, people know who wins and who loses or who comes in first, second, third and so forth by the score. In fact, there is no other way to run athletic competitions; most would agree
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Baylor fans are in a little bit of limbo now. They&#39;re thrilled that their team continues to show that it can play with the very best in the country.
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Residents have taken more pride in their nation's Games as Friday night's kickoff has neared.