Steinberg the wallet surgeon reshapes NFL deals
NY columns profile Leigh Steinberg, NFL quarterback broker famed for shifting big contracts. From Bartkowski to Aikman and George, his focus on quarterbacks yields multi million deals, while he basks in a high rolling lifestyle and charity work.
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NFL Draft Fever Highlights Early Entry Juniors
In the lead up to the NFL draft, executives circle junior prospects as risky bets. George Young notes the challenge of predicting readiness while underclassmen flood the early selections. The draft sees eight juniors taken in the first round and 15 of 38 underclassmen claimed by night’s end, with notable names like Major Harris and Marcus Wilson still seeking teams.
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Draft full of gambles that may pay off in 1990
Chicago notes a draft packed with risk and potential. Colts fans cheer Jeff George amid hefty trades for future picks. Teams like Tampa Bay, Seattle, San Diego and Detroit gambled on players such as Mark Carrier, Cortez Kennedy, Junior Seau and Andre Ware, shaping long term futures.
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Cortez Kennedy
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Harold Green Goes in Second Round for Bengals
South Carolina running back Harold Green from Ladson was picked 38th overall in the NFL draft by Cincinnati in the second round, becoming the state’s first player drafted. Coach Sparky Woods praised Green’s form and potential in Cincinnati’s one back offense.
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Atlanta Ends Two Streaks With Victory
The Atlanta Braves toppled the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 to end Cincinnati s 9 win start and Atlanta s losing skid. Tom Glavine (1-2) shut down the Reds hitting .324 with seven hits allowed in 72 innings and Sixto Murphy hit a first inning three run homer for Atlanta. Judd Benzinger homered for Cincinnati the lone bright spot.
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Braves Stifle Reds as Stanton Secures Save in Bases Jam
Reds batter Barry Larkin went hitless for the first time this season as Atlanta avoided errors, turned two double plays, and got a clutch eighth inning save from Mike Stanton with a 14.54 ERA. Murphy delivered a first inning RBI hit to spark the Braves.
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Elkington Wins GGO With Nervy Finish In Greensboro
Australian Steve Elkington birdied the back nine to post a six under 66 and hold off challengers for a two stroke victory at the Greater Greensboro Open. He finished 14 under par 282 earning 225000 dollars after entering the final round seven behind.
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Late Limestone Rally Downs Pacers 5-4 in District Action
Limestone College rallied for three runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat USC Aiken 5-4 in District 6 play. The Pacers fell to 43-7 overall and 16-1 in district. Limestone improved to 19-6 and 11-5, staying in contention for a district tournament seed as USCA hosts Presbyterian and Limestone in upcoming 7 p.m. contests.
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