Pro Football Pioneer George Halas Dies At 88
Chicago mourns George Halas founder of the NFL and owner of the Bears who died at 88. The Canton cofounder helped shape modern pro football, guiding eight championships and launching a Hall of Fame‑heavy era in Chicago and beyond. His daughter Virginia and grandson Rich McCaskey noted his passing on Chicago’s North Side.
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Moseley nails late 37 yarder to beat Chargers in tense MNF
Mark Moseley, after four missed tries, converts a 37 yard field goal with four seconds left to give Washington a 27 24 win over San Diego. The kick ends a rough mental stretch that included two streaks of misses and a hard fought fourth quarter comeback by Ed Luther and the Chargers. Washington improves to 7 2 in the NFC East as San Diego drops to 3 6.
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Clemson’s Mike Eppley Voted Nation’s Most Versatile Athlete
Clemson university profiles Richard Michael Eppley Jr. as a multi sport star and student. The Charlotte native stars at quarterback for football and point guard for basketball with baseball in mind. He holds a 3.1 GPA, has ACC honors, and explains balancing sports, academics, and family amid Clemson ACC probation affecting bowls and his modest pro ambitions due to prior knee injuries.
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