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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 2016

Page

6

Ohio Bobcats Soccer Eyes Tighter Defense In 2016

Ohio head coach Aaron Rodgers enters his fourth season planning a pragmatic shift to defense and counters. New assistants join a young, deep roster with eight leaders and a top defensive midfield group, aiming for stronger second halves and increased scoring by conference play.

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Favre Questions Hall of Fame Status Before Induction

Brett Favre wonders if he truly belongs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as he prepares to be enshrined in Canton. He says he never imagined wearing a gold jacket, values the game and its legends, and recalls wonder from peers like Roger Staubach after a career marked by 299 straight games and a 1996 NFL title.

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Rio opens Olympics with music grace and planet plea

Rio de Janeiro launched the 31st Olympiad with a vibrant opening, featuring Gisele Bundchen and a nod to Tom Jobim as performers danced to samba. A planetary conservation message appeared with CO2 imagery while a tree-shaped peace symbol and sea rise visuals highlighted climate stakes.

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Rodriguez delivers walk-off homer in Pirates win over Reds

Sean Rodriguez homered to start the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The drive off Ross Ohlendorf landed in the left-field bleachers for a 3-2 final, marking Rodriguez's second career walk-off and his 11th homer of the season. Cincinnati tied it in the ninth on Ramon Cabrera's sacrifice fly off Tony Watson.

Pittsburgh Sean Rodriguez Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds Rodriguez Ross Ohlendorf Pirates Reds Ramon Cabrera Tony Watson

Rookie Corey Coleman Shines in Browns Scrimmage

Browns rookie wideout Corey Coleman exploded for over 120 yards and a touchdown on three highlight catches in the team’s first scrimmage. He connected with Robert Griffin III on several long completions and impressed coach Hue Jackson with his big play ability. Coleman acknowledged he must clean up misalignments as exhibition games approach. Tramon Williams praised Coleman’s immediate impact while noting Griffin’s accuracy and Coleman’s progress.

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