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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 2015

Page

6

Frank Gifford Dies at 84 A Giants Star and TV Icon

The NFL MVP and Giants star, later a celebrated broadcaster on Monday Night Football, died at his Connecticut home of natural causes at 84. He earned an Emmy for sports broadcasting and helped grow the NFL on television while guiding ABC’s extended coverage and hosting Olympic and sports programs. His widow Kathie Lee Gifford led tributes as colleagues remembered his talent and charisma.

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Ohio Bobcats football aims to stay healthy and improve

Ohio University coach Frank Solich outlined offseason changes to keep players healthier and faster. He cited training tweaks, new routines from Ohio State and Duke, and input from Monte Kiffin and other programs as he targets a MAC title run in 2015 with Derrius Vick and J D Sprague competing for the quarterback job and a returning veteran defense.

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Browns Pro Bowl tackle Thomas injures leg in practice

Browns tackle Joe Thomas strained his right leg during an 11 on 11 drill when rookie Danny Shelton rolled up on him. He left practice with trainer tests planned and the team said the injury is not believed to be serious.

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SECAL to retain three schools amid shrinking full membership

In a long term setback, the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League plans, for 2015 16, to keep Logan Jackson and Warren as full members while affiliate members join Gallia Academy Athens and Alexander as the league restructures toward an eight member Ohio Valley Conference. The All-Sports Trophy will be retired after this season as the league reduces to three full time members and plans a new setup for All-SECAL awards while the three schools seek new conference homes.

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