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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 2016

Page

7

MAC preseason picks set WMU top West and BG ahead in East

Western Michigan named favorite to win the MAC title with 19 first place votes and 144 points, led by coach PJ Fleck who says NIU remains the benchmark. Bowling Green chosen to win the East with 136 points, edging Ohio 134. Bobcats say preseason polls won’t decide the season as fall camp opens and Texas State visit Peden Stadium to start 2016.

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2016 MAC Preseason Football Poll Preview

Western Michigan tops the MAC East and Toledo leads the West in the 2016 preseason poll. Bowling Green and Akron receive notable support, with Eastern Michigan and Ball State lower in the rankings.

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Rio braces for worst as Olympics terror threat lingers

Rio de Janeiro prepares for the 2016 Games amid a thick terrorism threat. Brazil boosts security, doubles patrols, and coordinates with foreign intelligence while facing past attacks and ongoing crime concerns. Police arrest 10 alleged ISIS-linked Brazilians as security officials warn risks remain high.

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Cavaliers bring back Richard Jefferson on two year deal

Cavaliers re sign veteran forward Richard Jefferson ending retirement talk after fans urged one more year. The 36 year old helped Cleveland win the NBA title defeating Golden State and will return with 5.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per postseason run. Jefferson has played 15 NBA seasons with New Jersey Milwaukee San Antonio Golden State Utah Dallas and Cleveland.

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Walker Leads PGA Championship After 65 Opener

Jimmy Walker opened with a 65 to grab a one shot lead at Baltusrol as Henrik Stenson sees big year potential. Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy struggled, with Johnson posting 77 and McIlroy 74. Walker, two back of leaders, hopes to become the first 40-year-old since Hogan in 1953 to win back-to-back majors.

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