Brett Favre Leaves Packers for Jets in High-Profile Trade
Brett Favre moves from Green Bay to the New York Jets after a contentious split with the Packers. The three-time MVP and Super Bowl winner is traded on Wednesday, opening the Packers to Aaron Rodgers as the new starter and giving Favre a new start with the Jets.
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Jets Cut Pennington After Favre Arrival
Former Marshall standout Chad Pennington was released by the New York Jets as Brett Favre joined the team. The QB, a first round pick in 2000, spent eight injury plagued seasons with the Jets and eyed potential destinations such as Minnesota and Miami.
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Tim Fisher captures second West Virginia Amateur title
Tim Fisher won the West Virginia Amateur at The Greenbrier, finishing 6 under after a 2-under 68. He birded the par-5 17th at Old White to beat defending champion Anthony Beale by one shot, adding a second title to his 2005 victory as the 15th multiple winner in the event’s 1913 start.
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Toledo basketball player charged in point shaving case
Federal prosecutors accuse University of Toledo guard Sammy Villegas of shaving points during the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. He allegedly paid another player who also participated in point shaving, though that player was not charged or named in court filings in Detroit.
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PikeView Panthers Football Schedule Preview
PikeView Panthers open the season August 29 at Meadows and play Sept. 5 Jaeger, Sept. 12 Liberty, Sept. 19 at James Monroe, Sept. 26 at Shady Spring, Oct. 3 Tug Valley, Oct. 10 at Westside, Oct. 24 at Independent, Oct. 31 Oak Hill, Nov. 7 at Midland. All games listed with 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Karlsson shares lead at PGA
The PGA Championship at Oakland Hills opened with tight scoring as seven players finished under par. Jeev Milkha Singh and Robert Karlsson shot 68s in ideal morning conditions before a 90 minute rain delay. Andres Romero was 2 under through 16 holes. Kenny Perry withdrew after a 79 due to an eye injury. Ernie Els fired 71 after a double bogey from the delay.
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Francis Drives Braves Past Orioles 9-3 in Appalachian League
Danville pitcher David Francis struck out eight in seven innings and aided by five unearned runs in the ninth, the Braves defeated Bluefield 9-3 at Bowen Field. Bluefield, 23-25, saw its four-game win streak end as Danville improved to 26-24 and prevented a tie for second in the East Division.
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Marrs Aims Graham Postseason Return Under Strong Senior Group
Graham quarterback David Marrs said he plans to push the team back to the postseason after watching Bluefield win a state title and Richlands reach state from nearby rivals. Marrs rose from third string to starter in 07 and cites a solid senior corps as key to their dream.
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Lambert heads to Big Show as Little League umpire
Gratton resident John C. B Lambert Jr. takes vacation to serve as an umpire at the 2008 Little League Softball World Series for 11 and 12 year olds in Portland Oregon. He says the role is challenging yet rewarding as he joins the famed event through next Wednesday.
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