Steelers pounce on Eagles after rough camp start
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 38 31 in an exhibition in Pittsburgh after the Eagles began poorly following Terrell Owens one week banishment for misconduct. The home team scored on an interception return punt return and kickoff return, becoming the first NFL club to accomplish that in a preseason game. The Eagles trailed 14 0 21 7 and 28 10 before rallying with backups in the second half.
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Donovan McNabb
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Bears sign defensive tackle to two year deal
Defensive tackle Antonio Garay signed a two year contract. Wide receiver Derek Lee and defensive lineman Jonathan Jackson were waived. LaVar Arrington returned to practice with helmet and pads as Washington’s defense adds three key players. Arrington wore a knee sleeve amid an injury history. Jets QB Chad Pennington practiced twice and said his repaired right shoulder felt fine.
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Derek Lee
Jonathan Jackson
LaVar Arrington
Carlos Rogers
Brandon Noble
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New York Jets
Chad Pennington
Devil Rays pound Gelinas and Kernels in Cedar Rapids
Southwest Michigan Domination extends Kernels slide as Gelinas struggles again. The Devil Rays win 8-3 at Veterans Memorial Stadium with James Houser delivering 4 2/3 solid innings and Richard de los Santos closing. Seven Kernels hits and two costly Nowak home runs fuel the loss.
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Burlington
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Reid Brignac
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Collins
Markel
Dinic Breen
LeBlanc
Schliching
Toussaint
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Rousseve
Renz
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Basel
Wilson
Hlas Vilsack debate on sports eligibility and standards
Vilsack argues against lenient sports eligibility that allows failing grades. He says standards must be practical yet uphold the meaning of academic standards. The governor agrees Iowa high school athletes deserve reasonable rules that still enforce accountability.
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Iowa Follett Shines in Early Practices at Iowa
Iowa coach Ferentz notes senior Mike Follett moving into a three man rotation at defensive end after multiple position changes. Sophomore Kenny Swebema and Bryan Mattison join him with Iwebema sidelined briefly by a minor injury. Merrick secures strong safety start, Ewen shows signs post ACL rehab, while Ma jerus Chandler Gates and Grigsby emerge on offense amid line competition.
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Bryan Mattison
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Iwebema
Miguel Merrick
Merrick
Ettore Ewen
Ryan Majerus
Scott Chandler
Ben Gates
Marshal Vanda
Tom Busch
Herb Grigsby
Grigsby
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Brian Ferentz
Mike Elgin
Mike Jones
Gates
Vanda
David Walker
Todd Playman
Seth Olsen
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Kirk Ferentz
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Bailey
Owens
Iowa Hawkeyes Football Quick Hitters From Camp
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz names eight early standouts after nine practices as the team nears 18 days to Ball State. Ferentz comments on Terrell Owens circus and notes Nate Kaeding’s kicking struggles, while Antwan Allen faces an assault case verdict.
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