Smith Denies Retirement Rumor Amid NFL Year End News
Emmitt Smith, age 35, rejected reports he would retire this week after a 13 season run with Dallas and two seasons with Arizona. Donald Driver speculates Brett Favre may retire, while the Packers deny any decision and say Favre has not informed them of 2005 plans.
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Lakers Coach Rudy Tomjanovich weighs resignation over health
Los Angeles Lakers spokesman John Black said on Tuesday that Rudy Tomjanovich is considering resigning for health reasons among several options. No final decision has been made.
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Hingis Beaten in Pattaya First Round Return
Former world No. 1 Martina Hingis loses to German Marlene Weingartner 1-6 6-2 6-2 in the Volvo Women's Open first round in Pattaya Thailand.
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Denver Nuggets at Portland Trail Blazers TV Highlight
The Gazette notes a 9 p.m. ESPN2 game featuring Denver Nuggets visiting Portland Trail Blazers. Includes TV listings and staff wire reports.
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McNabb proved right choice for Eagles in draft history
Donovan McNabb faced boos after the 1999 No. 2 pick over Ricky Williams but earned the city’s trust with leadership and play. Ike Reese credits his steady response to early doubt as Andy Reid kept him, and McNabb says patience and work led to this Super Bowl moment. Williams retired to study holistic medicine.
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Walnut High stars Blum draws national college recruiting eye
In Walnut Iowa the eight man Warriors host a Friday night crowd as ESPN analyst Tom Leming notes the town’s antiques capital aura. Tyler Blum a 6 foot 6 inch 251 pound defensive lineman attracts recruiters from Iowa Iowa State Notre Dame Kansas Nebraska and Colorado amid 22 Iowa signees on the first day of national letters of intent.
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Fisher twins sign with Iowa State football program
Scott and Paul Fisher, 6-8 and 6-7 offensive tackles, join Iowa State as two of 24 national Letter of Intent signings. The Dixie State College alumni arrive with equal talent and two years of eligibility, aiming to boost the Cyclones line and NFL prospects.
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