Johnson longtime Eagles aide dies at 68
Jim Johnson a longtime NFL assistant and key defensive mind for the Philadelphia Eagles died at 68 after battling a cancerous spine tumor. He helped the team reach one Super Bowl and five NFC title games during a 22 year career and had recently taken a leave of absence in May. He previously coached at Drake under Jack Wallace from 1969 to 1972.
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Bobcats and Hornets swap Okafor for Chandler
The New Orleans Hornets acquire Tyson Chandler in a trade with Charlotte. Emeka Okafor moves to the Hornets as part of the deal coached by Larry Brown. The exchange ends Chandler’s lengthy stay with Charlotte and gives both teams financial relief and new centers.
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GM ends Buick Open sponsorship after half century
GM will end its long run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf tournament to focus marketing on cars and trucks. Announcement after this year's event, with officials to confirm following the tournament. In other notes, Massa improves after skull injuries and Contador and Armstrong clash post Tour de France.
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Storm Lake shocks Benton in 3A quarters ending Benton bid
Storm Lake, the No. 7 seed, defeated No. 2 Benton Community 7-4 to end Benton County’s state baseball run. Denison Schleswig beat Vinton-Shellsburg 4-3 in eight innings, closing the other quarterfinal. Brown took the loss after yielding six runs in 6 2/3 innings. Montague went 2-for-2 with a run and RBI.
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Norwalk Codes Norwalk past Decorah in 3A quarterfinal
Decorah coach Dennis Olejniczak, 72, briefly hospitalized, returns to bench as Norwalk pitcher Matt Dermody dominates with 13 strikeouts in a 4-1 Class 3A quarterfinal win at Principal Park. Dermody helped Norwalk advance to a semi final against Boone.
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Christensen Career Homer Sets Metro Record
Chad Christensen slammed his 42nd career homer to set a Metro record and lead Washington to its first state tournament since 2000. Coach Byron Schlotterback praised his leadership and team unity as Christensen prepared to play at Principal Park, inspired by Josh Hamilton’s rehab visit.
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Rosenfels Competing With Jackson For Vikings QB Job
Sage Rosenfels arrives at Vikings camp ready to compete with Tarvaris Jackson for the starting quarterback role after the Brett Favre saga ends. Players note mixed reactions to Favre’s retirement decision as practice begins in Mankato with Rosenfels and Jackson set to battle for the job.
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