Surprise at Goodell rise marks smooth transition
Roger Goodell became NFL commissioner with jokes easing the moment as Paul Tagliabue stood by. Dan Rooney delivered the news room door knock while owners noted his long, steady work behind the league’s growth to a $6.5 billion annual business and rising TV, CBA, and stadium deals.
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Kansas football set for sustained rise under Mangino
Kansas coach Mark Mangino touts a football program mindset replacing a team label and highlights progress with freshman Kerry Meier at quarterback. He notes a 7-5 season and bowl win last year, with defense stabilized and confidence growing ahead of the Sept. 2 opener versus Northwestern State.
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Wie fires caddie after tie for 26th in British Open
Michelle Wie dismissed caddie Greg Johnston after a tie for 26th at the Women's British Open. The 16 year old from Hawaii had begun pro life last October, faced a disqualified debut, and aims to sharpen her game with new golf minds as she waits for upcoming events in Europe and the United States.
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Clarett arrested after chase ends with four guns found
Former Ohio State star Maurice Clarett was arrested in Columbus after a highway pursuit. Officers used Mace on him as a stun gun failed. four loaded guns were found in his sport utility vehicle. He faces charges of carrying concealed weapons and related counts.
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Goodell rises from intern to NFL commissioner
NORTHBROOK Ill AP Roger Goodell progressed from public relations intern to the NFLs top executive over 25 years. Born in Jamestown New York and educated at Washington and Jefferson College he joined the league office in 1982, later becoming COO in 2001 and shaping expansion stadiums and LA return efforts.
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