Equal Justice Under Law and Two NFL Courtroom Ironies
A City Telegram essay weighs the Supreme Court motto against two football legal cases. Plaxico Burress pleads guilty to weapon possession facing about 20 months, while Donte Stallworth killed a pedestrian while drunk and receives a 30 day jail term plus 1,000 hours of community service after a DUI manslaughter plea and a large contract could be seen as a stark contrast in justice.
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Chiefs Hall of Fame star Neil Smith visits western Kansas
Former All-Pro defensive end Neil Smith of the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos drew hundreds of fans to Lakin for the Fall Kick-Off banquet at the Kearny County Fairgrounds. Smith noted fans in western Kansas are split in loyalty to Chiefs and Broncos as area high school sports season begins.
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Busters set for scrimmage ahead of GCCC season
Garden City Community College's Busters prep for a Memorial Stadium scrimmage at 8 p.m. Saturday one week before the season opener. Coach Lucas Aslin notes roster bubble spots, key returners Chase Bieberle and Cameron Horesky, and two preseason All-America linemen Terry Vaughan and Dontrell Johnson as competition for starting roles.
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Buffs start pad practice amid heavy hitting at Garden City
Garden City High School football opened with pads after three days in shorts and helmets. Ayden Kinney praised the intensity and players’ readiness to hit, saying the drill exposed who will compete or ride the bench. Coach Mike Smith noted a higher energy level in the morning session.
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