NJCAA spotlight on Kansas Texas clash opens season
The NJCAA season starts with a marquee Texas Kansas clash as top ranked Blinn Texas faces Butler Kansas and Georgia Military joins Ranger Texas in a powerful opening slate. Coaches praise the Texas Kansas series as a strong measuring stick and a bowl like showcase for two year college football. The series renews for two more seasons beginning 2008 with high expectations from players and fans alike.
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Scott City’s Levi takes over QB reins after Corbin exits
Levi Kuntzsch steps into the Scott City Beavers quarterback role as brother Corbin departs for Fort Hays State. Coach Glenn O’Neil notes learning curve but praises his athleticism and prep, with Calvin Hughes anchoring the run game as Levi grows into the position.
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Levi Kuntzsch
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Calvin Hughes
Johnson signs five year Chiefs extension with 19 million guaranteed
Pro Bowl running back Larry Johnson returns from a 25 day holdout and signs a five year extension with Kansas City Chiefs. The deal guarantees 19 million and pays 27.7 million in its first three years. Johnson aims to be ready by week two or three, noting he often peaks late in the season. He practiced promptly after the deal, while acknowledging full speed by Sept. 9 depends on his recovery.
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Croyle Eyes Chiefs Starting Role In Preseason Tilt
Kansas City quarterback race narrows as Brodie Croyle battles Damon Huard for the starting spot. Huard, slowed by a calf injury, may not play in the Saints game, the third preseason test where Croyle must cut the turnovers and prove he can lead KC.
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USA basketball fields modern dream team for Venezuela opener
Jerry Colangelo stresses not chasing an All-Star lineup yet the U S roster looks like 1990s power with Kobe Bryant LeBron James Carmelo Anthony Jason Kidd and either Amare Stoudemire or Dwight Howard in the starting five for the FIBA Americas opener vs Venezuela.
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Shaquille O'Neal
Charles Barkley
David Robinson
Karl Malone
Scottie Pippen
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Jason Kidd
Amare Stoudemire
Dwight Howard
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