Fantasy draft etiquette for a winning season
Fantasy football fans prepare for drafts with tips from a sports writer. The rules include tracking drafted players, avoiding hype, managing bye weeks, prioritizing positions, and avoiding loyalty bias. Practical guidance emphasizes preparation, notes, and injury awareness for a solid draft.
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Wariner leads U S sweep in Olympic 400 meters
Baylor student Jeremy Wariner, 20, wins the Olympic 400 meters in a personal best 44.00 seconds, fastest in the world this year, with Otis Harris second and Derek Brew third. Wariner waves a U S flag and remains composed as teammates finish behind him. He downplays race concerns, aiming to focus on the four by four relay.
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Second gold may not happen in Hamm case
In Athens, Bruno Grandi of the FIG said rules prevent reissuing a second gold to offset the scoring error that cost Yang Tae young the all around title. The USOC and South Korea explored an equitable solution, but any change would require IOC action and a rewritten rulebook.
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U S Women Reach Gold Medal Game in Greece
Julie Foudy left the semifinal with a sprained right ankle and crutches as the U S women edged Germany 2 1 after overtime to reach the gold medal match in Iraklion Heather O Reilly scored nine minutes into extra time to clinch the win for the Fab Five and keep their bid alive for a historic title alongside Mia Hamm Brandi Chastain Joy Fawcett Kristine Lilly and Foudy.
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Chiefs defense shifts to aggressive attack under Cunningham
Kansas City Chief defense embraces Gunther Cunningham's aggressive system, replacing the old read and react style. In a 24-7 exhibition win over St. Louis the first team shut out the Rams and scored on Shawn Barber's interception return as players praised the new approach.
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Buffs Derby face tough prep under new coach
Garden City Buffalo football under new coach Mike Smith endured a brutal week of practice in extreme heat at Memorial Stadium. Monday reached 90 degrees on grass and 115 on the new surface, leaving players banged up and sluggish after ten sessions. Friday’s scrimmage looms as the next test as GCHS readies for the season and notes the challenge ahead.
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