Spurrier’s NFL debut fuels confident Redskins outlook
Redskins coach Steve Spurrier pushes a fast paced spread, proudly noting a 4-0 start and a high scoring offense after preseason wins. He profiles a fearless, improvisational style built on reading defenses at the snap and signaling plays from the sideline or via headset. Players like Chris Doering support Spurrier’s risk taking while observers note his college success and challenge it faces in the pros.
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Portis struggles in win over Cardinals in preseason
Denver rookie Clinton Portis fumbled three times after starting ahead of Clandis Gary in a 19-13 preseason victory in Tempe. Coach Mike Shanahan warned Portis to rebuild confidence as the Broncos, who outgained Arizona 465-211, lingered despite four turnovers.
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Buddy Day brings area kids to Garden City Community College
Buddies from Garden City area join nearly 150 youngsters and parents at Buddy Day hosted by the Broacbusters. Players joined workshops on offense and defense, with young attendees ages 3 and up mixing with freshmen and sophomores in six groups guided by coach Bob Larson.
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Sickness cause may be found at Fort Hays State University
Doctors focus on bacterium mycoplasma pneumoniae as a possible cause of a mysterious illness that hospitalized four Fort Hays State University players. One released Thursday, two Friday, two Saturday. only one positive test. Officials caution that a single positive result is not conclusive and note transmission potential if confirmed.
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Hasselbeck thrives as backup QB in Seahawks win
Seattle backup Matt Hasselbeck shows growing confidence as he fills in for the injured Trent Dilfer in a 17-14 preseason victory over Kansas City. Dilfer to miss 4 to 8 weeks with knee sprain. Chiefs lose starter Jerome Woods to a broken right leg requiring immediate surgery.
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Louisville's Little League wins World Series title
Aaron Alvey led Louisville Kentucky to victory in the Little League World Series final against Sendai Japan with a first inning 250 foot homer, two pitching records, and a late tense play at first to seal a 1 0 win. Casey Jordan snagged a key catch to end the game.
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