Etbauer's 93-point ride tops NFR highlights
At the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Billy Etbauer delivered a 93-point bronc ride on Kesler Championship Rodeo's Cool Alley Dip, securing his fifth world title and a record NFR earnings. Monty Lewis became a premier rookie in calf roping, while Trevor Brazile earned a third straight all around crown, Speed Williams and Rich Skelton won a record eighth team roping title, and new champions joined the winner's circle as attendance peaked at 175,658 with $5.1 million in prize money.
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Billy Etbauer
Edmond
Etbauer
Fred Id
Cody Ohl
Herbert Theriot
Trevor Brazile
Brazile
Ty Murray
Lewis Feild
Tom Ferguson
Larry Mahan
Dean Oliver
Speed Williams
Rich Skelton
Skelton
Williams
Kelly Timberman
Luke Branquinho
Monty Lewis
Dustin Elliott
Pendleton rodeo writer Butch Thurman enters 25th year
Pendleton Oregon journalist Butch Thurman, long time rodeo writer, marks 24 years covering professional rodeo and shares contact via email bthurman oregontrail.net for inquiries and submissions.
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Pendleton
Ore
Oregontrail
Nelson signs with New Mexico Lobos football
Nelson, hometown quarterback for Garden City Broacusters, signed a letter of intent with the New Mexico Lobos. He cited fit with the program and coaches after visiting Las Cruces. Teammates Wayne Wilder, Clayton Cox, and Othelius Swift also signed with Kansas, SMU, and New Mexico respectively.
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Garden City
GCCC
Nelson
New Mexico
Lobos
Idaho
Broacbusters
Wayne Wilder
Kansas
Clayton Cox
SMU
Othelius Swift
Garden City Community College
Dodge City
Memorial Stadium
University of New Mexico
BUSTEI FOOTBAL picks QB Nelson to compete at New Mexico
BUSTEI FOOTBAL reports quarterback Nelson will challenge for the starting job at New Mexico after choosing the program over others. He passed for 1,046 yards and nine touchdowns last season while rushing 96 times for 452 yards. He cited a chance to start as the key reason for the transfer and noted his prior efficiency and youth production.
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New Mexico
Kole McCamey
Nelson
Highland
Chiefs Johnson Set For First NFL Start Against Broncos
Kansas City's Larry Johnson earns his first start after two 100 yard games and two 40 plus yard TD runs in a standout stretch. The second year back has clashed with coach Dick Vermeil but now leads KC’s backfield into Denver turmoil.
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Larry Johnson
Denver Broncos
Johnson
Tennessee
Chiefs
Dick Vermeil
Vermeil
Kansas City Chiefs
Tennessee Titans
Scott McGarrahan
Nashville
Tenn
Broncos face playoff risk amid turnover woes and red zone struggles
Denver, ranked fourth in defense and fifth in offense, risks missing the playoffs due to 24 turnovers, poor red zone efficiency inside the 20, and a suspect Jake Plummer with 17 interceptions. The team has moved the ball but failed to capitalize, with three late losses by field goal margin in the last three games.
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Denver
Denver Broncos
Jake Plummer
Broncos
Quentin Griffin
Reuben Droughns
Yankees Near Deal to Acquire Randy Johnson
New York near a three team megadeal to bring Arizona ace Randy Johnson to the Yankees with Shawn Green and Javier Vazquez moving between teams. Dodgers would trade Johnson for Green while Vazquez shifts to Los Angeles and other players eyed include Brad Penny Yheney Brazoban Eric Duncan and Dioner Navarro. Negotiations continue with principals said in place though finalization remains uncertain.
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New York Yankees
Randy Johnson
Arizona
Yankees
Shawn Green
Javier Vazquez
Associated Press
Green
Los Angeles
Vazquez
Dodgers
Johnson
Adrian Beltre
Seattle
Newsday
Fox Sports
Brad Penny
Yheney Brazoban
Eric Duncan
Dioner Navarro
Royals trade Santiago to Pirates in catcher swap
Kansas City sends Benito Santiago to Pittsburgh in exchange for Leo Nunez and cash, with Eli Marrero and Jorge Vasquez moving to Atlanta. Santiago, a five time All Star, will join a Pirates squad seeking workload balance behind the plate while John Buck and Albert Castillo shift roles in Kansas City.
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Pittsburgh
Benito Santiago
Kansas City Royals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jason Kendall
Oakland
Royals
Eli Marrero
Atlanta
Jorge Vasquez
Leo Nunez
Santiago
Pirates
Dave Littlefield
Anaheim
Calif
Rockies
Charles Johnson
Philadelphia
al Lopez
Jim Sundberg
Kendall
Humberto Cota
Cota
San Diego
Marlins
Reds
Phillies
Blue Jays
Cubs
Giants
Bay Area Laboratory Cooperative
Gary Sheffield
Jason Giambi
Jeremy Giambi
Armando Rios
Bobby Estalella
Nunez
Hickory
Marrero
Braves
Charles Thomas
St. Louis
John Buck
Albert Castillo
Buck
Castillo
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