The Fantasy Legend Lives On In My Week One
Sports editor Brett Marshall recounts a disastrous fantasy football draft and benching error in week one. He admits failing to set a lineup due to assuming the commissioner would draft, notes 27 points from a lone quarterback and defense, vows to learn about adding, deleting, and trading players, and seeks advice as he plans to improve in week two.
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Federer wins fifth straight U S Open title in dominant final
Roger Federer defeats Andy Murray 6-2 7-5 6-2 to claim his fifth consecutive U S Open crown and 13th major. He moves within one major of Pete Sampras record, while ending a season troubled by earlier losses to Nadal and injuries.
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Roger Federer
Federer
Andy Murray
Bill Tilden
Pete Sampras
Rafael Nadal
Holcomb moves toward new league amid cautious Lakin review
Holcomb USD 363 board unanimously supports pursuing a move from the Hi-Plains League to a newly formed multi district activities league with eight western Kansas schools. Lakin USD 215 expects more data before a formal vote at the October meeting, seeking details on assistant coaches and participation by sport. Cimarron voted to stay in the Hi-Plains due to travel burdens, while Hugoton, Colby and Goodland weigh options as talks continue with Ulysses and Scott City in the Mid-States and Northwest leagues.
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Scott City
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Goodland
Northwest Kansas League
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David Ediger
Hugoton and Syracuse open with big 2008 football wins
Hugoton and Syracuse high schools, both small to mid sized in their leagues, opened the 2008 football season with convincing wins. Hugoton routed Stanton County 48 to 6 while Syracuse defeated Ness City 36 to 16. Coach Clint Merritt noted building from a new core as three freshmen were not starting this year.
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Bo Schembechler
Michigan
Hugoton
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Ness City
Dighton
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Clint Merritt
Royal stars pace Broncos in 41 14 rout of Raiders
Denver wide receiver Eddie Royal, a second round pick from Virginia Tech, caught nine passes for 146 yards and a touchdown as Jay Cutler threw for 299 yards and two scores in a season opening 41-14 win over Oakland. The rookie impressed early against the $70 million cornerback and sparked optimism for Denver.
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