America Faces Quiet Sports Weekend Across Nation
The nation endured a sports-free weekend with no wins or losses. Pro and college games paused, stadiums emptied, and discussions focused on sport as ritual rather than life and death. A cautious return to play follows as time tests the balance between passion and perspective.
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Turnovers Doom Buffs Again at Boomer Stadium
Woodward rallied from a 6-0 halftime deficit to beat Garden City 22-12, despite the Buffaloes outgaining Woodward 202 rushing yards to 116 and forcing 13 Garden City first downs. Four turnovers doomed Garden City as Josh Lamb coughed up the ball twice in the first half and the Buffaloes fumbled three times, including a punt return fumble, while Ross Berry urged the team to clean up ball handling and tackling.
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Garden City Lady Broacbusters fall short in finale
Garden City loses to Western Nebraska in the Garden City Invitational final. The Broacbusters finish 2-2 in the tournament after a 30-19 30-27 win over Colby and a 30-23 30-12 semifinal loss to Western Nebraska. Anna Bellum led GC with 10 kills, Mandy Dreiling 12 digs.
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Fans skip pep in rain as K State opens with loss
In Manhattan AP describes a somber scene as about 50,000 Kansas State fans abandon tailgating and banners due to rain and a postponed home opener against Louisiana Tech. Rebekah Greiman laments lost fun and recalls past celebrations while noting ticket purchases may be nonrefundable. Kansas State long struggled with a 500-loss record as a historically failing program.
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Ryder Cup postponed after terror attacks
U S captain Curtis Strange announced the Ryder Cup would wait until next year as air travel was suspended after the terrorist attacks. The PGA of America decided travel to England for the Sept 28-30 matches was impossible, postponing the event to next September at the same venue with the same teams and captains.
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Voices and void at NFL stadiums after terrorist attacks
A somber AP report details NFL games canceled across multiple venues including Giants Stadium Meadowlands and Heinz Field while World Trade Center rubble smoke drifts south. Fans, troops, families react as tailgates empty and a Tennessee wedding unfolds amid wartime fear and altered plans.
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