Writer swats Ryder Cup doubts with bold U S pick
Sports writer admits poor forecast record but boasts a standout Ryder Cup pick. He predicts the United States will beat Europe at Valhalla in 2008. He notes Tiger Woods’ absence and highlights rookies key to the U S win while reflecting on past team captains and legends.
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Lee Trevino
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Scott Verplank
Tiger Woods
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Chargers surge past Jets in high scoring win
San Diego triumphs 48-29 over New York as Philip Rivers throws three TD passes and LaDainian Tomlinson scores twice. The Chargers, 1-2, avenge losses to Favre and improve morale after a tough start. Cromartie 52-yard interception return caps defensive gem.
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Chiefs extend losing skid to 12 games in rout
Kansas City remains winless at 0-12 after a 38-14 defeat as injuries and a revolving door at quarterback fuel a 12 game losing streak. The Broncos, unbeaten and high scoring, head to town while the Chiefs rank 28th in offense and 25th in defense with no lead since last fall.
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Faldo under fire after Ryder Cup loss in Louisville
European captain Nick Faldo faced heavy criticism from British papers after Europe’s 16 1/2 to 11 1/2 defeat to the United States in Louisville. Headlines labeled his tactics as folly and calamity while singling out his player selections. The Daily Mail mocked him as a standout 13th man for America.
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Royals Top Tigers 6 2 in Detroit Playoff Chase
Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 6 2 as Detroit sinks into AL Central cellar with six games left. Tigers manager Jim Leyland vows to finish strong despite a disappointing season, while Trey Hillman praises the win and narrowing gap.
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Big 12 teams take week off before October play
Five Big 12 schools Missouri Texas Tech Kansas Baylor and Iowa State pause in late September to prep for conference play focusing on rest academics and refinements. Missouri schedules extra practices and classroom time ahead of Nebraska and Kansas City finales while Mangino stresses fundamental improvement for Kansas. Other coaches flag ongoing needs from Iowa State with a lean running game and physical line play.
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