Boxing world turned upside down in late 2000s shakeups
Boxing icons De La Hoya and Jones suffered knockouts in successive weekends, sparking debate over successors like Tarver, Hopkins, Trinidad, and Mayorga as the sport recalibrates after their falls. Tarver Johnson and Hopkins Trinidad bouts loom, while both legends must rebound to reclaim relevance.
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Garden City dominates Lamar in straight volleyball win
Garden City Community College swept Lamar 30-12 30-22 30-15 in 65 minutes as Megan Clearnick and Justina Bell led with multiple kills and serves. Zrinka Tomic sparked rallies with long serving runs, while Garden City registered 50 kills seven blocks and 16 aces to Lamar's five.
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Parcells gets best of Gibbs again in showdown
In a Monday nighter, the Dallas Cowboys upset the Washington Redskins 21-18 as Parcells' squad dominates time of possession while Gibbs' club suffers five sacks, early penalties, and costly drops. Safety Tony Dixon adds two sacks in a rivalry renewed after 14 years.
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Blindside hit sidelines Garden City tailback Zach Leon
Garden City High tailback Zach Leon remains uncertain after a brutal blindside hit in Fridays 37 16 Homecoming loss to Hays He left the field and did not return with tests ongoing and a possible extended absence Coach Mike Smith said Leon is out this week and could miss more action Buffaloes defensive play boosted team morale as Evan Reinert forced a fumble recovered another and intercepted a pass while teammates hope Leon recovers Belligerent crowd reactions and injuries to Billy Budd Jacob Gonzales Harrison James add to the listed concerns ahead of Liberal game continues on page B4
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Gonzales
Great Bend
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Broncos struggle to run as Griffin fumbles steady
Denver earned a 23-13 win over San Diego as Quentin Griffin tallied 7 rushing yards on 12 carries while Jake Plummer passed for 294 yards. The club’s ground game reached 37 rushing yards, the worst in Mike Shanahan's era, prompting questions about system versus talent. Griffin also fumbled for the third straight game, despite Shanahan's defense of the back and no lineup changes.
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Chiefs face 0-3 slide as Ravens loom on Monday
Kansas City Chiefs, 0-3, face a 2-1 Baltimore Ravens in Monday night action after four brutal opponents combining to 10-2. Coach Dick Vermeil remains hopeful the team can rebound, noting last season's strong start before a late collapse. Dante Hall meanwhile has yet to find the end zone this year.
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