Bears QB Kramer still ready to start despite trade for Mirez
Erik Kramer says he remains a key Bears quarterback and will compete hard even as Chicago acquired Rick Mirez. He stresses he won’t divide the team and will play as if he’s the starter while remaining open to progress. No. 1 pick Orlando Pace holds out amid Rams pursuit and big offers to sign him.
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Williams avoids surgery after facial fracture setback
Brian Williams reports improved vision in the right eye with no surgery expected to repair a fractured orbit per team doctor Dr. Russell Warren. The defense also endures a setback as Jumpy Geathers ruptures his Achilles tendon during a routine drill ending his season and possibly his career at 36.
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Dolphins Face Injuries Clouding Season Start
Miami cornerback Sam Madison will miss two to three weeks after arthroscopic surgery to remove a bone fragment from his left ankle. Wendell Davis out four to seven weeks with torn cartilage in the left knee, increasing pressure on Deion Sanders to return early from baseball with the Reds. Israel Ifeanyi was waived with an injury settlement after knee bruising sidelined him since July. loi Cook re-signed with the Panthers after 15 games last season and joined practice.
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Packers survive missed field goals in 7-3 win
Green Bay over New England 7-3 as rookie Brett Conway misses three field goals fueling chants about Chris Jacke’s exit. Packers opt to keep game by avoiding a late 40 yard try while Adam Vinatieri adds a 52 yarder for the Patriots.
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Cleveland makes six player deal for hurlers and Juden
Cleveland acquires six players including Jeff Juden from Montreal for Steve Kline after the trade deadline. Seattle Mariners bolster bullpen by trading Jose Cruz Jr. to Toronto for Mike Timlin and Paul Spoljari while sending Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe to Boston for Heathcliff Slocumb. Orioles ship Mike Johnson to Montreal in a minor deal. Trades allow roster moves until Aug. 31 for postseason eligibility.
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Bills reach agreement on lease to keep team at Rich Stadium
The Buffalo Bills clinched a 15 year lease with New York and local authorities tied to selling 90 luxury suites and 6,900 club seats. New York will spend 463.2 million on stadium upgrades for owner Ralph Wilson with formal approval at Fredonia State College. If the suites sell by December 1, 1998 they begin next season and the team is locked in for six years with an option to buy out later.
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