McCoy Seeks Favre Help in West Coast Playbook Lessons
Browns quarterback Colt McCoy called Brett Favre and flew to Mississippi after Favre invited him. Favre hosted McCoy at the airport and spent days teaching the West Coast offense, helping McCoy study Browns coach Pat Shurmur's playbook during the labor lockout.
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Notre Dame eyed as Big 12 expansion target in new era
St Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Big 12 Big East and ACC commissioners plan to meet to discuss how to respond to SEC expansion. The piece argues Notre Dame could join a football conference for strategic leverage, with Louisville or Cincinnati as alternatives if Notre Dame stays independent.
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Beck to start at QB for Redskins Friday in Indy tuneup
Washington coach Mike Shanahan announced John Beck will start the Redskins' second preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts after Beck missed time with a groin strain. Rex Grossman remains in the quarterback competition. Beck praised the chance to play and regain rhythm after practice returning from injury. Indianapolis game marks a pivotal moment in Beck's pro career after limited NFL action.
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Tressel Visits Browns Camp in Berea Ohio
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel, ousted amid scandal, visited the Cleveland Browns training camp in Berea. He watched practice with Pat Shurmur and Colt McCoy, exchanged notes with Lloyd Carr, refused immediate NFL consulting, and said he remains a Browns fan.
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Police seek Kobe Bryant interview after church confrontation
San Diego police say detectives want to question Kobe Bryant after a man alleged the Lakers star injured him at a Carmel Valley church. Bryant reportedly grabbed the man’s phone when he thought it was recording him, then left. The man sought hospital treatment for a wrist injury.
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Video shows Harris traffic stop and suspension
Oregon cornerback Cliff Harris was cited for driving with a suspended license after a June traffic stop in which quarterback Darren Thomas was a passenger. A police dashboard video released by KATU shows an officer asking about marijuana, with a response indicating it had been smoked. Harris denied drugs, passed a field sobriety test, and Chip Kelly suspended him indefinitely, ruling him out of the Sept. 3 season opener against LSU.
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Royals Host Yankees and Red Sox in Kansas City Schedule
The two day sports calendar lists the Yankees at 7 10 p m in Kansas City Missouri and the Red Sox at 7 10 p m in Kansas City Missouri Also Sporting Kansas City hosts the Portland Timbers at 7 30 p m in Kansas City Kansas A compact meet up of pro games for fans this week with kickoff times and venues.
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KU Sports Editors and Contacts at LJWorld
The Kansas University sports desk lists Tom Keegan and Andrew Hartsock as editors, with Gary Bedore and Matt Tait among staff. Contact emails are provided for each, covering KU men's basketball and football coverage.
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