Lawrence High football scrimmage shows need for polish
LHS coach Dick Purdy says no major depth chart changes until Wednesday night at the fall jamboree. He notes strong Lions pass defense and first team offense scoring two touchdowns but calls passing game and overall intensity below championship level.
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Colorado's Davis breaks right forearm during scrimmage
Colorado strong safety Dwayne Davis fractured his right forearm in Saturday's scrimmage, becoming the second CU defensive back to break a bone in three days after Chad Brown. Davis is expected to miss the opener against Colorado State but return for the Sept. 12 game at Baylor.
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Falcons win in New Georgia Dome opener
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 20-10 before 66,834 fans in Atlanta. Chris Miller threw a 76 yard first play TD to Michael Haynes and a 20 yard TD to Tony Jones, with Norm Johnson adding two field goals to lift Atlanta to 2-1.
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NFL chief urges settlement in antitrust free agency case
NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue said players face the most loss if the antitrust free agency suit in Minneapolis remains unsettled, urging a settlement to advance expansion plans and protect earnings. Eight players sue owners over restrictive free agency as court recess continues with hearings set for August 31.
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Redskins make progress toward signing holdouts
Washington Redskins near agreements with holdouts Desmond Howard Darrell Green and Jim Lachey as talks narrow. Howard expected at next practice and Green and Lachey possibly on the field at New Redskin Park amid raised offers. Pro Bowlers’ signing appears imminent per The Washington Post.
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