Size versus speed in the 1990s NFL draft pros and cons
NFL scouts chase prototypes by position yet small players defy size biases. Doug Flutie at 5-9 proves production can trump stature as he leads Buffalo with passing while 5-11 Tra Thomas and 5-7 Courtney Lewis illustrate impact on defense and return games. Talent in all sizes challenges size obsession in pro football.
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IOC seeks uniform medical code for anti drug rules
In Lausanne 35 international sports federations meet IOC leaders to push a single medical code for drug rules and sanctions. Some federations oppose the proposed penalties, while an IOC group outlines offenses in categories with penalties up to life bans or 1 million dollars.
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DiMaggio remains in ICU as visitors brighten birthday
Joe DiMaggio stayed in intensive care at Regional Memorial Hospital in Hollywood Florida after lung cancer surgery. He moved to a larger room. attorney Morris Engelberg said a weekend discharge is possible depending on Dr Earl Barron. His great granddaughters sang him Happy Birthday on Wednesday for his 84th birthday.
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Klimkin Clinches World Junior Figure Skating Title
Ilia Klimkin of Russia won the men’s title at the world junior championships with crisp technicals and superior artistry. He was followed by Vincent Restencourt of France and Yosuke Takeuchi of Japan. the event highlighted Klimkin’s rising star status.
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California lineman relates loss to fatal plane crash analogy
California defensive lineman John McLaughlin compared last Saturday's 10-3 defeat to Stanford to a doomed plane crash, saying there's nothing you can do. He described the feeling of inevitability and frustration after the game.
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Ex coach McHan dies at 65 in New Orleans linked to Saints
Former quarterback at Arkansas in the 1950s and longtime New Orleans Saints assistant coach McHan has died at age 65. The news notes his NFL career and two decades in football with the Saints organization.
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Weekends Sports TV Guide Highlights and Schedules
Today's slate includes Texas A&M vs Texas at 10 a.m. and other college games across football basketball tennis boxing and hockey. Notable matchups feature LSU against Arkansas and Notre Dame vs USC with multiple delayed events and finals spread through the day and into Sunday.
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Weekend KLWN Sports Schedule Highlights
1998 Tribune Media Services listing previewsKLWN radio games this weekend. Kansas men host Nevada Las Vegas at 5 30 p m while Kansas women face Austin Peay delay. Saturday Kansas women play Loyola Marymount of Denver U at 5 p m Sunday KC Chiefs meet Arizona at noon.
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KU Sports Update and Scoreboard Highlights
Four 24 Hour Information Source lists KU ticket info and updates. It includes J-W Sports Connection updates, NFL and NHL Scoreboards, NCAA standings, pro tennis and golf updates, and Woodlands NFL and NHL standings.
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