Smith dazzles in Jets win over Falcons show of leadership
Newsday notes Jets quarterback Smith shaped by a calm, businesslike presence as he led a 30-28 victory against Atlanta. He went 16 of 20 for 199 yards with three touchdowns, delivering clutch moments and rallying the team after earlier turnovers. His resolve and staff support drew praise as he faces media glare and high expectations in New York.
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Redskins name debate opens NFL fall meetings
At the league’s fall meetings in Washington, Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL must listen and do what’s right on the Washington Redskins name issue, while noting no formal agenda topic and that owner Dan Snyder has vowed not to change it. President Obama and team figures weighed in with varied views. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, the Vikings waived McLeod Bethel-Thompson to clear space for Josh Freeman, whose contract was finalized after his previous dismissal by Tampa Bay.
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Falcons fear Jones season ending with foot injury
Flowery Branch Georgia Falcons star Julio Jones possibly out for the season after a foot injury in the Jets game. Coach Mike Smith said doctors gave no encouraging news and Jones will seek a second opinion in Charlotte. Jones leads NFL with 41 catches and has 580 receiving yards. Clowney belts for Gamecocks says he is focused on football and recovering from rib muscle strain with hopes to face Arkansas soon.
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Sanchez undergoes season ending shoulder surgery
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez had season ending surgery on his right shoulder Tuesday ending his season and potentially his tenure with the team. The once heralded quarterback known as The Sanchize faced early comparisons to Joe Namath amid a troubled season.
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Stanford Denies Faking Injuries In Pac-12 Clash
Stanford coach David Shaw rejected Washington coach Steve Sarkisian by teleconference and news conference, stating the Cardinal never fake injuries. He called the allegations unprofessional and noted Tosh Lupoi’s past admission of coaching players to simulate injuries at Washington and Cal.
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Bulls waive veteran Dahntay Jones in 11th season
The Chicago Bulls released veteran guard forward Dahntay Jones in Deerfield Illinois. Jones, entering his 11th season, had averaged 5.6 points per game in his career and signed with the Bulls on September 27.
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Kansas University events show Volleyball against Oklahoma at 6 30 p m and Boys soccer at Olathe East 7 p m Lawrence High hosts Volleyball against SM East and Olathe North at 5 p m with a Leavenworth triangular at 5 p m Free State High girls golf at Olathe East at 1 p m Thursday includes Boys soccer at Olathe East also Thursday Veritas Christian volleyball at Heritage Christian triangular Haskell volleyball at Avila at 6 p m
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Michael Jordan taunts LeBron while criticism swirls over ownership
The quote claims Michael Jordan would beat LeBron James 1 on 1 in his prime, prompting backlash as observers question his current performance as an owner. Critics argue he should focus on improving as an owner rather than making bold boasts.
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World Series notes include Dizzy Dean shutout of Tigers
In 1934 Dizzy Dean blanked the Detroit Tigers 11 to 0 in game seven of the World Series. In 1977 the New York Yankees rallied for three runs in the ninth to defeat the Kansas City Royals 5 to 3 and clinch the American League pennant in game five of the playoffs.
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