Falcons Top Redskins 27-20 at RFK in New Era Victory
George went 22 of 35 for 270 yards and two long TDs as the Falcons beat the Redskins 27-20 for their first Washington win in 11 tries. Rison had 4 receptions for 74 yards, while Mathis and Emanuel added TDs. Norv Turner’s squad battled, but turnovers and a late rally by Heath Shuler kept Washington from a comeback.
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Rams shock Chiefs as underdogs stun unbeaten KC
Los Angeles Rams upset the Kansas City Chiefs 16-0 in Kansas City behind a 72-yard Willie Anderson kickoff return and a stingy defense. Joe Montana battled a viral infection, throwing three interceptions as the Rams moved to 2-2. Jerome Bettis ran 132 yards on 35 carries for the Rams.
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Victor Cullen Rolls To 3-0 In Area Football Thriller
Quarterback Trinell Shelton rushed for 178 yards and three touchdowns to lift Victor Cullen Academy past Mount Hebron 27-14, keeping the Colts unbeaten and extending the program’s best-in-area start. Shelton’s 168 rushing yards came on seven carries with three TDs including a 51, 75, and 42 yard scoring bursts, as Victor Cullen totaled 285 rushing yards.
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McCall eyes Tyson title shot after shocking KO of Lewis
Oliver McCall, who once earned 2000 weekly as Tyson sparring partner, stunned Lennox Lewis in 31 seconds to win the WBC heavyweight title and trigger talk of a Tyson title defense. Promoter Don King calls a possible Tyson challenge a definite possibility as Tyson faces imminent prison release.
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Baltimore tops Ottawa in CFL clash to tie for first
Mike Pnngle rushed for 176 yards on 21 carries as Baltimore 84 beat Ottawa 42 27. Matt Goodwin scored on two punt plays and a 31 yard interception return helping Baltimore move into a first place tie with Winnipeg in the Eastern Division while improving to 6 1 on the road. Ottawa dropped to 4 8. Barrett surpassed 20 000 career passing yards.
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Injured Lewis Leaves Mark as Maryland Beats Wake Forest
Maryland topped Wake Forest 31 7 at Byrd Stadium as Jermaine Lewis scored two first quarter TD receptions before dislocating his left shoulder in the second quarter. He will miss at least a week, with Geroy Simon noting plans to target Lewis more when healthy.
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Orioles deny chance to talk with Tony La Russa
The Baltimore Orioles were denied permission to speak with Oakland manager Tony La Russa about a job, a report says. La Russa's contract with the A's runs until Oct 2, after which teams can contact him freely. The Sun notes Angelos met with Donald Fehr amid stalled contract talks while Orioles manager John Oates said he expects to remain in his role until told otherwise.
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