Seahawks Waive Veteran Bill Gregory Amid Youth Push
The Seattle Seahawks released 31-year-old defensive end Bill Gregory after a 10-year NFL career as part of a youth emphasis. Fred Anderson rises on the defensive line while other veterans, including Al Hunter, Ike Forte, and Bobby Hammond, also depart.
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Baseball to announce revised playoff plan this week
The plan to revive post season play after a 50 day strike faced scrutiny as Kuhn Feeney and MacPhail considered closing loopholes in the split season format. Managers LaRussa and Herzog raised concerns about teams potentially losing games to gain playoff advantage. Options include scrapping split season or altering the playoff path with byes or runners up facing winners. The Players Association signaled openness to any revised format subject to contract approvals.
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Fall football drills open for Mojo Odessa High Permian
Permian and Odessa High begun fall football workouts as both aim to match or exceed last season's district leading marks. Permian went 13-0-2 and state champion. Odessa High 8-1-1 with a Permian tie, both in Texas' toughest district. Coaches noted differing conditioning levels and enthusiasm on day one.
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Hearns trains with light regimen ahead of Leonard bout
Shadow boxing and calisthenics keep Thomas Hearns busy at Sugar Loaf Village near Traverse City as Emanuel Steward limits early workouts to avoid sparring. The two week camp focuses on hand speed and fine training details before the Sept. 16 title clash in Las Vegas, with sparring deemed unnecessary at this stage.
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CFA Seeks Block Voting On NBC Football Rights
Three days before the Atlanta vote on a four year NBC deal CFA leaders shift tactics as Pac-10 and Big Ten presidents urge NCAA alignment. Divisions among Southwest and Western Athletic add risk of a conference bloc vote, while calls and internal pressure mount ahead of a three week ballot window.
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Baylor Bears Eye SWC Title With Deep, Talented Backfield
Baylor coach Grant Teaff praises a deep offensive backfield led by Walter Abercrombie and Dennis Gentry with Alfred Anderson at wingback and Jay Jeffrey at quarterback. Defensively the secondary features Vann McElroy and a revamped linebacking corps as Baylor faces a tough road schedule to defend the Southwest Conference crown.
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Terps Target Improved Passing This Season
Maryland coach Jerry Claiborne prioritizes improving the passing game as fall practice opens ahead of the September 12 opener at Vanderbilt. With no lettermen at split end and quarterback duties unsettled, Claiborne notes the team completed under 50 percent passes last two years while aiming to add speed at wide receiver and deepen passing reach. Tailback Charlie Wysocki, a key rusher, led the receiving during spring practice, signaling the emphasis on a more dynamic aerial attack.
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