NFL Yearbook obsessions and optimistic team spin
A sports writer praises NFL Yearbook as a 30 minute daily highlight reel that spins optimistic narratives for teams from the Bears to the Bengals. It features pep talks, generic glow about stadiums, and playful mock quotes. The piece mentions Elliott Smith and a late wake schedule.
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Patriots top Cowboys 21 3 in Mexico City exhibition
Sedrick Shaw's two touchdowns and 50 rushing yards paced the Patriots in a 21 3 win over a Dallas squad led by backup QB Jason Garrett. Drew Bledsoe connected on 69 yards and five receivers as Dallas offense struggled amid three negated Patriots scores and Emmitt Smith absence. Attendance was 106,424, near the NFL record.
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Permian Panthers look to defend volleyball district title
Permian High School volleyball aims to repeat last year’s District 4 5A crown despite heavy losses to graduation. Seniors Miranda Moore and Jennifer Brewer lead a deep, improved roster under coach Helen ONeal, who embraces continuity after a personal name change, with season opening games against Lamesa and Monahans.
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Felicia Robles
Jessica Clifton
Brianne Fowler
Candace Rougeaux
Marissa Alvarado
Renee Sanchez
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Odessa High Volleyball Faces Injury Challenge In 1998
Odessa High coach Diane Sandoval starts her seventh season in Pecos amid optimism and scrimmage gains against Seminole and Brownfield. Senior Shelby Fitzgerald suffers a foot injury risking the season. the team adapts with new UIL rule allowing one extra week of pre-scrimmage workouts. The injury could force younger players into key roles as the Lady Bronchos press on.
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Kansas State Ready for a Title Shot
Kansas State fans glimpse a title shot as the Wildcats, 11-1 in 1997 and led by Bill Snyder, bring 18 returning starters into 1998. QB Michael Bishop, from Blinn JC, anchors a program reborn after years of 1-10 seasons and 500 losses, eyeing a Fiesta Bowl berth.
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