NFC East Giants and Redskins vie for playoff spots
Giants coach Bill Parcells preaches turnover as he rebuilds with nine rookies from 1987. Dave Meggett earned Pro Bowl honors, while Rodney Hampton and Rodney Hampton replace aging backs as youth movement anchors the offense. Jeff Hostetler could see more time behind Phil Simms as the line, led by young stars Brian Williams and Bart Oates, shows promise.
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Volkov shocks Open with upset of top seed Edberg
Soviet left-hander Alexander Volkov toppled top seed Stefan Edberg 6-3 7-6 6-2 in the U S Open first round, marking the first top seed eliminated in round one since 1971. Volkov, ranked 52nd, reached the biggest win of his career and advanced to challenge higher rounds amid a volatile Open day.
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Edberg Upset by Volkov Ends Open Seeded Run
Alexander Volkov, ranked 52, defeats first seed Stefan Edberg 6-3 7-6 6-2 at the U.S. Open. Volkov had planned to leave for a Berlin club tournament later in the week, signaling a surprising swing in the tournament’s early rounds.
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Notre Dame to Be Seen in Europe on TV
Notre Dame plans European broadcasts of its games via live and tape-delayed telecasts in six countries including England, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy and Ireland. The deal follows NBC’s five year, 37 million dollar contract begun last season. European exposure is described as a long term strategic move by athletic director Richard Rosenthal.
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Permian Panthers crush Lake View in home volleyball opener
Permian High School volleyball routed San Angelo Lake View 15-2 15-7 in the home opener. Coach Linda Mazurek cited recent food poisoning and travel woes but praised core players Wright Williams Castillejos Washington and Beatriz Martinez for strong front and backcourt play as Permian improved to 5-1 with a JV win and an upcoming tournament in Amarillo.
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