AFC West preview Broncos Raiders battle for first place
The 1978 NFL West race centers on Denver Broncos and Oakland Raiders as top contenders with San Diego Chargers as a looming threat. Tom Jackson predicts 13 3 for Denver if injuries stay away while Al Davis rebuilds a battered Raiders squad. Chargers push for improvement with Ed White and Lydell Mitchell boosting the line and Fouts/Harris competing for QB. Seattle and Kansas City expected to trail with new coaching and scheme shifts.
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Bill Thompson
Dallas
Bill Bain
Morton
Otis Armstrong
Haven Moses
Jim Turner
NFL
Bucky Dilts
Phil Villapiano
Fred Biletnikoff
Davis
George Atkinson
Willie Brown
Charles Phillips
Lester Hayes
Monte Jackson
Los Angele
Mickey Marvin
Top players win opening net matches
The U S Open opened at the new National Tennis Center with Borg and Austin winning easily. Borg criticized the fast surface while praising Connors on it, and Austin noted the crowd felt cooler than last year.
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Cliff Drysdale
Connors
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Pascale Portes
France
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Sherwood Stewart
Brian Gottfried
Phil Dent
Arthur Ashe
Ross Case
Australia
West Side Tennis Club
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Guard urges caution in changing grid rules
New Orleans AP Guard Conrad Dobler urges caution on altering football rules to reduce danger. He argues current rules are fine if enforced, warning changes could erase the game's violence that fans crave. He says players accept risk and that slowing down to avoid illegal contact may cause more injuries.
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St. Louis
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Lions claim Gene Washington from 49ers
Wide receiver Gene Washington said the Detroit Lions claimed him after he was placed on injured waivers by San Francisco. Washington, who had the longest tenure with the 49ers, said the Lions are interested in him for the future and he will report to Detroit.
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San Francisco
Gene Washington
Detroit Lions
Rams place Norton Coppens on injured reserve to trim roster
The Los Angeles Rams announced two players, linebacker Dave Norton and tackle Gus Coppens, were placed on injured reserve and four additional players were waived to reach the NFL roster limit of 43. Officials withheld the names of the waived players, noting rosters can be expanded to 45 for this weekend's season openers.
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John McDaniel
Cincinnati Bengals
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Ron Olsonoski
David Shaw
Lyman Smith
Miami Dolphins
Paul Harris
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Carl Eller
Giants Sign Vida Blue In Six Year Deal
The National League report notes the San Francisco Giants signed pitcher Vida Blue to a six year contract. The transactions list covers multiple teams across the NFL and NBA, detailing cuts, signings, waivers, and waivers from various clubs.
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