McEnroe Advances In Open After Turbulent Return
Defending champion John McEnroe beat Juan Nunez 6-7 6-1 6-3 6-1 at the U S Open amid rain delays and crowd friction. McEnroe protested officials and booing fans while Nunez, 193rd in the world, gave a fearless effort in the first round as London born stars Tracy Austin and Jimmy Connors also won.
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Final NFL roster cuts reshape rosters across league
Barry Wilner reports all 28 teams reduced to 45 players as veterans, rookies and veterans on waivers face uncertain futures. Several notable cuts prompted moves through waivers, with some players rejoining teams and others landing on injured reserve.
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Ed Simonini
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Brad Dusek
Jerry Mackensturm
Ken McAfee
Doug Paschal
Minnesota
Mickey Shuler
Mel Gray
St. Louis
Steve Raible
Seattle
Ali schedules fight for December in Bahamas
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali announced a December 2 comeback bout against Trevor Berbick in the Bahamas. Richland County Boxing Commission chair Chris Hitopoulos says Columbia was a top site option and remains possible for a spring fight, but Jamaica led early negotiations. He notes money mainly comes from television deals, not the gate, and denies Columbia as a dumping ground for boxers.
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Grady Takes Ector Head Coaching Role For Opener
Van Grady, promoted from assistant to head coach at Ector, prepares for Friday’s opener at W T Barrett Stadium. He notes the shift from assisting to directing the entire football program, aiming to realize a longtime dream of leading a team after eight years as an assistant at Midland Lee, Galveston Ball, and Ector.
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Ector Grady Aims to Build Strong Class 4A Football Program
Grady brings enthusiasm and plans for a long term program at Ector. He emphasizes starting in seventh grade with junior high coaches, selecting trusted assistants, and developing fundamentals to create competitive teams yearly. He foresees a Friday night kickoff and reflects on career choices in coaching and journalism.
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