Samuels Cast Adrift After Rocking Chiefs Boat
Kansas City Chiefs waive tight end Tony Samuels after he questioned club policy and declined initiative within a winless start. Samuels cited a culture of silence, detailing confrontations with the PR department, a $500 fine, and friction with coach Marv Levy. The move comes amid veteran discontent and a conservative approach to squad changes.
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Brett Spree Rekindles .400 Talk
Kansas City relief ace Dan Quisenberry praised George Brett as he pursues a desperate push toward a .400 batting average. Brett homered and doubled against Seattle to power a 4-1 Royals win, lifting his average to the .390s and moving him toward the 400 mark with four games left. He praised his readiness and reflected on the pressure of the chase while fielding taunts from Mariners players.
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Cyclones Look for First Victory at Bishop Miege
Ottawa High faces a crafty Bishop Miege squad after a 24-6 loss to Blue Valley. Coach Don Kornhaus, railing at mental lapses, reshapes the defense to curb Miege’s slick wishbone attack and quickness as the ERL season opens.
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Ali Holmes Bout Finally At Hand
Ali challenged for a heavyweight title for a fourth time in Las Vegas facing Larry Holmes, the undefeated WBC champion. Holmes, weighing 211 pounds, claimed the belt atop a drama filled weigh in as fans anticipated a possible one round miracle from the aging legend.
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Yankees Rally Past Indians To Narrow AL East Gap
The Yankees exploded for five homers and 19 runs, led by Reggie Jackson's four RBI and 39th homer, beating Cleveland 19-7 as Baltimore won elsewhere to close within two games of New York. Oscar Gamble also homered with four RBIs, boosting New York's total bases to 37.
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