Chargers fire Kevin Gilbride and name June Jones interim coach
The San Diego Chargers dismissed Kevin Gilbride after a fourth straight loss and promoted offensive coordinator June Jones to interim head coach. Gilbride, 47, was in his second season with a 6-16 record, with rookie Ryan Leaf at quarterback and a recent shift from run and shoot to a more conventional offense. Jones, 45, formerly Atlanta head coach from 1994 to 1996, takes over as the team seeks turnaround.
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NBA cancels regular season games amid labor stoppage
New York AP reports the NBA will cancel games for the first two weeks of the season from November 3 to 16 as talks between owners and players break down after about three and a half hours. The 51 year 35 001 consecutive game streak ends with no makeups. Owners will issue a counterproposal later this week.
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Gruden Arrested For Drunken Driving In Pleasanton
Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden was speeding and driving erratically after a 7-6 win over the Chargers, booked at Santa Rita Jail for investigation of drunken driving and released three hours later. He faces court on November 9. Patrol Capt. Mary Harrison said officers observed him exceeding the speed limit by 15 to 20 mph and he cooperated. Gruden, 35, the NFL's youngest coach, told the Contra Costa Times he wants to wait to see if justice prevails. He said he is confident it will.
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Holyfield Lewis Unification Bout Set for Next Year
Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis may unify the world heavyweight title next year if both agree to face off. Don King announced the proposed bout after talks with Panos Eliades and Frank Maloney in London. Target date is late February or early March with Las Vegas as the expected venue.
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Braves rally to cut Padres lead in NLCS to 3-2 at San Diego
The Atlanta Braves, trailing 3-0, won 7-6 in San Diego with relief help from Greg Maddux to force a Game 6. Tom Glavine to start for Atlanta while Sterling Hitchcock is slated for the Padres as they seek to avoid elimination at Turner Field.
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Zereoue Eager To Return For WVU Miami Game
WVU tailback Amos Zereoue said he is eager to return after a thigh bruise and toe flare. He expects most teammates to be back for the Miami clash as WVU aims to build on a three game run against Big East rivals. Zereoue praised backup Alvin Swoope and noted Miami has talent despite a recent Florida State loss.
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Bowden faces first 1-4 start at Auburn test
Auburn slips to 1-4 under Terry Bowden marking the worst start in 46 years. He vows to stay positive as No. 5 Florida looms, with Georgia Arkansas and Alabama ahead. After a 38-21 loss at Mississippi State, Bowden spoke with his father Bobby Bowden for motivation.
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