Rams lean on rookie TE duo amid preseason push
Rams will start rookie tight ends Joe Klopfenstein and Dominique Byrd as they open the preseason, with Marc Bulger emphasizing urgency after era of injuries. The club traded veteran Brandon Manumaleuna, betting on youth to protect the QB and build blocking sense. Byrd and Klopfenstein face immediate, high-stakes duties.
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Injury sidelines Jones for SIU fall camp
Saluki football opens fall camp with at least one projected starter sidelined. Braden Jones, senior tight end from Harrisburg, injured a pectoral muscle in a weight session and will not practice initially. He may return for the season opener August 31 against Lock Haven, with a possible series or two.
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Salukis lure Kansas transfer to running back roster
SIU adds junior John Randle a 6 foot 185 pound back who played at Kansas in 2003 and 2004. Randle cleared to compete for LIU and is expected at camp as veterans join. He led KU with 540 yards on 147 carries as a sophomore and earned all-conference honors both seasons but was dismissed in March after multiple arrests.
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Utley extends hitting streak as Phillies rout Cardinals
Chase Utley extended his hitting streak to 35 games with a first inning single in the Phillies 8-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The 22-year-old Cole Hamels struck out 12 in seven innings while Chris Coste collected four hits. Aaron Rowand homered as Philadelphia piled up 16 hits to complete a three game sweep and drop St Louis to seven straight losses.
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Josten Aims for States Tennis Title Again in Senior Games
Carterville coin dealer Danny Josten, 60, headlines the Illinois State Games senior tennis field in Springfield this September. A former Herrin football player and Baton Rouge 2001 national champ, he has won Illinois State Games singles titles 2000–04 and placed fifth at nationals in 2005. He travels to tournaments as his vacations from J&J Coins, mixing serve and volley under pressure on big points while noting his quick hands and aging body.
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