Favre Faces Quiet Life After Football Retirement
Ex teammates expect Brett Favre to fade from the spotlight and pursue rest after retirement. Frank Winters and Donald Driver describe life away from the game as a ghostlike plan, with some speculation about a future return but no strong steps yet. Mark Murphy notes the transition will be tough, while Marco Rivera and Driver recall Favre’s workmanlike focus during his career.
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O'Hair wins PODS Championship as Cink collapses
Sean O'Hair wins the PODS Championship at Innisbrook with a 2-under 69 final round, surviving Stewart Cink’s late stumble after leading early. O'Hair, 22-year-old rookie turned winner, earns Masters invitation and moves into the world top 40, while Cink finishes in a six-way tie for second amid a four-shot swing.
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China says foiled plots target Beijing Olympics and a flight
Chinese officials said police stopped a January raid in Urumqi that described a plot to sabotage the Beijing Olympics. Separately a Xinjiang flight crew prevented an attempted crash on a China Southern jet from Urumqi. No injuries reported. Officers pursued ongoing investigations as authorities stress security for the August Games.
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No. 22 Washington dominates SIU in Makihini Kipa Aloha semifinal
In Honolulu, No. 22 Washington beat Southern Illinois 9-0 in the Makihini Kipa Aloha semifinal. SIU managed three baserunners and one hit, finishing the tournament 3-4. Earlier, LIU advanced with a 9-3 win over Idaho State as Katie Wagner homered twice and drove in six. Washington’s first four hitters accounted for all nine runs. SIU opens Missouri Valley Conference play versus Northern Iowa next weekend.
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SIU Women Tie for 15th at Rio Verde Invitational
The SIU Salukis finished tied for 15th at the Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational, posting an 814 final score and 945 for the tournament. Laurent May led SIU in round three with 74 and a 250 total, while Kelly Gerlach was the top SIU finisher at 238, tying for 38th.
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NFL nears deal with ex Pats assistant on spygate tapes
Former Patriots employee Matt Walsh, who reportedly taped a walkthrough practice of the Rams before the 2002 title game, seeks legal protections as he nears an agreement with the NFL to turn over information and be interviewed. The league aims to resolve remaining issues quickly while Walsh pursues safeguards against lawsuits.
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