NFL cuts trim rosters after exhibition season
Numerous veterans were released as teams reduced to 53 players for the 1995 season. Gary Blanchard, Darrick Owens, Tyrone Rush, and Olanda Truitt were among those cut despite exhibition performances. Jim McMahon and Marion Butts also departed, while Vinny Testaverde’s Browns and others reshaped depth charts ahead of opening weekend.
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Burt Grossman
Kansas City Chiefs
James Saxon
Ronnie Lott
Lott
Chiefs
Dallas Cowboys
Bucky Richardson
Houston Oilers
New England Patriots
Mike Pitts
Jon Hand
New York Giants
Whitaker Defends WBC Welterweight Title in 12 Round Victory
Pernell Whitaker retained his WBC welterweight crown with a unanimous decision over Gary Jacobs at the Convention Center. Whitaker improved to 36-1-1, flooring Jacobs twice in the 12th round as Jacobs fell to 41-6. Spikes Bond Set After Battery Arrest in Pembroke Pines.
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Buckeyes climb to No 10 in AP poll after win
Ohio State defeated Boston College 38-6 at the Kickoff Classic, moving the Buckeyes two spots to No. 10 and knocking BC from the Top 25. Michigan rose to No. 13 after an 18-17 comeback over Virginia. Florida State remained No. 1 with 32 first place votes.
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Ohio State’s new swing pass offense shines in Kickoff Classic win
Ohio State, ranked 10th, opened with a revamped short passing game led by quarterback Bobby Hoying as the Buckeyes defeated Boston College 38-6 in East Rutherford. Eddie George starred with 99 rushing yards and two TDs, while Shawn Springs set a Kickoff Classic record with a 97-yard kickoff return. The defense and special teams contributed two big plays to secure the victory.
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Norman tops field with dramatic playoff win at final hole
Norman trailed by four at the 16th tee but benefitted from misfortune ahead to win in a dramatic playoff. Mayfair and Price faltered late as Norman seized the moment with a ridge of luck off the trees and a precise fringe shot. LPGA Jenny Lidback captured the du Maurier Classic by one stroke over Liselotte Neumann in a 8-under 280.
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Walt Morgan
Earnhardt Falls Short After Dramatic NASCAR Finish
Dale Earnhardt broke his wrist and endured bumps in a crash while pressing for the title. He led late, collided with Terry Labonte on the final turn, sending Labonte spinning to victory as Labonte claimed the win and Earnhardt finished second.
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Labonte Survives Rain Delays for Third Win of Season
In a fuel and tire strained finish, Labonte edged Dale Earnhardt in a chaotic Bristol race delayed by 89 minutes and 15 cautions. Jarrett led 99 laps before finishing third as Labonte won by a narrow margin, earning $66,940 and a third victory of the year. Gordon extended his top ten streak, widening his points lead to 176.
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Open at U S Open features ex champions return of Seles
New York AP reports the U S Open kicks off at the National Tennis Center with a parade of former winners including Arantxa Sanchez Vicario Boris Becker Stefan Edberg and Monica Seles making her return after two years away Seles aiming for a third consecutive Open title while defending champions Graf and Agassi start their campaigns with challenging early matches.
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Stefan Edberg
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Martina Navratilova
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Alex Lopez Moron
Spain
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Romania
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