Browns rely on rookie Walt Rainer at middle linebacker
Browns coach Chris Palmer named fourth‑round pick Walt Rainer the starting middle linebacker for the preseason finale at Philadelphia. Palmer says Rainer has shown improvement and hit hard, though he has yet to play a regular season game, while Joe Spielman remains veteran competition.
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Comets Force Game Three in West Playoff Clash
Cynthia Cooper led the Houston Comets to an 83 55 win over the Los Angeles Sparks to force a decisive game in the Western Conference best of three series. Cooper scored 22 points and faced emotional strain after Game 1.
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Cowboys beat Broncos in final pre season tuneup
Dallas offense shows life behind strong line play as Troy Aikman guides 22-12 victory over Denver. Emmitt Smith explodes for 29 yard score, Wane McGarity adds 41 yard TD, Brian Griese throws 35 yard TD for Broncos backup in late drive. Brister struggles with interceptions and multiple miscues as Shanahan stresses confidence in Brister and readiness to replace Elway.
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Liberty Clips Charlotte To Even Eastern Conference Finals
Teresa Weatherspoon scored 19 as the Liberty shot a playoff record 55 percent from the floor in a 87 78 win over Charlotte at Madison Square Garden. A crowd of 15 510 witnessed New York even the best of three series with two games to come in New York.
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Reid Cruises To Wide Victory Over Mullings In Las Vegas
Reid, 25, defended his super-welterweight title with a one-sided decision over Keith Mullings, 31, at The Joint Hard Rock Hotel. Judges scored 117-111, 9 rounds to 3, as Reid boxed from the outside and avoided Mullings’ inside brawl while fans booed. Mullings claimed victory, but CompuBox showed Reid landed 84 more punches. trainer Al Mitchell urged focus and discipline in future outings.
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NFL Preseason Hits Mount as Rams Lose Green
Injuries pile up across the league during Saturday exhibition games. Trent Green suffers a season ending knee injury for the Rams while Billy Joe Hobert and Cecil Collins face injuries. Kurt Warner steps in as starter amid recovery timelines and roster moves.
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