Lance Armstrong poised for fourth straight Tour title
Lance Armstrong extended his overall lead to 5 minutes 6 seconds after the grueling Aime to Cluses mountain stage, finishing 24th as Dario Frigo won. With three easier stages to go and a favorable setup for the time trial, Armstrong looks set to seal his fourth consecutive title despite potential illnesses or injuries in the hilly leg to Bourg en Bresse.
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Ohio State coach dismisses preseason polls for Big Ten run
Jim Tressel downplays early rankings noting OSU finished third last season with a 53 record and saying preseason polls rarely reflect the season. Senior safety Michael Doss echoes that polls don’t matter until wins prove them. He stresses maturity and steady effort over hype.
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Browns Camp Opener Highlights Rookies and Veterans
Browns coach Butch Davis sees early training camp emphasis on improvement led by rookies. Second year back James Jackson suffered a frightening neck scare from rookie Calvin Spears but was cleared by X-rays. Davis aims to accelerate grip of top pick William Green into camp while vets reclaim leadership as practice opens to the public.
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Browns’ first regular season QB Cliff Lewis dies at 79
Berea born Clif (Cliff) Lewis started at quarterback before Otto Graham in the Browns 1945 AAFC opener versus the Miami Seahawks. He later played safety through 1951 and was a Browns TV analyst in 1961 and 1962. Survivors include wife Dorothy, two daughters, a granddaughter and a brother.
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Browns President Policy Discusses Green and Couch Talks
Browns president Carmen Policy fields questions on William Green contract, Tim Couch development, and extending Jamir Miller and Kevin Johnson. She previews potential Oakland deal impact, stresses salary cap limits, and notes Dwight Clark’s departure and MBNA broadcasting interest.
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NFL first round signings stall over slotting limits
NFL teams spent Thursday trying to sign top draft picks hampered by a slotting system that sets rookie pay. By day’s end only about half of the 32 first-round picks were signed as clubs struggle to fit contracts within graded pay tiers and consider gaps between picks.
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