Monk Faces Heavy Expectations as Redskins No. 1 Pick
Art Monk, Syracuse alum and Redskins first round choice, confronts pressure to become the NFL’s top receiver. He discusses adjusting to pro football, potential early playing time, and a trade that sent veteran Danny Buggs to Tampa Bay. He aims to prove himself while learning Washington’s system and handling increased competition.
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Rangers bring a shine to Cal Ripken courtesy of Cindy Crawford
Baltimore third base coach Cal Ripken received a free shoe shine at Arlington Stadium over the weekend. Ranger ball girl Cindy Crawford provided the service, per AP report.
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CBS Tops ABC NBC With Football Boost In TV Season
CBS edged ABC by a tenth of a point in the 31 week season finishing 19.6 to 19.5. Football drove CBS success with the Super Bowl and Sunday games leading to strong ratings, while 60 Minutes posted its biggest audience. Archie Bunker and other CBS shows benefited as football provided a solid lead in.
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New York Nets Pros Fall Short in Large Prize Pool
The Tournament of Champions at Forest Hills opens with a half million dollar purse but few top stars participate. McEnroe and Connors lead a strong field of 32 players, while Borg, Solomon, Mayer, Vilas, and others pass for Nations Cup duties, boosting the next year’s pool.
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Dear Doctor Q&A on running pains and knee history
The column discusses two readers health questions. One describes a sharp front thigh and hip pain likely meralgia paresthetica potentially from nerve irritation or clothing pressure, with a history of knee cartilage injury. The other asks if running 4 miles daily is too much. the response notes minimum fitness guidelines and cautions that hard surfaces increase impact, recommending gradual increases if desired and proper supportive shoes.
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