Indicted scheme ties Widow of Panthers RB to bank theft
In Charlotte, Deidre Lane and teller Natasha Watson are indicted on a conspiracy to make a July 1998 bank theft appear as a robbery. Lane’s brother John Gary faces five robbery counts. FBI testimony links Lane to the slaying of Fred Lane, a former Panthers running back, shot at home after returning from Tennessee.
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Davis to play with broken hand for Panthers vs Seahawks
Carolina cornerback Eric Davis will start Sunday against Seattle with a broken bone in his left hand and a cast for six weeks. The Panthers will need a new punt returner inside the 20 while Davis plays through the injury. Davis and coach George Seifert voiced optimism about his ability to continue making plays.
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Panthers seek kicking options and return help after tough loss
Carolina weighs adding a free agent returner and tests Joe Nedney as kicker prospects after a costly punt mishap. Davis fumbled on a punt and Cowboys capitalized with a 16 13 win as Panthers players vent anger and frustration while NASCAR race day attracts fans.
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Female kicker sues Duke after being cut
Heather Sue Mercer, a Duke graduate and former walk on, sues Duke alleging gender discrimination after being cut from the football team. Duke claims lack of skills. Mercer asserts she was denied a fair chance and cites coach decisions. The case, filed in U.S. District Court, centers on whether walk ons receive equal opportunity. Meanwhile NC State prepared for a clash with No. 5 Clemson after an open date following a 30-23 overtime win over Georgia Tech.
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Chiefs Rally Past Seahawks In Monday Night Win
Kansas City erases a 17-7 deficit on a 73-yard Grbac to Alexander play and a quick strike TD to Alexander, then holds Seattle in the fourth quarter. Dante Hall and Mike Cloud add late scores as the Chiefs beat Seattle 24-17. Hicks logs three sacks, while Parkers keep Koonce, Williams, and the Seahawks. attendance totals fall short of a potential NFL on-site record.
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Eagles Dominate Falcons In Week Three Blowout
Atlanta and Philadelphia met as the Eagles routed the Falcons 38 to 10. McNabb threw for 311 yards with one interception, Akers connected on multiple field goals, and Small returned a kickoff for a score. Receivers Small and Lewis led Philadelphia while Dwight and Jefferson paced Atlanta's offense with moderate totals.
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Owens admits mistakes in TD celebrations
Terrell Owens returns to the 49ers chastened after a week-long suspension for celebrations at Texas Stadium. He did not apologize for the actions at the Cowboys game but acknowledged making mistakes. Coach Steve Mariucci suspended him for a game and fined him $24,294 after two touchdown catches and a midfield logo celebration.
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Panthers struggle as Haskell departure not sole issue
Panthers players and coaches say lack of execution, not Gil Haskell’s return, explains offensive woes. Patrick Jeffers out for season hurts big plays. Beuerlein criticizes Musgrave’s call on a fourth and inches rollout pass, while Seifert defends overall effort and seeks rhythm.
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