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NFL WEEK 1
ΔChiefs at Patriots, 1 p.m., Ch. 3 ΔJets at Dolphins, 1 p.m., no local TV Stories, E6 ΔA look at today's games, E7 -
On this date: Sept. 7
1813: The nickname "Uncle Sam" was first used in reference to the United States. 1921: The first Miss America was crowned. 1977: G. Gordon Liddy was released from prison. 1979: ESPN debuted. 1986: Dan Marino threw his 100th touchdown pass in his...Tags: Dan Marino, ESPN
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FAVRE VS. PENNINGTON
Ex-Packers legend Brett Favre, who holds most of the NFL's career passing records, debuts in a different set of green threads as the New York Jets' quarterback. Meanwhile, the Dolphins hope their new signal-caller, former Jet Chad Pennington, can gain...Tags: Brett Favre, New York Jets, Chad Pennington, Miami Dolphins
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Roger Federer storms into U.S. Open final
Special to The TimesNEW YORK -- The U.S. Open usually tests elite tennis players with clamor, chaos, humidity, wee-hours finishes and chronic spectator rudeness, but it's clearly over the top to toss in a tropical storm. Hanna's arrival Saturday at 2:40 p.m. EDT not only...Tags: U.S. Open Tennis, Serena Williams, Tropical Storms, Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong
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Playing keep-away
INDIANAPOLIS—Minutes of the Colts' special-teams meeting before Super Bowl XLI have never been made public, in order to protect the innocent. Or would that be ignorant? "We did have a vote before that game," Colts kickoff-coverage specialist...Tags: Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Baltimore Colts, Adam Vinatieri, Super Bowl
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Slugfest in the Swamp
The throw was a rifle shot, a third-and-long wing and prayer from the Heisman quarterback. But it was the catch that told the story of the night. Carl Moore saw the football coming out of the lights and leapt for it, both hands high. Gravity was bringing...Tags: Tim Tebow, Percy Harvin, Randy Shannon, Assault, Wetlands
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Zaun's Slam In 11th Sinks Rays
Gregg Zaun hit a grand slam in the 13th inning and the Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 Saturday in Toronto, extending their season-high winning streak to seven games. Lyle Overbay had two homers for Toronto, which matched its longest winning streak...Tags: Mickey Mantle, Troy Percival, Magglio Ordonez, Tropical Storms, Placido Polanco
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Patriots Heavily Favored Vs. Chiefs
Associated PressIt's hardly a surprise that Tom Brady will start the Patriots' opener today. The shock could come when the Kansas City Chiefs' young secondary sees how hard it will be to stop last season's NFL MVP. "It's going to be a tough task, but I think my young...Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Rodney Harrison, New England Patriots, Super Bowl, Fernando Bryant
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Alexander Expects To Play This Season
Shaun Alexander isn't bitter at being unemployed. He isn't angry at the Seahawks, who in April dumped their career rushing and touchdowns leader. He doesn't feel betrayed that Seattle cut him just two seasons after he was the NFL's MVP, led it to its...Tags: Mike Jefferson, Injuries, San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets
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These Buckeyes looked like pros
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterGetting a chance to play in the NFL is a goal for most college players and for many of the top prospects, money can be gained or lost in one week. Here is a breakdown of how several highly rated players performed on Saturday: NFL hot list Ohio State...Tags: Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles, Brigham Young, Ohio State Buckeyes, Ohio State University
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Franchises meet after face-lifts
Sentinel staff writerFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — This is a tale of two rivals. The first finished 1-13 against all teams but the other. That victory was by six points in overtime. The second finished 2-12 against all teams but the other. Those two victories were by six total...Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Trent Green, Jason Ferguson, Heavy Engineering, Defense
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Defense braces for Saints' assault
SENTINEL STAFF WRITERNEW ORLEANS —– With the road date against a quick-strike opponent such as the New Orleans Saints — a demanding way to open the NFL season — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches and players took advantage of an extra two practice days...Tags: Jon Gruden, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Derrick Brooks, Injuries, New Orleans Saints
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