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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: ESPN, Dan Marino
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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: Miami Dolphins, Brett Favre, New York Jets, Chad Pennington
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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: Tropical Storms, Tropical Storm Hanna, U.S. Open Tennis, Roger Federer, Arthur Ashe Stadium
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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, Adam Vinatieri, Dolphin Stadium, Lovie Smith, Muhammad Ali
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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: Assault, Percy Harvin, Natural Resources, Randy Shannon, Tim Tebow
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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: Jim Thome, Placido Polanco, Tropical Storms, Boston Red Sox, Tropical Storm Hanna
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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: Rodney Harrison, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Patrick Surtain, Multi-Sport Events
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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: Buffalo Bills, Shaun Alexander, New York Jets, Injuries, Multi-Sport Events
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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, Ohio State Buckeyes, Brigham Young, Ohio State University
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Favre's return tempts NFL fates
Palm Beach PostBrett Favre says he savors the chance to sail under new colors when the New York Jets open against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, even if the tide of NFL history tends to run against him. Some legendary Hall of Fame-bound quarterbacks wound up treading...Tags: Joe Namath, Brett Favre, New York Jets, New York Giants, Dolphin Stadium
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WHO HAS THE EDGE?
DOLPHINS RUNNING GAME VS. JETS RUN DEFENSE Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown have the potential to become the best tailback tandem in the NFL, but they will need this fairly young offensive line, which features two rookie starters in Jake Long and Donald...Tags: Miami Dolphins, Brett Favre, Ricky Williams, New York Jets, Alan Faneca
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