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"I'm not worried about Tiger Woods, I'm worried about my game."
Ernie Els at the Dubai Desert Classic in the United Arab Emirates.
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--me because the Baltimore Ravens weren't a part of that," Billick said of Owens, whose behavior alienated coaches and teammates and prompted the 49ers to get rid of him.
I think that I am in love with the Kansas women's swim team.
Langford better have an article in Friday or I am going to be mad.
me because the Baltimore Ravens weren't a part of that," Billick said of Owens, whose behavior alienated coaches and teammates and prompted the 49ers to get rid of him.
I just found out that Simien and I have the same birthday. I think that it's meant to be.
I am so glad that Padgett is in the game,
David, I am your No. 1 fan.
David and Ryan sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S- I-N-G.
me because the Baltimore Ravens weren't a part of that," Billick said of Owens, whose behavior alienated coaches and teammates and prompted the 49ers to get rid of him.
I think David Padgett and Ryan Greene make a beautiful couple because they arc both losers and they both suck.
Moody loves me back. He loves me back.
me because the Baltimore Ravens weren't a part of that," Billick said of Owens, whose behavior alienated coaches and teammates and prompted the 49ers to get rid of him.
I have so much love for David Padgett. But Ryan Greene, your article made him look like a baby.
Ryan Greene, you still suck
Our seniors rock.I am so proud of them and I love each and every one of them.
If I had a dollar for every time the Free for All mentioned Jayhawk cheese, I could buy Padgett.
It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's Big Dub.
I think that I am in love with Jeff Graves.
Wayne, you are so amazing. Never leave us.
me because the Baltimore Ravens weren't a part of that," Billick said of Owens, whose behavior alienated coaches and teammates and prompted the 49ers to get rid of him.
Who's David Padgett?
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Kansas athletics calendar
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Swimming and Diving at USA Sectional
Baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Tennis vs. Iowa
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Swimming and Diving at USA Sectionals Track and Field at Iowa State Invitational Softball at Hampton Inn/Jayhawk Classic Baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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Men's Basketball at Missouri Swimming and Diving at USA Sectionals Softball at Hampton Immun-Jayhawk Classic Baseball vs. Wisconsin-Milwaukee
The mighty 'Hawks
Brandon Schultz, Apple Valley senior, takes off with the puck during practice last Tuesday at Canlan Ice Sports in Shawnee. The hockey team will duel Mizzou this weekend in Columbia, Mo.
NFL
Veteran punter re-signs with St. Louis Rams
ST. LOUIS — Sean Landeta signed for his 20th season in the NFL yesterday, agreeing to a one-year deal with the St. Louis Rams.
Landeta, one of two NFL players remaining from the USFL, averaged 42.8 vards per kick for St.Louis last season.
He began his NFL career in 1985 with the New York Giants. He is in his second tour with the Rams and has also kicked for Tampa Bay, Green Bay and Philadelphia.
The only other former USFL remaining is 41-year-old quarterback Doug Flutie, who has extended his contract for three years with the San Diego Chargers earlier this week.
The Rams also signed punter Mark Jensen, who will be allocated to NFL Europe. He spent the 2003 preseason with the Detroit Lions.
The Associated Press
Former 49ers receiver Owens now with Baltimore Ravens
Terrell Owens is now Brian Bilick's problem—and the star receiver the Baltimore Ravens have never had.
The tempestuous receiver was traded by San Francisco to the Ravens on yesterday, a week after he was prevented from becoming a free agent because of a paperwork mistake. The 49ers got a second-round draft pick in return—a bonus considering they would have received nothing had he become a free agent.
"However he treated people or dealt with people before is not of concern to
The second day of free agency was quieter than the first, largely because Daniel Snyder and the Washington Redskins made their annual splash Wednesday. The Skins then spent yesterday introducing the new players they hope will mesh into a cohesive unit under Joe Gibbs.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, formalized its $66 million, eight-year deal with Jevon Kearse after the former Tennessee defensive end passed a physical. That had been a concern because of foot problems that kept Kearse on the sideline for a lot of the past two seasons.
"I think they're one pass rusher away from winning the big game. Not one player from winning the NFC Championship, but one player away from winning the Super Bowl," said Kearse, whose signing lifted the spirits of Philadelphia fans after three consecutive losses in NFC championship games.
Still, Owens' deal took the spotlight.
Owens, one of the NFL's best receivers, gives the Baltimore offense the kind of receiver it has never had — not even when it won the Super Bowl after the 2000 season.
But it also could give Billick and his coaching staff a headache. Owens feuded with both Steve Mariucci and Dennis Erickson in San Francisco as well as teammates and opponents with his surliness, complaints and on-field antics.
yards last season, is under indictment for drug conspiracy.
Nor does the deal make the Ravens an offensive juggernaut.
The 49ers benefit, too.
Jamal Lewis, who rushed for 2,066
Instead of losing Owens with notnning in return, they get the 51st overall pick in what's expected to be a deep draft, especially for wide receivers.
The Redskins and Broncos introduced Clinton Portis and Champ Bailey, who were dealt for each other. That was the first trade of current Pro Bowl players since the Chargers traded quarterback John Hadl to the Rams for defensive tackle Coy Bacon following the 1972 season.
Portis claimed that as a running back he would be more valuable to the Redskins than Bailey could be as a cornerback.
"You get yourself two top-notch receivers — he can't cover both of them," he said. "I have a chance to control what happens in the game. I have the ball, and I'm the only one that knows what I'm going to do with it."
But Washington coach Joe Gibbs conceded the Redskins were forced to get rid of Bailey because of the cornerback's antipathy for Snyder.
"There was a history there," Gibbs said. "It became obvious that it was going to be extremely tough for us to do, and it was extremely obvious that he wasn't coming to camp."
In other developments yesterday:
—The Cleveland Browns disclosed they will meet today with quarterback Jeff Garcia, cut for salary cap reasons by San Francisco this week. He could be an option if the Browns can't renegotiate a cap-friendly deal with Tim Couch.
—Tampa Bay signed another former 49er, left tackle Derrick Deese, a 12-year veteran. Deese also was cut on Monday.
—Houston formalized its deal with
defensive tackle Robaire Smith. The former Titan signed a six-year deal worth $26.3 million.
—New Orleans signed former Tampa Bay running back Aaron Stecker, who will back up Deuce McAllister.
- The Associated Press
MLB
Mike Sweeney misses KC's exhibition opener
SURPRISE, Ariz. — Mike Sweeney, who spent six weeks on the disabled list season with a herniated disc, was held out of the Kansas City Royals exhibition opener on yesterday with a sore back.
Sweeney, a four-time American League All-Star, said it was "nothing serious," Ken Harvey replaced Sweeny at first base in the game against Texas.
"I did some extra hitting yesterday and did my back exercises and did a little too much," Sweeney said. "My lower back is a little sore and stiff."
He informed trainer Nick Swartz of the tightness upon arriving yesterday at the Rovals clubhouse.
"Nick told us from day one on his goal as trainer is let's keep the little things little things and don't let them escalate," said Sweeney, a career .307 hitter.
Manager Tony Pena said the weather, cool and a drizzle in the morning, also played a factor in the decision to hold Sweeney out of the game against the Texas Rangers.
"With the bad weather, we don't want to take a chance," Pena said. "It's nothing major."
Pena said Sweeney should be able to play today.
The Associated Press
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