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RAIDERS / Russell's universe - team built around QB

Sep. 2, 2009
Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell had every excuse to explain away his first two NFL seasons. His first year was lost to a marathon holdout, making his second year a rookie experience. He had two head coaches and three offensive play callers - all in the...
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Youngsters compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Contestants (L-R) Cooper Barth of West Long Branch, New Jersey, Eboseremhen Eigbe of Galloway, New Jersey, Jacob Bayly Hunter of Sante Fe, New Mexico and Massound Sharif of Albany, New York, all await their turns to compete during the 3rd round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. UPI/Mike Theiler