PAXTON UB landing top women's soccer talent closer to home PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 02: Head coach Rex Ryan of the New York Jets stands on the sidelines during a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on September 2, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read More...
Keith Sims has lapband surgery Retired all-pro lineman has lap-band surgery after teammates' deaths As he gained weight after football, he thought of Dolphins teammate Reggie Roby. Dead at 45. And as he kept gaining weight, he heard the news of teammate T.J. Turner. Dead at 46. And then of Norman Hand. Dead at 37. Read More...
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Health planner American Red Cross blood drives: 8:30 to 11 a.m. today, Lake County Parks, 8411 E. Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), Merrillville, call 945-0543 for an appointment; 1 to 3:30 p.m. today, Superior Petroleum, 865 Superior Drive, Crown Point, call 663-0330 to schedule an appointment; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Advance Auto Parts, 914 N. Main St., Crown Point; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mer-rillville ... Read More...
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