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DESPITE THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR YOUTUBE TO REMOVE THE CONTROVERSAL MOVIE THAT SPURRED VIOLENT PROTESTS.
THE COMPANY SAYS, THEY'RE NOT GOING TO DO IT.
THE DEMONSTRATIONS RESULTED IN THE DEATHS OF A U.S. AMBASSADOR AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS TUESDAY.
MEANWHILE, UPRISINGS CONTINUE.
IN PAKISTAN, PROTESTERS STOMPED ON THE US FLAG AND IN EGYPT.
EMERGENCY CREWS STRUGGLED REGAIN CONTROL AFTER A NIGHT OF RIOTING.
IN AFGHANISTAN, THE TALIBAN RELEASED A VIDEO OF A REVENGE ATTACK.
TWO US MARINES WERE KILLED.
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they've insulted our prophet muhammad. america has insulted our prophet muhammad
THE TALIBAN HAVE ALREADY PROMISED MORE REVENGE ATTACKS ARE ON THE WAY.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA MADE HIS WEEKLY ADDRESS TODAY.
HE USED TO OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE A BIT ABOUT THE AMERICANS KILLED IN TUESDAY'S ATTACK ON THE U.S. CONSULATE IN LIBYA
AND PRAISED THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTY.
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On Friday, I was able to tell their families how much the American people
appreciated their service. Without people like them, America could not
sustain the freedoms we enjoy, the security we demand, and the leadership
that the entire world counts on
THE PRESIDENT ALSO PROMISED RETRIBUTION FOR THE KILLINGS.
SAYING "THOSE WHO ATTACK OUR PEOPLE WILL FIND NO ESCAPE FROM JUSTICE."
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THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL HEATS UP AGAIN IN FLORIDA.
THIS TIME WITH A STOP BY G-O-P VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, PAUL RYAN.
THE LATEST RASMUSSEN POLL SHOWS PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA LEADING HIS REPUBLICAN RIVAL - MITT ROMNEY BY JUST TWO POINTS IN THE SWING STATE.
TONIGHT -- IN AN EXCLUSIVE ONE ON ONE WITH ABC7 EVENING ANCHOR, COURTNEY ROBINSON, RYAN TALKS TO US ABOUT THE ISSUES AND WHAT HE CALLS SOLUTIONS.
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STUMPING FOR CRUCIAL VOTES IN A CRITICAL STATE.
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G-O-P VICE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEE, PAUL RYAN, TOOK THE STAGE IN OLDSMAR, FLORIDA JOINED BY HIS WIFE AND MOTHER.
JUST MINUTES BEFORE RALLYING -- THE CONGRESSMAN SAT DOWN WITH ABC7 -- TALKING FOREIGN POLICY, THE ECONOMY AND WHAT COULD MAKE OR BREAK THIS RACE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
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MEDICARE IS A POWERFUL ISSUE AT PLAY IN THE STATE -- WITH TWENTY TWO PERCENT OF FLORIDA'S ELECTORATE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
ROMNEY AND RYAN SAY THEIR PLAN IS THE BEST OPTION FOR THE HEALTH OF THE ECONOMY.
THE PRESIDENT'S TEAM ARGUES REPUBLICANS WILL VIRUTALLY END MEDICARE ALTOGETHER.
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AS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FLORIDIANS POINT TO MEDICARE AS AN ISSUE COME NOVEMBER --
OTHERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SOMETHING ELSE.THE ECONOMY.
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RYAN IS KNOWN FOR WAGING WAR IN CONGRESS TO REDUCE SPENDING --
FOR OPPONENTS OF ROMNEY AND RYAN -- THAT'S THE ONLY BATTLEGROUND WHERE THEY ARGUE THE TICKET STANDS A FIGHTING CHANCE.
MANY ARE ALREADY POINTING TO FLAWS AND WEAKNESSES IN FOREIGN POLICY FOR BOTH POLITICIANS.
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THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION HAMMERED ROMNEY EARLIER THIS WEEK FOR HIS REMARKS ON VIOLENT ATTACKS IN LIBYA AND CAIRO.
THE PRESIDENT SAYS THE REPUBLICAN POLITICIZED A FOREIGN POLICY CRISIS.SAYING HE HAS A TENDENCY TO SHOOT FIRST AND AIM LATER.
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AND VOTERS AT TODAY'S RALLY TOLD US THEY DO TRUST BOTH MEN.TO FIX WHAT THEY CALL A BROKEN AMERICA.
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With just 52 days to go until the november general election. It's clear just how important Florida will be for both campaigns.
In oldsmar, Courtney Robinson, ABC7 News.
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EMPLOYEES ARE BACK TO WORK AT A FORT MYERS FACTORY TODAY,
AFTER AN EXPLOSION DAMAGED PART OF THE BUILDING YESTERDAY.
THE PALL CORPORATION IS NOW OPERATING AT A LIMITED CAPACITY.
ON FRIDAY- A WALK IN INDUSTRIAL OVEN EXPLODED INSIDE, INJURING 5 PEOPLE.
ALL WERE MINOR, EXCEPT FOR 1 PERSON WHO WAS JUST RELEASED FROM LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AFTER SUFFERING FROM SMOKE INHALATION.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL SAYS THE BUILDING IS STRUCTURALLY SOUND.
THE INVESTIGATION INTO WHAT CAUSED THE BLAST IS STILL ONGOING.
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A TRAFFIC STOP ON I-75 LEADS TO AN IDENTITY THEFT INVESTIGATION.
DEPUTIES SAY THIS MAN- BRANDON BRINSON OF POMPANO BEACH- WAS SPEEDING NEAR MILE MARKER 143.
THEY SEARCHED HIS CAR AFTER THEY NOTICED A SMELL OF MARIJUANA.
NOT ONLY DID DEPUTIES FIND 10 GRAMS OF POT -- THEY ALSO FOUND THREE NOTEBOOKS, FILLED WITH THE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF 54 PEOPLE -- INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, DRIVERS LICENSE NUMBERS AND BANK ACOUNT INFORMATION.
BRINSON IS CHARGED WITH FRAUD, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA, AND DRIVING ON A REVOKED LICENSE.
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A NAPLES MAN IS IN JAIL FOR TAKING ADVANTAGE OF A MINOR AND GIVING HER DRUGS.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED 31-YEAR OLD SEAN WILKINSON AFTER A 2 MONTH INVESTIGATION SHOWED THAT WILKINSON KNOWINGLY OFFERED MARIJUANA TO A 16 YEAR OLD AND THEN CONVINCED HER TO PERFORM ORAL SEX ON HIM.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED WILKINSON AND CHARGED HIM WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELINQUENCY OF A MINOR AND POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
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A BREAK FROM THE BATTLEFIELD --
85 SOLDIERS AND WOUNDED WARRIORS FROM MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE IN TAMPA ARE SPENDING THE DAY FISHING IN GOODLAND.
IT'S PART OF THE 3RD ANNUAL TAKE A SOLDIER FISHING TOURNAMENT.
AT WEIGH IN - SOME FISH TIPPED THE SCALE JUST UNDER 5 POUNDS.
THE THRILL OF THE CATCH --
GIVES THESE SOLDIERS THE CHANCE TO LET LOOSE AND FORGET ABOUT LIFE IN THE SERVICE.
DOZENS OF BOATS CAPTAINS DONATED THEIR BOATS, EQUIPMENT AND TIME TO TREAT THE SERVICE MEMBERS.
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franklin Dover, Senior Airman @ 58:41
"it's just a time, a break to get a way from the busy day of our lives and get a way and get on the water for a little bit"
DOZENS OF BOATS CAPTAINS DONATED THEIR BOATS, EQUIPMENT AND TIME TO TREAT THE SERVICE MEMBERS.
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LEAVE THINGS BETTER THAN YOU FOUND THEM--
THAT'S THE ATTITUDE A GROUP IN LEE COUNTY HAD TODAY DURING A TRIP TO THE BEACH.
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NEGOTIATORS WORKING TO END CHICAGO'S TEACHERS STRIKE SOUND HOPEFUL. BUT THE LEADER OF THE TEACHERS UNION IS NOT SO OPTIMISTIC.
THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS GATHERED IN UNION PARK TODAY FOR A RALLY.
BOTH SIDES IN THE DISPUTE SAY THEY'VE ARRIVED AT AN OUTLINE TO END THE WEEK-LONG WALKOUT THAT HAS AFFECTED MORE THAN 350-THOUSAND PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS.
THE LEADER OF THE TEACHERS UNION SAYS THE STRIKE WON'T END UNTIL HER MEMBERS SEE THE FINAL OFFER IN WRITING IN A MEETING SCHEDULED TOMORROW.
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A COOLER- YOU'D MAYBE EXPECT TO FIND ON THE BEACH.
BUT HOW ABOUT A *MACHETE.
THOSE ARE JUST TWO OF *THOUSANDS OF PIECES OF GARBAGE PICKED UP ALONG THE BONITA SPRINGS COASTLINE TODAY.
IT'S PART OF A *MASSIVE BEACH CLEANUP HELD ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-- AND AROUND THE GLOBE.
ABC-7'S LEIGH DANA SHOWS US WHAT ELSE VOLUNTEERS FOUND.
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Nat- garbage being thrown
Nat- "9 pounds "
MORE THAN A *THOUSAND POUNDS OF GARBAGE.
Nat break
HAULED OFF OF THE BEACHES OF BONITA SPRINGS.
43:22 we come to the beach alot so it's important to give back
SWAPPING THE TRADITIONAL BATHING SUIT FOR BRIGHT ORANGE VESTS AND GLOVES--
VOLUNTEERS LIKE JILL NETNEY SPENT THEIR SATURDAY *WORKING IN THE SAND--
RATHER THAN RELAXING IN IT.
PICKING UP *PLYWOOD-- A COOLER-- SHOES-- GLASS-- EVEN A MACHETE--
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43:52 I think we could spend all say picking up cigarette butts
*19 POUNDS OF CIGARETTE BUTTS BURIED ALONG THE COAST.
Leigh - 50:55
Take a look at what one person found inside this garbage bag. From glass bottles, plastic bottles, even beer cans. All this stuff we lay next to on the beach everyday.
Sound Bill bill fisher Bonita springs
44:32 Its unfortunate that people dont take care of this. They're are so many garbage pails on the beach.
BUT DESPITE ALL THAT WAS PICKED UP--
Nat 55:07 this beach is way too clean
SOME VOLUNTEERS EXPECTED TO FIND *MORE.
Sound Russ weaver - Bonita springs
53:25 the beaches are cleaner they're more pristine. Biggest complaint is that they are not finding anything to bring back.
AS FOR NETNEY--
SHE HOPES HER CHILDREN WILL INSTEAD BRING BACK AN IMPORTANT LESSON.
4322 we are trying to teach them to take care of the environment
SO MAYBE *NEXT YEAR-- THERE WILL BE EVEN LESS TO CLEAN UP.
IN BONITA SPRINGS, LD, ABC7.
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HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS LENT A HAND ACROSS LEE COUNTY TODAY
WITH AN ESTIMANTED 62 HUNDRED POUNDS OF TRASH COLLECTED.
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THOUSANDS OF MOTORCYCLE RIDERS HEADED TO KEY WEST, FLORIDA TODAY FOR A SHOT AT A GAME OF POKER.
MORE THAN 10-THOUSAND BIKERS WERE EXPECTED TO TAKE PART IN TODAY'S 40TH ANNUAL KEY WEST POKER RUN.
TONIGHT, TEN LUCKY PLAYERS WILL COMPETE FOR A NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE OR SIX-THOUSAND IN CASH.
THE POKER RUN RAISES MONEY FOR THE DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE AND KEY WEST CHARITIES.
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NEW TONIGHT AT SIX.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT NOW SAYS HE WILL PUSH LAWMAKERS TO AVOID CUTTING THE EDUCATION BUDGET THIS YEAR.
THIS CAME AFTER A DINNER LAST NIGHT WITH UNION OFFICIALS LATE FRIDAY.
LEE COUNTY'S TEACHER'S UNION PRESIDENT - MARK CASTELLANO - WAS ONE OF ONLY FOUR PRESIDENTS TO ATTEND.
ABC 7'S KIM BROWN REPORTS.
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EVEN ON A WEEKEND FILLED WITH PLAY--
EDUCATION IS STILL A TOP PRIORITY FOR PARENTS.
I worry about programs being cut and the important parts of programs that help him grow as a child.
IN 20-11, GOVERNOR SCOTT CUT ONE BILLION FROM SCHOOLS--
BUT THIS YEAR- HE RESTORED THAT MONEY.
I'm afraid as time goes on there's going to be less emphasis on education and the proper teachers, the funding for teachers so teachers aren't going to want to teach.
JUST THREE DAYS AFTER GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT STOPPED AT LEXINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS AND MET PRIVATELY WITH TEACHERS--
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AND A FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER WITH TOP EDUCATION UNION LEADERS.
THE GOVERNOR NOW SAYS HE WANTS TO *AVOID MAKING CUTS TO EDUCATION.
HIS GOAL -- BETTER PREPARING STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREERS.
I think he's starting to listen to parents and teachers and administrators that if you want to have a good educational system, you can't keep cutting cutting cutting.
DONNA MUTZENARD IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ISLAND COAST F-E-A WHICH HANDLES UNION BUSINESS.
SHE SAYS TEACHERS TALKED TO THE GOVERNOR ABOUT FUNDING. AND THIS LATEST PUSH TO PRESERVE EDUCATION-- MAY STEM PARTLY FROM THAT.
I think he's hearing the same things from everybody in the state and I think that's making an impression.
SCOTT ALSO SAYS AND IF THERE'S ENOUGH MONEY,
HE'LL AGAIN PUSH FOR AN INCREASE.
The fact that he wants to keep money that's great. But I hope he's even thinking about adding a bit more.
SOME PARENTS WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEE IT HAPPEN TOO.
TO PAY FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS.
Especially the liberal arts and stuff I think there should be much more art programs than there is.
KIM BROWN ABC7
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YOUTH FOOTBALL PLAYERS TOOK THE FIELD TODAY TO HELP FIGHT CANCER.
HUNDREDS CAME OUT FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL CANES VERSUS CANCER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT AT BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL.
THE PLAYERS WORE DIFFERENT COLOR SOCKS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CANCER.
PROCEEDS BENEFITED THE NAPLES CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
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CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES WERE HONORED ON THE FIELD.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING. GOOD EVENING.
THE N-H-L SAYS IT WILL NOT NEGOTIATE WITH THE PLAYERS UNION TODAY. MEANING THERE WILL BE A LOCKOUT. THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT EXPIRES AT MIDNIGHT. SO IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME. IT'S A MIXED BAG FOR A MINOR LEAGUE TEAM LIKE THE EVERBLADES. IT CAUSES CHAOS WITH THEIR ROSTER. BUT AMAZING TALENT WILL FILTER DOWN TO THE ECHL.
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WHILE THE NHL IS GOING AWAY. SAMMY WATKINS IS FINALLY COMING BACK. THE CLEMSON RECEIVER SUSPENDED FOR THE FIRST 2 GAMES OF THE SEASON DUE TO AN ARREST FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.
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BUT NOW HE'S BACK IN THE FOLD FOR THE TIGERS. A FINAL TUNE-UP AGAINST FURMAN BEFORE FACING FSU NEXT WEEK.
THE SOUTH FORT MYERS HIGH STAR TARGETED EARLY AND OFTEN. THIS QUICK CATCH GOES FOR 19 YARDS. WATKINS HAD 4 CATCHES IN THE FIRST QUARTER.
THEN THE HANDOFF TO BEGIN THE 2ND QUARTER. AND HE'S GONE. STILL GOT THE SPEED. 58 YARDS TO THE HOUSE.
HE HAD 110 TOTAL YARDS TODAY. CLEMSON ROLLS.
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SPEAKING OF THE SEMINOLES. WAKE FOREST WAS SUPPOSED TO BE THEIR FIRST REAL TEST OF THE YEAR.
THAT DIDN'T HAPPEN. BUT CHRIS THOMPSON DID. WAKE WILL HAVE NIGHTMARES ABOUT HIM. BUSTS OFF A 74 YARD TOUCHDOWN.
NOT DONE YET. ANOTHER MONSTER RUN. HE HAD 197 YARDS RUSHING. ON 9 CARRIES!
FSU WAXES THE DEMON DEACONS 52-0
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THE FLORIDA GATORS HAVE SIMPLY OWNED TENNESSEE IN THE RECENT MEETINGS OF THIS BITTER RIVALRY. IN FACT. 7 STRAIGHT WINS FOR U-F. BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IN 5 YEARS BOTH TEAMS HAVE BEEN RANKED AT THE SAME TIME. CALL IT AN EVEN MATCH.
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GATORS-VOLS. TENNESSEE HAS A 14-10 LEAD AT THE HALF.
TYLER BRAY. 2 TOUCHDOWN PASSES FOR THE VOLS. TREY BURTON HAS THE GATOR T-D.
MIAMI MADE SHORT WORK OF BETHUNE COOKMAN 38-10.
AND DUNBAR GRAD ANTAVIAN EDISON WITH 78 YARDS AND TOUCHDOWN FOR PURDUE IN THEIR ROUT OF EASTERN MICHIGAN.
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ANTAVIAN EDISON 5 CATCHES. 78 YARDS. 1 TD.
54-16 PURDUE OVER EASTERN MICHIGAN
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STRANGE MOMENT AT THE ARKANSAS STATE NEBRASKA GAME THIS AFTERNOON. HUSKERS COACH BO PELINI APPARENTLY FELL ILL DURING THE GAME. WAS SEEN GETTING HIS PULSE CHECKED.
LEFT AT HALFTIME AND WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL. HIS A-D SAYS PELINI IS QUOTE "DOING FINE".
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IT WAS ANOTHER BIG WEEK OF HIGH SCHOOL FRIDAY. BUT NOT EVERYONE PLAYS UNDER THE FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS. CANTERBURY BUSTED OUT THE WHOOPIN STICK ON GOLDEN RULE. 90-6. YES. 90-6.
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN HOSTING ST STEPHEN'S OUT OF BRADENTON.
KINGS WITH GREAT D EARLY ON. TYLER MANES RECOVERS THE FUMBLE.
THEN ON 4TH DOWN. GARRETT PYNCKEL THE BIG STOP.
TERRANCE DE AVILA UP TOP FOR ARMAND REGNAERT. TOUCHDOWN. PAT NO GOOD.
KINGS LED, 6-0, AT LAST UPDATE
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RIVERDALE HAS A LONG ROAD AHEAD. THEY BEGIN DISTRICT PLAY NEXT WEEK. BUT LAST NIGHT WAS A BIG WIN FOR THE RAIDERS. KEEPING DUNBAR'S OFFENSE IN CHECK AS PART OF A 24-10 VICTORY.
RIVERDALE COACH ROB HINSON WAS IN STUDIO TODAY FOR OUR GRIDIRON2DAY FOOTBALL SHOW. THE RAIDERS WILL TRAVEL TO FORT MYERS NEXT WEEK.
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DUNBAR MIGHT HAVE LOST. BUT THIS MARQUISE BRYANT KICKOFF RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN IS ONE OF OUR 3 PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES.
LELY AND ISLAND COAST ALSO WITH JAW DROPPING PLAYS TO MAKE THE CUT. NOW IT'S UP TO YOU TO VOTE. HEAD TO NBC-DASH-2.COM AND HIGHLIGHT THE SPORTS DROP DOWN MENU. YOU'LL SEE GRIDIRON2DAY PLAY OF THE WEEK. VOTING ENDS MONDAY 5PM.
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YANKEES AND RAYS. THE SECOND INNING WAS THE KEY TO THIS ONE.
FIRST CURTIS GRANDERSON. TWO-RUN HOMER OFF OF JAMES SHIELDS FOR A 2-0 LEAD.
THE NEXT BATTER, EDUARDO NUNEZ, HIT ONE OUT, TOO. YANKEES WIN, 5-3.
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FRANCISCO LIRIANO. NOW A WHITE SOCK. FACING HIS FORMER TEAM MINNESOTA THIS AFTERNOON.
FRANKIE WAS ON FIRE. HERE'S ONE OF HIS NINE STRIKEOUTS.
HE TOOK A NO-HITTER INTO THE SEVENTH INNING.
LIRIANO DIDN'T GET THAT. BUT GOT CHICAGO A 4-2. WIN.
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AND IT'S JIMMIE JOHNSON ON THE POLE FOR SUNDAY'S RACE AT CHICAGOLAND SPEEDWAY. AS THE CHASE FOR THE CUP GETS UNDERWAY.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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