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Cee Dee Lamb signs new contract

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By Elwyn Henderson     Dallas Cowboys start Wide Receiver Cee Dee Lamb finally reached a contract agreement and signed a record breaking 4-year, $136 million dollar deal with $100 million guaranteed.  The contract also includes a $38 million dollar signing bonus.  That represents the biggest signing bonus ever given to a wide receiver.  The…

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Outlaws’ Fosbenner Named MAL “Fireman of the Year”

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Lawrence, KS – The Mid-America League is proud to announce that Xavier Fosbenner of the Joplin Outlaws has been voted the league’s “Fireman of the Year.”   Fosbenner said, regarding the award, “First off, thank you!  It means a lot after not playing for two years.  I was able to come back and make an…

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TimberHogs’ Castillo-Franco Named MAL “Pitcher of the Year”

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Lawrence, KS – The Mid-America League is proud to announce that Wilton Castillo-Franco of the Piney Woods TimberHogs has been voted the league’s “Pitcher of the Year.”   Upon being informed of his award, Castillo-Franco said, “I am super happy for the award.  I would like to thank my colleagues and coaches.  This is possible…

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Cowboy fall to Chargers, 26-19

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By Elwyn Henderson The Dallas Cowboys made their one and only preseason home appearance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Saturday afternoon in front of over 80,900 fans when they entertained the Los Angeles Chargers. Dallas came into the game at 1-1 on the preseason and the Chargers entered the fray at 0-2 under former National…

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Flying Bison’s Maldonado Named MAL “Defensive Player of the Year”

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Lawrence, KS – The Mid-America League is proud to announce that John Maldonado Jr. of the Abilene Flying Bison has been voted the league’s “Defensive Player of the Year.”   Upon being informed of his award, Maldonado said, “I’m super blessed to be named Defensive Player of the Year.  Thank you to my coaches and…

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