America's Heroes Night at the Amarillo Civic Center for Dusters game

AMARILLO, Texas The Amarillo Dusters take the field at home again this Saturday, battling the Rio Grande Valley Dorados. This weekend is also Flag Day and Father's Day, so the Dusters are honoring America's Heroes at the game, including military, police, firefighters, dads, and many other community heroes.

"It is so important as a professional sports team to do what we can in honoring the men and women that make it possible to do what we do every day," said Dusters vice president, Joe Morgado.

At halftime of the game, military personnel will be having an enlistment ceremony to swear in new recruits. There will also be many prizes and giveaways throughout the night.

The Amarillo Civic Center is also will also be selling $.50 hot dogs at the concession stands.

"The $.50 hot dogs are back by popular demand and available while they last," said Amarillo Civic Center director, Kris Miller. "In the past, we have gone through 2500 to 3000 hot dogs!"

From 4:30 to 5:30 on Saturday, dads and kids with game tickets are invited to come onto the field with a few of the Dusters and play catch.

"We are giving this very unique opportunity to be out on the field with the team before the game. It is something that we hope parents and kids will treasure as a special memory," Morgado said. "Football, family, and $.50 hot dogs; what more could a dad ask for on Father's Day!"

Tickets start at just $16 and are on sale now. Reserve yours by calling the Dusters Box Office at 806.350.7277 or visit www.dustersfootball.com or stop by any Panhandle Tickets outlet.

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United Indoor Football Week Fourteen Review

Omaha, NE - Week 14 brought some surprises as the United Indoor Football season is winding down. The conference races continue to be tight with just one week remaining in the regular season. The week saw the Ice slip past the Storm, the Rage beat the Bandits, the Extreme defeat the Beef and the Outlaws get a win over the Wild.

COLORADO 29, SIOUX FALLS 24

At Loveland, CO

The Colorado Ice slipped past the Sioux Falls Storm 29-24 Friday evening at the Budweiser Events Center. With the win, the teams split the two match-ups this season. Colorado was led by quarterback Garrett Mehl and a solid defensive effort. Mehl led the offense, tallying 209 yards of total offense (50 rushing and 159 passing) and had a hand in four total touchdowns (one rushing and three passing). The Ice's defense saw three players tally six tackles each while also tallying four tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, a pass break up and also blocked a kick. Sioux Falls was led by linebacker Mark Blackburn and quarterback Terrance Bryant. Blackburn led the defense with a team-high seven tackles and also broke up three passes. Bryant accumulated 153 yards of total offense (14 rushing and 142 passing) and threw for three touchdowns to lead the offense. In week 15, Colorado closes out their season by hosting Wichita while Sioux Falls battles with Bloomington at home.

BLOOMINGTON 64, OMAHA 43

At Bloomington, IL

The Bloomington Extreme defeated the Omaha Beef 64-43 Saturday evening at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum. With the win, the season series saw Omaha win two to Bloomington's one. The Extreme were led by quarterback Dusty Burk and their defense. Burk tallied 314 yards of total offense (75 rushing and 239 passing) and had a hand in eight of the team's nine touchdowns (three rushing and five passing). The Extreme's defense tallied two tackles for loss and two sacks while also breaking up a pass and recovering two fumbles. Leading the way for Omaha were defensive back Dustin Creager and quarterback James McNear. Creager made a team-high 11 tackles to lead the defense. On offense, McNear tallied 236 yards of total offense (22 rushing and 214 passing) while also throwing for four touchdowns. In week 15, Bloomington hits the road and will finish their season at Sioux Falls while Omaha hosts Sioux City.

RIVERCITY 41, SIOUX CITY 27

At Sioux City, IA

The RiverCity Rage went on the road and beat the Sioux City Bandits 41-27 Saturday evening at the Tyson Events Center. Leading the way for RiverCity were quarterback Ryan Maiuri and their defense. Maiuri tallied 129 yards of total offense (33 rushing and 96 passing) and had a hand in three total touchdowns (one rushing and two passing). The defense tallied four tackles for loss and one sack, forced two fumbles, recovered three, intercepted a pass and broke up two more. Leading the way for the Bandits were quarterback Chad Kapanui and defensive back John Zevenbergen. Kapanui completed 20 of 33 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown while also rushing for a touchdown. Zevenbergen made two tackles while also intercepting a pass and breaking up two more. In week 15, RiverCity finishes up at home by hosting Billings while Sioux City heads south to Omaha.

BILLINGS 58, WICHITA 31

At Wichita, KS

The Billings Outlaws earned a road win over the Wichita Wild 58-31 Saturday evening at the Kansas Coliseum. With the win, Billings won both match-ups played this season between the two teams. Billings was led by quarterback Chris Dixon and their defense. Dixon tallied 282 yards of total offense (75 rushing and 207 passing) and had a hand in seven touchdowns (one rushing and six passing). The Outlaws' defense tallied five tackles for loss and a sack, forced a fumble (recovered it), intercepted four passes and broke up two more. Wichita was led by running back John Randle and defensive back J.R. Webber. Randle tallied 184 all-purpose yards (32 rushing, 13 receiving and 139 kickoff returns). Webber made a team-high 10 tackles and had a tackle for loss while also forced two fumbles (recovered one, returning it 25 yards for a touchdown) and blocked a kick. In week 15, Billings hits the road to face RiverCity while Wichita travels to Colorado.

UIF STANDINGS

Bloomington 7-6 Sioux Falls 10-3

RiverCity 6-7 Billings 9-4

Sioux City 4-9 Omaha 9-4

Wichita 2-11 Colorado 5-8

At the conclusion of the UIF regular season and playoffs, the league's United Bowl champion will host the champion of the Intense Football League in the National Indoor Football Bowl Championship Game (NIBC) on July 26. The game is part of a two-year partnership between United Indoor Football and the Intense Football League. The two league champions will meet again in a second NIBC in 2009 at the home of the Intense Football League champion.

United Indoor Football is the premier indoor football league of North America and is committed to serving its teams and fans. Please contact the UIF league office with any comments, concerns or suggestions.

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BELTON -- For the CenTex Barracudas professional indoor football team, clinching a spot in the Intense Football League's postseason tournament is not enough. After three years in the IFL, team owner Dr. Frederick Barnett and the Barracudas want it all.

With one of the league's toughest schedules down the home stretch of the season, the Barracudas will be hosting the Corpus Christi Hammerheads in a crucial IFL matchup Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Bell County Expo Center hoping to make a move on one of the league's elite.

On the strength of Alaska's 33-27 loss to Fairbanks last night, the Barracudas (7-4) have clinched a spot in the Intense Football League postseason tournament, completing the most remarkable turnaround in the 2008 IFL season. Last year, CenTex posted a miserable 2-12 record, only winning two games against the last place Alaska Wild.

Ironically, the Wild once again plays prominently in the Barracuda season storyline. Even if the Barracudas lost their last three games of the season and finished at 7-7, the worst they could end up is tied for sixth with Alaska at 7-7, and CenTex would have the tie-breaker against Alaska based on their 54-7 victory over them two weeks ago.

The Barracudas (7-4) come into the game with a two-game win streak and firmly in third place as the race for playoff positions heats up in the final month of the regular season. Looking to make their third consecutive appearance in the Intense Bowl league championship game, the Hammerheads (9-1) have won six in a row to remain one of the league's two elite teams.

This week's unusual Monday night slated game will be the final regular season home contest for the Barracudas as they must wrap up their schedule with two long road trips to take on the league's top two teams, the defending champion Louisiana Swashbucklers (10-0) June 14, then to Corpus Christi June 21.

While Louisiana, Corpus Christi and CenTex have clinched playoff berths, the Barracudas continue to jockey for seeding positions. While Frisco (6-6), Odessa (5-7), Katy (4-6) and Alaska (4-7) battle for final three spots in the postseason tournament, CenTex still has an outside shot at taking second place and earning a first round playoff bye.

Trailing the Hammerheads by three games in the standings, the Barracudas must win out with two games against Corpus Christi and one at undefeated Louisiana. On the other hand, Corpus Christi must lose at least three of its final four games, two against CenTex, one at Louisiana and one at Katy.

With the end of the IFL season right around the corner, the focus has turned to the postseason.

The honor of being the 2008 IFL champion has taken on more meaning than in the past. With the unprecedented agreement between the IFL and the United Indoor Football (UIF) league, the champions of each league will meet on July 26 in the home city of the UIF champion.

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Blue Bombers have release Tim McManigal

WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have made the following transactions on June 8, 2008:

The Blue Bombers have released import linebacker #58 Tim McManigal (New Mexico State).

Blue Bombers training camp continues Monday at Canad Inns Stadium. The Blue Bombers resume two-a-day sessions with on-field practices from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and from 10:50 a.m. to approximately 12:15 p.m on both Monday, June 9 and Tuesday, June 10. Media availability on Monday and Tuesday will be approximately 12:15 p.m.

Season tickets are still available through the Blue Bombers football club offices or by calling 204-784-7448 or going to http://www.bluebombers.com

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Rookie QB Tyler Donavan on his role: "It's tough, especially at a quarterback position because its all about the rhythm. I'm a rookie and they've got some veteran guys out here and they're brining me along. It's all about those mental reps right now. The spot where I'm in right now, that's where you're going to make your most progress, is the mental part of the game. When you reps come, you've got to make the most of it."

Another day, another fight: The Philadelphia Flyers of "the Broad Street Bullies" era would be in tough against the '08 Eskimos. At least twelve players clashed during a dust-up at mid-field. The brawl ended when rookie OL Calvin Armstrong launched himself on top of the pile. Coach Maciocia loves the intensity but characterized today's tilt as "more of a love fest than anything else and there's more violence on the inside drills."

Newest Nicknames: Receiver Jason Tucker, who's sidelined with a sore back, has earned a new nickname. This morning Tucker was greeted by Receivers Coach Mike Kelly with a jovial, "Good morning Eat and Sleep!'" Quarterback Jason Maas also has a new handle, "Wing-nut". Maas, who has endured more than few shots about his "prominent" ears, was described by a teammate as looking like a human wing-nut. We think this name will stick.

Change of Heart: Kelly Campbell has decided to stick with his original number of 71. The first year wideout was going to move to #85, but has reconsidered and says I'll make the number my own." Waddell Smith may have something to say about that. Smith, the Esks deep threat during the Five in a Row era, wore #71 with distinction during his seven seasons in Edmonton.

Injuries:

- Jason Tucker (back)

- Ron "Goldie" McClendon (quad)

- Adam Braidwood (knee)

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Soul Travels to Face Desperados

The Philadelphia Soul (10-3) will travel to Dallas on Saturday to take on the first-place Desperados (11-2) at the American Airlines Center. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. (ET) and can be seen on live Comcast SportsNet and heard on 950 ESPN Radio. The game audio will also be streamed live on-line at www.950ESPN.com.

After both teams clinched playoff spots last Saturday, the Soul and the Desperados will most likely be competing for home-field advantage during the postseason. The Soul trails Dallas by one game in the standings, but with a win would hold the tiebreaker with only two games left after this one.

Earlier this season, in a match up of two undefeated teams, the Soul overpowered the Desperados 57-28. Eddie Moten is looking forward to renewing his feud with Desperados quarterback Clint Dolezel. During their last meeting, Moten was to blame for three of Dolezel's four interceptions. During that game, Moten also reached 30 career interceptions and was named Defensive Player of the Game. Throughout his career, Moten has intercepted eight passes off Dolezel. The Soul are 4-5 all-time against Dallas.

Chris "Money" Jackson is back to breaking records. During Week 12, Jackson became the Soul's single-season record holder for receptions, breaking the mark of 107 receptions set by Sean Scott in 2004. He is also just 44 points shy of 2,000 for his career, which has only been reached by Eddie Brown and Barry Wagner in league history.

Soul quarterback Tony Graziani is back and is ready to play. Graziani has been out with a sprained left knee, but is expected to be behind center on Saturday.

Graziani, the leader for many of the Soul's career passing records, hasn't been healthy since Week 3 when he sprained a ligament in his left knee after being hit late by New York's John Nixx. In four games this season, Graziani has completed 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,017 yards with 27 TDs and 3 INTs.

Soul head coach Bret Munsey had been starting Matt D'Orazio, who completed 72.4 percent of his passes for 2,698 yards with 58 TDs and 4 INTs, while also rushing for a team-record 201 yards and 8 TDs in relief of Graziani.

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Chicago Rush National Anthem Contest Returns

June 5, 2008 -Oh Say Can You Sing? All Chicagoland singers are invited to show "off" their vocal abilities during the Chicago Rush's annual National Anthem Contest, which will be held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, the Rush announced today.

This year's winner will be chosen by Rush fans and have the honor of performing the anthem prior to the Arena Football team's upcoming AFL Divisional Playoff game - slated for the weekend of July 5-6. (The exact date and time will be determined later this month).

"The annual National Anthem Contest always draws some of Chicagoland's most-talented singers," said Rush vice president of communications Mike Alzamora. "With the winner singing at the playoff game on Independence Day weekend, it should make this year's contest even more special."

A panel of judges will select three finalists whose versions of the Star Spangled Banner will then be available on the Rush Web site, www.chicagorush.com. Beginning on Wednesday, June 25, Rush fans will have the opportunity to listen to the three versions and vote for their choice. Voting will continue through Wednesday, July 2, with the winner announced Thursday, July 3.

All contestants must register in advance by calling Laura Visin, Rush community relations manager, at (773) 243-3439. The deadline for registration is 5 p.m., Monday, June 23.

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