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 [June 29, 2016]
June 28 (The Sports Xchange) -
James (Buddy) Ryan, the father of twin brothers, Rex and Rob, and
the architect of the Chicago Bears' famed "46 defense" died Tuesday
morning at the age of 85.
Ryan's health had deteriorated in recent years as he battled cancer.
He attended a Buffalo game last season in a wheelchair to watch son
Rex's Bills.
He got a taste of being a champion as defensive coordinator with the
title-winning New York Jets in Super Bowl III and was credited with
being the difference-maker when the Chicago Bears crushed the New
England Patriots in Super Bowl XX.
He coached in the NFL, either as a head coach or an assistant, for
35 years. His crowning achievement though came as assistant with the
Bears when he installed the "46 defense".
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Former Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton died after
accidentally shooting himself at a car dealership, according to
police in Roseville, Mich.
Tipton, 26, was shot in the abdomen when a gun discharged. He was
transported to a hospital before dying from the injuries.
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According to Roseville police chief James Berlin, Tipton took his
Jeep in for service at a Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM dealership. Tipton
was placing personal belongings into a bag when one of two handguns
inside the bag discharged.
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Quarterback Marcus Mariota said he's happy to hand the ball off 40
times per game next season if it means the Tennessee Titans are
winning football games.
The Titans traded for 2014 NFL rushing champion DeMarcus Murray over
the offseason and added Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry in the
second round of the NFL Draft. (Editing by Frank Pingue)
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