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Roaf enters pro hall
CANTON, Ohio -- Willie Roaf was in an unfamiliar role -- the centre of attention in front of a large crowd, being singled out for something good.
No, make that: Something great.
With current Saints players standing and cheering, the former New Orleans offensive tackle led a group of linemen into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night, a six-man induction that honoured those who relish the less-than-glorious role.
Four linemen were inducted -- Roaf, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy and Dermontti Dawson, along with running back Curtis Martin and 1950s cornerback Jack Butler.
Roaf's speech was short and humble.
ICU wants doping case
NEW YORK -- Cycling's international governing body is pressing its case for jurisdiction over the doping case against Lance Armstrong.
In a statement released Saturday, the International Cycling Union (UCI) argues that it -- and not the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency -- is the authority that should handle the Armstrong case. USADA officials disagree, and say that with so much corruption in cycling, UCI has a strong motivation not to reveal the truth.
USADA has accused Armstrong of performance-enhancing drug use throughout his career, from his seven Tour de France victories from 1999-2005 through his comeback a few years ago.
-- The Associated Press
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 5, 2012 B13
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