AVENGERS VS. LAS VEGAS.Byline: - Ross Siler Time: 7:30 p.m., Staples Center This article has multiple issues: * Its neutrality is disputed. * It may contain original research or unverifiable claims. * It does not cite any references or sources. TV/Radio: No TV; 690-AM, 1150-AM Avengers (8-6) update: The Avengers return home to play the second of three must-win games at the end of the regular season. The team holds the eighth and final Arena Football League playoff spot and could clinch a postseason berth this weekend through a five-game combination of events. After going just 2-4 in home games this season, the Avengers stayed at a hotel Friday night in the hopes of reversing those fortunes. The team also cut ties with lineman Jeremy Staat Jeremy Ray Staat (born October 10, 1976 in Bakersfield, California) is a former American Football defensive end who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1998 and the St. Louis Rams for two games in 2003. He also played for the Los Angeles Avengers arena football team. on Wednesday after suspending him last week. Staat, a former second-round NFL draft The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting[1]) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns, through seven rounds[2] pick, has struggled to overcome the death of close friend and former Arizona State teammate Pat Tillman Patrick Daniel Tillman (November 6 1976 – April 22 2004) was an American football player who left his professional sports career and enlisted in the United States Army in May 2002, along with his brother Kevin Tillman. He was killed in action in Afghanistan. . Las Vegas (7-7) update: After beating San Jose last week, the Gladiators gladiators [Lat.,=swordsmen], in ancient Rome, class of professional fighters, who performed for exhibition. Gladiatorial combats usually took place in amphitheaters. They probably were introduced from Etruria and originally were funeral games. have won four consecutive games but still trail the Avengers in the league standings. The Avengers beat Las Vegas 62-55 in Week 2 this season, though the Gladiators led midway through the fourth quarter. Las Vegas quarterback Clint Dolezel and Avengers quarterback Tony Graziani both have thrown for more than 80 touchdowns this season. |
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