AVENGERS VS. LAS VEGAS.Byline: -- Tom Hoffarth 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, 570-AM, 1330-AM (Spanish) Matchup: A frustrating seventh season for the Avengers (4-11) comes to a merciful end against the equally disappointed 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. (5-10). The Avengers ended a six-game losing streak with a 73-56 win over Nashville at home last Saturday. The Avengers have won four of six meetings against Vegas. Their offense has received a nice boost from rookie quarterback Sonny Cumbie Sonny Cumbie (born August 8, 1981, in Abilene, Texas) is an Arena Football League quarterback for the Los Angeles Avengers. High School Years Cumbie attended Snyder High School in Snyder, Texas, and was a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and , who has started the past 11 games and thrown for 57 TDs with only eight interceptions. This could be the final game of Greg Hopkins' career. The 11-year AFL AFL: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. veteran receiver/linebacker is running for office in Pennsylvania (50th District state representative) with the primary election Tuesday. |
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