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Intro: Welcome to Manny Stiles ' Daily Weekday Column: "Sportsune Cookie" – The shortest 3,079 word daily column you'll read today. You won't move into the future while you're staring into the past (in sports) Sportsune Cookie Your head should serve a better purpose than a hat rack Milton. . . more

With a record of 4-8, it is safe to say that the Los Angeles Avengers have had a roller coaster season thus far far. At times they have looked like a legitimate playoff contender with efficiency from the quarterback (Tim Hicks or Sonny Cumbie) and stifling play from their defense. However, they. . . more

Lonnie Ford celebrates a score. Lonnie Ford, a former USC defensive lineman and current Arena League fullback, may soon find himself ready to retire from the game of football due to the fact that the Avengers may release him after this season. While there is no such evidence indicating such a. . . more

Timon Marshall is the Avengers' top receiver. Site : Staples Center TV : FSN Prime Ticket Radio : 570, 1330 Records : Avengers (3-4), Gladiators 3-3 Record v. Gladiators (2007) : 1-0 Preview : After ending a four game slide with a 79-62 victory over the Utah. . . more

Yes, this guy does play quarterback. With starting quarterback Sonny Cumbie missing in action, the Avengers called upon seldom-used backup quarterback Tim Hicks (pictured) to help stop the team’s four game losing streak. While making just his second career start, Hicks certainly answered the. . . more

Tony Romo is another guy who has been subject to the curse of Dallas. I am beginning to believe that the city of Dallas, Texas, is under some sort of curse after the Cowboys became the latest Dallas pro sports team to choke in the playoffs. While it's certainly not uncommon for a team to undergo. . . more