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Brandon Joyce, Former NFL Player, Shot Dead at 26

Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Brandon Joyce has died from injuries sustained after he was shot outside a St. Louis-area Bass Pro Shop Friday. He was most recently a member of the St. Louis Rams' offseason roster. Joyce was 26. Three men have been arrested in connection with the murder. Cory J. Brooks, 21,...

Unlikely Heroes Key Las Vegas Locomotives' Second Title

OMAHA, Neb.-- The heroes of Las Vegas' win in Saturday's United Football League championship game were a quarterback that in July was looking for an opportunity and a running back in need of a second chance. Or more. Chase Clement threw for two touchdowns and was named the games Most Valuable Player in the Locomotives'...

Las Vegas Locomotives Repeat as UFL Champions, Defeat Tuskers 23-20

OMAHA, Neb.-- It was déjà vu all over again for the Las Vegas Locomotives. In front of 15,310 fans at Rosenblatt Stadium, the Locos earned a second consecutive United Football League championship Saturday afternoon, staving off the Florida Tuskers once again for a 23-20 victory. Las Vegas' Alfred Malone blocked a...

Chase Clement, From Third String to UFL Championship Starter

OMAHA, Neb. -- As a college quarterback, Chase Clement threw for 9,785 yards, accounted for 11,526 yards of total offense and was responsible for 125 touchdowns. Nice statistics but not ones that particularly impress pro scouts when they're trying to uncover the next great National Football League quarterback. What they...

Locos Looking for "The Championship" Repeat Against Florida

The Las Vegas Locomotives haven't had the better of the all-time series against the Florida Tuskers. They have, however, one-upped the Tuskers in United Football League Championship Games. And the Locos would like to make it two-upped by Saturday afternoon. Las Vegas (5-3) once again will play Florida (5-3) in "The...

Background on las vegas locomotives

The Las Vegas Locomotives (called the Locos for short) are a professional American football team based in Las Vegas, Nevada who play in the United Football League.

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