George Rogers

George Rogers, former running back for the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints who was implicated in a drug scandal in 1982 and later underwent treatment at a drug rehabilitation center, was arrested on cocaine charges during a weekend raid, authorities in Columbia, S.C., said Monday.

For 40 years, the suave British secret agent has been a cultural icon, ever since Sean Connery first burst on the screen like a sexual panther in "Dr. No" and identified himself as "Bond, James Bond." With his license to kill, dry martinis and easy way with women and gadgets, 007 has epitomized an ultimate male fantasy, transcending novelist Ian Fleming's Cold War superspy.

The Washington Redskins, who have made the NFL playoffs for the past three years behind the running of John Riggins, will give the ball to George Rogers in their bid to overtake the leaders in the National Conference. "I'd like to start George and give him a shot, an opportunity to step in there," said Washington Coach Joe Gibbs on Monday. "I want to see what he can do. I feel George can be a big average-per-carry runner for us."

Eddie George took a quick path from the Heisman Trophy to the Associated Press NFL offensive rookie of the year. The star running back was just as sensational with the Houston Oilers as he was at Ohio State. He gained 1,368 yards on 335 carries, a 4.1 average, and scored eight touchdowns. That was good enough to easily win the balloting by a nationwide panel of sports writers announced Wednesday. George received 74 of 93 votes, far ahead of New England receiver Terry Glenn, who had eight.

The Washington Redskins, who have been searching for an established young running back for the past four months, have obtained George Rogers of the New Orleans Saints in exchange for the Redskins' first pick in next Tuesday's National Football League draft, sources said Wednesday. In addition, the deal, reportedly finalized Tuesday, calls for the Saints to send their fifth-, 10th- and 11th-round picks in the draft to the Redskins. The Redskins' first-round pick is the 24th overall.

George Rogers rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown, but came away impressed with his former teammates, the New Orleans Saints. The Washington Redskins remained undefeated, but Rogers said there was nothing easy about their 14-6 victory over the Saints Sunday in the Superdome. "Any time you play a team like the Saints, you know you're going to come down here and they're going to play their hardest to beat you," Rogers said. "It seemed like their defense was really ready to play."

Running back George Rogers, released this month by the Washington Redskins, has been offered a multiyear contract by the Denver Broncos.

Eddie George took a quick path from the Heisman Trophy to the Associated Press NFL offensive rookie of the year. The star running back was just as sensational with the Houston Oilers as he was at Ohio State. He gained 1,368 yards on 335 carries, a 4.1 average, and scored eight touchdowns. That was good enough to easily win the balloting by a nationwide panel of sports writers announced Wednesday. George received 74 of 93 votes, far ahead of New England receiver Terry Glenn, who had eight.

George Rogers, former running back for the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints who was implicated in a drug scandal in 1982 and later underwent treatment at a drug rehabilitation center, was arrested on cocaine charges during a weekend raid, authorities in Columbia, S.C., said Monday.

The carnage of World War I was in its final days when the handsome doughboy in boots, Russian hat and fur gloves posed for a minute before his barracks in Siberia. His blond hair now is silver and even standing requires support, but George Roger Smith, who turns 100 today, still can remember his role in one of the most obscure and confused chapters of American military history. Smith, who lives in Rancho Palos Verdes, may be the last Southern California survivor of the 7,500 to 10,000 U.S.

Former City Councilwoman Trudi P. Rogers died Friday at Hoag Hospital from complications related to cancer, according to family members. Mrs. Rogers, 68, was the wife of Howard N. Rogers, who was a city councilman for 10 years and was serving as mayor at the time of his death in 1976. She then finished his term in office, which ran through April, 1978. Mrs. Rogers, born in 1921 in Denver, moved with her family to San Diego in 1927.

Running back George Rogers, released this month by the Washington Redskins, has been offered a multiyear contract by the Denver Broncos.

Former City Councilwoman Trudi P. Rogers died Friday at Hoag Hospital from complications related to cancer, according to family members. Mrs. Rogers, 68, was the wife of Howard N. Rogers, who was a city councilman for 10 years and was serving as mayor at the time of his death in 1976. She then finished his term in office, which ran through April, 1978. Mrs. Rogers, born in 1921 in Denver, moved with her family to San Diego in 1927.

The Washington Redskins waived veteran running back George Rogers and linebacker Rich Milot on Thursday. Rogers, 29, started 34 games during the past three seasons but was hampered last year by a variety of injuries. He was the Redskins' leading rusher in 1987 but saw limited duty in the playoffs and lost his starting job in the Super Bowl to rookie Timmy Smith, who ran for 204 yards in Washington's 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

The Washington Redskins waived veteran running back George Rogers and linebacker Rich Milot on Thursday. Rogers, 29, started 34 games during the past three seasons but was hampered last year by a variety of injuries. He was the Redskins' leading rusher in 1987 but saw limited duty in the playoffs and lost his starting job in the Super Bowl to rookie Timmy Smith, who ran for 204 yards in Washington's 42-10 victory over the Denver Broncos.

Redskin running back George Rogers said this week that John Riggins criticized him last Sunday "probably just to get attention" and that Riggins, the former Redskin star runner, isn't "qualified to talk about my running at all." Rogers, who made those statements while hunched in front of his locker, conceded he's heard Riggins' comments before. "He's always talking about me," Rogers said. "If it ain't one thing, it's another.