Aussie great Newcombe has skin cancer surgery

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05/07/2010 - Sydney, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former world No. 1 John Newcombe underwent surgery to have a cancerous growth removed from the right side of his nose.

"It's a cancerous growth so he (the doctor) had to cut...and finished up having 64 stitches," Newcombe said of the procedure.

The 65-year-old Australian tennis legend had the growth removed after it was discovered the cancer had spread under the skin.

The Sydney native Newcombe is a seven-time major champion and three-time Grand Slam runner-up and ascended to No. 1 in 1974. He won 26 major titles overall, including doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam wins.

Newcombe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1986.

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After praising his leadership and work ethic through spring workouts, the Chiefs announced Tuesday they had signed the 27-year-old Cassel to a multiyear contract. Terms were not disclosed, but he will almost certainly be one of the highest-paid members of the team.
"We are excited to be able to reach a long-term agreement for Matt Cassel to be a Kansas City Chief for many years to come," owner and board chairman Clark Hunt said in a statement. "His proven leadership on and off the field will be a tremendous asset to the organization."
Patriots made him their franchise player, meaning his salary for this season will be about $15 million.
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"I think he's got some unique leadership qualities. I think his teammates like him and have respect for him. I think he's doing a pretty good job on the field, too," Haley said last month. "He's doing everything that I'm asking him, that our coaches are asking him to do. I don't have one single complaint how he's carrying himself."
After one workout, wide receiver Devard Darling declared Cassel "a breath of fresh air."
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"Since Matt arrived in Kansas City, he has embraced the team and the community," Pioli said. "His work ethic, his ability and competitive presence is what we expect from our players."

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