Blues Edge Red Wings In OT To Claim Norris Title
St. Louis wins the Norris Division on a 3-2 overtime victory over Detroit as Doug Gilmour scores twice. Jacques Demers, formerly Detroit coach, saw his team miss the crown by one point. Chicago Blackhawks and Minnesota North Stars also battled for the final playoff berth.
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Blackhawks top Maple Leafs 5-2. playoff pairings set
The Blackhawks clinched third and will face Detroit in the first round as Toronto awaits St Louis in the Norris. Edmonton clinched the overall points title with 106 and a $200,000 team bonus, while Wayne Gretzky captured his seventh consecutive scoring title.
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Earnhardt Earns Fourth Win of Winston Cup Season at North Wilkesboro
Dale Earnhardt and the Richard Childress team added another victory in the Winston Cup race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. He led 319 laps, finished 1.72 seconds ahead of Kyle Petty, and earned $44,675 as the six race season sees him claim four wins and strong pace for a potential sweep.
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Pacers survive seventh inning miscues for 6-2 win
The Pacers win 6-2 behind freshman pitcher Avery who allowed four runs in the second but shut down Gardner-Webb the rest of the game. Ehmig hit a ninth home run for Gardner-Webb as Pat Snyder and Barry Butler helped with two doubles. The win moves Pacers to 23-7 and sets up a district clash with Wofford Tuesday.
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Johnson Delivers Quadruple Triple Double For Lakers
Magic Johnson fuels a 126-118 Lakers win over the Nuggets with 23 points 11 rebounds and 10 assists marking his fourth straight triple double. Lakers move to 60-15 clinching strong home court playoff advantage. Worthy Scott Green and Abdul-Jabbar score in support. Nuggets English 29 Lever 27 lead Denver.
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Sundvold Sends Game To OT As Warriors Break Playoff Drought
San Antonio tied the game on a late 3 by Jon Sundvold to force overtime at 107 107. Chris Mullin sparked Golden State with three straight baskets in the extra period tipping the Warriors to a 120 112 lead with 1 28 remaining and earning their first playoff berth since 1976 77. Joe Barry Carroll added 29 for Golden State.
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Hagler Leonard Showdown May Be Past Its Prime
In Las Vegas Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard square off amid questions they have slowed with time and inactivity. Leonard seeks redemption and Hagler vows his best despite doubts that age and rust have crept in.
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King Wins Dinah Shore Playoff At Mission Hills
Betsy King wins the Dinah Shore tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage after a playoff against Patty Sheehan. King collects $80,000 for the winner while Sheehan earns $38,000 for second place as the crowd watches a tense finish and a pivotal par putt.
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