Missouri To Regain No.1 LSU Outguns Vanderbilt
LSU held off Vanderbilt 92-? to tie Georgia for first in the SEC. Chris Jackson poured in 46 points for LSU, while Vanderbilt’s Scott Draud hit nine 3-pointers in a late rally. Missouri and Arizona suffered losses as Notre Dame-like slumps hit top teams.
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No. 16 Oregon St. tops Washington St. for 14th straight loss
Gary Payton scored 25 points and 11 assists while Oregon State built a 19 point lead by halftime to hand Washington State its 14th consecutive loss, a school record. Earl Martin added 22 points with 17 in the first half as the Beavers moved to 19-4 overall and 12-2 Pac-10.
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Reunion sparks talk of future state title run
Gibbs and McPherson describe the rare team unity that fueled past success as they prepare for a reunion on Tuesday. They emphasize chemistry over talent and recall off court friendships that helped their run. They expect catching up, memories, and likely basketball chatter during the event.
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Chambers Leads Suns With 56 As Lakers Sweep Celtics
Chambers erupted for 56 points, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s 1966 mark, to power the Suns past the Warriors 131-113. Phoenix built a 68-89 lead, then stretched it to 103-85 by the fourth. Lakers beat Celtics 1010 in a near-two game season sweep at the Forum as Magic Johnson and James Worthy led the charge.
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Graf Is Obvious Choice For Top Female Athlete
Steffi Graf was named Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 1989 after winning all four Grand Slam titles plus Olympic gold. The West German dominated women’s tennis, edging out runner up Ben Hogan? golfer Benny King and joining a legendary list of past winners. Graf expressed gratitude for the honor while noting she is not American.
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AP Names Montana Top Male Athlete for 1989
The Associated Press named Joe Montana the 1989 top male athlete, the first NFL quarterback to win since 1973 and only the third overall in 49 years. Montana edged Bo Jackson and Greg LeMond in a three way balloting that highlighted his 36 first place votes and 253 points. Jackson had 33 first place votes and 228 points, LeMond 26 first place votes and 218 points.
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Wallace Leads Pontiac Challenge in Turbulent Race Finish
Rusty Wallace, the defending Winston Cup champion, finished seventh for Pontiac as Ricky Rudd and Bobby Hillin Jr. also posted top six spots. Dale Earnhardt led much of the race but lost a 30 second advantage after a late pit stop, then faced a flat right rear tire four laps from the end, while Ken Schrader, starting from the back after an accident, surged to second before mechanical trouble halted his charge.
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