Sports Television Tonight Heads to College Showdowns
Television schedule lists 7 30 p m Syracuse at Villanova on ESPN 9 p m Oklahoma at LSU 9 30 p m Indiana at Northwestern plus girls and boys prep games starting 6 30 p m on Monday January 11 Blackville Hilda at Wagener Vallea Tuesday January 12 Aiken at Strom Thurmond Keenan at South Aiken Irma at North Augusta Brookland Cayce at Midland Valley
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Evert Cruises Past Magers in Australian Open Opener
In Melbourne, Chris Evert defeated Gretchen Magers 6-4 6-0 in the opening round of the Australian Open. Pat Cash advanced after beating Thomas Muster as anti apartheid protests interrupted play. Other first round winners included Chris Pridham Matt Anger Barbara Potter Sylvia Hanika Akemi Nishiya and Wendy Wood.
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Washington Eliminates Chicago Again in NFC Playoff Showdown
Washington Redskins overcome an early 14-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Bears 21-17 and advance to the NFC Championship. Doug Williams fueled the comeback with key connections to Ricky Sanders and Clint Didier, while Darrell Green's 52-yard punt return for a touchdown helped seal the win. The victory sets up a title game against the Minnesota Vikings, who upset the 49ers.
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Individual Statistics From Chicago Washington Grid Game
Rushing figures show Washington and Chicago players with varied yardage across multiple rushes. Passing records list Williams for Washington and McMahon for Chicago with notable completions and attempts. Receiving tallies include Wash ington, Clark and Dicer for the former and Gentry Payton MacKinnon Suney and Sanders for the latter. Missed field goals feature Chicago’s Butler.
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Payton Ends 13-Year NFL Career One Yard Short
Chicago's Walter Payton, nicknamed Sweetness, bid farewell after 13 seasons ending with 16,726 rushing yards and one yard short of a first down in a 21 17 NFC semifinal loss to Washington at Soldier Field. Payton reflected on a hall of fame career, praising teammates and noting the hard farewell.
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Denver's 34 10 Win Sets Up AFC Rematch
Denver Broncos rout Houston Oilers 34 to 10 in a divisional playoff, earning a rematch with Cleveland at Mile High. MVP John Elway threw two TD passes to Clarence Kay and scored once, while Houston’s miscues and penalties doomed their playoff return. Brown beat Indianapolis 38-21 to reach the AFC title game.
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