Oklahoma Defense Earns Respect Amid Potent Sooner Offense
Oklahoma defeated Iowa State 109-86 as coach Johnny Orr praised the Sooners defense for pressuring the Cyclones into 25 turnovers and holding star Jeff Grayer to six points. Harvey Grant led Oklahoma with 30 points and 12 rebounds, boosting the Sooners to 17-2 overall, 3-1 in the Big Eight.
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Tigers Offer Gibson Contract
Detroit general manager Bill Lajoie said the Tigers offered free agent Kirk Gibson a one year extension with a no trade clause. Gibson has reportedly received better offers from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his agent notes strong interest this time around.
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Blaisdell Leads Maple Leafs In Debut Victory Over Kings
Mike Blaisdell, called up from the minors, scored twice to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, snapping the club’s 15-game winless skid and ending a 0-7-4 home drought. Claude Lemieux netted twice for Montreal in a 4-1 win over Buffalo. Joe Nieuwendyk starred for Calgary in a 5-1 victory over Hartford, reaching 30 wins for the season. Dale Hawerchuk and Brian MacLellan also produced late goals in Winnipeg and Minnesota wins respectively.
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