Chili nickname helps Lions edge Giants 15 9 in Detroit
Bruce McNorton nicknamed Chili for training camp prowess and glove aided drops two interceptions in the fourth quarter to lift Detroit to a 15 9 victory over New York. Billy Sims led Detroit with 86 rushing yards and a 2 yard TD run as the Lions improve to 5 5 and chase the NFC Central lead. Robbie Martin set up the score with a 51 yard kickoff return while Ali Haji Sheikh provided all Giants points with three field goals.
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Free-Agent Draft Signals End of Largest Player Movement
The 1983 free-agent re-entry draft showed limited movement as 29 of 45 free agents were picked by under four clubs, pushing players to seek teams via their farm systems. Dodgers and Yankees reflected the trend while Texas Rangers and Seattle led in selections.
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Hagler Duran Fight Looms Over Caesars Palace Stage
Hagler warns Duran may be punished if he repeats past prideful errors as the two meet for a title clash in Las Vegas. Duran seeks a historic fourth crown after wins over Cuevas and Moore, with a $20 million payday fueling the outdoor Caesars Palace bout.
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Nebraska Holds First Clemson Makes Top 20
The AP poll keeps Nebraska Texas Auburn and Georgia in the top four with Illinois advancing to fifth after a 50-23 win over Minnesota. Clemson and Pitt enter the Top Twenty as Oklahoma and Notre Dame drop from the rankings.
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