Clemson Improves Hope For ACC Title Run
Clemson coach Cliff Ellis says ending a long ACC title drought is a big jump but the 1986-87 Tigers aim to rise from seventh to champion. Horace Grant leads a balanced lineup with Grayson Marshall and Larry Middleton supporting in a new center and guard rotation. Elden Campbell adds inside presence as Clemson seeks 20 wins and an NCAA bid.
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Reggie Jackson Leaves Angels After 1986 Season
Reggie Jackson will not return to the California Angels in 1987. GM Mike Port announced the decision after a 90 minute in person meeting at Anaheim Stadium. Jackson, 40, batted .241 with 18 homers in 132 games and will consider offers from other clubs as his Angels tenure ends.
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UNLV and WKU Reach NIT Semifinals After Upsets
UNLV 90 Oklahoma 81 and WKU 96 TCU 90 propelled the Rebels and Hilltoppers into the NIT semifinals. Temple beat Villanova 80-73. Memphis State edged Michigan 82-76, with semifinal matchups set for Friday and Saturday at Madison Square Garden.
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Dolphins Rout Jets 45-3 Behind Marino High Output
Dan Marino clicked with a mix of short and intermediate passes to outpace the New York Jets 45 to 3 at Meadowlands. He posted an 80.6 percent completion rate and his 12th four touchdown game, while Miami's defense limited the Jets and the Dolphin offense controlled the clock in a decisive Monday night win.
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Moore resigns as Citadel football coach after winless conference season
Citadel announces Tom Moore resigns effective immediately after a 3-8 season in which the team went 0-6 in the Southern Conference. Athletic director Walt Nadzak says a search committee will look for a new coach within three weeks as Moore had three years left on his contract.
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