Bears at the center stage as 49ers risk fall
Chicago faces San Francisco with the Bears 5 1 after a potential loss. The 49ers sit 3 2 two games behind the Rams in the NFC West and could drop three behind if the Rams win and New Orleans pulls an upset. Coach Bill Walsh says the Rams may pull away.
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49ers face Bears after rough start test
San Francisco, once pegged for dynasty status, stumbles with seven fumbles in a loss to Minnesota and a home defeat by New Orleans. Coach Walsh criticizes sloppy football as QB Montana adapts to short passes and defender Lott shifts inside to aid run defense. A win over Chicago could restore confidence.
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Gastineau Seeks Payback on Marino Before Monday Night
Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau aims to settle a $10 debt with Miami quarterback Dan Marino by sacking him during Monday night football. The two teams sit 4-1 atop the AFC East as Gastineau vows to rush Marino despite injuries and a shift to the Jets 3-4 defense.
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Witherspoon Stops Scaff In Fourth Round
Tim Witherspoon of Philadelphia stopped Slammin Sammy Scaff in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Birmingham England. Referee John Coyle halted the fight after a Scaff knockdown as Witherspoon pursued another shot at Pinklon Thomas on the undercard of Nelson Caldwell. Scaff pressed with body punches but Witherspoon landed powerful blows to the head and claimed readiness to reclaim the title.
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