Dudek's Dream Leads Denver To 30-14 Win Over Raiders
Joe Dudek revived his NFL dream with a 128 yard rushing effort and two touchdowns as Denver beat Los Angeles 30-14. The Broncos rushed for 204 yards and improved to 2-1-1 while the Raiders dropped to 3-1. Ken Karcher left with a dislocated finger and Steve Watson suffered six broken ribs.
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NFL owners doubtful as players propose mediation plan
The NFL players union suggests six weeks of mediation by a federal mediator followed by binding arbitration if needed. Owners, led by execs like Jack Donlan and Tex Schramm, oppose arbitration and may reject the plan, risking a season-long strike and continued use of replacement players.
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Minnesota Wins World Series Bid Amid Indoor Stadium Upset
The Twins advance to the World Series after sweeping Detroit though the Tigers' stars faltered. Evans cites collective effort and mistakes cost Detroit, while Henneman saves a Detroit win with a relief performance. Blyleven wins Game 2 to deny Alexander a postseason win.
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Oklahoma Holds Top Spot as AP Poll Shows Oregon Return
Oklahoma remains No. 1 after a 44-9 win over Texas while Oregon returns to the AP rankings at No. 16 for the first time since 1970. Nebraska holds second with a 54-2 win over Kansas and Miami adds first place votes after a 46-16 victory over Maryland.
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Nebraska Miami Top Twenty shifts after weekend results
AP Poll updates show Nebraska and Miami tied for first with 46-86 first place votes and 1 183-1 120-1 112 points. Notre Dame drops to 11th after loss to Pitt. Florida State climbs to fourth after routing Southern Miss. Auburn stays fifth after beating Vanderbilt. LSU moves to sixth. Clemson rises to seventh. Tennessee and UCLA also rise. Penn State enters Top Ten at 10 with 606 points. Michigan and Indiana break into the Second Ten amid several upsets.
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NBA eyeing labor talks after NFL strike lessons
NBA Commissioner David Stern urged resumption of contract negotiations with the players union this week warning that a football style strike hurts owners players and fans. Board approves 44.5 million Suns sale to Jerry Colangelo group while seeking talks with players association general counsel Larry Fleisher.
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