Steelers win first NFL title in 4 years of play
Art Rooney praises the Pittsburgh Steelers as they finish 11-3 with a 24-2 victory over the San Diego Chargers to clinch the AFC Central title and home playoff status. The win sets up a Saturday playoff opener against Oakland, followed by other matchups and final regular season results across the league.
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Vikings finish season with 7 7 record after costly mistakes
In a tense finish at Candlestick Park the Vikings lost to the 49ers 20 17 as a late drive faltered after three critical miscues. Ed Marinaro stepped out of bounds, John Ward was ejected, and Jeff Siemon was flagged for pass interference aiding San Francisco. Fred Cox missed a 43 yard field goal with 19 seconds left sealing Minnesota's disappointing 7 7 season.
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Hilton Stops Morris as Miami Clinches Undefeated Season
In a 16-0 win to finish the regular season, Miami halted Morris nine yards short of 1000 for the year. AP wirephoto notes the injury to the speedy back as Miami extended to a 14-0 mark.
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Gophers Edge Loyola After Slow Start To Win
Minnesota, 12 days off due to exams, barely defeated Loyola Chicago 87-81 to stay unbeaten in the Big Ten. Ron Behagen scored 28 as Minnesota fended off a late Ramblers rally and coach Bill Musselman blamed the layoff for the slow start.
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Downtown business leaders back Vikings stadium plan in Minneapolis
Downtown Council President Alden Berman said firms may subsidize deficits to lure city officials to approve a $51 million Vikings stadium in downtown Minneapolis. The project would seat 71,120 with a 4,000 car ramp and rely on self generating revenues from bonds. City leaders appear open if the stadium is self supporting and taxpayers pay nothing.
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St Thomas Opens MIAC title defense with St John’s win
St Thomas roared to a 63 51 MIAC opener victory over St John’s as Bob Rosier scored 22 points and Dennis added 19. The defending champions jumped to a 5 1 record and hint at a two team race in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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