Big Eight Christmas basketball tourney postponed in Portland
The Christmas tournament in Portland Expo is postponed due to a storm with freezing sleet forecast. Opening round moves to Saturday with Biddeford vs South Portland at 5 15 PM and other games set for 6 30 PM 8 00 PM and 9 00 PM. Thornton Academy defends title. next rounds run Friday Saturday and Monday in the eight team classic.
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Home Teams Get Nod in Playoff Preview
The playoff picture centers on the Steelers defending their crown with a 12-2 record, while the Colts rise from a 2-12 low to 10-4 amid a nine-game win streak. Ken Anderson and Bert Jones duel in AFC showdowns as Cincinnati and Oakland seek momentum, and NFC Prescott Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys meet sharp contrasts in form.
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Big 8 Classic Brings Maine High School Basketball Rivalries
The narrative recalls repeated finales among Westbrook South Portland Cheverus Portland and others with 1970 71 72 74 results. Cinderella Kids upset Westbrook in 1974 finals 39 38 while Fogg McGuffin return as Thornton captains. Coaches pick MVP. media select All Tourney team after the title game amid renewed air time and renewed competition.
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Pittsburgh Steelers favored to repeat in Super Bowl odds
Jimmy The Greek, in Las Vegas, projects Pittsburgh over Minnesota as the Super Bowl matchup in an eight team playoff field starting with Baltimore at Three Rivers. Odds list Pittsburgh 2-1, Minnesota 3-1, Oakland and Los Angeles 5-1, St. Louis 12-1, Dallas Cincinnati Baltimore 15-1.
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Bowls At A Glance By The Associated Press
A AP summary lists college bowl games by date with pairings and locations. Astro-Bluebonnet, Sun, Fiesta, Pelican, Gator and Peach bowls feature Colorado, Texas, Pittsburgh, Kansas, Arizona State, Nebraska, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina State, and West Virginia across Houston El Paso Tempe New Orleans Jacksonville Atlanta.
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Knicks ride mini winning streak as Frazier leads comeback
Walt Frazier voices renewed optimism as the Knicks win three straight after an 8-19 start, beating the 76ers 111-103. Coach Red Holzman praises poise and intelligent play as Haywood notes improved aggression amid a stronger team effort. Other NBA results include Suns over Kings 122-111, Jazz over Rockets 101-99, and Bullets over Hawks 99-94 with Earl Monroe scoring 27.
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Christmas Day NBA Scores and Standings Update
In a Christmas Day slate, Phoenix topped Kansas City 122 111 with Curtis Perry scoring 27 and Paul Westphal 25 as Phoenix extended a holiday win streak. New Orleans beat Houston 101 99 as Pete Maravich returned with 19, including 13 in the fourth quarter. Washington beat Atlanta 99 94 to join the Hawks in a first place tie in the Central Division as Elvin Hayes led with 25 points.
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Fiesta Bowl Matchup A Beauty
Arizona State faces Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl as unbeaten ASU, ranked seventh, meets a Nebraska squad that allowed only 120 points across 11 foes and features standout linemen and linebacker Cletus Pillen. ASU’s Freddie Williams led with 1316 rushing yards while Nebraska averaged 406 yards per game. the CBS telecast follows the Sun Bowl.
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