Namath fumes at press questions amid Jets struggles
Jets quarterback Joe Namath, frustrated by questions about declining passing and mobility, defends his form amid a 0-4 start. He cites a torn hamstring and knee issues, says protection has broken down, and deflects media speculation as rookie coach Lou Holtz notes difficulty throwing.
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Pro hockey results and upcoming games listed
Thursday's NHL card features Minnesota at Boston New York Islanders at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Montreal Los Angeles at Atlanta and Washington at Detroit Chicago at St Louis Friday's schedule shows New York Rangers at Colorado.
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Baseball playoffs AL and NL league championship series schedule
The schedule lists the 1940s style League Championship Series games with matchups New York (AL) vs Kansas City and Cincinnati (NL) vs Philadelphia (NL). Oct 9 games include New York at Kansas City and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Oct 10 shifts to Philadelphia at New York and Kansas City at Cincinnati. Oct 12 Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Kansas City at New York. Oct 13 possible games in Cincinnati and New York. Oct 14 if necessary games in Cincinnati and New York.
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Giants to name manager today in SF
San Francisco Giants to announce a new manager at a 3 p.m. PDT news conference to follow Bill Rigney's 18th season as major league skipper. Candidates include Vern Rapp and Joe Amalfitano with other names previously linked.
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Rhode Island racing urged to merge two tracks under funds plan
Rhode Island's Governor's Task Force on Horse Racing recommends merging Narragansett Park and Lincoln Downs into a single facility to cut operating costs and boost state revenue. The report cites declines from 8.5 million to 3.2 million and suggests studying dog racing at one site alongside thoroughbred racing.
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Indians Relieve Stan Thomas for Knee Surgery
Cleveland Indians pitcher Stan Thomas was set for knee surgery to remove deteriorating cartilage in the right knee. The right-hander, acquired from the Rangers, went 4-4 with a 2.30 ERA last season and had prior knee surgery on his left knee. In Tennessee, Jimmy Carter the football lineman trained as another Carter faced political duties.
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