Knicks fire Hubie Brown name Bob Hill coach
New York Knicks replace Hubie Brown with assistant Bob Hill after a banner season marred by injuries and limited improvement. Brown, in his fifth year, led the team to 24-08 and 23-59 records in the last two campaigns as stars Cartwright Ew ing and King battled injuries. Hill, 37, rises from assistant to head coach as the team embarks on a four game western road trip.
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Bobby Ross resigns as Maryland football coach
Maryland head football coach Bobby Ross quits after five seasons and a 39-19-1 record. He will step down January 14 amid recruiting and administration concerns, with interim or fulltime search to follow. Ross cites worn by innuendo and says he may return to the NFL or stay in college football.
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Colts fire Dowhower name Meyer as new coach
Indianapolis replaces Rod Dowhower after a 5-24 two season run the worst mark among active NFL coaches with Ron Meyer the former New England coach taking over. Meyer brings college and pro coaching experience including SMU and Purdue defensive back Irsay cites a long term commitment as the team endures a 13 game losing streak.
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Packers nose tackle Charles Martin fights two game suspension
NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle could decide by week end on whether to uphold the two game ban for Charles Martin after he tackled Jim McMahon on an injured shoulder. Martin met Rozelle with Packers president Judge Robert Paris and NFLPA rep Tim English. a ruling carries about $15,000 in lost pay if upheld.
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Indiana at Notre Dame college basketball telecast
ESPN presents Indiana versus Notre Dame at 7 30 p m followed by NBA Spurs at Cavaliers on WTBS and boxing bout Cooper versus Hernandez at 9 30 p m ESPN Sports on TV notes schedule changes may occur with network notices.
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Tar Heels No 1 as Louisville collapses in Alaska poll
Louisville, defending national champion, falls to 0-3 after losses to Northeastern, Washington, and Texas in the Great Alaska Shootout. North Carolina remains No. 1, fueled by wins over Hawaii and Hawaii Loa, collecting 53 first place votes and 1,246 points. Nevada-Las Vegas rises to No. 2 after a dramatic OT win in the National Invitation Tournament.
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Akers calls Texas firing unfair and upsetting
Former Texas Longhorns coach Fred Akers said he still has a knot in his stomach over his firing. He noted a 86-31-2 Texas record but a 5-6 final season after a 16-3 loss to Texas A&M, while AD DeLoss Dodds described the move as necessary for new energy. Akers said he has not been offered reassignment and may consider coaching again if a right job appears.
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Hall of Fame QB Bobby Layne dies in Texas
Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne died of cardiac arrest at 1:05 p.m. CST after over two weeks in critical condition at Methodist Hospital in Lubbock Texas. The Dallas suburb Highland Park native starred for the University of Texas and Detroit Lions and had returned to Lubbock Nov. 12 after treatment in Michigan. Doak Walker praised Layne as highly competitive as friends noted his on field leadership.
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Hurricanes and Nittany Lions Lead Final AP Poll
The Miami Hurricanes finish 11-0 and top the AP final regular season poll with 53 of 58 first place votes, while the Penn State Nittany Lions are 11-0 and second with 1,092 points. The teams meet in the Fiesta Bowl on January 2, marking the 21st No. 1 vs No. 2 matchup since 1936.
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