Falcons Nip Eagles in late field goal clinches playoff berth
Tim Mazzetti's 37 yard kick with seven seconds left sealed a 20 17 Falcons win over Philadelphia. Dallas Dallas Cowboys clinch playoff spot with a 19 13 win over Oakland. Redskins upset Chargers 40 17. Bills edge Rams 10 7 in overtime.
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McGraw Signs Four Year Deal With Phillies
Tug McGraw, star reliever for the world champion Phillies, agreed to a four year contract with Philadelphia Sunday at the winter meetings. The 36 year old pitcher said the first three years are guaranteed as the club announced the deal.
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Controversy Clouds Gale Catlett WVU Future
Rumors say Gale Catlett may leave West Virginia for Kansas after friction with assistant AD Paul Miller and funding concerns. Kansas alumni reportedly asked him to coach there, while WVU president Gene Budig has fielded calls. Catlett denies talks, but whispers persist about his commitment.
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Gale Catlett a West Virginia natural resource as coach
The writer argues Catlett loves WVU and would not harm the state or university. Gale Catlett has one year left on his WVU contract, with a foundation guarantee of about 50 000 dollars annually for four or five years. The piece asserts the foundation would release him if asked, and that few coaches compare to Catlett.
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Ahmad Rashad's Father In Critical Condition After Crash
Ahmad Rashad rushed to Tacoma after learning his father O C Moore 73 was hospitalized in critical condition from an auto crash Friday He rejoined the Vikings for a key playoff game against the Buccaneers later that day Rashad caught four passes for 77 yards in a 21 10 win nurses said his father was improving steadily but still in intensive care
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Porter signs with Cardinals high paying catcher deal
Darrell Porter agreed to a five year contract with the St. Louis Cardinals making him the highest paid catcher in baseball. The deal was certified by telegrams as Porter, on a Caribbean honeymoon cruise, prepared to sign. Porter will reunite with Whitey Herzog, who mentored him with the Royals.
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New England Patriots Aim To End Late Season Slide
The Patriots, 8-5, chase the AFC East lead from Buffalo as they visit the Miami Dolphins in a nationally televised Orange Bowl clash. Linebacker Steve Nelson says the team plans to stop chatter about late-season choking by winning the final three games.
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Concord Falls To Elon In NAIA Playoff Opener
Concord College season ends at Mitchell Stadium Bluefield as Elon Christians deny an unbeaten run 17-14. Hedrick gains 148 rushing yards and scores the second quarter edge. Renner rockets for 11 of 22 through the air with one interception. Wayne Smith sacks in the final Lions drive as Elon seals comeback win.
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Trojans Upset Notre Dame In A Stunning upset
Southern Cal quarterback Michael Harper scored twice and led a stingy defense as No.17 USC toppled No.2 Notre Dame 20-3. Notre Dame heads to the Sugar Bowl to face Georgia while Florida State rallied to beat Florida 17-13.
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Fosbury Flop Delivers Olympic Gold in 1968 High Jump
Dick Fosbury of the United States won the gold medal in the high jump at the Mexico City Olympics using the Fosbury Flop, leaping over the bar backward to set a new standard in the event.
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