Redskins blitz Cowboys in rematch as playoff picturetightens
The Washington Redskins upset the Dallas Cowboys 31-10 in a highstakes rematch while Denver clinched a wild-card by beating Baltimore 21-19. Seattle, Buffalo, New England, Cleveland and others fought for remaining spots as results narrowed the NFL playoff field.
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Holmes relinquishes WBC title to pursue IBF crown
Larry Holmes announced at Caesars Palace he resigns the WBC heavyweight title to fight as IBF champion. WBC president Sulaiman accepted the resignation as Page fights Witherspoon for the vacant title. Holmes hinted a first IBF defense may be against John Tate while Gerrie Coetzee holds the WBA title.
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Soviets Tie Series in 6-1 Victory Over USA
The Soviet Select crushed Team USA 6-1 in Bloomington, Kovin and Kharin scoring 46 seconds apart in the second period while Tuzhnykh’s goaltending held firm. The six game set resumes Monday in Cleveland as Holmes faces ongoing contract questions and a looming free agent future. The Sun Aquatics won the Mountain Lion Invitational with 724.42 points, followed by Johnson Memorial YMCA and Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association in a stacked regional meet.
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UNLV Defense Stifles West Virginia In 86-72 Win
Nevada-Las Vegas beat West Virginia 86-72 before 15,876 at the Thomas and Mack Center. Ed Catchings scored 30 points with 10 rebounds as UNLV locked down WVU, forcing turnovers and extending passing lanes. Jeff Collins added 21, Lester Rowe 23 for WVU, while Jerry Tarkanian praised the defense and UNLV improved to 4-0.
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Air Force tops Ole Miss in soggy Independence Bowl
In a rain soaked Shreveport battle Air Force wins 9-3 over Mississippi to extend its win streak to eight and reach 10-2, the first 10 win season in academy history. Louthan passes and rushes key plays while Pavlich nails three field goals.
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Generals Weigh Howard Schnellenberger for Coaching Post
Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger, 5th season Hurricanes leader with a 10-1 record, is among five candidates to coach the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. Reports say Giants also show interest. Schnellenberger set a Monday news conference at Miami, while a Generals source cited an unconfirmed handshake.
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Dr J Malone Triggers Sixers Past Bucks 97 87
Julius Erving and Moses Malone hit key fourth quarter baskets to upset Milwaukee 97 87 ending the Bucks seven game win streak Erving and Malone led Philadelphia with 24 and 16 points respectively while Sidney Moncrief paced Milwaukee with 26 points The 76ers improved to 16 5 and the Bucks fell to 14 7
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