Spurs adapt to life without Gervin and reshape identity
The Spurs shed Gervin after a run of five division titles and a focus on scoring may not suffice in a defensive era. Alvin Robertson emerges as a versatile leader, guarding, rebounding, and stealing at a league leading pace, while Artis Gilmore anchors the defense. The team sits at 14-12, with questions about long term success and consistency.
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Jury trial underway over alleged battery by former coaches
In Wyoming County Circuit Court, former basketball coach Rick Cook and former baseball coach Jeff Massey face misdemeanor battery charges after a youth testified he was punched by Cook, kicked by Massey, and threatened for knowing too much about drug dealings. Evidence included a note to family and a barber shop sighting of Massey.
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Himm
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Becker names Sweden favorite to win Davis Cup final
Wimbledon champion Boris Becker said Sweden is favored to retain the Davis Cup title against West Germany in Munich. Sweden’s Anders Jarryd missed practice due to flu and a foot injury, while Mats Wilander, Stefan Edberg and Joakim Nystrom trained on the fast indoor carpet. Becker warned the pressure is on him to beat both Wilander and Edberg if West Germany is to win the title.
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Anders
Hans Olsson
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Stefan Edberg
Wilander
Joakim Nystrom
Australia
Michael Westphal
Guenther Bosch
Nikki Pilic
Edberg
Gorman Named U S Davis Cup Captain Promise Sportsmanship
New York AP Tom Gorman was named captain of the U S Davis Cup team succeeding Arthur Ashe. The appointment comes as Gorman vows the 1986 squad will uphold high standards of good sportsmanship while noting players are no longer required to sign a good conduct pledge.
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Tom Gorman
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J. Randolph Gregson
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Curry leads Marshall past Eastern Michigan in non-conference win
Tom Curry scored a game-high 24 points and sparked a late Marshall surge as the Thundering Herd defeated Eastern Michigan 72-65. Marshall held a 36-30 halftime edge, with EMU narrowing the margin to 61-57 after Lewis Scott’s jumper with 3:48 remaining.
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Patriots and Dolphins clash as AFC East race tightens
Monday night at the Orange Bowl, the 11-4 Patriots and 11-4 Dolphins vie for playoff position with potential division clinching implications. A Dolphins win would force a next-week win over Buffalo to seal the division, while a Patriots victory would lock the AFC East. The tiebreaker could hinge on division point differential if Jets and others also finish near 11-3.
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WY prep poll shows varied statewide basketball rankings
Preseason boys basketball poll from WY readers lists Class ABA top teams including Stonewall Jackson Greenbrier East Lagat St Albans and Martinsburg with many others receiving votes. Class AA and A rankings feature Wheeling Central Oceana Harts Mullens Bramwell and Bishop Donahue among others. following regional listings, NBA leaders through Dec 15 highlight top scorers rebounds FG% and assists.
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