Ditka Future Up in Air as Bears Boss Deliberates
In Lake Forest owners await Chicago Bears President Mike McCaskey decision on Ditka's fate after a 5-11 season. Ditka deflects worry, stressing focus on controllable actions as he awaits next week's word on whether he returns.
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Suns ride 13 game streak into new year
Phoenix the Suns soar with a franchise best 13 straight wins to move to 20-4 after routing the Nuggets 129-88. Richard Dumas in his Suns debut year leads the bench, Cedric Ceballos shines, and coach Paul Westphal notes the team’s growing chemistry as Kevin Johnson hovers back from injuries.
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Young and Sharpe Lead AP 1992 All-Pro Team
Steve Young led the AP 1992 All-Pro voting with 78 of 80 votes as San Francisco ties dominance with Sterling Sharpe of Green Bay who had 76 votes. Jerry Rice also made the receiving corps, while Harris Barton joined the 49ers on the line.
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Bills' Kelly to miss playoff opener with knee sprain
Jim Kelly will miss Buffalo’s AFC playoff opener after a right knee strain in the 27-3 loss to Houston. Coach Marv Levy called the injury mild with no swelling or torn ligaments, and veteran Frank Reich will start in Kelly’s place next Sunday.
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Reeves Ends Denver Coaching Era After 12 Years
Dan Reeves announced he would depart as Denver Broncos head coach ending a 12 year tenure with a 110 73 1 regular season record and a 7 6 post season mark. He cited wish to retire at 55 and discussed potential successors while praising Wade Phillips and Mike Shanahan amid management disputes.
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Playoff contenders mixed with injuries and questions
NFL playoff analysis weighs teams from New Orleans to Miami, noting Jerome Brown’s loss and a shaky offensive line. It discusses Bobby Hebert, Kelly's knee, Bruce Smith and others, and flags concerns for Kansas City, Washington, Pittsburgh, and San Diego while praising defenses and standout players like Junior Seau and Marino.
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