Raiders roll to 38 10 win over Steelers to reach AFC title
Raiders defeat Steelers 38 10 as Marcus Allen rushes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, Lester Hayes returns an interception for a score, and Los Angeles advances to face Seattle in the AFC championship. Stoudt starts at QB for Pittsburgh with Bradshaw out.
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Redskins Dominate Rams 51-7 in NFC Semifinal
Washington overwhelmed Los Angeles 51-7 at RFK Stadium to reach the NFC Championship against the 49ers. John Riggins rushed for 119 yards and three first half TDs while Joe Theismann threw two more as the 14-2 Redskins built a 38-7 halftime lead. The Rams were held to 16 yards for Eric Dickerson and faced a strong, confident playoff favorite.
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DiMaggio Still Has a Presence in Baseball Lore
A New York Times profile notes Joe DiMaggio at 70 in 1984, recalling his record 56‑game hitting streak in 1941, polls calling him a greatest living sports hero, and his enduring public presence. It mentions his private life, including Marilyn Monroe, and hints at a broader cultural impact.
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Nebraska Faces Miami in Orange Bowl for Title
The No. 1 Nebraska Cornhuskers meet No. 5 Miami of Florida in the Orange Bowl with the national championship at stake. Nebraska seeks its first title since 1971 behind an explosive offense led by quarterback Turner Gill and Heisman winner Mike Rozier, while Miami ranks high on defense and aims to spoil the Huskers bid.
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Steve Smith
Mike White
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Ohio State Faces Pittsburgh in Arizona Showdown
Ohio State 8-3 meets Pittsburgh 8-2-1 at Sun Devil Stadium Tempe Arizona with KWWL Channel 7 on air. AP ranks Ohio State 14 Pittsburgh 15 as Illinois plays UCLA at Rose Bowl in Pasadena later. Auburn visits Michigan at the Superdome while Nebraska hosts Miami in Miami Florida in a major late season slate.
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