Cowboys and Raiders Vie For NFL Title Berths
Dallas Cowboys, 12 4, host Philadelphia Eagles at Veterans Stadium for the NFC championship while the Oakland Raiders meet the San Diego Chargers in the AFC clash. Dallas seeks a sixth Super Bowl appearance after a strong offense. Philadelphia aims to overcome injuries and defend a stingy 14 point per game defense. San Diego counters with Fouts and a record offense as Hayes leads the defense in playoff interceptions.
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Dan Fouts
John Jefferson
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Charlie Joiner
Sims named AP's Rookie of the Year
Detroit Lions running back Billy Sims earned the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year award with 53 of 84 votes. He led the league with 16 touchdowns and 1,303 rushing yards while adding 51 receptions for 621 yards, shaping a dramatic 1980 breakout season.
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Browns Coach Rutigliano Named AFC Coach of the Year
Cleveland's Sam Rutigliano repeats as AFC Coach of the Year after guiding the Browns to an 11-5 record and an AFC Central title. QB Brian Sipe, 4 000-yard season, helped lift the unit. playoff loss to Oakland ended the season.
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Reinsdorf Einhorn to Buy White Sox for $20 Million
The Chicago White Sox board approved a $20 million sale to Jerry Reinsdorf and Eddie Einhorn. Reinsdorf will be chairman overseeing baseball. Einhorn will be club president handling business. They aim to build via the farm system rather than rely on free agents.
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Hagler vows to destroy challenger in Boston showdown
World middleweight champion Marvin Hagler says Venezuelan Fulgencio Obelmejias earned a title shot as the top-ranked contender. Hagler, living in Brockton, touted a January 17 bout at Boston Garden for the 15 rounds, warning he expects a tough test but aims to win decisively.
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Saints keeping Bum waiting for coaching decision
Bum Phillips remains the leading candidate for the New Orleans Saints job but owner John Mecom Jr. plans further interviews before any final deal. Phillips urged a quick choice, citing competition from other candidates and wishing to assemble a staff from former Oilers assistants.
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USAC CART battle over Indianapolis 500 rules continues
The UPI report outlines ongoing conflict between USAC and CART over control of major U.S. racing, centered on 1982 Indianapolis 500 engine rules. CART leaders express cautious stance while USAC bans exotic engines for 500 and seeks stock block power, with past court battles and mixed cooperation in earlier years.
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