Rams Aim for Encore After Record Defenders Matchup
Los Angeles, 5 5 and atop the NFC West, seek a repeat of a league record setting performance holding Seattle to minus seven yards as they face the Chicago Bears. With Pat Haden out and Vince Ferragamo injured, rookie Jeff Rutledge is set to start behind a confident Rams unit led by coach Ray Malavasi. Walter Payton anchors the Bears ground game as Chicago battles injuries in the receiving corps and a tough slate of early games across the NFL.
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Drums Beat for Holmes Tate Heavyweight Showdown Talks
AP reports public pressure builds for a unified heavyweight title match between Larry Holmes and John Tate. Promoters King and Arum push for terms while Holmes contends a Tate bout could come later. officials discuss venues, TV offers, and potential prize splits.
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Bucks topple Trail Blazers in defensive struggle
Milwaukee rides 24 points from Brian Winters and a late 8-0 run to beat Portland 98 89. Winters directs the offense in the second half as the Bucks improve to 11 3 first in the Midwest while Portland stands 11 4 first in the Pacific.
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Walton sidelined again six weeks by foot fracture
San Diego Clippers center Bill Walton, who has yet to play a regular season game for the team, suffers a new stress fracture in his left foot. Doctors say he will be out at least six weeks, a return linked to the same bone injured in 1978 with Portland that caused the 1978-79 season absence.
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