Bear Bryant ends era with Liberty Bowl farewell
MEMPHIS AP Bryant retires after 38-year coaching career at Alabama ending with a 21-15 win over Illinois in the Liberty Bowl. Tony Eason threw for 423 yards, a bowl record, but Bryant's final game featured emotional scenes as players carried him off the field. Alabama finished 8-4. Illinois 7-5.
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Hoosiers cruise past Grambling in Hoosier Classic
Indiana dominates Grambling 110-62 to move to 9-0 as Bobby Knight notes the team is still far from greatness. Nebraska meets Indiana in the tournament final while other ranked teams post wins in multiple events.
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Whitey Herzog Warns Cable TV May Ruin Baseball
St Louis manager Whitey Herzog predicts cable television will hurt attendance and strain small-market teams. He proposes expanding playoff series to seven games, moving the World Series to New Orleans, and selling season-ticket holders two extra World Series tickets, arguing revenue would rise despite opposition.
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Splittorff Re-signs With Royals For Two Years
Free agent pitcher Paul Splittorff, longtime Royals standout and Kansas City’s winningest pitcher, signed a two year deal with the American League club. Only the first year is guaranteed. Splittorff, 36, posted a 10-10 record and 4.28 ERA in 1982 and was pursued by six clubs in the fall draft.
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Sports on television schedule highlights college bowls and pro games
TV lineup covers Gator Bowl West Virginia vs Florida State on ABC at 7, plus NBA games San Antonio at Chicago and Seattle at Los Angeles. Friday features Peach Bowl Galena vs Tennessee and more bowls. Saturday showcases Fiesta Sugar Cotton Rose and Orange Bowls with UCLA Michigan and Nebraska LSU, plus WCW and Broncos LSU. Sunday includes NFL Jets at Chiefs and Rams at 49ers, plus KU and Wichita State segments.
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St Louis Fans Nabbed After Wrigley Plate Heist Attempt
Three Cardinals fans from St Louis were stopped while attempting to steal the Wrigley Field home plate. They climbed the fence, dug up the rubber plate, and were held by security until police. They posted $100 bond each and face misdemeanor charges of property damage on January 17. Names: Patrick Conners Stephen Rieker Michael Dimza.
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Pro Bowl picks spotlight Cowboys stars in NFC roster
New York AP reports Dallas Cowboys place seven players on the NFC roster led by quarterback Danny White and running back Tony Dorsett. White earns his first Pro Bowl nod as the NFC’s top passer with 1,888 yards and 16 TDs. Dorsett leads NFC rushing with 592 yards as the Redskins also place five players on the roster for the Honolulu game.
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NFC Pro Bowl stars shine with Dorsett and Peters lineup
White and Dorsett lead NFC as Tony Peters and Mike Nelms spark return game. The starting offense features Andrews, Lofton, Clark, and Jam es Giles among others while defensive keys include Selmon, White, Taylor, and Haynes. Pro Bowl tally shows NFC 7-5 over AFC after recent wins.
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Allen Anchors AFC Pro Bowl Rookie Starter
Marcus Allen the Raiders rookie star headlines the AFC Pro Bowl roster as the only first year starter against Dan Fouts Freeman McNeil and a Chargers contingent. Other AFC selections include Wes Chandler Kellen Winslow Doug Wilkerson Gary Johnson Rolf Benirschke and more. Barbaro and Still repeat as AFC Pro Bowl picks with Green joining them in Honolulu.
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