Steelers Seek Miracle Win as Raiders Face Bengals
The Steelers hope for a playoff spark as Oakland plays Cincinnati. Andy Russell says Pittsburgh will root for a Raiders win to improve chances. Joe Greene indicates readiness for any outcome while predicting Oakland will try to win but may be unable to beat Cincinnati.
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Steelers on pace to win AFC Central as Bengals face Jets
The Steelers 9-4 hunt the AFC Central crown with Cincinnati at 9-3 as Pittsburgh seeks a tie to clinch a division title and playoff spot. New England earns its first playoff berth with a 27-6 win over New Orleans, while Dallas clinches NFC East with 26-7 over Philadelphia.
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Double Trouble For Moe As Van Arsdale Twins Lead Phoenix
Dick and Tom Van Arsdale each sank a late free throw in overtime, giving Phoenix a 103-98 win over San Antonio. Westphal led Phoenix with 27 points, while George Gervin topped the Spurs with 20. Other NBA results include Kansas City over Boston 102-96, Denver 117-105 over New Orleans, and Portland 93-89 over Cleveland as the Trail Blazers extend home streak to 20.
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Relief For Sloan Long Week Over
North Carolina State coach Norm Sloan celebrated finally winning a game after a rough start as the Wolfpack beat Penn State 87-61 behind Glen Sudhop's 16 points and 16 rebounds. Other ACC action included Maryland defeating Princeton 58-45 and Clemson surpassing 100 points in a 110-55 win over Georgia Southern. Duke edged Washington 83-81 while Virginia beat Pittsburgh 62-61 with Langloh scoring 22.
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Pro Cage Standings and Tuesday Schedule
Pro Cage Standings show Washington leading at 100 with Denver 9 percent, Nets 107 versus Atlanta 105, Chicago 107 and New Orleans 99, Houston 120 over Indiana 108, Golden State 116 over Los Angeles 14, Portland 112 over Milwaukee 108, Kansas City 102 over Boston 96, Denver 117 over New Orleans 105, Phoenix 103 over San Antonio 98, Portland 93 over Cleveland 89. Tuesday games feature Portland at New York Knicks, Indiana at Buffalo, Los Angeles at Chicago, Seattle at New Orleans, Milwaukee at Denver, and Cleveland at Golden State.
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Prep Coach Upset At Shrine Selection
Wilkes Central coach Richard Griessen blasts North Carolina Shrine Bowl picks after running back Robbie Barnes, who rushed for 1500 plus yards, is left off the roster. Barnes, praised by peers, says the omission matters little, while coach Jennings defends choosing players familiar with the veer offense. North Carolina and South Carolina teams total 33 players each for the Charlotte clash at American Legion Stadium.
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HPC At Campbell To Stay Above .500
High Point College aims to remain above .500 at Campbell College in a nonconference contest at 8 pm. The 4-3 Panthers seek revenge after a stumble in their Carolinas Conference opener at Elon, with roster reshuffles and fresh players to get more minutes if the game stays close.
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Royal and Broyles Step Down as Coaches but Stay as ADs
After Texas beat Arkansas 29-12, Darrell Royal and Frank Broyles announced resignations as coaches but will remain athletic directors. Royal ends his 20-season near 5-1 finish, while Broyles posts two losing seasons in 19 years. SWC crown powers Houston and Texas Tech share 7-1, with Houston earning Cotton Bowl bid.
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Pro Football Standings and Weekend Results
The standings show conferences with teams like New England Miami and Dallas atop their divisions and Chicago and Cincinnati strong in key spots. Weekend results include St Louis beating Baltimore and Los Angeles routing Atlanta, plus New England overcoming New Orleans.
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Upsets Rattle Early College Basketball Season
Louisville coach Denny Crum says college basketball is full of upsets as top teams like North Carolina and Indiana fall to lesser foes. Syracuse upset Louisville 76-75 while Michigan UCLA Nevada Notre Dame San Francisco Arizona Cincinnati Alabama Tennessee Maryland Southern Illinois DePaul all posted wins. Marty Byrnes and Jim Williams led Syracuse with 17 and 16 points respectively as Rickey Green paced Michigan with 17.
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