East Carolina aims for top level in basketball shift
East Carolina under new coach Larry Gillman plans a rapid rise in basketball, bringing in Oliver Mack from San Jacinto and a supporting cast including Jim Ramsey Herb Gray and Greg Cornelius. The Pirates face a tough schedule with Maryland NC State Duke Indiana and Virginia while targeting post season play and a top 20 ranking.
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Incredible Bucks Rally Beats Hawks 117 115 On Road Comeback
Milwaukee Bucks erased a 29 point deficit to beat the Atlanta Hawks 117 115 on the road as Marques Johnson hit two free throws with one second left for the decisive points. Junior Bridgeman led Milwaukee with 24. Celtics edge Knicks 121 119 in OT and 76ers top Warriors 125 119 in OT.
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Campbell Camels Hunt Big Game in NCAA Debut
Campbell College basketball coach Danny Roberts says the goal is NCAA playoffs but urges patience as the Gypsy Camels move to Division I with 17 road games against Providence George Washington Georgia Southern and South Alabama. Only one starter returns John Heckstall. new talent includes Keys Benston James McLean Rodney McCants Donnie Cardwell and Fred Whitfield as recruiting focuses on Washington South Jersey Long Island and North Carolina.
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Leach Scores as Flyers Beat Barons 7-2 in Philadelphia
Reggie Leach converts a rebound at 11:11 of the first to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Barons at the Spectrum. Barry Dean also benefits from a Barons misplay as Philadelphia seizes first place in the Patrick Division while Cleveland sits last in the Adams. In Chicago, Ivan Boldirev earns a hat trick guiding the Black Hawks past the Rockies 5-1, snapping an eight game winless stretch and widening the Hawks lead in the Smythe. The Flyers-Barons game ends early after a bench clearing brawl with four ejections.
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Bengals' No 1 draft Edwards cleared to play Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals announce Ed Die Edwards, their top pick from 1977, is medically cleared and will suit up for Sunday's NFL game against the New York Giants. The decision comes after independent medical review and the team confirming no injury concerns remain.
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UNC Wilmington Seeks Breakthrough With Strong Roster
UNC Wilmington, led by coach Mel Gibson, aims to elevate the Seahawks from NAIA status with a deep lineup featuring 6-foot-8 Denny Fields, 21.4 ppg and 6.6 rpg, senior Lonnie Payton, twins Billy and Bobby Martin, and promising freshman Jimmy Denton. The team opens in the new 6,100-seat Trask Coliseum for a 16-game home schedule against UNC Charlotte, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest, with high hopes tempered by injuries.
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College Scores Scatter Across Regions in Open Play
A scattered college basketball roundup shows margin updates from numerous games across conferences. Citadel, Bucknell, and Georgia Tech posted wins while Maryland and Texas teams posted notable scores.
NHL Trades Shake Up Quebec Edmonton Roster Moves
In a major World Hockey Association exchange, Quebec Nordiques deal Ben McLeod and Pierre Gulte to Edmonton Oilers for Ken Broderick Dave Inkpen Rick Morris and Warren Miller. Detroit Red Wings assign Jean Hamel to Kansas City. St Louis Blues recall Rob Plager from scouting duties. Baseball notes sign Alou. NFL Chargers add Neal Jeffrey at quarterback.
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