Rams Earn Shot at Super Bowl With Narrow Win Over Cowboys
Los Angeles advances to the NFC title game after a 14-12 win over Dallas in a controversy filled playoff. Key moments include McCutcheon’s fourth quarter run, a disputed call on a critical play, and blocked punts by Dallas. Knox decries revenge, while Landry laments the roughing penalty on Dempsey.
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Steelers Raiders clash eyes title clash of two leagues
A high stakes Steelers Raiders AFC title looming as fans expect the game of the century. Pittsburgh QB Terry Bradshaw linked three TD passes in a rout of Baltimore while Oakland edged New England on Ken Stabler’s late TD run. Rams edge Cowboys to set up a rematch with the Vikings. Fran Tarkenton threw three TDs for Washington, Sammie White scored twice, and Chuck Foreman added a 105 yard day. Coach John Madden praised his Raiders after rallying past New England as peak NFL tensions flare.
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UCLA Faces Alabama in Liberty Bowl Clash of Generations
UCLA coach Terry Donahue, 32, meets Bear Bryant and Alabama in Memphis after leading UCLA to a 9-1-1 season and No. 7 AP ranking. Bryant, 63, has 261 victories in a 32-year career as the elder rival. The Liberty Bowl kicks off at 9 p.m. EST with ABC-TV coverage.
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Razorbacks top Kansas in Lawrence for sixth straight win
Arkansas tied a 33 year high stretch by beating Kansas 67 to 43 in Lawrence. Coach Eddie Sutton hailed the road victory as a major program milestone as Arkansas eyes more SWC tests with Kansas State upcoming in Fayetteville. The SWC's results included Houston's Bluebonnet Classic win and Baylor's Sun Bowl victory while other scores kept conference play tight.
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Hall’s Kentucky upset sparks holiday frustration
Hall voiced blunt disappointment after Kentucky fell 70-68 to Utah in the Kentucky Invitational final. The loss followed a day of shocks across top teams as Marquette, Arizona, Tennessee and others lost in weekend upsets. Utah’s Earl Williams hit the decisive 15‑footer with one second left, sealing Kentucky’s defeat.
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Plane crashes into Memorial Stadium during Colts Steelers game
A single engine plane slammed into the upper deck of Memorial Stadium after the Colts 40 14 loss to the Steelers. Pilot Donald Kroner 42 and three Baltimore policemen suffered minor injuries. The crash occurred as 60 020 fans remained in attendance.
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Bobkittens Unbeaten Start Prompts Fairview Tourney Bid
The Bobkittens, 6 0, open play in the Fairview Invitational Tuesday at 5 p.m. vs Fordyce after defeating College Hills Prescott Nashville Ouachita North Heights and Prescott again. Coach Huddeston emphasizes teamwork size and quickness as keys to continued success led by 18 ppg scorer Steffon Rogers.
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College Basketball Daily Scores Digest East West and Southwest
Saturday results show Colgate 97 over Buffalo 84 and Dartmouth 55 over Maine 4. Holy Cross 86 over Harvard 68. Manny updates include Providence 102 over Brown 82 and Saint Bonaventure 72 over Long Island 71. Nevada-Las Vegas 135 over Idaho 78 stands out.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Daily Fishing and Hunting Times
The schedule of Solunar Periods, drawn from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES, helps plan days for prime fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover. Use these times to maximize sport potential each day.
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