Mad night at Drake Minnesota clash sparks tempers
Tony Johnson and Dennis Bell drew technicals as Minnesota beat Drake 70-56 in a foul plagued game. Coach Bill Musselman declined to comment on officials Bain and Savidge after 51 fouls were called, while a rowdy crowd protested with items thrown onto the court.
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Blue Gray Game Workout Starts Ahead of Classic
In Montgomery Alabama the North and South squads work out ahead of the annual Football Classic. Coach John Jardine noted the defense leading and the secondary showing strength while the Gray team focuses on steady unit play amid drills and precision passing drills planned for the upcoming event.
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NBA Standings and Results From Thursday to Sunday
The Associated Press report lists East and West conference standings by division, with teams such as Boston New York Philadelphia and Cleveland leading their divisions. It covers Thursday results including Cleveland 115 over Atlanta 110 and Chicago 117 over Phoenix 108 in OT, plus upcoming games and college results from tournaments and matchups across multiple states.
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Knicks complete West Coast sweep with late Frazier charity strikes
Knicks outlast Trailblazers 120-117 as Walt Frazier seals win with four free throws in final 33 seconds. Cleveland tops Atlanta 115-110. Chicago edges Phoenix 117-108 in overtime. Celtics lead Atlantic, Knicks surge behind 36 by Frazier. McKenzie 27 for Portland.
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Cowboys Picked to Win Over Minnesota 24 17
NFL playoff preview notes Dallas Cowboys favored to defeat Minnesota 24 17 led by quarterback Roger Staubach and a league leading offense. Other picks include Kansas City over Miami 34 24 Baltimore over Cleveland 31 10 Washington over San Francisco 27 24 with emphasis on Larry Brown and Billy Kilmer in key matchups.
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Peterson to coach Oilers amid Rice dispute
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams says Bill Peterson has a provisional contract to become head coach of the Oilers. Rice University President Norman Hackerman says Peterson remains under a four year remaining five year deal with Rice. Denver Broncos discussed the post but appear out now as Saban left Denver for Buffalo. Peterson says he has commitments to the Oilers and Rice and is consulting with Denver.
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Hogs Again Lose Close One
Iowa State Cyclones rallied from behind to defeat Arkansas Razorbacks 95 to 56 in a non conference game. Harris laid in a late layup, Beaman added a final free throw, and Denman sealed it with a 10 second remaining. Parkers led most of the night for Arkansas before the Cyclones surged.
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Solunar Schedule and Sports Wrap Notes
Solunar periods printed from Richard Alden Knight guide plan days for optimal fishing or hunting. Cyclones recap notes Martin Terry scoring 27 and Tom O Connor 24 for Iowa State while Arkansas slips to 9 9 record ahead of Memphis State trip on New Year’s Eve.
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Satisfied by Tying Bruins
Buffalo coach Punch Smiach praised Thursday's 4 tie with the Boston Bruins while Boston coach Tot Johnson claimed the Bruins benefited from the tie as both teams settled a point in the NHL East Division standings.
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College loop leaders boost Grant lead in scoring race
Kentucky State star Travis Grant averages 50.7 points to build a 12 point cushion over Ed Czernota of Sacred Heart. Czernota tops the college division at 38.2, with Dana Wilson and Willie Stoudamire close behind. Grant also climbs in field goal percentage while Don Manly leads at .739. Terry Gill tops free throw percentage for the college division. In the small college ranks Wittenberg tops defense, Syracuse trailing NHL East race sees Boston tied with Montreal as Buffalo’s Perreault, Martin, and Byers score in 4-3 Sabres Bruins tie.
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Saban Returns to Buffalo Bills as Head Coach
Lou Saban is named Buffalo Bills head coach, returning to a position he held in the 1960s. Owner Ralph Wilson Jr. confirms the move as the team aims to balance losses with wins, with Saban prioritizing development, trades, and a possible 7-7 season after a 1-13 finish.
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Purple Gang, Snow Await the Cowboys in NFL Semis
A holiday weather story frames the NFL postseason as the Minnesota Vikings host the Dallas Cowboys in a CBS 1 p.m. ET kickoff while the Kansas City Chiefs meet the Miami Dolphins in NBC’s 4 p.m. ET slot. Other AFC and NFC semis feature the Baltimore Colts at Cleveland and the Washington Redskins at San Francisco. Staubach leads Dallas with a 11-3 season, facing Minnesota’s top defense. Norm Bulaich may miss the Colts to hamstring injury, with Don Nottingham set to start.
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