Nater fuels Bucks rally with 30 points and 33 rebounds
Swen Nater starred for Milwaukee scoring 30 and setting a Bucks single game rebound mark with 33 as Milwaukee beat Atlanta 126 109. Coach Don Nelson credited time, technique and faster pace for Nater s improved defense and rebounding.
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Raiders Steelers Clash At War For AFC Title
The Raiders and Steelers renew their heated rivalry ahead of the AFC championship in Oakland. The readied matchup follows recent wins by both teams and underscores a storied feud with high stakes and intense expectations.
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McClanahan Sparks Vikings Past Washington in Playoffs
Minnesota halfback Brent McClanahan surged for 101 rushing yards leading a 35-20 NFC divisional playoff win over Washington. McClanahan said the playoffs are money time and credited the energized team and fans for setting the tempo as Minnesota eyes a Sunday rematch with Los Angeles.
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Cox Kicks Up Storm Over Shoe Violation
Minnesota kicker Fred Cox argues the NFL must enforce all rules about footwear after alleging illegal shoes were used in the playoff clash with Washington. Cox claims officials did not inspect shoes in locker room and Washington kicker Mark Moseley may use an illegal shoe. Washington coach George Allen denies the claim, noting Moseley’s shoe is legal.
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Quotable quotes from sports dispatches
Quotes from Mike Downey Lynn Swann M L Carr Reggie Williams Don Larsen Bum Phillips Tom Nissalke on sports and life. The remarks touch jumping ability injuries name changes pain speed and a coach’s simple pronunciation.
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NBA Scores and Tuesday Night Schedule Highlights
Sunday results include Boston 94 over New York Nets 87 and Cleveland 106 over San Antonio 105. Detroit 125 beat New Orleans 110, Milwaukee 126 topped Atlanta 109, Los Angeles 103 defeated Kansas City 92, and Buffalo 99 edged Seattle 98. Tuesday features Detroit at New York Knicks, Boston at Cleveland, Detroit at New Orleans, Atlanta at Milwaukee, Kansas City at Los Angeles, and Buffalo at Seattle.
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Austrian Franz Klammer Earns Second Downhill Win
Franz Klammer of Austria captured his second downhill victory in as many days at Val Gardena beating fellow Austrian Josef Walcher by .95 seconds. In Davos, Sweden Thomas Wasberg, 23, won a 15 km cross country World Cup event. In Madonna, Italy Fausto Radici led an Italian sweep by winning the men's World Cup special slalom.
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Snow Poised to Save Bleak Holiday Ski Season
Ski resort operators hope for a white Christmas as dry weather bites. Jackson Hole in Wyoming laid off many staff while forecasters warn two heavy snowfalls are needed to restart skiing. In California and Colorado, snowmaking costs rise, profits fall, and some lodges open with few guests. Vail seeks a snow dance by the Southern Ute Cloud Clan to reel in real snow and boost attendance.
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