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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1997
Page
7
The Broncos must beat Bye this weekend and survive two more byes to reach the Super Bowl. The focus is on who they will face at Mile High Stadium, with Dallas San Francisco or Green Bay as their potential opponent in the big game.
Mark Whicker argues the NFL will permit Carolina and Jacksonville to select from the same expansion pool with limited access, citing the 1995 cap changes, controversial signings, and the impact on the league. He notes Kevin Greene and Sam Mills, plus Anthony Johnson’s unexpected rise, as examples of expansion-era dynamics.
Peter O'Malley announced the Dodgers are for sale citing estate planning. Lasorda suggested owner unhappiness with baseball’s direction may also factor. Sale could exceed 300 million, with O'Malley noting no more than partial involvement by his children.
Denver reliever Jerry DiPoto, 28, who came to Colorado from the Mets in a winter trade, agreed to a one year contract with a $525000 base salary for 1997. Melbourne Florida Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield was resting at his Florida home after being struck by a car while jogging, calling himself lucky to be alive.
Joel Quenneville, top assistant of the Colorado Avalanche, is named St Louis Blues coach amid a push for stability. The article notes Keenan reshaped the roster during his 30 months, while Quenneville’s hire marks a return to steady leadership with limited similarity to the past.
Detroit Northwestern coach Gary Barnett said he will not coach the Detroit Lions or any NFL team next season. He stated in a one sentence release that he is not a candidate for any professional football position. Barnett had meetings with Lions officials in Orlando, Florida this week.
The list outlines college and pro basketball hockey and golf games with times and channels. Notable matchups include Boston College vs Syracuse Iowa vs Purdue Xavier vs Dayton Mississippi State vs Kentucky and Maryland vs North Carolina, with multiple pro and women's fixtures across Wednesday and Thursday.
Today in history recalls the 1972 NBA record setting 134 to 90 victory by the Los Angeles Lakers over the Atlanta Hawks to extend their win streak to 33 games. The 1979 AFC title game saw the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Houston Oilers 34 to 5 to clinch their third championship game berth.
A compact roundup of KU ticket info and updates across college and professional standings. Includes NFL NBA NHL and college scoreboards with standings, recent results, and upcoming schedules. Highlights call for attention to major matchups and league-wide developments.
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