Colts Seek Shine in AFC Divisional Playoff Clash
Baltimore faces Cleveland in the AFC Divisional round while Miami meets Kansas City in the other half of the bracket. Dallas and Minnesota square off in the NFC on Saturday, with Washington and San Francisco Sunday for a shot at the title.
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Canas-Braves rematch in Atascadero tourney opener
Cabrillo faces Lompoc in the first round as Atascadero hosts a eight-team event. Arroyo Grande plays San Luis Obispo with the winner meeting the Atascadero-Morro Bay winner. Coast Union also competes in the field.
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Lakers GM Schaus built roster around Sharman era
In five years as Lakers general manager Fred Schaus has assembled much of the team that fueled the 33-3 start and 27 straight wins. He traded for Wilt Chamberlain, acquired Happy Hairston and Gail Goodrich, and drafted Jim McMillian. The reshaped roster includes West, Riley, Erickson, Cleamons, and Trapp, with injuries and expansion drafts shaping the lineup.
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Yule playoff outlook across eight NFL clubs
NFL playoff weekend shapes into merry and tense for four hopefuls and four underdogs. Cowboys vs Vikings headlines a tight match while Chiefs host Dolphins, 49ers loom over Redskins, and Browns face Colts.
Cavaliers move up to second in Central Division
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 115-110 to climb into second place in the Central Division with a 12-23 record. Butch Beard and Wait Wesley scored 30 each, John Johnson added 24, while Walt Bellamy led Atlanta with 21. In other NBA action, New York edged Portland 120-117 and Chicago beat Phoenix 117-108 in overtime.
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