Bengals ready for Steeler test after Chiefs win
Cincinnati improved to 7-5 with a 27-7 victory over Kansas City, setting up a pivotal showdown with Pittsburgh. Ken Anderson threw two TD passes, including a late first-half connection with Pat McInally, as the Bengals kept pressure on the AFC Central leaders.
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Frustration ends as Morton leads Broncos to playoffs
Craig Morton threw two touchdowns to lift Denver past Houston 24-14, clinching the Broncos first playoff berth in 18 years as Red Miller declares the goal of reaching the postseason. Dallas and Los Angeles also secured playoff spots with key wins, while Baltimore and Miami jockey for the remaining berths.
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NFL Scores Report From Monday Games
The standings show San Diego 37 over Cleveland 4, New York Jets 16 over New Orleans 13, and Los Angeles 20 over Oakland 4. Baltimore at Miami was scheduled as the ABC Monday game.
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Trades and big names swirl at Hawaii winter meetings
At the Honolulu MLB sessions reports name Jim Barr Willie Montanez Rudy May John Hiller Steve Rogers and Jerry Koosman as possible players. Executives warn trades will be cautious amid new GMs at Milwaukee and Cleveland and lingering contract hurdles.
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Viking finds way to beat Grant's ruling
In Bloomington Minnesota the Vikings circumvent Bud Grants warming ban by using a hot rock secret. Wally Hilgenberg reportedly heated a rock in a sauna wrapped it in a towel and smuggled it onto the field to warm hands during a December game.
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Reds to play in Columbus exhibition game
The Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers will meet in an exhibition game April 4 in Franklin County Stadium Columbus officials said. It will be the last tune up before the 1978 regular season for the NL Reds and AL Tigers. The announcement came from Reds VP Dick Wagner and Clippers GM George Sisler at the winter meeting in Honolulu.
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Perry powers Holy Cross to 86 76 win over Duquesne
Ronnie Perry scored relentlessly in the second half to fuel Holy Cross past Duquesne 86 76 after a slow first half. The Crusaders improved to No. 17 with a strong defensive effort and unselfish team play.
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Mariners Sign Bruce Bochte To Multi Year Deal
The Seattle Mariners signed Bruce Bochte an outfielder and first baseman to a multi year contract. In NHL news the Washington Capitals assigned Gord Lane to Hershey of the AHL and recalled Ace Bailey to replace him.
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Catlett sees home trouble for Bearcats on win streak
Cincinnati Bearcats struggle to beat Biscayne 77-62 at Riverfront Coliseum extending home winning streak to 64. Coach Gale Catlett warns against soft touches as Biscayne challenges in half and closing minutes. Cincinnati heads to Miami for next home game.
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