Warfield's Super Bowl status in doubt with hamstring injury
Miami star receiver Paul Warfield may be sidelined for the Super Bowl against the Minnesota Vikings after pulling a tendon in a Wednesday workout. Coach Don Shula will decide before kickoff, while trainer Larry Gardner remains hopeful Warfield will play. Warfield, who led Miami with 29 receptions and 11 touchdowns this season, discusses the impact of zone defenses and the challenge of beating multiple defenders.
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Worth the Price for the A's If Finley Sells
Jerry Nardiello questions if $15 million buys the Oakland Athletics, comparing past sales like CBS’s $10 million Yankees buy and Forbes depreciation. He notes Finley’s headaches and speculates on bids from American League and National League owners to remove him, or pro-rating between current owners.
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Colorado tempting Mallory
Miami of Ohio coach Bill Mallory weighs an offer to become Colorado head coach. An Miami athletic official would not rule out the possibility he will take the job. Mallory said he will decide over the weekend after consulting with Miami. If he leaves, expect his Miami staff to move with him.
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Dick Baker of UC dies at 55 after ice scrape
Richard Dick Baker, longtime UC director of athletic information and radio broadcaster who coined Oscar Robertson's Big O nickname, died of a heart attack after broadcasting Cincinnati versus Louisville. A Cincinnati native with a law degree, he collapsed in UC Armory Fieldhouse parking lot while scraping ice from his car windshield. Survived by wife, two daughters, and two grandchildren. Funeral plans incomplete.
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College basketball results roundup with multiple scores
A compact list of college basketball results across regions. Notable scores include Florida State 65 by Virginia Tech 60, W Virginia 106 over Carson Newman 82, Drake 91 over Memphis State 60, Stetson 64 over Wright State 61, and Boise State 73 over Northern Arizona 65, among others.
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Mercer Upsets Manhattan 81 71 In Basketball Clash
Mercer College from Macon Ga stunned Manhattan 81 71 as Leonard Hardin and Billy Smith led 50 Mercer rebounds and a late surge to break a 42 42 tie. Manhattan star Bill Campion produced 28 points 15 rebounds while Drake beat Memphis State 91 80 and Missouri defeated Hawaii 86 74.
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All-Americans Face Off In 25th Senior Bowl
In Mobile, North stars lead South with backfield stars David Jaynes Billy Cappelletti and Lynn Swann. NBC telecast sets kickoff at 1 p.m. EDT from Ladd Stadium with future pros watching.
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Houston financier leads bid to buy Padres
Houston financier Reuben Askanase heads a group bidding to purchase the San Diego Padres, with plans to keep the team in San Diego. The Houston Chronicle named him leader while other bidders, including Marjorie Everett, were rejected. Askanase previously arranged a 38 million loan to consolidate debts of the Astrodomain complex, owner of the Astros, AstroWorld, and nearby hotels.
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Williams Hedges Move to Stop Gap Baseball Shift
Dick Williams, ex Oakland A's manager, signs as administrative assistant to Florida billionaire John D. MacArthur in Palm Beach. The arrangement may be temporary while he awaits court actions or the end of his Athletics contract. Williams eyes time with family and notes he may still throw out the season’s first ball for Palm Beach’s Florida State League team.
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Bucks face must win at Michigan State
Ohio State, already with one must win basketball victory this week, travels to face Michigan State in a must win scenario. The Buckeyes aim to avoid a 0-2 Big Ten start after a 75-73 home loss to Illinois and a two game skid against Georgia Tech earlier.
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Weather disrupts prep basketball schedule across region
Ice and school closings force postponements and tentative reschedules for multiple games. Middletown High at Princeton is in doubt with a noon decision expected. Monroe-Fenwick shifts to Tuesday at Middletown High. Franklin Lakota and Madison New Miami postponed with tentative dates. Other games postponed or pending include Dixie Carlisle and several boys and girls matchups across the area.
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