Bulls stay hot as Heat fall 90 80 on Christmas night
Chicago improvement to 38 8 against Miami with 90 80 win behind Jordan 24 points and 11 rebounds. Kukoc Rodman Burrell contribute as Bulls extend season momentum despite Pippen out. Heat lack mental edge late. Riley says team unable to beat Bulls. Utah tops Houston 107 103 as Stockton seals 24 points.
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Sanders dominates MVP balloting with 2,053 rushing yards
Barry Sanders swept the AP Offensive Player of the Year, rushing for 2,053 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Detroit Lions. He added 33 receptions for 305 yards and three scores, guiding Detroit to an NFC wild card berth while comments credited his linemen and teammates for the achievement.
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Stubblefield earns AP Defensive Player of the Year honor
Dana Stubblefield of the San Francisco 49ers rises from early-season demotion to anchor a top defense and claim the AP Defensive Player of the Year. He led with 15 sacks, helped by injuries to teammates, and earned unanimous All-Pro status as San Francisco’s standout lineman.
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Fassel earns NFL Coach of the Year honor with Giants
New York Giants coach Jim Fassel, promoting a team first philosophy, was named NFL Coach of the Year by The Associated Press. He led the previously last place Giants to the NFC East title, edging contenders including Marty Schottenheimer and Tony Dungy.
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Syracuse and Michigan reach Puerto Rico Classic final
No 19 Syracuse edged No 25 Texas Christian 82 78 as Todd Burgan scored 23. Michigan crushed American Puerto Rico 93 49 to set a title game with Syracuse. TCU meets American Puerto Rico for third place while Arkansas, coming off a upset, loses again to De Teri Mayes 42 points for Bradley?
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