Redskins Face Falcons In NFC Playoffs After Rest
The Washington Redskins, 14-2 with a first round bye, prepare to host Atlanta after a two week layoff. Coach Joe Gibbs notes Falcons’ potential improvement and emphasizes respect for injuries and veterans as Washington aims to advance. Pro Bowl QB Chris Miller and CB Deion Sanders return from injuries?
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Split vote pleases coaches at Miami and Washington
The AP and USA Today-CNN coaches poll crown split champions as Miami edges Washington by four points in the AP tally while Washington tops the coaches poll. Don James cried with pride as both programs share No. 1 status after strong seasons and memorable bowls.
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Hurley fuels Duke comeback past Virginia 68-62 in ACC opener
Duke, ranked No 1, survived a stubborn Virginia defense as Bobby Hurley scored seven of his 11 points in the final 27 seconds to seal a 68-62 win. Christian Laettner and Grant Hill contributed 17 and 16 points, while Bryant Stith led Virginia with 17.
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Hawks Top Suns In High Octane 123 105 Victory
Dominique Wilkins poured in 39 points with 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Phoenix Suns 123 105 on Thursday night. The win snapped Suns four game skid on the road and capped Hawks dominance late in the game.
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Top Maryland area hoops resume after holidays in week’s schedule
Area high school basketball returns with TJ hosting 7-0 Southwestern, ranked fifth in Baltimore, in a marquee boys game. Other boys and girls matchups span Frederick, Williamsport, Brunswick, Poolesville, Atholton, Damascus, Linganore, and more as wrestling fills Saturday. Mount St. Mary’s travels to Holy Cross in Worcester, a 3-6 matchup with tip at 2 p.m. Saturday. Crusaders beat Mount 90-80 in Emmitsburg last year.
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Cadets and TJ win area wrestling matches
Frederick and Thomas Johnson wrestlers claim wins with the Cadets defeating Linganore 51 13 and the Patriots beating Westminster 31 27. Cadets pins came from Banes Henry Fields Murphy Carroll Raymond Suter with Fields fastest at 42 seconds. Grisez edged Singanore’s Upton 5 4 at 125 and Murphy pinned Arneson with 12 seconds left in the final period. Frederick coach Strube credited fired up effort.
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Linganore cagers rise after gridders triumphs
Linganore basketball teams sit at 12 1 with girls 6 0 and boys 7 1, matching the football team’s 12 1. Coach Tim Leber and AD Perry Baker praise the squads, noting strong offense led by the girls and a quick transition for the boys under a new system. The Lancers beat Howard and Glenelg and face growing crowd support as season momentum builds.
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