Plans Begin for Replacement Baseball Players
With spring training six weeks away, MLB clubs plan to use replacement players as owners seek to resume games after the strike. GM comments from NY Yankees, Mets, Giants reflect reliance on replacements. Toronto barred by law, Orioles wary. Congress may strip antitrust exemption as unions push boycott and bids for reform loom.
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Deadline looms as NHL talks continue
NEW YORK AP One day closer to the January 16 deadline set by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman league and players association continued low level talks for a third day. Talks began Sunday in Chicago with NHL vice presidents Pash and Burke meeting union representatives Riley and McCambridge. Bettman and Goodenow remained on the sidelines. A week to 10 days are needed for players to regain form, implying a settlement this week to save the season.
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Bowl Alliance plans and payroll tax unsettled in N F L talks
The union says goals met except for a non controllable item. A new bowl alliance could boost postseason matchups but not Nebraska vs Penn State in the Rose Bowl. A Chicago meeting resolution hinges on commissioner and union head signoff. A payroll tax remains disputed as negotiators discuss tax thresholds and rates.
Mount St. Mary's dominant win over Fairleigh Dickinson in men and women games
McGuthrie fueled the Mount with 16 first half points and a late run as Mount St. Mary's defeated Fairleigh Dickinson 71-54 in the men’s game after leading 35-23 at halftime. Jeff Ballistrere and Riley Inge added double figures. In the women’s game, Susie Rowley led Mount St. Mary’s to a 96-66 rout of FDU, with 23 points on 10 of 14 shooting in the first half. Heather Wable added 14, Nikki Schreyer and Gabika Hlinka 11 each. The Mount showed strong inside play and defense, finishing 11 of 17 from the field in the first half and boosting its overall record to 4-4.
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Bullets forward MacLean fractures thumb in Baltimore
Landover AP reports Bullets forward Don MacLean broke his thumb Saturday while defending his date in a restaurant altercation in Baltimore. Team physician Dr Steve Haater said Tuesday the fracture will keep MacLean on the injured list since December 12, affecting his averages of 14.6 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
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Hurricanes star linemen Sapp Stewart opt for NFL draft
Miami defensive star Warren Sapp and standout back Darius Stewart announced at a news conference they will skip their senior season and enter the NFL draft. Sapp, a Lombardi Award winner and All American, is seen as a top five pick, while Stewart projects as a second or third round selection after leading Miami with 724 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. The decision follows Miami's 24-17 Orange Bowl loss to Nebraska. Stewart had 72 yards on 17 carries. Sapp contributed two sacks and a key tackle on Lawrence Phillips. Sapp would be the fifth Miami defensive lineman drafted in the first round since 1987.
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Marino tops Montana for NFL honors in playoffs
Dan Marino outgunned Joe Montana to win the NFL offensive player of the week award for the first playoff week. Marino completed 22 of 29 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns as Miami beat Kansas City 27-17.
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Olajuwon named NBA player of the week in strong Rockets stretch
Hakeem Olajuwon led the Houston Rockets to four straight wins over Miami Atlanta Golden State and Utah. He averaged 345 points and 12 rebounds while posting a 42 point game against the Warriors. Cedric Ceballos earned the month honor after a 27.8 point 9 rebound average and a 50 point game. Cherokee Parks named ACC player of the week after three double doubles and strong scoring and rebounding for Duke.
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Switzer Receives Vote of Confidence from Jones
Dallas coach Barry Switzer earned strong support from Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ahead of the NFL playoffs. Jones said the five year contract extension will continue, with the rollover setup renewing each year.
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