Hall of Fame election ends with no new inductees
The Baseball Writers Association of America failed to elect any players to the Baseball Hall of Fame, marking the first time in 25 years with no electees. Phil Niekro, Don Sutton and Tony Perez were the top vote-getters, falling short of the 75 percent threshold.
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Haley may return for Cowboys in NFC title game
Dallas defensive end Charles Haley, who had back surgery five weeks ago, flew to Los Angeles and received an encouraging medical report. Trainer Kevin O Neill said Haley has a 50 50 chance to play versus the Green Bay Packers, with drills set later in the week and possible participation without full practice.
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Playoffs feature NFLs traditional teams and history
The article recalls the Packers Cowboys Steelers and Colts as storied franchises, notes the Colts move from Baltimore to Indianapolis, and highlights classic moments such as the 1958 championship and Namath’s 1969 upset. It records high scoring trends through seven playoff games totaling 422 points and previews a possible Baltimore rematch.
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Packers Defense Key to NFC Championship Win
Green Bay, Wis. AP reports the Packers must replicate their aggressive defense used against the 49ers to have a strong shot at defeating the Cowboys in the NFC title game.
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Packers stun 49ers with tough defense in playoff boost
LeRoy Butler lauds Brett Favre as Packers menace any opponent after a win that battered Jerry Rice and sacked Steve Young. Butler hails packed defense and warns Dallas awaits with a fierce, physical game plan though Green Bay has five losses at Texas Stadium in three seasons.
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NCAA overhaul gives big schools new control in restructure
In Dallas, NCAA delegates voted to realign governance, shifting power to presidents and large programs. The move aims to improve efficiency amid debates on academic eligibility and future options like a football playoff and expanded scholarships. Leadership says changes will reduce year to year voting cycles and streamline policy making.
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Terps delay must win contest after ACC opener snowed out
Maryland men, 6-5, seek first ACC win as Tuesday game versus Florida State is postponed due to snow with no makeup date set. Coach Gary Williams and players stress urgency ahead of a critical road trip to Wake Forest after back to back losses to Georgia Tech and North Carolina.
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Mount St. Mary's Wagner game rescheduled amid storm woes
The Mountaineers and Wagner rework a postponed clash due to a severe East winter storm. Coaches Phelan and Capstraw tentative to play January 29 on Staten Island. kickoff time awaits athletic directors. Mountaineers still travel to Rider and St Francis NY before a six day road trip, with dates set for Fairleigh Dickinson, Marist, and Wagner.
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Cavaliers Rout Bullets as Team Faces Injuries
Cavaliers led by Bobby Phills with 25 points and Chris Mills 23, shooting a season high 59.4 percent to defeat an injury depleted Washington Bullets 109-91. Terrell Brandon also scored 23 as Cleveland won its sixth of seven, while Washington played eight players with Webber and Pack sidelined.
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