Hostetler Could Survive Giants at Candlestick
San Francisco eyes three straight Super Bowls as Giants quarterback Jeff Hostetler, 29, brings mobility and unknowns to the NFC championship at Candlestick Park. Giants are 5-0 in his starts, with his playoff pressure debut looming and the 49ers studying scramblers to limit his rushing impact.
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Raiders Seek First Super Bowl Since 1984 In AFC Title Clash
Howie Long, Bob Golic, Riki Ellison, Willie Gault, and Max Montoya carry Raiders experience into the AFC Championship against the Bills at Rich Stadium. Bruce Smith cautions Buffalo must win to prove they belong, while Bo Jackson’s hip injury may sideline him. The weather and home-field edge favor Buffalo as Art Shell readies his team for a game magnified by past glory.
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Pro Bowl Adds Browns Linebacker Johnson and Bills Tackle Wolford
New York AP reports Browns linebacker Mike Johnson and Bills tackle Wil Wolford added to the AFC Pro Bowl squad as injury replacements. Johnson replaces Miami’s John Offerdahl for a second straight year, having led Cleveland with 161 tackles. Wolford will make his first Pro Bowl appearance replacing Bengals tackle Anthony Manoz, with the game set for February 3 in Honolulu.
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Orsulak and Williamson Sign Two Year Orioles Deals
Baltimore Orioles announce two year contracts for outfielder Joe Orsulak and pitcher Mark Williamson. Orsulak inks a 2.4 million deal, Williamson 1.58 million, with arbitration eligibility. Orioles file arbitration figures for Bill Ripken, Glenn Davis, and Jeff Robinson. Davis and Robinson were recently traded to the club.
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Hull sits out NHL All Star game with ankle soreness
St Louis Blues winger Brett Hull, leading All Star balloting, will miss Saturday's game due to a sore ankle. Blues coach Brian Sutter said Hull would attend the All Star festivities but not play, noting Tuesday’s game against Minnesota is more important and Hull will rest, not skate.
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Riley named head coach of World League San Antonio Riders
Mike Riley, second Grey Cup winner, is named head coach of the World League San Antonio franchise. He has coached Winnipeg the past four years. The Riders open March 25 at Orlando and host Frankfurt on April 1.
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Flu keeps Montana off practice field for 49ers
Santa Clara AP Quarterback Joe Montana missed Friday's practice due to flu but is expected to play in Sunday's NFC Championship against the Giants. Montana had shown good health this season, practiced all week, but felt ill Thursday night. Coach George Seifert said Montana is probable and almost certain to play.
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Ryan May Join Vikings Defensive Coordinator Position
Former Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan says he is considering a Vikings defensive coordinator post after meeting with coach Jerry Burns. Burns, in Mobile for Senior Bowl workouts, interviews candidates after Floyd Peters was fired.
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Marinovich Meets With Trojans Coach on Future
Todd Marinovich had a 40 minute meeting with USC coach Larry Smith on Friday about his status at the school. Marinovich said the meeting went well and he is registered for spring classes while promising to keep SIS Tim Tessalone informed. Smith did not speak to reporters.
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