Miami Dolphins clinch playoff berth in ugly win over Oilers
The Dolphins beat the Oilers 24 17 to grab an AFC East title and a playoff spot as Tony Nathan scored the winning touchdown with 3 51 left. Rookie Dan Marino left with a knee injury after the decisive drive. Other NFL results added teams into and out of contention across the league with multiple notable performances and records.
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Snyder tops NFR bull riding as Henson injures
Canadian cowboy Cody Snyder leads in Oklahoma City at the National Finals Rodeo second go round with an 80 despite a face gash from a prior bull. Lone star leaders, saddle bronc rider Monty Henson suffers a fractured shoulder. Roy Cooper maintains the all around lead with over $132,000 in season winnings as Dan Webb and Raymond Hollabaugh post calf roping times.
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Cubs may seek new stadium as Wrigley aging
Chicago businessman Jim Finks, now Cubs president, says Wrigley Field may be outgrown as the team weighs a future home. The 37,272 seat park built in 1914 draws crowds despite teams’ NL East struggles. Finks highlights seating and parking limits and the need to consider a new stadium beyond night-game lights.
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Palmer ends 16-month win drought in Boca Senior Classic
Arnold Palmer captured the Boca Grove $150,000 Senior Classic with a 17 under 271 to beat Billy Casper by three strokes. Palmer earned $25,000 for the victory, finishing 31 36 67 and overcoming a tense 18th hole duel as Casper bogeyed and Palmer birdied the 17th.
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