Dallas Cowboys clinch NFC East with 21 10 win over Eagles
Dallas tops Philadelphia 21 10 to seize the NFC East crown behind Danny White two touchdown passes. Tony Hill caught seven passes and Ron Springs added a 12 yard TD run. Eagles coach Dick Vermeil praised the Cowboys while Ron Jaworski blamed execution as Philadelphia slips toward a playoff berth.
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San Francisco Keeps Push With 28 6 Win Over Oilers
The 49ers improve to 12-3 and stay tied with Dallas for NFC playoff seeding after rolling past Houston 28-6. Dwight Clark set a club record with his 84th reception, while Montana connected with Clark for a late TD as Guy Benjamin and Earl Cooper added scores. Houston finishes 6-9 after a rainy day at Candlestick Park.
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NFL playoff race narrows to five contenders
In a tight weekend, eleven teams remained alive for five playoff berths after key wins and clinches. Cincinnati claimed the AFC Central, Dallas topped Philadelphia to seize the NFC East, and Miami and Buffalo clinched AFC spots as race drama extended to the final regular-season games.
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McEnroe Shuts Down Clerc To Clinch Davis Cup for U S
John McEnroe defeated Jose Luis Clerc in five sets to give the United States a 3-1 edge in the Davis Cup final against Argentina at Riverfront Coliseum. McEnroe’s win capped a weekend where he also teamed with Peter Fleming for doubles, securing the 27th Davis Cup for the U.S. as fans packed the Cincinnati venue.
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