Bear market anticipation of sales boom in Bryant souvenirs
Tuscaloosa retailers and marketing executives predict a surge in Bryant memorabilia as Paul Bear Bryant retires, with prints and T shirts selling fast at the University Supply Store. Officials note his image will endure through ads and partnerships, though sales may taper after an initial spike.
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Rams Return to Coliseum for Raiders Clash
LA Rams host the Oakland Raiders at the Coliseum in a crucial late-season matchup. The Rams, 1-5 in the strike-shortened campaign, seek a win to lift morale amid rumored front-office shakeups while Raiders vie for a playoff berth, with coach Ray Malavasi under scrutiny and players backing him as he faces the Raiders.
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Knicks Rally Past Celtics In OT For 113 105 Win
Larry Bird led Boston with 23 points and 14 rebounds but the Knicks defense clamped down in overtime. Bernard King had 27 points as New York survived an 18-6 fourth-quarter run by Boston to force OT and win 113 105. The Celtics fell to 19-5 while New York improved to 8-16 in 24 games.
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NBA late games recap with Nuggets, Sonics, Blazers, Warriors, Hawks
In a sequence of late games Dan Issel led the Nuggets with 30 as Seattle beat Dallas 103 to 93 behind 18 points from David Thompson. The Sonics used a 23 to 4 run in 7 minutes of the second half to pull away. Jay Vincent had 21 for Dallas. Portland toppled San Diego 111 to 103 with Jim Paxson at 21 and Darnell Valentine 20 as San Diego played eight due to injuries. Randy Smith led the Clippers with 23 and nine assists. Golden State erased a 17 point half deficit to beat Phoenix 98 to 94 behind 26 from Joe Barry Carroll and 24 from Purvis Short. Lorenzo Romar layup gave the Warriors the lead at 84 83. Walter Davis scored 21 for Phoenix. Atlanta beat Cleveland 106 to 97 as Mike Glenn scored all 14 points in the fourth and sparked a decisive run.
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Big Ten stars shine in marquee Thursday night showdowns
Randy Breuer 22 points and eight rebounds pace Minnesota past Dayton 77-65. Tony Campbell 20 points fuels Ohio State over Youngstown State 81-53. Virginia without Ralph Sampson beats Houston 74-43 as Jim Miller scores 14. Breuer’s presence key as Gophers rebound after poor first half. Campbell leads Buckeyes with Concheck 14. Miller praises defense. Kenny Austin posts 13 in Rice win over St Marys Texas. Greg Grant helps Utah State top Weber State 74-42. Shelton Gibbs nets 30 as St Peter's extends win streak to six. Dane Suttle scores 29 as Pepperdine edges Nevada Reno 86-83.
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Delaware Hens Set for NCAA Iaa Title Showdown
Wichita Falls AP Delaware coach Tubby Raymond may lean on his son David known as the Philly Fanatic to distract Eastern Kentucky in the NCAA Division Iaa championship. Eastern Kentucky 12-0 No. 1, beat Delaware 31-28 in quarterfinals and faces Delaware after a 13-7 win over Tennessee State.
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