Pistons surge past Celtics in fourth quarter comeback
Isiah Thomas scored 32 with 16 assists as Detroit rallied from a 108-100 deficit, outscoring Boston 31-6 in the final period to win 131-114. Bill Laimbeer added 21 points with 16 rebounds while Larry Bird led the Celtics with 20.
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Ice Bowl rematch pits Bengals at Chargers in milder chill
In the NFL Ice Bowl rematch the Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers meet after a Jan clash that saw nine below zero and 59 below wind chill. Dan Fouts struggled in the cold, while Don Coryell called the conditions inhumane as San Diego seeks redemption with both teams at 5-1 and 4-2.
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Chargers Aim For Home Field Clash With Bengals
The Chargers face the Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego’s Jack Murphy Stadium with three games left. A Cincinnati win could hurt San Diego’s homefield chances and push the team to a cold-weather playoff site. Kellen Winslow calls it crucial to secure AFC top three and note head-to-head tiebreakers.
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Auburn Dominates Boston College In Tangerine Bowl
Auburn rumbled to a 33 26 victory over Boston College in Orlando led by a potent offense. The Tigers piled up 490 yards, 27 first downs, and 177 passing yards as they controlled the game with a fast moving drive and timely big plays. Randy Campbell directed BC’s offense with eight completions and the Eagles’ defense struggled against Auburn’s balance.
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Trade asks single interview with 1983 Yankees manager
The text questions whether George Steinbrenner and the Yankees can endure 1983 with only one manager and ponders who that lucky man might be while noting players Floyd Bannister Gaylord Perry and Pete Rose in various 1980s contexts alongside Cubs White Sox and Orioles figures.
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Broad College Hoops Roundup From Several Classic Games
Indiana edged Kansas State 46 44 after Sampson and Brown made late free throws. St John’s beat Princeton as Goodwin sparked a 17 3 second half run. Alabama defeated Louisiana Tech behind Whatley 15 points and 14 assists. Tennessee held off Miami of Ohio 28 points by Ellis. Louisville downed Oklahoma State with Gordon’s 20. Arkansas beat Northeast Louisiana as Walker and Kleine led scoring. Syracuse topped Niagara behind Bruin 26. UNC cruised past Pan American with Perkins scoring 20.
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Tulane Eyes Miami Aide Wally English as Coach
The Times-Picayune reports Miami Dolphins assistant Wally English is slated to become Tulane head football coach, succeeding Vince Gibson who resigned November 30. Tulane officials declined comment while English did not respond. Hindman Wall has spoken with several candidates, including Bill Oliver of UT Chattanooga.
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