Raiders back to Bay in Oakland deal on raid to LA
Al Davis announced the Raiders would stay in Oakland for the 1991 season at the Los Angeles Coliseum while seeking a settlement to bring the team north sooner. He said the city council and Alameda County supervisors must approve a 15 year 602 million offer, with votes tentatively scheduled after a hearing. Davis expressed relief and regret over controversy affecting the team and community, as Mayor Wilson celebrated the decision.
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Reconciliation: Al Davis to move Raiders back to Oakland
Al Davis announced the Raiders will return from Los Angeles to Oakland ending a decade of court battles over franchise moves. Owners including Art Modell voiced mutual conciliation as former commissioner Rozelle had described the era’s "franchise free agency" as settled.
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Oklahoma No. 1 in final AP basketball poll
The final AP poll has Oklahoma at No. 1 with 57 first place votes and 1,590 points. Oklahoma (26-4) earned top seed for the NCAA tournament in the Midwest after winning the Rig Right tournament. UNLV rises to second. Michigan State and Connecticut also strong, with La Salle and Kansas among top contenders.
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Sooners and Hogs Vie in Austin Midwest Subregional
No. 1 Oklahoma and SEC champion Arkansas headline the NCAA Midwest subregional at the Erwin Center in Austin with Illinois and North Carolina also in the field. First round Thursday pits Oklahoma against Towson State and North Carolina vs Southwest Missouri State, followed by second rounds on Saturday as winners advance to Dallas regionals.
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SWC earns three NCAA bids despite seed concerns
Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson and Texas programs expressed disappointment with seeding after the SWC sent three teams to the tournament. Arkansas (26-4) faces Houston (20-6) in Austin, while Texas Southern and Texas El Paso also earned bids. Foster cited skewed ratings toward power conferences as a reason for lower seeds.
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Instant replay stands after narrow NFL vote
The NFL approved another year of instant replay by a 21 to 7 vote, meeting the three quarters threshold. A major amendment imposes a 2 minute limit on review time, amid concerns about delays and controversial calls. Don Shula supported it, while Paul Tagliabue and Jim Finks led the push for the renewal.
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Cowboys bolster roster with Plan B free agents
Dallas coach Jimmy Johnson says eight of 14 Plan B free agents from other clubs could start for the Cowboys, while others may contribute as valuable depth. Cowboys director of player personnel Wooten notes he reviewed film and workouts before signing players, denying major past problems.
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