West Virginia Pitt Rivalry Lifts Frontline Emotions Ahead
Pitt Coach Foge Fazio notes sellout crowds and a heated mood as Pitt hosts West Virginia at Pitt Stadium. He cites Don Nehlen in Morgantown as quietly confident, while WVU’s strong personnel and tough schedule mark the Mountaineers as real contenders. LSU faces Florida in a key test, with Alan Risher calling the games early confidence builders but the upcoming clash the real measure. Pell laments the emotional peaks in Florida’s schedule and LSU’s underappreciated speed in the SEC.
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LSU Style Defense And Rivalries Shape The Season
Quotes highlight LSU's physical, team-oriented style. Bears Bryant and Lacewell share Arkansas roots and a long friendship. Herschel Walker nears LSU star Charles Alexander SEC rushing record while Nebraska eyes rebound after a Penn State loss. Rozier says the defeat won t end our title hopes.
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NFL Talks Break Off Amid Tempers in Strike Talks
Washington AP reports the 11 day NFL strike talks broke off in heated exchanges. Players accuse owners of degrading rights while negotiations stalled over a wage pool and access to medical records. A mediator was urged by Donlan though Garvey resisted.
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Austin advances to semifinals at U.S. Indoor
Top seed Tracy Austin defeated 16-year-old Camille Benjamin 6-1 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the $125,000 U.S. Women's Indoor Championships in Philadelphia. Wendy Turnbull beat Wendy White 6-2 4-6 6-1 to set up a semifinal with the Shriver Jansovec quarterfinal winner. Benjamin had upset Yvonne Vermaak to reach the quarterfinals.
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Ireland Leads Switzerland In Davis Cup Final Opener
Ireland takes a 2 0 lead over Switzerland on day one in Dublin as Matt Doyle crushes Heinz Gunthardt 6 0 6 4 6 0. Sean Sorensen outlasts Roland Stadler 6 3 3 6 8 6 9 7 in a three hour duel. Ireland needs one more win from three matches to reach the next level.
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Nets open camp with Dawkins Ford as new stars
New Jersey Nets convene at Princeton Jadwin Gym with center Darryl Dawkins and guard Phil Ford joining a team aiming higher after a 44-38 season. Coach Larry Brown demands steady leadership and better consistency while eyeing rivals Philadelphia Boston and Milwaukee.
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Mayer McEnroe lead U S into 2 0 Davis Cup semifinal
United States built a 2 0 Davis Cup semifinal lead in Perth as Gene Mayer defeated John Alexander 6 4 3 6 6 1 6 2 and John McEnroe outca Pred Peter McNamara 6 4 4 6 6 4 6 2 in a match marked by McEnroe s exchanges with officials Fans and captain Arthur Ashe noted tensions as McEnroe faced two warnings from umpire Patrick Flodrops Australia must win the remaining three rubbers to reach the final with McEnroe Fleming pairing set to face McNamara McNamee on Saturday.
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Bucks Sign First Round Pick Paul Pressey
Milwaukee Bucks announce the four year contract for guard Paul Pressey the 20th pick in the 1982 college draft. Coach Don Nelson says Pressey will add depth and flexibility after trading Quinn Buckner for Dave Cowens.
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