Irish may be Rocketless for New Year's Orange Bowl
Notre Dame's Raghib Ismail likely to play sparingly against top-ranked Colorado due to a dislocated left shoulder recovery. Coach Lou Holtz says Ismail might be limited and notes starter Donn Grimm is doubtful with a sprained ankle. The Irish, missing timing from only five workouts in six weeks, aim to perform well on January 1 despite questions about roster health and national-title implications.
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Funeral for Billy Martin set in New York City
Former Yankees manager Billy Martin dies in a rural New York crash at 61. Funeral services will be held Friday at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan with a wake Thursday at Frank Campbell Chapel. Detroit bar owner William Reedy faces drunken driving charges as investigators review the crash outside Binghamton on icy roads.
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Nadia Comaneci stirs Romanians in Hallandale mystery
The AP report details Nadia Comaneci and Constantin Panait fleeing from scrutiny after an extended stay in Florida in 1980. They sparked sightings and rumors from Hallandale to New York and Orlando. Maria Panait, Constantin’s wife, faces upheaval with four children, vanished money, and a broken family. Romanian clergy in Miramar describe mixed reactions as the couple travels and public attention grows.
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United States
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Disney World
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Holy Trinity
Mirmar
South Florida
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Hollywood
Jets seek new coach as Walton is fired after 4-12 season
Jets general manager Dick Steinberg begins interviews to replace fired coach Joe Walton and staff after a 4-12 AFC season. Possible candidates include Michigan State's George Perles and Pittsburgh assistant Pop, with Steinberg aiming to narrow to six and decide by late January.
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UNLV beats Long Beach State in Big West clash
UNLV overcame a delayed timeout to switch to a zone defense and surge ahead with a 19-2 run, holding Long Beach State to 28 percent shooting in a 78-58 victory. Larry Johnson led UNLV with 17 points as the Rebels improved to 6-2 overall and 2-0 in the Big West.
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Goossens Hat Trick Beats Crunch in 6-3 Win
Jan Goossens scored three goals and added two assists as Kansas City defeated the Cleveland Crunch 6-3. Goossens, the league scoring leader with 19 goals and 17 assists, tallied unassisted strikes and set up teammates Kim Roentved and Barry Wallace, while coach Dave Clements noted the late goals sealed the win.
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