Cable fights back in televised sports debate
The National Cable Television Association reports record 1988 broadcast sports hours and rising MLB, college football, and NCAA game coverage. The study argues cable expands viewers access without depleting free broadcast sports while lawmakers weigh antitrust and rights deals.
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South Carolina Beats UTEP In Sun Carnival Thriller
South Carolina edged Texas El Paso 67 64 with seven seconds left as Bojan Popovich hit a clutch three. Kansas State routed Austin Peay 74 42, with Jean Derouillere and Tony Massop leading the Wildcats. Jo Jo English scored 22 for South Carolina to balance the comeback.
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Derrick Thomas Wins AP Defensive Rookie of the Year
Kansas City linebacker Derrick Thomas, first defensive pick in last year's draft, dominates voting for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year with 43 1/2 points to Steve Atwater's 21 1/2. Thomas posted 10 sacks in 10 games and helped spark a turnaround for the Chiefs defense.
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Viking standout nabs NFL honors
Keith Millard, despite a separated shoulder, earned AP NFL defensive player of the year after posting 18 sacks marking a career high and leading a Viking defense that featured linemen Millard Coleman and Doleman. Vikings finished 10-6 with a high-pressure line and strong leadership from Millard.
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St Peter's Wins Vulcan Christmas Classic in Close Final
Jasper Walker sparked a late rally as St Peter's edged Emporia State 83 82 to capture the Vulcan Christmas Classic in Hilo Hawaii. Tony Walker led with 24 points while Marvin Andrews added 14 and Coleman scored 20 for Emporia State. Pacific defeated Hawaii Hilo 76 64 for third place.
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Kia comes back to haunt Comets in major indoor soccer
Tacoma Stars thump the Comets 8-2 as Kia, acquired from Kansas City, nets a hat trick. Jan Goossens opened the scoring for the Comets, then Tacoma tallied four straight to lead 4-1, with Kia adding three goals and Preki assisting on several scores.
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Storms top Wings as Ingram leads St. Louis to fifth win
Godfrey Ingram had a goal and an assist as the expansion St. Louis Storm defeated Wichita Wings 5-2 for their fourth straight win. Trailing 2-1 at halftime, St. Louis tied it early in the third quarter on Ingram’s 13th goal, then Terlecki, De Oliveira, and Dragicevic added goals. Slobodan Ilijevski kept Wichita scoreless after the break.
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