Giants Defeat 49ers In NFC Wild Card Clash
Giants dominate to win 17 3, ending 49ers hopes for back to back Super Bowls. Joe Morris gains 141 yards, Phil Simms connects with Bavaro and Hasselbeck, while Giants defense hounds Montana. Taylor jokes about appliances. Patriots edge Jets 26 14 to advance.
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Interesting NFL Playoff Matchups Stir Talk of Bears Giants
AP report outlines second round playoff pairings with Giants traveling to Chicago after beating the 49ers. It previews Cowboys Rams clash in Anaheim and Patriots Raiders rematch, notes Browns Dolphins at the Orange Bowl, and discusses historical meetings and key matchups.
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Kansas Defeats Wichita State In Rivalry Showdown
Kansas Jayhawks, led by Kellogg and Manning, overpower Wichita State 80-56 in Kansas City to stay hot in the holiday classic. Louisiana Tech beats Arizona State 87-86 in OT in the consolation, while Oklahoma, Iowa State, and others win in various tournaments across the region.
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49ers Exit Playoffs In Giants Upset Elimination
San Francisco suffered a 17 3 defeat to New York in the first round as injuries and a late-season slump plagued the defending champs. Joe Montana played hurt with ribs and Roger Craig dropped several passes, while New York rode a motivated defense to end the Niners’ title run.
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