NFL Playoff Field Narrowed to Eight After Weekend
The NFL expanded playoffs to 16 teams after the strike, with the Jets routing the Bengals 44-17 behind Freeman McNeil’s 211 rushing yards. San Diego edged Pittsburgh 31-28, Dallas beat Tampa Bay 30-17, and Minnesota topped Atlanta 30-24. Saturday’s games sent Raiders over Browns 27-10 and Dolphins past Patriots 28-13, while Washington beat Detroit 30-7 and Green Bay crushed St. Louis 41-16.
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Eagles coach Vermeil resigns after 3-6 season
Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil announced his resignation at a news conference after a strike shortened season left the club with a 3-6 record. Owner Leonard Tose pressured him to consider what was best for family, while questions about his future persisted. Vermeil, 46, rose to prominence at UCLA before guiding the Eagles to Super Bowl XV aspirations.
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Jets win in hard fought game and stay in playoff race
New York improved to 7-3 behind Darrel Ray's 98 yard interception return for a touchdown and a three touchdown burst late. Richard Todd passed for 269 yards as the Jets beat Cincinnati by three touchdowns.
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Cavaliers Hold Off Braves In 81-71 Victory
St. Mary of the Plains Cavaliers shot 62 percent to beat Ottawa University 81-71 at Wilson Field House. Jacob Hutton and Bart Hornung led SMP with 26 and 23 points while OU's Mack topped the Braves with 18. SMP improves to 3-4 KCAC 3-1. OU drops to 3-6 overall 2-4 in league.
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Area College Scores Roundup of Missouri Games
Area college results list multiple matchups led by Missouri Western 75 over Evangel 59 and Drury 67 over Midwestern State 60. Other notable scores include Washburn 55 over Rockhurst 71 and Emporia State 105 over Baker 67, with numerous Kansas and regional teams posting varied results.
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