National Football League Playoff Scenarios Loom Over Weekends Games
In a weekend of pivotal NFL games, the 49ers host the Steelers with Pittsburgh aiming to clinch an AFC wildcard or division title, while Lions battle Dolphins, Raiders face Broncos, and Bengals seek the Central crown. Other matchups include Cowboys at Cardinals, Redskins at Eagles, Falcons at Saints, Rams at Browns, Bills at Jets, Chargers at Chiefs, Vikings at Giants, Bears at Packers, Colts at Patriots, and Oilers in Houston as playoff stakes rise.
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South Carolina Cruises Past DePauw 104 55 in Big Win
South Carolina overwhelmed DePauw 104 to 55 as Alexander English led with 28 points in a starting role and Nate Davis added energy with blocked shots and rebounds. Coach Frank McGuire praised the depth as the 16th ranked Gamecocks built a comfortable margin and tested bench players. In other games Syracuse, Army, St Bonaventure and Seton Hall posted victories against LaSalle, Rochester, St Francis NY and California Poly respectively.
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Simpson set to chase NFL records vs Jets this Sunday
O J Simpson plans to chase two NFL records held by Jim Brown in Buffalo's game against the New York Jets. With 1,803 rushing yards on 298 carries this season, he needs 61 yards and eight carries to eclipse Brown's marks. If Bills win, a wild card berth remains possible.
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Injured starters don’t slow Pistons in 114 96 win over Lakers
Bob Lanier scored 33 points with 20 rebounds and five steals as Detroit, minus Stu Lantz and John Mengelt, defeated Los Angeles 114 96 to extend its NBA winning streak to seven. George Trapp and Chris Ford sparked the final-quarter surge while seven Pistons reached double figures. Gail Goodrich led the Lakers with 31. Other scores: Celtics 126 119 over Buffalo. Seattle 100 93 over Philadelphia.
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Losing UTEP hunts new coach
EL PASO Texas AP The University of Texas at El Paso seeks a new head football coach after reassigning Tommy Hudspeth who led the Miners to a 0 11 record in 1973 Hudspeth will move to assistant manager of inter collegiate athletics as the search proceeds President Arleigh Templeton said the college will pursue a Texas recruiter with a winning background Gil Bartosh Texas A&M was among early interview candidates.
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Pecos Cagers Sweep Van Horn Contests
Pecos defeated Van Horn 64-37 in the junior varsity game and 71-57 in the varsity contest. JV led 14-10 after one period, 29-17 at halftime, and 49-26 after three quarters. Jarrell Riggins scored 14, Roy Minjarez 12, and others reached 10 points each. Don Walker led Pecos with 31 in the varsity, with Ray Cameron 14 and Kenneth Williams 13 adding others.
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Javalina Hunt Applications Due Soon in Texas
Javalina hunters must apply by December 17 with drawings at 10 a.m. December 20 in Austin for Cha Parral Wildlife Management Area. The hunt runs January 12 13 and January 26 27 with permits 3 dollars, two hunting days per person, party allowances up to four, and age 17 rules.
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High scoring duo fuels Conquistadors win in ABA thriller
San Diego conquests the Indian Pacers 119 113 as Dwight Lamar scores 30 and Stew Johnson 29 in a late rally. Nets beat Cougars 107 97 in ABA action with coach Brown criticizing effort. Stars top Rockets 123 112 as Utah takes sole ABA West lead amid other results including Colonels 96 Spurs 84 and Squires 88 Tams 87. National results: Seattle 100 Philadelphia 93 Boston 126 Buffalo 119 Detroit 114 Los Angeles 96.
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Quarry criticizes Foreman inactivity in ring battle
New York AP Jerry Quarry says George Foreman’s inactivity hurts boxing and plans to derail champion with a Friday Madison Square Garden bout against Earnie Shavers. Quarry predicts a quick victory for himself and aims for a title shot after a strong winning streak.
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