Bears edge Giants to clinch playoff berth in icy overtime
In a brutal overtime finish, the Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 12-9 as Bob Thomas hit a 28-yard field goal after a late rally, securing the wild card and ending Washington’s playoff hopes. The Bears join Minnesota and Dallas in January's NFL postseason push.
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Canadiens End Losing Streak with Shutout Victory
Montreal snapped a seven game slide with a 2-0 win over the Flyers at the Spectrum. Ken Dryden made 22 saves for the shutout as Steve Shutt scored on a power play and Jacques Lemaire added an empty net goal.
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Razorbacks Return to Action Face Kansas Test After Idle Week
Fourth ranked Arkansas seeks a seventh straight win as they resume non conference play with Hardin-Simmons on Monday and Kansas looming Thursday. SWC rivals Texas Tech Texas A&M and Texas lose unbeaten status after weekend results while Houston Baylor TCU and SMU add wins and show strength.
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Pistons search for long term coach after win over New Orleans
Detroit beat New Orleans 117-108 as interim GM Bob Kauffman led the Pistons to a victory and reiterated the need for a durable coach. The franchise has had 11 coaches since 1963 and 13 since 1957, with Dick McGuire holding the record at 202 games.
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Pecos B Team Edges Monahans In Overtime Thriller
Pecos defeats Monahans 39 to 36 in overtime as the B team posts a comeback. Ricky Lara leads Pecos with 15 rebounds, Alfredo Navarette 13, and David Natividad contributes the decisive three point play that forced the extra period. Coach Ward aims for a fourth straight win at Crane.
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Oilers Eliminate Bengals 21-16 In Playoff Clinch Victory
Houston Oilers defeat Cincinnati 21-16 to end the Bengals playoff hopes as Billy Johnson piles up 263 total yards. Johnson has six receptions for 138 yards including a 17 yard TD and a 35 yard setup. Oilers clinch second place with eight six and Steelers win earlier.
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Cowboys overpower Broncos as Dorsett hits 1000 yards
Dallas defeats Denver 14 6 behind Roger Staubachs two touchdown passes and rookie Tony Dorsett’s 1000 yard season milestone. Denver’s Craig Morton exits early hampering the Broncos playoff push while Dallas seizes the NFC East playoff path and eyes a potential Super Bowl preview.
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