Cowboys Ready to Face Payton and Bears in Playoffs
Dallas linebacker D D Lewis calls facing Walter Payton a thrill and says the Cowboys will be 100 percent against Chicago. He recalls Payton’s 1975 stifling effort and notes Dallas hopes its 1976-77 defense, led by Randy White and Thomas Henderson, can stop the Bears and set up a NFC title showdown with the Rams or Vikings after the Jan 1 divisional.
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NHL Exibition Series Unclear With Czech Teams In Doubt
Montreal reports the eight game exhibition series with Kladno and Pardubice remains unresolved as NHL president John Ziegler demands confirmation by noon Tuesday. The dispute traces to two ex players under contract with Detroit and Philadelphia who may play, triggering restrictions from teams. In other sports news, Kansas City fired interim NFL coach Tom Bettis after a 1 6 season finish, and Dewitt Jones of Abilene Christian was named NAIA Football Coach of the Year narrowly ahead of Otis Delaporte.
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Bradshaw Leaves LSU Tech After Losing QB Spot
Sophomore quarterback Craig Bradshaw has left Louisiana Tech citing a need for a change of scenery. He is the younger brother of Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw. The family said Craig is definitely leaving and has contemplated the move for over a year.
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Ali Norton heavyweight deal fuels Tehran talks
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