Mini-win streak rekindles Knicks trigger man
The Knicks snapped a rough start with a 111-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, sparking a three-game stretch and praise for Walt Frazier and Spencer Haywood. Red Holzman lauded poise in a late blow, while other NBA results included Suns over Kings 122-111, Jazz over Rockets 101-99, and Bullets over Hawks 99-94. Elvin Hayes and Dave Bing led Washington in the Central Division clash.
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Nimble QBs meet in Cowboys Vikings playoff clash
AP reports in Bloomington Minnesota that two of pro football's nimblest quarterbacks meet in the NFC divisional playoff. Francis Tarkenton of Minnesota and Roger Staubach of Dallas headline the quarterback duel as the Vikings host the Cowboys in a high stakes postseason test. Tarkenton had rewritten much of the passing record book in 1975, edging Staubach for the conference lead.
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Akins knee looms large as Texas faces Colorado bowl test
Texas quarterback Marty Akins carries a right knee ailment into the Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl against Colorado, with coach Darrell Royal unsure if Akins will start. Colorado counters with a potent attack led by quarterback Williams as both teams seek a 9-2 finish.
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Broncos assistant coach Kay Dalton freed on bond
Kay Dalton 43 of Boulder, an assistant coach on the Denver Broncos staff, was released on $500 bond after being charged with driving while intoxicated. State patrol said he was arrested after a Wednesday afternoon traffic stop for speeding. Dalton previously worked at the University of Colorado. Alabama travels to New Orleans for Sugar Bowl prep against Penn State after a rain-soaked home session.
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