College basketball scores by the Associated Press
Scores from several games include Mississippi 92 over Memphis Wake Forest 91 in the South. North Carolina Asheville beat South Carolina Asheville 70 in a separate division. Midwest play saw Midwestern State 73 over College of Great Falls 72. Far West games included Southern Cal 59 over California 54 and Hawaii Hilo 101 over Pacific. Tournament results feature Florida 89 over Massachusetts 66 in the Gator Bowl first round, Jacksonville 74 over Pittsburgh 72, Hampton Institute 90 over Lincoln 85, and Morgan State 91 over Virginia State 68.
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Joe Greene Seeks Edge in Steelers Broncos Playoff
Mean Joe Greene presses for a focal role as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the AFC playoff opener with Denver. He recalls the season finale in Denver where a late rush helped deny a Denver touchdown and emphasizes that playoff stakes drive pride and statistics. The money on the line fuels both teams as Morton and Weese face a reeling Denver offense.
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Minnesota coach leads trio of Blue Grass Derby winners
Three straight Blue Grass Stakes champions at Keeneland Chateaugay Northern Dancer and Lucky Debonair later captured the Kentucky Derby. The note names a Minnesota coach associated with the historic trio.
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Spurs edge Hawks in tight 124 111 win
Spurs beat Atlanta 124 to 111 as the Hawks youthful lineup battled throughout the fourth quarter. George Gervin sat early with three fouls and scored only three points in the first half while Atlanta Coach Hubie Brown praised his young roster's potential and late game composure.
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Grimsley's Sports Television intrusion at Fiesta Bowl
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley examines television’s involvement on the sidelines during UCLA and Arkansas’s Christmas Day Fiesta Bowl game. A microphone, penalties, and onfield chatter raise questions about electronic intrusion and the reach of TV in big time sports.
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Landry Finds Experience Eases Cowboys in Playoffs
Dallas coach Tom Landry says playoff tension eases with experience after guiding the Cowboys through 22 playoff games. He notes his team’s readiness for a semi final showdown with Atlanta and discusses his Texas Sports Hall of Fame induction amid the NFL title hopes.
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Jets pound Oilers in record Winnipeg crowd
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 in WHA action before 10 355 fans. Bill Lesuk opened the scoring at 4 48 of the first period, followed by goals from Willy Lindstrom and Kent Nilsson Nilsson's two quick scores. Edmonton's Stan Weir and Chipperfield closed the gap, but Winnipeg held on for the win amid a season high turnout.
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Patriots Seek Payback as Oilers Visit Foxboro
New England hosts Houston in AFC matchup after a two week layoff. Oilers led by Earl Campbell and Dan Pastorini arrive seeking to repeat a November win in Foxboro. Patriots captain Steve Nelson and quarterback Steve Grogan pledge strong playoff effort despite Fairbanks coaching turmoil.
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Houston QB returns for Cotton Bowl clash with Notre Dame
Houston quarterback Danny Davis returns for the Cotton Bowl against Notre Dame, back after missing 1977 with a shoulder injury. The ninth ranked Cougars, 9-2, seek national recognition in his hometown game, facing the tradition rich Fighting Irish who won last year's national title. Coach Bill Yeoman notes the exposure helps if the team plays well as Houston aims to repeat SWC success and finish Davis's college career strong.
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Dolphins safety Rick Volk retires after 12 NFL seasons
MIAMI Volk, 33, announces retirement after 12 seasons with the Miami Dolphins ending his career after a wildcard playoff loss to the Houston Oilers. A standout with the Baltimore Colts in 1969 and 1971, Volk aimed to finish with a title but will retire after this season.
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