Sugar Bowl Showdown Ends College Football Year
Alabama and Notre Dame meet in the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans with No. 1 Alabama at 11-0 facing No. 3 Notre Dame at 10-0 before 80,000 fans. The winner likely earns the top postseason ranking as both coaches express high stakes and pride in a historic South game.
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Sul Ross and A&I set for Lone Star showdown Saturday
East Texas State leads the Lone Star Conference race at 2-0 with Sul Ross at 1-1 and Tarleton State, Stephen F. Austin, and Angelo State at 1-1. Sul Ross visits Texas A&I while Sul Ross, Southwest Texas, and Tarleton State chase wins. Other LSC action includes Abilene Christian at Howard Payne and Houston bowl-context notes.
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Evert and Connors reach Australian Open finals
American stars Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors advanced to the Australian Open finals at Kooyong. Evert, 19, defeated Julie Heldman 6-2 6-3, and Connors beat John Alexander 7-6 6-4 6-4 in the semifinals. Evert faces Evonne Goolagong while Connors meets Phil Dent in the final.
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Sydney
Margaret Court
Virginia Wade
Mrs. Court
Barry's driving comeback fuels Warriors surge in West
Oakland report notes Rick Barry reignites scoring for the Golden State Warriors after a season hampered by injuries and rumors. He drops 50 against the Lakers, showing sharper drives, improved decision making, and a renewed aggressive style that elevates the team’s standing in the West while teammates and coach Al Attles credit his renewed form.
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