Oakland Nips Patriots In Dramatic Nfl Playoff Comeback
Ken Stabler scrambled left and dove for the end zone with 10 seconds left to lift Oakland past New England 24-21 in a playoff comeback. The Raiders erased a 21-10 deficit after three quarters and advance to meet the winner of Steelers Colts next Sunday in the American Conference final.
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Raiders Narrowly Triumph Over Patriots In Playoff Thriller
Oakland Raiders win 24-21 as Stabler connects with Casper and Biletnikoff on the late drive. The AFC West champions, riding an 11 game win streak, overcome New England’s 11 3 regular season record and a fierce first half to advance.
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Rams seek to shed big game clutch tag
The Rams face the Cowboys in the NFC first round with James Harris starting at quarterback after Pat Haden injury, aiming to shed a history of playoff road losses and a recent 34-0 collapse. The Cowboys seek their own edge against Los Angeles in Texas Stadium.
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Steelers face Colts in key playoff showdown at Memorial Stadium
The Pittsburgh Steelers bring their feared defense to Baltimore to clash with the Colts in a nationally televised AFC matchup. Pittsburgh sports a nine game win streak behind stout defense and 1,000 yard seasons from Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier, while Baltimore eyes revenge after last year’s playoff defeat.
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Hambletonian Ineligibility Shocks ABC Freight Contenders
Hayes in Lexington revealed ABC Freight is not eligible for the 1977 Hambletonian after failing to meet early nomination and annual payment rules. Jodevin emerges as an eligible rival and a Cinderella tale, while ABC Freight faces a non-entry status despite a prior 2:00.2 Meadowlands trip and a 1:57.1 time trial by another two-year-old. A Chicago crowd of 19,690 watched Julius Erving lead the 76ers past the Bulls 101-88.
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Salukis improve in season after rough start
Merle Jones notes SIU C football season highlights as Tom Simons, new sports publicist, features athletic director Gale Sayers and assistant John Novotny on the Arkansas State home-game cover, a game Salukis lost 41 10. The Salukis have yet to lose at home in basketball as Sayers and Novotny have not appeared on that cover.
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Felt Helpless Saturday Locker Room Story
A page 12 locker room feature describes a tense moment after a Saturday game, detailing players' reactions and coach comments. It notes team morale, focus on next match, and the emotional impact of the loss on the squad.
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