Cinderella Weekend Upsets Spark NFL Playoffs
In three of four NFL playoff games underdogs won as Tampa Bay nudged Philadelphia 24 17 and Los Angeles shocked Dallas 21 19 while Pittsburgh hammered Miami 34 14 and Houston edged San Diego 17 14. Rams move on to meet Bucs in Florida.
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Oilers edge Chargers as Steelers await title game
In a snowy AFC playoff context, the Oilers beat the Chargers behind multiple turnovers including Vernon Perry's five interceptions and a 57-yard return. Gifford Nielsen connected with Mike Renfro for a 47-yard game winner as Earl Campbell and Dan Pastorini were sidelined. The Steelers and Dolphins clash remains a looming decider with Rocky Bleier and Franco Harris scoring short TDs.
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National grid title at stake in bowls
With major bowl matchups on New Year’s Day three title contenders Ohio State and Southern Cal meet in the Rose Bowl while Alabama and Arkansas clash in the Sugar and Florida State faces Oklahoma in the Orange A Peach Bowl between Clemson and Baylor and a Bluebonnet Bowl featuring Purdue and Tennessee frame the day Clemson Baylor and Purdue Tennessee battles highlight the early post season action.
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Sampson shines as Cavaliers win Richmond Invitational
Ralph Sampson at 7-4 powers Virginia to a 79-58 final over undefeated Old Dominion in the Richmond Invitational. He posts 15 points 21 rebounds and 10 blocks setting tournament single game and two game rebounding marks while Lee Baker suffers a left shoulder separation. Duke Kentucky and other top teams also win in college basketball action.
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Subtle scenes outlive 79 headlines in a year of memories
A New York Times analysis recalls how subtle moments outlasted bold headlines in 1979. Muhammad Ali's retirement frame sits beside triumphs of McEnroe and Aust in, Stargell, Spectacular Bid, Thurman Munson, and Super Bowl XIII jazz with Hollywood Henderson. The piece links quiet scenes to lasting legacies across sports, culture, and tragedy.
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Hollywood) Henderson
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