Shanahan named Denver Broncos head coach in seven year deal
Denver owner Pat Bowlen hired Mike Shanahan, former 49ers offensive coordinator, to lead the Broncos after the Super Bowl. The agreement, reportedly over 7 million dollars, gives Shanahan full control of football operations and marks his return home to Denver where he previously served as offensive coordinator.
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Stars & Stripes takes lead in America's Cup trials
Dennis Conner's Stars & Stripes beat America3 by 1 29 to move two points ahead of Young America in the defender trials. America3 protested a crewman up the mast. the international jury rejected the protest. Team New Zealand beat Nippon Challenge by 12 seconds on the challenger course as racing on both courses began in an 8 knot breeze.
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Presidents push resumption of MLB talks before spring training
President Clinton urges progress in the baseball strike as owners and players meet in Washington two weeks before spring training. The executive board extends the signing freeze, reviews plans, and weighs cost containment while keeping salaries in focus. Fehr denies threats to withhold licensing money from replacements.
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Congress weighs act to end baseball strike
Washington AP report says Deputy White House counsel Bruce Lindsay suggested presidential intervention. Senator Orrin Hatch said Congress could pass legislation to force a settlement if players and owners fail to agree. Lindsay spoke with Rep. John Conyers Jr during a Boston trip with President Clinton.
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Hart among 44 candidates for Florida State athletic director post
East Carolina athletic director Dave Hart is among 44 contenders for the Florida State athletic director vacancy. He was to be interviewed by the selection committee today as FSU aims to choose by week’s end. In other notes, Pamlico’s girls lost 51-35 to Lejeune in Bayboro, while the Pamlico boys fell 63-61 in overtime. West Craven's Pat Dunn will sign with NC State, joining a pipeline of Panthers standouts from former years.
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Super Bowl ratings stay strong for advertisers
New York AP reports the Super Bowl posted a 41.3 rating and 63 share as the 49ers crushed the Chargers 49-23 at Joe Robbie Stadium. ABC aired to about 121 million, with ratings steady from kickoff to end. Advertisers paid a record 1.02 million for 30-second spots, buoyed by high exposure.
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Rams Men Rally As West Craven Falls 55 52
Havelock and West Craven each opened league play 5-0 but West Craven dropped a tight 55-52 decision to the Rams. David Jenkins led West Craven with 13 points while DeJesus paced Havelock with 11. Rams improved to 4-2 in the conference and host White Oak next, with West Craven aiming to rebound against Washington.
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