Super rematch looms as Vikings face Raiders showdown
The Vikings meet the Raiders in a crucial rematch with playoff implications for both teams. Oakland, 9-3, trails Denver in the AFC West, while Minnesota, 4-4, seeks division relief. Key injuries include Tarkenton's absence for the Raiders and Atkinson and Villapiano on the Raiders' side. Rookie Tommy Kramer leads Minnesota with momentum from recent comebacks. Mark van Eeghen anchors Oakland rushing in a bid for a wild card.
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Yankees land Eastwick and Bow i in bold winter deals
In Honolulu AP report, Charlie Finley sells Vida Blue to Cincinnati for Dave Revering and cash amid Kuhn hearings. Blue joins Reds as Steelers coach Chuck Noll breaks his arm in Cincinnati. Eastwick signs with the Yankees as part of a flurry of trades at the winter meetings.
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Spain Cops Golf Lead In World Cup After Day Three
Severiano Ballesteros shot 69 to fuel a three stroke team lead for Spain with Garrido as the pair posted 440 overall. Gary Player led individuals at 213 after three rounds on the Wack Wack course, three under par. Canada slipped to 443 while South Africa and Japan pressed near the top. The Philippines stood fifth at 447.
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OCC Braves Edge Cobleskill To Even 2-2 Record
Onondaga Community College beat Cobleskill 67-57 to pull to 2-2. Steve Barber scored 11 after pivotal second half foul shooting, while Aaron Bush led OCC with 18 points despite an ankle issue. OCC travels to Eisenhower College JVs tonight.
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Bees Rally Caps North Syracuse Comeback Victory
The Baldwinsville Bees overcame a 12 point third quarter deficit to beat North Syracuse 57 54 in overtime. Bees bench depth keyed the rally with Tom Hannon Tim Hourihan and John Edwards among those contributing while NS coasted on a shaky free throw performance from the line. Gale led Bville with 12 points as nine Bees scored, and Burton and Tompkins sparked late junior contributions. The teams traded momentum in a tight overtime with Dan Nagel sealing the win in the final seconds.
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Fulton Raiders top Cicero 64 56 in conference opener
Senior Dave Chalifoux scored 33 as Fulton defeated Cicero 64 56 in the Northern Conference opener. Junior Steve Dings added 17 on 66 percent shooting while Cicero, led by Wall Bliss with 20, and coach Bob Campbell, seeks first league win.
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Ali Spinks Title Fight Set for Las Vegas Showdown
Muhammad Ali, the 35 year old heavyweight champion, will defend his title against Leon Spinks in a 15 round bout in Las Vegas on February 15. Spinks, Olympic light heavyweight champion and recent pro with seven fights, earns a CBS telecast. Spinks previously won Olympic gold in Montreal while Ali won in Rome in 1960.
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Rivalry Fires Up Syracuse Bonnies Showdown Under Dome
Syracuse and St Bonaventure renew a heated Upstate rivalry as Jim Boeheim's Orange (5-1) hosts Bona (3-0) at Manley Dome in a nationally watched ECAC Upstate clash. Bona relies on Greg Sanders and Glenn Hagan but faces health limitations and a strong SU defense.
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Czechs Open WHA Series With Victory At Indianapolis
The Czechoslovakian team beat Indianapolis 5 3 as Pavel Richter scored three goals and one assist. Teammates Jaroslav Mec and Vladislav Vicek added one goal and three assists each. Other WHA results: Cincinnati 4 3 over Winnipeg in OT, New England 2 1 over Birmingham in OT, Houston 5 3 over Edmonton.
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Smith Becomes Second Woman Jockey With 500 Wins
Violet Smith rode Candy Top to victory at Finger Lakes in a weather shortened card, becoming only the second woman jockey to reach 500 career wins. The event ended after the sixth race with Saturday and Sunday canceled, a 6 7 daily double paid $10.60, and 1,116 in attendance wagering $41,176.
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