Browns clinch first AFC playoff berth amid upsets across devisions
Cleveland secured the Central Division title and a 7-5 mark with a 31-27 win over Cincinnati as Pittsburgh slipped to 5-7 after losing to Houston 29-3. Up in the air for the rest of the AFC, Miami Baltimore Kansas City and Oakland chase two remaining spots while NFC contenders Dallas Washington Minnesota Detroit San Francisco Los Angeles vie for the four slots.
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Nicklaus in Driver's Seat Money Title At Stake Today
Nicklaus holds a one stroke lead in the Walt Disney World Open with 205 after a third round 70. Trevino Palmer and Yancey remain in the money chase but all three failed to commit to next week's Bahama Islands Open.
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Irish Gophers Move to Top After Round Wins
Irish and Gophers grab early leads in Catholic Youth Organization play with 2-1 records after wins over St. Ann's and Sacred Heart of Terre Haute. St. Patrick's tops St. Ann's 60 to 6 while St. Margaret Mary's defeats Sacred Heart 48 to 26. Contributions from Klueh Elliott and Dolan highlight St. Patrick's. Bogle Shattuck Fall lead St. Margaret Mary's scoring. Sacred Heart and St. Ann's drop to 1-2 and 3 straight losses respectively.
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Sponsorship Shifts Hit Major Sports Deals
Pep si Cola ends its $200000 Grand Prix of Tennis backing as sponsors reevaluate value and exposure. The piece notes rising corporate scrutiny across golf auto racing and tennis, with brands like United Airlines Alcan Buick Shell and others withdrawing while new backers appear.
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Nebraska Alabama loom as Orange Bowl contenders for title
Nebraska defeated Hawaii 45-3 as Michigan and Alabama gaze toward a possible national crown. Oklahoma crushed Oklahoma State 58-14 while Penn State fell to Tennessee 31-11. Coach Schembechler warned of slim chances for a Michigan playoff path amid 11-0 records and playoff debates.
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Warmath Era Ends At Minnesota
AP reports Murray Warmath leaves Minnesota after 18 years as head coach. He becomes assistant athletic director in charge of special projects as Paul Giel is named athletic director to replace Marsh Ryman. Warmath reflects on a career with two Big Ten titles and a 1960 national championship while guiding 41 players to NFL ranks.
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Simpson Aided By NBA Pros Boosts ABA Scorer
Former Michigan State star Ralph Simpson, joining Denver Rockets after a tough 1970-71 season, trained with NBA greats Dave Bing Jimmy Walker and Bob Lanier. The 6-5 guard now plays about 40 minutes a game and averages 31 points, fueling a 118-114 win over the Pittsburgh Condors while Memphis beat Virginia 117-113.
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