Cavaliers crush Pacers to tighten Eastern playoff race
The Cleveland Cavaliers overwhelmed Indiana 121 to 91 at Richfield in front of 17 166 fans. Cleveland pulled within half a game of Atlanta for the final East playoff spot, built a big first half lead, outrebounded Indiana 53 39 and received strong scoring from Nance Daugherty Ehlo Price Kerr Bennett and others while Reggie Miller and Chuck Person led Indiana. The Cavs also won the season series 3 2 and kept potential tiebreaking advantages.
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Nicklaus wins first Seniors Tour title in Scottsdale
Jack Nicklaus, 50, captured his first Seniors PGA Tour victory with a four-stroke win in Scottsdale. He aims to win on the regular tour and eyes Augusta’s Masters as a likely next big win, citing his six Masters titles and course knowledge.
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Duke and UNLV Meet in NCAA Championship Showdown
Duke and UNLV face off in the national title game at McNichols Arena with both coaches citing similar defenses and styles. Duke, 29-8, edged Arkansas 97-83 in the semifinal, while UNLV, 34-3, rallied past Georgia Tech 90-81 to reach the final.
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CBS Fires Star Musburger After Contract Talks Fail
Chicago Tribune reports Brent Musburger is let go by CBS ending his long run as the network's signature sports figure. Officials cited inability to reach a new contract as the reason, with tonight's NCAA final in Denver slated as his last assignment.
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Indians face questions in final roster for 1987 season
An early guess at Cleveland's 25 man opening day roster weighs pitchers led by Candiotti Swindell Farrell and Black with Orosco Guante Jones as setup. Catchers Alomar Skinner. infielders Hernandez Browne Fermin Jacoby Manto. outfielders James Webster Snyder Komminsk Belle Snyder. Maldonado added as DH likely.
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Roster size decision due early this week
Baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent expects a rosters decision to be made soon after a 32 day lockout. Rosters were to expand to 27 players for the first three weeks of the season to offset shortened spring training. Brewers Angels exhibition game noted.
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