Femininity tests and NFL nicknames spark loud debate
The piece riffs on IOC femininity tests for new female Olympians, lampoons a Three Stooges test, and criticizes unpopular USFL nicknames from 1980s to 1984 era. It also reviews an NFL video game, noting its flaws and appeal to football fans and armchair quarterbacks.
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East All Stars rout West for fifth straight All Star win
In Denver, Isiah Thomas led the East to a 154-145 overtime victory in the NBA All-Star Game. Thomas scored 21 points, earned MVP honors after a scoreless first half, and KC Jones coached the East to a record 154 points. The West, paced by Kareem Abdul Jabbar 25 and Magic Johnson 15, tied late in regulation before the East pulled away in overtime.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Bernard King
New York Knicks
Frank Layden
Utah Jazz
Detroit
George Gervin
Theismann Stars as NFC Dominates Pro Bowl
Joe Theismann sparked a 45-3 NFC victory over the AFC in Honolulu, setting Pro Bowl scoring and game records with 21 of 27 passes and three touchdowns. He shared QB duties with Joe Montana as the NFC defense pressured Dan Fouts and the AFC offense, while Nolan Cromwell returned a Fouts interception for a TD. The win marked a high-powered all-star showcase praised by Coach Bill Walsh.
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Lorain King rematch set in Buckeye
Lorain visits Admiral King in a Buckeye Conference boys basketball rematch after King won 56 42 on Dec 13. Elyria leads with 9 1, King 7 1, Lorain 7 2. a Lorain win could force a finale with Elyria, while a loss keeps Lorain as spoiler.
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Sarajevo Welcomes Winter Games Invaders With Parade Of Color
Sarajevo opens for the Winter Olympics with a visible security presence and festive atmosphere. Journalists and athletes arrive to find cobbled streets, spicy meals, plum brandy, and locals eager to showcase hospitality while police and soldiers guard every key intersection.
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