Cavs Hawks showdown keys last playoff push
Cleveland trails Atlanta by one game for the final East playoff spot as the Cavs and Hawks meet at the Coliseum. With five games left for each team and Phil Hubbard possibly out, the winner would gain momentum in a crowded race. World B. Free and Roy Hinson stressed the need to push hard. Attendance near capacity for the 8 p.m. tipoff.
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Atlanta
Hawks
New Jersey
Chicago
Indiana
Washington
Maxwell Returns Lifts Celtics In Win Over Cavaliers
Cedric Maxwell made a brief return in Boston's 129 117 win over Cleveland after 15 games out with a knee injury. McHale and Wedman thrived in his absence, with Wedman scoring in seven straight games and Ainge and Bird contributing. The Celtics built a double digit cushion late, holding on as Cleveland failed to contain their multi scoring attack.
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Cedric Maxwell
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
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Kevin McHale
Scott Wedman
K.C. Jones
McHale
Larry Bird
Wedman
Kosar weighs NFL bid with USFL options after draft
Miami quarterback Bernie Kosar, eligible for the upcoming NFL draft, says he will consider USFL offers though his first choice remains the Cleveland Browns. Xavier McDaniel of Wichita State ends 84-85 season as NCAA leader in both scoring and rebounding, averaging 27.2 points and 14.8 rebounds per game. Southern Methodist junior guard Carl Wright declares intention to pursue NBA opportunity after inconsistent season.
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University of Miami
Bernie Kosar
United States Football League
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Kan
Xavier McDaniel
Wichita State
McDaniel
Dallas
Southern Methodist
Carl Wright
National Basketball Association
Utah
Seattle
Knicks
Pacers
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Bernard King
New York
Indiana
Force stay in playoff hunt with two straight MISL wins
Cleveland Force stretch playoff push with a 6 5 win over the Spirit. Louie Nandhoff scored the game winner as Peter Ward iced it late. Keeper Chris Vaccaro rebounded with nine saves in the second half and fan Carole Savan of North Canton became the Force’s one millionth supporter.
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Timo Liekoski
Pittsburgh
Liekoski
Terlecki
Chris Vaccaro
Vaccaro
Kai Haaskivi
Chris
Timo
Spirit
Louie Nandhoff
John Kowalski
Kowalski
Nandhoff
Peter Ward
Dennis
Mepham
Ward
Benny Dargle
Carole Savan
North Canton
Lakers stay hot as they rout Rockets in Houston
Lakers extend winning streak to 13 in Houston behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's 30 points and a steady defense against Ralph Sampson and Hakeem Olajuwon. Rockets, despite improvement, face a tall task to beat the western power as the Lakers push for a fourth straight title. Franklin Edwards signs second 10 day deal with Clippers after seven games, averaging 5.7 points and 2.7 assists.
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Rockets
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Twin Towers
Ralph Sampson
Akeem Olajuwon
Los Angeles
Franklin Edwards
Los Angeles Clippers
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Edwards
Cleveland State
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Clippers
Continental Basketball Association
Pickerington and Tri-Valley Vie For AAA Girls Title In Columbus
Unbeaten Pickerington and Dresden Tri-Valley clash for the Class AAA girls state crown as Tri-Valley upset Shaw 63-57 and Pickerington outplayed Seton 51-42. Bets in AA final feature West Holmes vs New Lexington with top-ranked Bethel meeting Buckeye Central later.
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Nicole Sanchez
Lori Sunderland
Cincinnati
Seton
Millersburg
West Holmes
New Lexington
Tn Tonight
St. John Arena
Tipp City
Bethel
New Lees Buckeye Central
Convoy Crestview
Watson Leads Las Vegas Invitational After 54 Holes
Las Vegas Nevada Tom Watson holds a three shot lead after 54 holes of the Panasonic Las Vegas Invitational. The five time British Open champion and six time Players of the Year faces challengers Mike Smith Billy Glasson Frank Conner and Brett Upper who have yet to win.
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Nev
Tom Watson
Watson
Tour
Mike Smith
Billy Glasson
Frank Conner
Brett Upper
Jan Stephenson
Pearl Linn
Oberlin
Vicki Singleton
Oilers Tie Leafs as Gretzky Saves, Sather Seethes
Wayne Gretzky scored a third period shorthander to force a 3-3 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Edmonton. Coach Glen Sather criticized late play, holding a 30 minute closed door meeting to urge the Oilers to regain team cohesion. The Maple Leafs were eliminated from the NHL playoffs by the draw.
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Edmonton
Glen Sather
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