Browns veteran Carl Hairston anchors leadership on defense
Browns defensive end Carl Hairston, nicknamed Granddaddy despite ribbing from teammates, says he can still play at 33. Acquired from the Eagles for a ninth round pick in 1984 he has three sacks and 18 tackles as Cleveland beat Kansas City 20 7. He mentors young end Sam Clancy learning from Claude Humphrey.
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Bengals pull off late fake punt TD to beat Steelers
Cincinnati trailed 19-14 late third quarter after a pair of blocked punts and a safety but Jeff Hayes sparked a comeback with a 61 yard fake punt TD run. The Bengals improved to 4-2 while Pittsburgh long suffered a rough start, 1-5, in the season. Bill Johnson left with a neck injury but is expected to miss only next game.
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Cavaliers finally sign price in two year deal
Cleveland Cavs announce rookie Mark Price signed with the team in a two year contract reportedly worth 200000, after being drafted in 1986. Price, 6-0 guard from Georgia Tech, practiced with the Cavs as they prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks in Raleigh.
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Angels Red Sox tilt sparks bat controversy in playoffs
TheBoston Red Sox question why Angels hitters' balls fly farther in a sixth inning clash. Dwight Evans suspects Doug DeCinces's bat while recalling a 1984 Twins Angels feud. Kirk McCaskill, Dennis Boyd, and Gary Lucas weigh in as Wally Joyner hopes to return from infection. Reggie Jackson notes in decline from peak playoff form.
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Rainout Questioned in NLCS Game 5 Postponement
Game 5 between the Houston Astros and New York Mets at Shea Stadium was postponed by rain with debate over television influence. NL President Chub Feeney canceled the game, citing safety as the reason, while ABC television coverage and scheduling pressures were noted in reports of the delay.
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