Steelers Reach AFC Title With 40 14 Win Over Colts
Pittsburgh fended off Baltimore 40-14 as Terry Bradshaw threw three TD passes and the defense shut down the Colts. Emotions ran high in Memorial Stadium before a plane crash near the stadium briefly interrupted the celebration. The win earns a showdown with Oakland for the AFC crown and a shot at a third straight Super Bowl.
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Biddy basketball sees three tied leaders after Saturday games
Jets beat Tigers 28 25 to stay unbeaten and pace league leaders Lakers. Pistons edged Pirates 16 14 in OT as Poling and Shreve each scored seven. Royals beat Rockies 26 21 for first win, Hose 17 points led. Lakers down Celtics 20 12.
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Steelers Raiders Rematch Energizes Football Fans
The Steelers and Raiders renew a storied AFC clash as memories of recent playoff thrillers linger. Ken Stabler's late TD and a roughing the passer call shaped a dramatic rally, while Pittsburgh eyes a potential Super Bowl repeat amid a heated rivalry.
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UCLA Bruins Meet Alabama In Liberty Bowl Duel
UCLA coach Terry Donahue, among the youngest in the country, faces Bear Bryant and Alabama in the Liberty Bowl in Memphis. UCLA comes in 9-1-1 ranked No. 7, after memorable clashes with Frank Kush and Woody Hayes. Bryant, 63, holds 261 wins in 32 seasons. Weather expected clear and cold, near or below 20s for the ABC telecast.
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WVU Fends Off Bowling Green in Kentucky Tourney Consolation
West Virginia edged Bowling Green 85-78 as Russell Chapman scored 13 points to rebuff a freshman challenge and preserve his starting role. Robertson added 25 points as WVU shot 68 percent, while Utah upset Kentucky 70-68 for the championship and Kentucky dropped to 6-2 heading into the holiday break.
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