Eagles fire McCormack amid 4-10 season turmoil
Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose announced head coach Mike McCormack’s dismissal after a 3 year tenure that saw a 16-25-1 record. General Manager Jim Murray criticized the move as a grave mistake as players and writers reacted with disappointment and uncertainty about McCormack’s replacement.
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Terps and Tar Heels Edge Toward Untouched Records
Maryland narrowly defeated UNC Charlotte 70 60 to stay undefeated with seven wins. North Carolina 6 0 beat South Florida 70 64 as Tommy LaGarde led with 20 points. Virginia fell to Oklahoma State 72 69 in the Carolina Classic opener. Steve Sheppard named ACC player of the week after 17 points vs Fordham. Wake Forest freshman Mike Palma honored as ACC rookie of the week after 14 points in 21 minutes against Appalachian State.
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Decision May Destroy Baseball Reserve Clause
A ruling expected this week could free players Messersmith and McNally, undermining the reserve clause that binds players to teams. If upheld, the decision would allow free agency after contracts end, reshaping MLB labor relations and sparking potential court challenges.
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Vikings Press Toward Fourth Super Bowl Appearance
The Minnesota Vikings clinched the NFC Central title and improved to 12-2 after a 35-13 season finale win over Buffalo. Quarterback Fran Tarkenton led in passing and receiving, while star running back Chuck Foreman topped the league with 73 receptions and a 1 070 yard rushing season. The defense anchored by Eller Marshall Page and Sutherland remains strong as Minnesota eyes a possible fourth Super Bowl trip.
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Burt Lawless
Florida
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Roger Staubach
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Monarchs chase Division I move amid tough schedule
Old Dominion University struggles to join Division I as 3-5 with losses to Arizona 88 74 and UNLV 116 90. Coach Paul Webb faces a 26 game Division I heavy slate with 17 versus top teams. Center Wilson Washington Neyland and Conrad fouled out while Fleming led with 22 points and 23 rebounds.
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Cowboys Ride Science Fiction Campaign Into NFL Playoffs
Dallas the Cowboys finished 10-4 with 12 rookies and a spread offense under coach Tom Landry. Robert Newhouse led the ground game with 931 yards as Preston Pearson and shifting backfields fueled a 1975 playoff bid against Minnesota, while Randy White and Burt Lawless energized a young defense.
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USC Blitzer A&M in Liberty Bowl Triumph
USC dominates Texas A&M 20-0 in the Liberty Bowl as John McKay ends his USC tenure after 16 seasons. Ricky Bell fuels the win with a 76 yard scoring play and Mosi Tatupu adds a TD as USC builds a 10-0 lead before Glen Walker adds two field goals.
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