Razorbacks Upset UCLA to Reach Far West Final
Arkansas edge UCLA 74 70 in Far West Region semifinals behind strong defense from Jim Counce and Marvin Delph as Keith Anderson clinches late. Cal State Fullerton and San Francisco bow out after midweek upsets. Kentucky and Michigan State win to advance in their regions.
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Blue Demands Gold After A's Trade to Giants
Vida Blue learns he has been traded from Oakland to San Francisco in a seven-player deal plus cash about 390000. He plans time off and talks with Bob Lurie to renegotiate a contract worth about 180000 annually and two years remaining. Blue seeks free agency status in a pending lawsuit against Charles Finley.
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Big Andy Messersmith suffers shoulder separation in Yankees exhibition
The 32 year old pitcher, on a comeback with the New York Yankees after elbow surgery, tripped covering first base in the third inning against the Chicago White Sox and separated his right shoulder. He may need surgery, jeopardizing his season after a winter move from the Atlanta Braves.
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Kauffman Still Sweating It as Pistons Top Rockets 106 98
Pistons coach and former GM Bob Kauffman bemoaned balancing personnel and budget while watching Detroit rally to a 106 98 victory over the Houston Rockets. Bob Lanier Eric Money and John Shumate combined for 67 points as Detroit kept playoff hopes alive.
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Mengelt Leads Bulls Past Bullets 111-107
John Mengelt scores a season high 27 off the bench to lift the Chicago Bulls over the Washington Bullets 111-107. Mickey Johnson adds 23, Mark Landsberger 12 and 21 rebounds as Chicago overturns a four game skid. Washington’s Tom Henderson and Kevin Grevey lead with 23 and 20 respectively.
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Injured Reserve Lists on NFL's Final Agenda
Palm Springs, Calif. AP report on NFL winter meetings where owners debate how to handle developmental squads and the practice of stockpiling players on injured reserve to retain talent for future seasons. The issue pits winners with depth against losers seeking access to talent.
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WBC Likely to Strip Spinks If No Bidding Fight
WBC executive committee voted 15 2 to strip Leon Spinks of the heavyweight title if he does not accept open bidding for a title fight with Ken Norton by Friday midnight. Jose Sulaiman said action could be announced Monday or Tuesday, as the WBC moves to resolve the disputed title.
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