January 12, 1987 Table Of Contents
Penn State-Miami
Underdog Penn State forced five interceptions to beat Miami for the national title
By Rick Reilly
NFL Playoffs
The Redskins set a trap for the Bears and sent the defending world champions off for an early winter's nap
The keyed-up Giants mauled Joe Montana and San Francisco 49-3
Down by 10 points near game's end, Cleveland beat the Jets in double OT 23-20
By E. M. Swift
A seesaw struggle with New England left Denver riding high
By Bruce Newman
Stevie Cruz
Stevie Cruz was unknown, but then he beat popular champ Barry McGuigan to win the WBA featherweight title
By Ralph Wiley
Derrick Chievous
Missouri's Derrick Chievous is a rollicking story—and he'll write it for you, too
College Basketball
By Ed Burns
America's Cup
USA tried a fast move on Stars & Stripes but lost the series 4-0
Pro Basketball
The Pacers' Chuck Person is winning fans, and games, in Indy
By Douglas S. Looney
College Football
By Douglas S. Looney
Mike Scott
Just kidding. Mike Scott was so good in '86 that folks say he does something to the ball
By Ron Fimrite
On The Scene
PRISON INMATES RUN, BUT NOT QUITE TO DAYLIGHT
By T.R. Healy
For The Record
A Roundup of the Week Dec. 29-Jan. 4
Compiled by Amy Lennard
Point After
Are the owners tightening their belts, or is it collusion?
Departments
Edited by Gay Flood
Edited by Robert Sullivan