Clancy, Headrick Duel

Fri., Feb. 6, 1998

Compiled From Wire Services

Tom Clancy promised he would not lose the Minnesota Vikings to Roger Headrick, even though NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue will have to settle the messy sale.

Clancy, the best-selling author, fired back at Headrick’s stunning claim that he has the right to match Clancy’s $200 million-plus offer to buy the team.

Clancy and the Vikings owners said their lawyers assured them Headrick’s stance was bogus.

“His feelings got hurt. Sorry, it happens,” Clancy said. “There’s certainly a sour-grapes element involved.”

Both sides now must submit their arguments to Tagliabue, who has the power to settle disputes between owners.

The NFL players’ union is hinting it will allow its labor agreement to expire after the 2000 season rather than extend the contract another two years.

The Carolina Panthers named Green Bay Packers wide receivers coach Gil Haskell as their offensive coordinator.

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