Cuban targets Riley in late night talk shot
Mark Cuban used a Late Show appearance to critique Pat Riley’s Knicks era tactics. He credited rule changes that reduced handchecking and rough play, praising a smoother game that lets stars like Wade James and Nowitzki drive to the hoop. The Mavericks lead the Heat 2-1 in the NBA finals with Game 4 set for Thursday in Miami.
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Former ISU QB Cris Love Dies at 24
Former Iowa State quarterback Cris Love died of cancer in Houston at age 24. Love lettered in 2003 and 2004, completing 50 of 104 passes for 667 yards and five touchdowns in 17 games. He was a Round Rock Texas native and later worked as a Dell sales associate.
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Sports broadcast lineup includes six major leagues and cups
The schedule lists Lacrosse MLS and MLB games with networks ESPN FSN TBS and NBC plus PGA U S Open rounds ESPN NBC coverage. Pro soccer World Cup matches include Ecuador Costa Rica England Trinidad Tobago and Sweden Paraguay with various start times.
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Local Sterling grad Rachel Smithson ends college run
Baytown Sterling graduate Rachel Smithson of Wofford College reflects on four years as a dual sport athlete in cross country and track. She helped two school record relay teams and valued being a true student athlete. The College Report previews upcoming seniors and notes future features for Sesar Figueroa, Matt Hinojosa, and Lea Carruthers.
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Lefty Mickelson Skips Open Prep For Baltusrol Round
Phil Mickelson arrives at Winged Foot after a Windsor of practice at Baltusrol New Jersey choosing a relaxed round away from the majors carnival He seeks a third straight major win tying Tiger Woods for the last 50 years and recalls a PGA Championship victory at Baltusrol last year Heading to Open Page 2B for more.
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Oswalt Makes Successful Return For Astros Win
Roy Oswalt returned from a 15 day DL with a strained back to earn his first win since May 3 as the Astros beat the Cubs 5 4. Oswalt (6 3) allowed eight hits and three runs in six innings in his first win in six starts. Craig Biggio and Preston Wilson drove in two each. Houston had 11 hits off Greg Maddux. Cubs rallied in the eighth but left with 5-4 deficit.
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World Cup Hype Fades for U S In Opening Match
A columnist dismisses the United States World Cup opener versus the Czech Republic as disappointing despite high expectations. He recalls hype around a top five ranking and notes limited prior soccer viewing, signaling skepticism about the team’s performance.
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