Suns reach NBA final as balanced attack fuels run
Curtis Perry remains the sole holdover from last year's Phoenix opening five as the Suns claim a playoff surge into the NBA finals. The Suns, lacking a true star, aim to even the series with the Celtics at 2 2 in Game Four at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Perry reflects on a career built from anonymity to leadership, while Phoenix's success stems from teamwork and steady improvement since a rocky January.
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Rutherford captures Indy 255
Johnny Rutherford won the rain delayed 1976 Indianapolis 500 as officials halted racing after 255 miles amid the second shower. A.J. Foyt finished second with Gordon Johncock third as weather delays sparked debate over the restart decision and the accuracy of the forecast.
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Maine Heads to College World Series After Regional Sweep
Maine clinched the NCAA northeast regional with a 4-2 win over Seton Hall and earned a spot in the College World Series in Omaha. Key pitching came from John Sawyer 2-0, while Maine's offense loaded the bases in the first inning and held Seton Hall to two early runs.
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Hunter shuts down Red Sox as Yankees win at Fenway
Catfish Hunter pitched his ninth complete game, yielding eight hits and three earned runs in an 8-3 Yankees victory over Boston. Chris Chambliss and Oscar Gamble each had three hits, lifting New York's AL East lead to five games. Boston fans stir trouble as Ferguson Jenkins struggles and Ed Figueroa set to face Dick Pole.
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Dick Polo
Mickey Rivers
George Steinbrenner
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82 NHL free agents named in league list
The Associated Press lists 82 NHL players whose contracts or option years expired today. Notables include Bobby Orr Rene Robert Dennis Ververgaert and others with varying signing deadlines and compensation rules under league process.
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Rod Seiling
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