Mavericks take 3-2 edge in NBA finals with win over Heat
Dallas surged to a 112-103 victory over Miami as Dirk Nowitzki led with 29 points including a go ahead dunk at 2:45. The Mavericks shot 60 percent through three quarters and 68 percent from three, Jason Terry added 21 points, and heat star LeBron James had 17 points in a rough performance. The series heads to Miami for Game 6 with Dallas aiming for its first title.
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Verlander leads Tigers past Mariners with 10 strikeouts
Detroit tops Seattle 4-1 as Alex Avila belts two triples and Justin Verlander strands one run over eight innings. Verlander improves to 7-3 with a season-best 10 K and 2.14 ERA in his last seven starts. Jose Valverde notches save number 16.
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Twins Rally Past Rangers On Ninth Infield Single
Alexi Casilla lined a single to left with two outs in the ninth to score the winning run for Minnesota. Jim Hoey earned the win after finishing the bottom of the inning as Luke Hughes opened the frame with a double off Mark Lowe that a fan grabbed before play could resume. The Rangers complained, but the call stood.
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Luongo Faces Pressure as Canucks Fight to Balance Finals
Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo struggles in Boston as the Canucks defend him amid a two game deficit. Teammate Kevin Bieksa and captain Henrik Sedin pledge support while Tim Thomas outplays Luongo, sending the series back toward Vancouver with Game 5 looming. The team seeks a rally on home ice to avoid falling behind 3 2.
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Bluefield Jays eye draftees as season nears
Team officials foresee MLB draftees from college ranks and region, with Mikie Mahtook an example of a potential impact bat. Local players from Science Hill, Marshall, and other area schools may join via Toronto's picks as Maxwell and Holland emphasize development, crowd exposure, and strong coaching. Players arrive June 17 for three days of practice before June 21 opener. Bluefield and Princeton start on the road and at Hunnicutt Field respectively.
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Jurrjens Braves sweep Marlins at Sun Life Stadium
Jair Jurrjens pitched seven solid innings and drove in a run as the Atlanta Braves beat the Florida Marlins 3-2 to complete a three game sweep. Alex Gonzalez added a RBI double, while Volstad saw his no hit bid end on Matt Young’s leadoff single in the sixth. The Marlins extended their losing streak to eight games, their longest skid since 2007.
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Diamondbacks blank Pirates 2 0 for fifth shutout of season
Chris Young homered twice in the eighth to push Arizona to a 2-0 win in Pittsburgh. Four Diamondbacks pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout, ending a three-game skid. Reliever Hernandez earned his second save after a perfect ninth.
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Mets 4 Brewers 1 and Busch on Childress fine end
Rossburg Ohio AP Kyle Busch says the 150000 fine NASCAR levied against Richard Childress is the end of the matter for him. Childress was fined for assaulting Busch after a Trucks race at Kansas Speedway and placed on probation through year end. NASCAR says the action was appropriate and teams understand the position.
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