Fusaichi Pegasus Poised for Preakness Title Bid
Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus flew into Baltimore for the Preakness as the early 3-5 favorite. Trainers Drysdale Lukas Orseno discussed the field, post positions, and Red Bullet's upset potential while noting the Derby winner’s weight, track debut, and the small, nine-horse lineup.
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Blazers and Lakers set for tense NBA Western finals
Ki Bryant asserts Portland has better players than Los Angeles as the Trail Blazers and Lakers prepare for a Western Conference finals showdown at Staples Center. Phil Jackson warns Scottie Pippen must lead Portland, while Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O Neal anchor the Lakers in a high stakes playoff matchup.
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Sixers chase historic comeback from 0-3 deficit
Philadelphia 76ers aim to become the first NBA team to rally from a 0-3 series hole in a best of seven. After a 92-90 Game 4 loss and a 107-86 win in Game 5, Iverson says the team won’t settle for two wins and vows to push the series to Game 6 Friday at the First Union Center. Reggie Miller serves a suspension for Indiana.
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Minnesota NCAA inquiry opens after cheating scandal
The University of Minnesota was told by the NCAA that sufficient evidence exists for an official inquiry into violations mainly within the men's basketball program. The action follows a 1990s academic misconduct scandal, self-imposed sanctions, and a 42-page inquiry letter detailing 23 alleged violations including improper coursework, grade changes, and recruiting inducements.
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Providence College expels three players over off campus fight
Providence College in Providence Rhode Island expelled three basketball players and barred a fourth from varsity sports for a year after an off campus fight that left three other students hurt. Three more players face two years of probation while a fifth faces separate charges. Police said players confronted Thomas Cook at his apartment and attacked him and others. The college kept the names private and plans to review program direction with coach Tim Welsh to restore competitiveness.
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Bourque to Return for Game 3 in Avalanche Playoff Push
Ray Bourque said he will return Friday for the Colorado Avalanche, stepping back onto the ice despite teammate Adam Foote's eye injury. The series tied 1-1 after Colorado’s 3-2 win as Bourque, sidelined four games, practiced with contact and confirmed the plan to play. Meanwhile in the East, Flyers and Devils fought through a physical 4-3 game to tie the series at one, with Game 3 set for Continental Airlines Arena.
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