Blazers still savoring win sparks coach clash
Portland players scoff at Phil Jackson remarks after a 29 point road victory in the Western finals. Rasheed Wallace and coach Mike Dunleavy negate claims of over celebration and discuss defensive calls and competitive fire on the court.
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Knicks Limitation Exposed In Game 1 Loss To Pacers
The Knicks fall 102 88 as Indiana overpowers New York with transition scoring and big men Dale Davis and Rik Smits. Coach Jeff Van Gundy says their defense is stronger than their offense as the series moves to New York for Game 3.
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Six inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame class
Si Thomas and Pat Summitt join six inductees headed by Bob McAdoo Morgan Wootten C M Newton and Danny Biasone. Thomas led Indiana to 1981 title and Detroit to 1989 1990 titles. Summitt built Tennessee women to six championships and praised her team.
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Avalanche Hope To Force Game 7 After 3-2 Deficit
Colorado trails Dallas 3-2 in Western Conference finals and faces elimination at the Pepsi Center. Avs push for two straight wins behind shot volume and Belfour saves, while Sakic Forsberg and Hartley urge belief and focus as they prepare for Game 6.
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Gordon to attempt double dip in Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Robby Gordon plans a two race day on Sunday with back up drills and a medical nurse aboard. He will qualify at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, fly back to Indianapolis for Carburetion Day, and race the 500 mile event if schedule allows. Bryan Reffner will stand by in Gordon's No. 13 Ford in Concord and could race if needed. John Menard has private jets and helicopters ready for rapid transfers between venues.
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Astros struggle as NL bottom dwellers amid trades and slumps
Houston sits 16-28 with a seven game skid, trailing St Louis by 10 games and facing payroll changes that trimmed stars and reshaped the lineup. GM Gerry Hunsicker laments breakdowns while Jeff Bagwell and Carl Everett voice frustration.
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Houck weighs pro baseball option after college
Houck says he could put CPA plans on hold if a pro baseball opportunity arises. He would consider tryouts, wants to pitch more, and reflects on four years at BSC with enjoyment of games, road trips, and striking out hitters.
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MLB suspends 19 Dodgers for Wrigley brawl
A900-word compaction not allowed.
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NFL owners weigh playoff expansion and seeding
NFL owners discussed expanding the playoff field to 14 teams and seeding by non lost records starting 2002 when Houston becomes the league’s 32nd member. A bye for conference leaders was floated, with two additional first round games and home-field considerations noted.
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