Devils Seek Bounce Back In Game 2 Of Finals
New Jersey aims to rebound after a 5-0 loss to Colorado in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Captain Scott Stevens and goalie Martin Brodeur vow improved play, as the Devils rely on past comebacks and adjustments to even the series. Randy McKay is out for at least two games with a broken left hand.
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Lakers rest up as NBA Finals loom after playoff sweep
LA Lakers savor a long rest as they await the Milwaukee Bucks or Philadelphia 76ers to emerge from the East. Shaquille ONeal heals a sprained ankle, Kobe Bryant sharpens passes, and Derek Fisher eyes more 3-pointers. The defending champions have won 19 straight, including a 4-0 playoff sweep of Portland, Sacramento and San Antonio, and may open the Finals as early as Sunday or as late as June 6.
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Iverson shines as Sixers surge past Bucks late in game
Iverson sprinted through the Bucks with sharp handles and a driving bank shot at 3:06 to put Philadelphia ahead 80-75. He drew three Milwaukee defenders, Snow fed a corner jumper for 82-75, and Snow then forced a steal leading to Iverson’s fast break layup for 84-77. Glenn Robinson led Milwaukee with 20 points but was ejected after two techs with 58 seconds left as Philadelphia closed to 87-77 after Iverson made two free throws.
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Regional soccer and basketball notes from the tournament
Mercke highlights leadership and defense as regional play begins with an offensive mindset. Tazewell prepares to face Bearcats with SWD Player of the Year Isaac Cecil leading the Bulldogs. Beasley Williams and Mucuk scored in finals. Bucks battle back with Iverson cold in a 14-0 run and struggle late as Sixers pull away.
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Stewart Defies Critics in Double Indy Coca Cola 600
Tony Stewart completed a rare double by finishing sixth in the Indy 500 and third in the Coca Cola 600 at Concord. He faced criticism for racing both events, but recovered from an early spin to post a strong finish. Jeff Burton won, with Stewart challenging in the final laps as Dale Jarrett fought through rib pain for eighth. The result left Burton and team owner Jack Roush hopeful about momentum while Stewart dismissed detractors as uninformed.
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Dodgers Walk Off Rockies In 11th On Lo Duca's 6-For-6
Paul Lo Duca tied NL extra inning hits mark with a 6-for-6 day, scoring the winning run on Shawn Green's 11th inning single off Ron Villone. He added a three-run homer and an eighth inning single to tie the game. Matt Herges earned the win in relief as Colorado fell behind.
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