Pistons fire Carlisle as Brown nears coaching return
Detroit officials announced the firing of Rick Carlisle after a season of mixed results and roster moves. Joe Dumars indicated Larry Brown is the front runner to become coach, with Brown’s agent praising his drive and longevity.
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Duncan impressed by Martin in NBA Finals preview
Tim Duncan expects mostly man to man defense from Kenyon Martin in the Nets as the Spurs face New Jersey in the NBA Finals. He praises Martin as a top defensive big, notes Nets will mix front and back defensive looks, and credits past playoff matchups for Spurs preparation.
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Playoffs Schedule NBA Finals Openers Set
The NBA Finals are a best of seven series. New Jersey visits San Antonio on Wednesday at 7 30 p m and San Antonio hosts New Jersey on Friday and Sunday June 8 at 7 30 p m all games on ABC if necessary dates extend through June 18 with additional games on Wednesday and Sunday and ABC airs all contests.
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Perry Holds Memorable Lead In Windy Memorial Round
Kenny Perry shot 2-under 70 to reach 13 under and lead Lee Janzen by two at the Memorial Tournament in Dublin Ohio. Tiger Woods battled gusts and a triple bogey to shoot 76, dropping 11 back. Annika Sorenstam led the Kellogg Keebler Classic with 66 as Mhairi McKay closed to 130.
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Housman leads Beloit past Kernels in 4-0 win
Beloit Snappers pitcher Jeff Housman worked seven strong innings to beat the Cedar Rapids Kernels 4-0 at Pohlman Field. Housman allowed five hits and walked none while Rafael Rodriguez took the loss for Cedar Rapids. The teams meet again in a rain-delayed two seven inning games doubleheader starting at 2 p.m.
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Devils Tie Game In Finals After Giguere Overtime Record
The New Jersey Devils battled the Anaheim Ducks in a playoff clash where Jean-Sebastien Giguere set an overtime shutout streak record as Patrick Roy's mark fell. Scott Gomez tied the game at 2 minutes into the third after a costly Brodeur misplay but the outcome remained undecided.
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Devils Gored by Otter? Bruins No. Wait
In a key playoff game Anaheim beat New Jersey 3 2 in overtime to pull within 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. Patrik Elias tied the game before Sandis Ozolinsh scored the decisive goal as Brodeur fumbled the puck at the net.
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