Auerbach Critics Jackson While Lakers Near Title
The Boston coach Red Auerbach questions Phil Jackson's coaching legacy as the Los Angeles Lakers push to a ninth NBA title by beating the New Jersey Nets. Auerbach argues Jackson lacks proven player development, while history may judge his own nine titles from 1959 to 1966.
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Red Auerbach
Boston Celtics
Phil Jackson
Auerbach
Los Angeles Lakers
Lakers
New Jersey Nets
Jackson
National Basketball Association
Celtics
Phil
Bryant fuels Lakers rally in NBA Finals win
Kobe Bryant erupted for a game high 36 points including 12 in the fourth quarter to lift the Los Angeles Lakers over the New Jersey Nets 106 108. Shaquille O Neal added dominance as the Lakers clawed within one win of a third straight title.
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Tomelphia Daily News
East Rutherford
Kobe Bryant
Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers
Shaquille O'Neal
Lakers
New Jersey Nets
O'Neal
Wilt Chamberlain
Jerry West
Los Angeles
Robert Horry
Keith van Horn
New Jersey
Tyson's crushing defeat ends era of Iron Mike
AP sports columnist Jim Litke recalls Mike Tyson being decisively beaten by Lennox Lewis in eight rounds. Tyson faced heavy money woes and looming divorce while Lewis delivered a controlled, decisive performance. Tyson showed no real chance, leaving his fearsome persona in the ring.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mike Tyson
Don King
Lennox Lewis
Tyson
Lewis
Iron Mike
Jim Litke
Associated Press
Slitke
Belmont stumble ends Baffert Triple Crown bid
In Elmont New York War Emblem and trainer Bob Baffert faced a devastating Belmont Stakes loss after a gate stumble. Fans and critics debated the horse's potential and the trainer's resolve as War Emblem fought back yet fell short in the end.
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Orange County Register
Elmont
N.Y
Memphis
Elvis
Mike Tyson
Bob Baffert
War Emblem
Baffert
Noise at Kernels games sparks fan letters and debate
Readers rancor over ballpark noise and a mascot incident spotlight tensions between Kernels manager Todd Claus and Mr Shucks. Letters praise the ballpark yet condemn excessive crowd noise and question leadership and treatment of staff and mascot Kibler.
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Mike Hlas
James Harris
Iowa City
Kernels
Todd Claus
Mr. Shucks
Mike Kibler
Claus
Kibler
South Bend
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