Lakers Triumph in Game 5 as Garnett Flubs Free Throws
Los Angeles escapes elimination 103-98 at Staples Center while Kevin Garnett misses key free throws and scores 13 as Boston stumbles. Paul Pierce shines with 38 points and eight assists, and the series draws harsh critique of Lakers’ effort and strategy.
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Jason Whitlock
Kansas City
OS Angeles
West Coast
San Diego
Torrey Pines
Tiger Woods
L.A
Staples Center
Lakers
Celtics
Kevin Garnett
Garnett
Paul Pierce
Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles
ABC
Mark Jackson
Jeff van Gundy
van Gundy
Jackson
Boston
Bryant
Jordan
Pierce
Michelle Tafoya
Magic
Bird
David Stern
Larry O’brien
Phil Jackson
Comeback hopes rise as Cedar Rapids floods loom
In Cedar Rapids disruption dominates a sports desk shift as the Cedar River floods the city. Staff cover sports and disaster with triage focus while Mercy Medical Center braces, Zach Johnson shoots a 76 at the U S Open, and fires and boats aid residents.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
Zach Johnson
Mercy Medical Center
Johnson
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
First Avenue West
St. Patrick's
Vince Russo
Hugh Nguyen
Brad Ament
Pat Angerer
Gazette
Mike Hlas
Marc Morehouse
Iowa
Beloit
Chicago Cubs
Iowa State
Lisa Koll
Des Moines
Donaghy scandal tests Stern and NBA integrity
Akron Beacon Journal columnist argues commissioner David Stern must address fans and players amid Tim Donaghy betting revelations. The piece notes Donaghy admitted tipping gamblers and claims of biased officiating in 2002 and 2005 playoffs, while urging accountability and trust in the league.
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Patrick McManamon
Akron Beacon Journal
Tim Donaghy
Donaghy
ESPN
Phoenix Suns
Amare Stoudemire
Suns
Stoudemire
NBA
Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Lakers
Yao Ming
Houston Rockets
David Stern
Stern
Rome
Captain Renault
Casablanca
NCAA
Detroit Pistons
Bill Laimbeer
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
League
Jeff van Gundy
Yao
Parker Emerges As Face Of The WNBA
The Sacramento Bee outlines Candace Parker as the league’s future star and face after a welcome infusion of talent. Coach Michael Cooper praises her passing shooting and playmaking while noting past knee and shoulder injuries and the plan to monitor her minutes.
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Arlene Voisin
Sacramento Bee
OS Angeles
Candace Parker
Lisa Leslie
WNBA
Parker
Staples Center
Los Angeles Sparks
Michael Cooper
Larry Bird
Jamaal Wilkes
Magic Johnson
Cooper
Lauren Jackson
Diana Taurasi
Cappie Pondexter
Sylvia Fowles
Candice Wiggins
League
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K.J. Pilcher
Tim Weber
Ed Pilcher
Powell
Sacramento
Nicole Powell
Calif
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