Duncan Named MVP For Second Straight Season
Tim Duncan edged Kevin Garnett to win the NBA MVP for the second consecutive year. The 7-foot Spurs star claimed 60 first place votes and 962 points, as Garnett had 43 votes and 871 points. Duncan helped San Antonio to a 60-22 record, sharing the league’s best mark with Dallas. Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady followed in voting.
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Silas Fired After Five Hornets Seasons
Paul Silas was dismissed as New Orleans Hornets coach after five seasons in which he compiled a 208-155 record and led the franchise to four straight playoff appearances. The team went 47-35 this season, finishing third in the Central Division and was swept in the first round by the 76ers. Ray Wooldridge informed Silas of the decision via phone, stating the contract would not be renewed.
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Pistons complete comeback over Magic in Game 7
Detroit defeats Orlando 108-93 to win the series 4-3. Chauncey Billups led with 37 points and Tayshaun Prince added a career high 20 as Detroit surged early then pulled away. McGrady lamented the end of Orlando’s season as Detroit advances to face Philadelphia.
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Mavericks advance to second round after hard series win
Dallas clinched the series in a physical seven game showdown with Portland. Dirk Nowitzki led with rebounds and Finley added points as Portland fought to the end, overcoming a scoreless stretch by Rasheed Wallace.
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Iowa women tennis star Hoch earns all Big Ten nod
Steffi Hoch of Iowa City a senior from Hof Germany makes the all Big Ten team with a 16 17 singles record mostly at No 2 and 13 18 at No 1 doubles with Gloria Okino Mike Jensen Kirkwood earns co male athlete of the week in ICCAC for 15 hits in 32 at bats 10 games .469 with six homers and 15 RBIs James Peterson Indian Hills also shares the honor Four Iowa State softball players earn all Big 12 honors seniors Erica Martinez and Katie Ruby first team Julia Lindsey and Cary Akins second team
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NHL Playoff Schedule Tonight Leads in Best of Seven
Ottawa visits Philadelphia at 6 p.m. with Ottawa ahead 3-2 in the series. Dallas travels to Anaheim at 9 p.m. as Anaheim also holds a 3-2 lead. Minnesota plays Vancouver at 9:30 p.m. with Vancouver leading 3-1 in the series.
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Can Wild overcome 3-1 again in Vancouver series
Minnesota faces a 3-1 series deficit to Vancouver as Game 5 airs tonight. The Wild seek a historic comeback becoming the first NHL team to erase two 3-1 deficits in a single season, a feat paralleling Vancouver’s near miss in 1994.
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Kernels Host Dayton Dragons In MWL Baseball Opener
Cedar Rapids Kernels return from a four game road trip to Memorial Stadium for an eight game homestand starting tonight against Dayton Dragons. Dayton sits 14 15 in the Eastern Division with pitcher Juan Frias posting a 0.87 ERA over 31 innings. Baseball 101 for Women clinic runs Saturday at Memorial Stadium from 845 AM to 1 PM with a 20 dollar fee. Tickets range four to seven dollars and can be bought by phone or online. Radio play by play airs on KCRG AM 1600 and kernels com.
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Battle Creek Yankees Top Kernels in 13 Innings
Battle Creek edged Cedar Rapids 8-7 in 13 innings at C.O. Brown Stadium as Gabe Lopez drove in the winning run with one out in the bottom of the 13th. The Kernels outhit 18- but poor baserunning doomed their comeback bid.
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