Banner protest tracks Aaron amid Bonds home run chase
A Phillies fan in Citizens Bank Park waved banners praising Hank Aaron and denouncing Barry Bonds as he chased 713 career homers. Mike McNesby, Campbell Soup employee, said he admired Aaron’s class and integrity and criticized Bonds for “doing it with help.” He noted Giants fans opposed the display but carried on.
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Hiladelphia
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San Francisco Giants
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Phillies
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Hank Aaron
Mike McNesby
Giants
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N.J
Citizens Bank Park
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Mike
Barbaro dethrones rivals with Derby dominance
In Louisville Barbaro overwhelmed the field to win the Kentucky Derby, signaling a potential Triple Crown bid. Owner Roy and Gretchen Jackson of West Grove celebrate as trainer Michael Matz eyes the Belmont after Barbaro’s sixth victory. Critics note the colt’s size, temperament, and turf versatility while pondering future challenges.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Otisville, Ky
Barbaro
Bedlam
Churchill Downs
Alex Matz
Michael Matz
Barbara
Alex
Matz
Roy
Gretchen Jackson
West Grove
Chester County
Matt
D. Wayne Lukas
Bob Baffert
Wallace’s defense lifts Pistons in Cavs clash
Detroit’s Ben Wallace dominates on D with 11 rebounds and four blocks, keying a 15 of 22 team 3 point night as he earns Defensive Player of the Year echo. LeBron James faced lockdown help from Wallace as Detroit seizes control into Game 2.
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Detroit Free Press
Uburn Hills
Mich
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LeBron James
Chauncey Billups
Ben Wallace
Wallace
James
Drew Gooden
Prince
Hamilton
NBA
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Ben
Rasheed Wallace
Rasheed
Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Cavs
Akron Beacon Journal
Cleveland
Detroit
Auburn Hills
Duncan Still Delivers for Spurs in Mavericks Win
The Spurs veteran Tim Duncan scored 31 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to spark a win over the Mavericks. Coach Gregg Popovich and teammates praised his leadership and continued elite play as San Antonio relied on him to open up others.
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San Antonio
Spurs
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Manu Ginobili
Gregg Popovich
Mavericks
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Parker
South
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Sacramento
Dallas
Ginobili
Avery Johnson
DeSagana Diop
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D.J. Mbenga
Johnson
Popovich
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