All star ballot miss sparks Brett write-in option
George Brett was omitted from baseballs all star ballot for the first time since 1975 affecting Kansas City Royals. Voters may write in Brett. Wally Joyner and Gregg Jefferies are listed at first and third base. Balloting for the July 14 game in San Diego runs through July 5.
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Hitting streak fuels Cardinals past Braves in big win
Luis Alicea sparked a 8-3 Cardinals victory over Atlanta with a triple two doubles and five RBIs. The Cardinals, who rallied from nine down earlier and grabbed three of four, improve behind a hot stretch from the switch hitter who now has seven RBIs in seven at bats.
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Blazers Edge Suns in Double OT for 3-1 Series Lead
Portland outlasted Phoenix 153-151 in double overtime to take a 3-1 Western Conference semifinal lead. Kevin Duckworth and Terry Porter clinched the win with late free throws, while Dan Majerle's 30-footer nearly forced a final Phoenix rally. The game broke the NBA playoff scoring record previously set in 1983 and 1990.
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Taylor sparks hot night for C R Reds
Kenosha Wis Left fielder Gene Taylor homered and tripled while driving in three runs and scoring twice in three at bats as the Deadh Rapids Reds rolled to a 17 hit attack against the Kenosha Twins on Monday night.
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Reds rebound with 7-1 win as Midwest League clash ends
The Reds improved to 15-11 while the Twins fell to 14-14 after a 7-1 Midwest League victory. Taylor hit a leadoff homer in the third and added an RBI triple in the sixth, plus an RBI single in the ninth. Kevin Riggs went 3-for-5 and Steve Gibralter 3-for-6 for Cedar Rapids. The Twins chased starter Chris Hook in the ninth, but Hook carried a four-hitter into the frame before suffering the loss. The series concludes tonight.
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Jagr Lifts Penguins Toward Finals With Late Goal
Jaromir Jagr scored the decisive late goal as the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-2, moving one win from the title series. Pittsburgh, still without Mario Lemieux, relied on Jagr's scoring to edge New York in New York.
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Penguins Take Playoff Lead With Barrasso Shutout Effort
Penguins hold a 3-2 edge in the Patrick Division finals and can reach the Wales Conference finals with a win in Game 6 in Pittsburgh. Jagr scored on a first period penalty shot and the deciding goal on a solo rush as Pittsburgh, missing Lemieux Mullen and Errey, received 32 saves from goalie Tom Barrasso.
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Hawk earns Hall of Fame amid past scandal and praise
Connie Hawkins, once exiled over a cheating scandal, joined five players and four coaches inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He recalled guilt by association and credited vindication after a $1 million settlement with the NBA. The ceremony honored players including Bob Lanier and Sergei Belov, and coaches Lou Carnesecca Al McGuire Jack Ramsay.
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Lil E Tee arrives for Preakness as A P Indy no show
Lil E Tee the Kentucky Derby winner reaches Pimlico with modest fanfare while A P Indy remains in Louisville after scratching from the Derby. Belmont Stakes uncertainty looms as Dance Floor and Twilight Agenda prep for the Preakness with Lukas also fielding Big Sur. A surprise arrival, Tony Sitting Bull, introduces himself to Dash for Dotty’s trainer, adding local intrigue.
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