Shaq Balances Clark Kent and Superman in Playoff Push
Lakers star Shaquille O Neal blends steady play with dominant bursts as injuries test his vintage dominance. He posts 26 points nine rebounds and four blocks while Kobe Bryant credits him for backing the offense and defense through a West finals run against the Kings.
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Kobe rises toward Jordan in Lakers Spurs series
In a Spurs series dominated by Kobe Bryant, he outdueled Tim Duncan with late shots and eight fourth-quarter scoring plays, lifting the Lakers to a 4-1 series win. The piece compares Kobe to Michael Jordan and notes Shaquille ONeal's decline amid injuries.
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War Emblem charts path to third Triple Crown bid
In a saga of big money and belief, War Emblem, bought for 900000 by a Saudi prince, wins the Derby under Bob Baffert and eyes the Belmont after a patient prep. Baffert, aiming for a rare Triple Crown, recalls past near-misses with Silver Charm and Real Quiet as War Emblem strengthens toward New York.
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College football championships the best money can buy
Mike Bianchi argues that national titles in college football have been tainted by payoffs and bribes. He cites Tennessee 1998 Florida 1996 Florida State 1999 and Michigan 1997 as examples of paid players and booster influence, urging readers to discard the notion of pride in those championships.
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Orlando Sentinel
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