Avalanche blank Devils 5-0 in Stanley Cup finals opener
Colorado surged ahead with a fast, high‑scoring attack, Joe Sakic scoring twice and Patrick Roy recording his 18th career playoff shutout as the Avalanche dominated New Jersey 5-0 in Game 1. Devils forward Randy McKay left with a fractured hand in a collision with Ray Bourque as New Jersey failed to match Colorado’s pace and power.
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Hupfer earns all American in 100 and 200 at NCAA D II meet
Decatur Ill Coe’s Layre Hupfer becomes an all American in the 100 and 200 at the NCAA Division II track and field championships. Hupfer places sixth in the 200 in 25.47 and eighth in the 100 in 12.54, with both marks slower than her meet prelims.
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Wietoska wins Class 1A state tennis title in Waterloo
Maquoketa senior Christian Wietoska defeated Fairfield Maharish Ad am Bordow 6 4 6 1 to win the Class 1A singles crown at Byrnes Park Waterloo. He beat Nick Donohue of Spirit Lake Okoboji in the semifinal 7 6 7 1 6 1. Spencer’s Ashish Narsi and Brian Hunziker won 1A doubles. Decorah’s West and Berland finished fourth. In 2A at Des Moines Drake Center Dubuque Senior’s Ben Lundell claimed singles. Dowling’s Swanson Smith took doubles.
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Majewski Walk Lifts Rutgers Past Northern Iowa In NCAA Regional
Rutgers walk with bases loaded in the eighth scores the winning run as Val Majewski earns a prized RBI without swinging. The Knights improve to 42-16 and advance to face Nebraska for the regional title in Lincoln, with Nebraska needing one win to clinch in the double elimination format.
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Sumner captures 1A golf championship at Otter Creek
Sumner won the Class 1A boys state golf title at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny with a two day 640 edging Mason City Newman and Van Buren who tied at 641. Sumner’s Jay Becker finished tied for second with 151 as Regina’s Adam Brantman tied for fifth and Regina placed sixth with 677.
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Bucks take control in tight playoff win over 76ers
Milwaukee overcame a depleted Philadelphia lineup as Allen Iverson watched from a hotel room and phoned in support. The game stayed close longer than expected, but the Bucks seized command to pull ahead in the series.
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Bucks Topple Sixers 80 74 as Iverson Waits
Milwaukee Bucks defeat Philadelphia 76ers 80 to 74 in Game 3 while Iverson rests at the hotel with a sore left hip. Cassell 24, Allen 20, Robinson 18 led Milwaukee. McKie 22 for Philadelphia.
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Tony Stewart Enjoys Smooth Eve Before Long Day
In Concord North Carolina Tony Stewart reported a smooth setup with his car backup driver able to run laps and the trainer adjusting the race day menu to prepare for a long day ahead.
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Stewart to race in Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600
Tony Stewart prepared for a double run by driving in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's Motor Speedway. He aimed to complete about 1,100 miles in roughly 12 hours, with backup plans from Mike McLaughlin and Richie Hearn in place if needed.
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