Seattle Storm win first WNBA title in dramatic fashion
Betty Lennox scored 23 as Seattle beat the Connecticut Sun 74 60 for the Storms first WNBA title. Lauren Jackson added 18 points and seven rebounds while Kamila Vodichkova contributed 14 as Seattle completed a 3 0 series win. Lennox was named MVP after a second half onslaught and a 33 12 run sealed the victory at center court amid confetti and celebration.
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Astros shuffle in Clemens Oswalt replacements in NLCS opener
Houstonoto Astros turn to Brandon Backe and Pete Munro after Clemens and Oswalt sit out Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS against St Louis. Backe faces Albert Pujols and the Cardinals in Busch Stadium, while Munro follows.
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Yankees Schilling tough outing as Rivera saves tense game
Rivera returned from personal tragedy to a standing ovation as Matsui drove in runs and Schilling struggled, while Matt Wakefield and Varitek featured in a late Boston rally. Rivera sealed the win with a double play in the 11th, earning his 31st postseason save. The series mood remains electric as Pedro Martinez prepares to pitch next.
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Major League Baseball playoffs tilt and schedule
In the American League best of seven New York leads Boston 1-0 after a 10-7 Tuesday win. Upcoming games list New York Brown 10-6 at Boston Arroyo 10-9 with 7:19 p.m. Friday Fox, then Hernandez 8-2 or Vazquez 14-10 at Wakefield 12-10 Saturday at 7 p.m. Fox. In the National League Houston Backe 5-3 at St Louis Williams 11-8 at 7:19 p.m. Fox or FSC, then St Louis Marquis 15-7 at Houston Undecided 3:35 p.m.
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Kickoff set for Ames Iowa State Baylor game in Waco
Ames kickoff slated for Oct 23 at 2 05 p m in Waco Texas will not be televised Pending notes show Baylor game logistics and TV status amid college football schedule updates.
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