Scott's status to be determined for NBA Finals opener
Auburn Hills Michigan UPI Byron Scott Lakers guard strains left hamstring in practice may miss Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Pistons. He is listed as questionable and will be examined to determine playing status for the opener of the best of seven series. The Lakers seek a third straight title while Detroit aims to avenge last year's seven game final and hold home court. Kareem Abdul Jabbar faces final season with Lakers star as he focuses on playing well. Isiah Thomas comments on luck and last year's outcome as Pistons prepare for Finals.
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Brewers crash Jays Dome party
The SkyDome opening night ended with the Milwaukee Brewers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-3. Glenn Braggs hit a two run homer and Gary Sheffield added two RBIs as Don August earned the win. Dan Plesac secured the save while Jimmy Key took the loss in front of a 48,378 crowd.
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Horns rout Hurricanes in College World Series win
Texas pitchers Scott Bryant and Brian Dare combined on a five-hitter to defeat Miami 12-2, keeping the Longhorns undefeated in the College World Series. Bryant started after Gustafson shuffled the rotation, holding Miami hitless through 4 2/3 innings before a bases loaded moment. LSU beat Long Beach State 8-5 to stay alive, as Tookie Johnson highlighted a six-run third with a bases-loaded double. Long Beach State was eliminated.
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Dodgers Sweep Braves Behind Martinez and Leary
Los Angeles extended the night by sweeping Atlanta 7-0 and 5-2 as rookie Ramon Martinez earned his first major league shutout in his season debut and Tim Leary pitched two strong relief innings to back a comeback. Jay Howell saved, Kirk Gibson and John Shelby homered, while John Smoltz took the loss in the second game.
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Dixon YMCA Run crowns Cooper overall winner
Daniel Cooper of Sterling won the Dixon Family YMCA Dixon National Bank A Friend For Life 8 kilometer run at Lowell Park with a 27 26 time. Judy Springer of Sterling led the women with 34 17. Other divisions listed with multiple local runners across ages.
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