Trouble brews as Yankees clash with Boss in Bronx
Tension rises between Yankees manager Joe Torre and owner George Steinbrenner over Cuban pitcher Jose Contreras and his minor league move. Torre defends honesty and plans, while executives dispute who directed the change. Torre, a four-time World Series winner, faces renewed scrutiny as leadership friction surfaces after years of success.
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Spurs hold off Suns in Game 2 at San Antonio
Spurs beat Suns 84 to 76 to even series at 1-1 as Tim Duncan pours 22 points including half in the fourth quarter. Marbury struggles but free throws down the stretch seal the victory for San Antonio.
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Yankees Rout Twins in Metrodome Sweep to 13 straight
Alfonso Soriano hit a grand slam and Nick Johnson two homers as the Yankees pounded the Twins 15-1 in Minneapolis. David Wells improved to 3-0 with a seven hitter, remaining undefeated to start the season at 14-0 in team history. Dustan Mohr homered for Minnesota.
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Missouri guard Clemons pleads guilty to lesser counts
Missouri guard Ricky Clemons pleaded guilty to misdemeanor third degree assault and false imprisonment for choking and holding a woman at his apartment in January. He faces potential probation and jail terms as prosecutors seek justice for the victim who wants no future contact.
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Maple Leafs force Game 7 with second OT win
Travis Green scored at 10 51 of the second overtime as the Maple Leafs beat the Flyers 2 1 to force a decisive Game 7 in Philadelphia. Toronto won all three Toronto games in OT. Roenick scored for Philadelphia. Belfour and Cechmanek each made 34 35 saves.
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