Holcomb and Rascue pace Longhorns in sweep of Sublette
Holcomb unloaded four runs to spark a 10-2 nightcap win as the Longhorns built a 3-0 first inning lead and preserved the series sweep. Sublette managed two runs in the third but Carman shut down the Larks, striking out eight over seven innings while Holcomb, Tafoya and Beasley posted two hits each in game two. Carman earned the win with Wilcox the starter in game one as Holcomb dominated early and late.
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Tune wins Boston Marathon in closest women’s finish
Alevtina Biktimirova and Dire Tune sprinted to a photo finish with Tune edging Biktimirova by two seconds in the Boston Marathon. Robert Cheruiyot claimed his fourth win amid a solo closing stretch, finishing 2:07:46 as Bouramdane completed his first Boston.
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Bryant confirms stay with Lakers amid playoff run
Kobe Bryant said he wants to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers and finish his career there after the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114 to open their playoff series. He stressed he loves the team and focuses on winning titles, with contract status through 2010-11 and no current talk of opting out.
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Collins Undergoes Successful Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Kansas guard Sherron Collins had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee after the season, coach Bill Self announced. Doctors expect a smooth rehab and full recovery, with Collins already a key contributor during Kansas' title run and the 2008 Big 12 Sixth Man Award recipient.
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Phillies rally past Rockies as Werth and Utley power comeback
In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Colorado 5 to 4 after a fourth inning burst by Burrell and a late rally. Howard opened the scoring with a two-out single, Atkins tied it with a two-run homer, Werth scored on a misplayed ball, and Utley homered to end Redman’s start.
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Avalanche rookies find footing in playoff surge
Postseason debuts by Finger McLeod Stastny show growth as calm play steadies Colorado. Finger opened with two assists before a Game 3 icing led to overtime loss. McLeod admits nerves faded after the first game, while Stastny learned to resist forcing plays and focus on doing his job.
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