Mavericks take 2-0 lead as Big Three shine over Blazers
Dallas dominates late to beat Portland 103-99 and move ahead in the series. Nash scores 28, Nowitzki 25, Finley 17 as the trio delivered in the fourth quarter after a slow start. Philadelphia nets 90-85 to take a 2-0 edge over New Orleans while Detroit ties Orlando at 1-1.
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NFSHSA OKs running clock mercy rule
The National Federation of State High School Associations approved a mercy rule allowing the game clock to run when the lead reaches a set margin. The rule is not binding on states. Critics point to lopsided scores, including a 115-2 playoff game in Detroit last November.
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Broncs face tough test from Elkhart in rugged schedule
Broncs prepare for a demanding sequence as Elkhart looms in a string of meets through April and May. Davidson praises Jess Holmes and Michael McGlynn for power and RBI production while Lakin's coach Calderwood weighs burnout risk and benefits for longer-distance runners and sprinters in the busy slate.
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Knight sees Collison Hinrich vs Jayhawks at home
Kansas coach Roy Williams has moved on to North Carolina but Bill Self is set to coach Kirk Hinrich and Nick Collison in a barnstorming game in a K State town. Chris Collins can challenge the KU stars, while the rest of the high schoolers show flashes. Autograph session before a 2 p.m. tip and six dollar tickets available at local outlets and at the door.
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Chiefs eye defense and trading down in 16th pick
Kansas City management signals flexibility in the 1999 draft with possible downshift from the 16th slot to add later picks. They aim to bolster the defensive line using targets like Kevin Williams, Chris Kelsay, Ty Warren and Cory Redding, while Vonnie Holliday aids pass rush options.
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