Bryant's late 3 sparks Lakers to Game 2 comeback
Kobe Bryant hit a game tying 3 with 2.1 seconds left and scored four of his 33 in overtime to lift the Los Angeles Lakers past the Detroit Pistons 99 91 in Game 2. Shaquille O'Neal added 29 points, while Detroit's offense stalled in OT.
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Big 12 awards Oklahoma City hoop tourneys
The Big 12 will hold 2007 men and women basketball tournaments in Oklahoma City at the Ford Center and Cox Convention Center, with 2006 and 2007 baseball tournaments in OKC. Commissioner Weiberg cited arena plans and future options as reasons for a two year award window.
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Greinke earns first big league win in seven solid innings
Zack Greinke, the youngest MLB pitcher at 20, threw seven shutout innings to beat the Expos 4 2 in Kansas City. He lowered his ERA to 1.73, while Carlos Beltran hit a two run homer and Benito Santiago drove in two. The bullpen nearly blew the lead before Endy Chavez and Jamey Carroll helped seal it.
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Brett to headline Garden City charity golf event
George Brett will play in a June 19 four person scramble at Southwind Country Club to raise funds for after-school programs in Garden City middle schools. Proceeds aid SADD, with 100-player limit, 125 dollar entry, and a post-event dinner where Brett will speak alongside a silent memorabilia auction.
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Colorado cornerback Sammy Joseph seeks exit from troubled program
CU's Sammy Joseph becomes the second starter to say he wants to leave Colorado after citing the campus atmosphere and treatment of him as a black player. Coach Gary Barnett said Joseph is leaving due to the environment, with Joseph declining to comment pending further remarks.
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Yankees edge Rockies on Vazquez strong outing and Posada throw
Javier Vazquez pitched seven plus innings to beat Colorado 2-1 as the Yankees extend their interleague win streak. Jason Giambi delivered a two run single, while Jorge Posada kept the game in hand with a dramatic throw from home to nail pinch runner Denny Hocking at the plate. Rivera recorded his 24th save in 25 chances as New York improves to 36 20 and 12 2 against Colorado.
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