Pierce 41 push Celtics past Cavs in Game 7 thriller
Paul Pierce scored 41 as the Celtics edged the Cavaliers 97 92 in Game 7 to reach the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James outscored Pierce 45 41 in a shootout recalling Bird Wilkins 1988, while Garnett added 13 points 13 rebounds and Ray Allen struggled. Doc Rivers guided Boston toward a sixth straight conference final appearance, facing the Pistons in Boston with two home games to start.
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Francis earns first win as Rockies top Twins 6 2
Jeff Francis delivered his first victory of the season lasting 6 1 3 innings and Todd Helton homered and drove in three as Colorado beat Minnesota 6-2 in Denver. The Rockies overcame early trouble, overcame three Twins errors, and closed with a six run sixth inning highlighting Helton and Iannetta.
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Guillen Leads Royals Over Marlins In Sunshine
Jose Guillen homered and drove in four runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Florida Marlins 9-3 to clinch the series. Guillen went 19-for-38 since May 7, raising his average from .165 to .245. A sunny 91 degree afternoon helped his hot stretch, with a two run double in the first and a two run shot in the seventh, plus a throwout at the plate.
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Parker shines in pro debut with 34 points for Sparks
Candace Parker scores a Sparks franchise debut high of 34 points and 12 rebounds to beat defending champion Mercury 99-94 in Phoenix. She braces left shoulder displaced earlier, nearly records a triple double as she steadies LA late with 10 straight points to seal victory.
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Foyt Bumps Indy Field Before Fiery Practice Crash
A. J. Foyt IV, grandson of four time Indy winner A. J. Foyt, dodged wind and a near miss to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 on final day. He posted a four lap run at 219.184 mph to secure his spot, bumping Marty Roth who briefly slid back into the lineup before Roth’s four lap effort restored the danger zone for late qualifiers.
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