Bannister lifts Royals to win over Red Sox
Kansas City rode Brian Bannister's solid start and late offensive bursts to a 4-3 victory in Boston. David DeJesus drove in two, boosting the Royals as Daisuke Matsuzaka struggled with a season-high eight walks. Joakim Soria closed out the save as Boston’s five-game win streak ended.
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Lakers edge Suns on Artest buzzer beater in West finals
Ron Artest banked in a buzzer beater after rebounding Kobe Bryant as the Lakers beat the Phoenix Suns 103 101 to take a 3 2 lead in the Western Conference finals. Bryant flirted with a triple double with 30 points 11 rebounds and nine assists while Steve Nash starred for Phoenix with 29 and 11.
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Rockies erupt with three homers in seventh to sweep Dbacks
Colorado Rockies burst open a close game by hitting three consecutive homers in the seventh, Smith Gonzalez and Spilborghs powering an 8-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first series sweep of the season. Tulowitzki also homered as Haren allowed eight runs in 6 1/3 innings. Arizona drops a fourth straight.
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Gillen caps track career as western Kansas standout
Levi Gillen, Wichita County sprinter and 1992 state hopeful, adjusted after a hamstring injury to post a notable senior season in 1993. He had dominated 400 and sprint events at Class 2A as a freshman and sophomore, earning a regional berth and a 50.52 clocking for third in 1992.
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