Lakers face crucial test as Kings hold 3 2 lead
AP columnist Jim Litke notes Lakers coach Phil Jackson pressures to prove his fit with stars Shaquille O Neal and Kobe Bryant as Sacramento Kings push a 3 2 series edge in the Western Conference final and Jerry Buss contemplates Jackson's future contract. Vlade Divac comments on the mismatch in talent.
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Byrd recovers in time to beat Angels in KC
Paul Byrd surrendered three runs on four pitches to start the game but settled in and pitched the Kansas City Royals past the Anaheim Angels 7-4. Byrd improved to 8-2 after giving up a two-base error on a Kennedy fly ball and back-to-back first-pitch homers by Erstad and Glaus.
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Capriati Wins First-Round At French Open In Rain Delay
Defending champion Jennifer Capriati, top seed, beat Marissa Irvin 6-3 6-4 after a rain break in Paris. Serena Williams dispatched Martina Sucha 6-3 6-0, while Anna Kournikova exited with a 6-4 6-3 loss to Christiana Wheeler and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario fell 6-0 6-1 to Marta Marrero. Mary Pierce advanced 7-5 7-5 over Irina Selyutina.
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Bibby endures pressure with late playoff winner against Lakers
In Sacramento Mike Bibby drilled a 22 footer with 8.2 seconds left to lift the Kings 92-91 over the Los Angeles Lakers, taking a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference finals. Kobe Bryant missed a potential winner as Chris Webber set the screen. Bibby scored 23 for the night. Franchise history looms with Game 6 in L A and a possible Game 7 back in Arco Arena.
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Estalella’s blast lifts Rockies past Padres in 12th
Bobby Estalella hit a two out 12th inning homer off Jeremy Fikac to lift Colorado to a 3-2 win over San Diego, their seventh win in eight. Jose Jimenez pitched two scoreless innings for the victory, while Justin Speier earned the save after Tom Lampkin was thrown out at home in the 11th.
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Hurricanes reach first Stanley Cup finals in franchise history
Carolina Hurricanes clinch their first ever Stanley Cup finals by defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 2 1 in overtime on Martin Gelinas goal at 8 05 of OT. Captain Ron Francis credits the locker room for character and comeback as the team aims for the Avalanche winner in the West.
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