Lakers reach NBA Finals after 100-92 win over Spurs
Kobe Bryant scored 39 as the Lakers overcame a 17 point deficit to defeat the defending champion San Antonio Spurs 100 to 92 in the Western Conference finals in five games. Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal previously led the team to three titles, with Pau Gasol’s addition changing the current mix.
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Royals' Guillen blasts teammates as Royals endure skid
Jose Guillen openly vented after Kansas City gave up a five run lead and fell to the Twins, tying the Royals' 10 game losing streak. Manager Trey Hillman and GM Dayton Moore defended his passion while stressing the goal of winning a World Series amid a 21-33 start.
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Cubs rally past Rockies to seize early NL lead
Cubs beat Colorado 8-4 to win a fourth straight as Soriano delivered a two run single in a late surge. Derrek Lee echoed the win with a clutch RBI and two unearned runs came from Rockies defensive miscues. The Cubs improved to 33-21, the best record in baseball, while Colorado dropped to 20-34 amid a nine game road skid.
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Williams Falls Early in Paris as Srebotnik Advances
Serena Williams squandered seven break chances and miscues at the French Open, losing 6-4 6-4 to Katarina Srebotnik in the third round. The exit ends Williams’s best hopes in Paris this year and confirms a first-time women's champion at Roland Garros. Nadal also advanced with a 6-1 6-3 6-1 win over Nieminen amid rain delays.
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Goggin takes 7 under to lead Memorial at Muirfield
Mathew Goggin shoots 7 under 65 at Muirfield Village in Dublin to lead the Memorial Tournament by one stroke over Kenny Perry and Jerry Kelly. He birdied four of his final six holes as fast, slick greens produced many birdie chances for the opening round.
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