Olajuwon Dominates Comeback Lifts Rockets Past Trail Blazers
Hakeem Olajuwon returning from illness posted 35 points 10 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Houston Rockets to a 112-99 win over Portland. Vernon Maxwell also returned from illness but left with shortness of breath after five minutes.
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Tigers trade Phillips for Angels Curtis in Winter Haven
Detroit sent veteran outfielder Tony Phillips to the California Angels for Chad Curtis. Phillips was scratched from the lineup and told by Sparky Anderson. Phillips praised Sparky and said he would miss Detroit and the team.
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NBA Box Score Highlights From Thursday Night
Cleveland and Orlando posted wins in a night of NBA action. Key performances included Price for Cleveland with 20 points and 6 assists, and Grant and O Neal contributing for Orlando as they beat Boston 114 to 119. The Knicks, Jazz, and 76ers also won, with Harden and others featuring in multiple matchups.
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Magadan Signs Astros Contract In Free Agent Moves
New York AP reports five more players found teams as free agency tightens. Dave Magadan agreed to a one year deal with the Houston Astros while Howard Johnson to Chicago Cubs Dick Schofield to Los Angeles Mariano Duncan to Philadelphia and Candy Maldonado to Toronto on minor league deals with bonus potential and salaries tied to roster status.
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Little movement as umps continue baseball strike
Umpires locked out by management push for a contract settlement ahead of the April 25 season start. In West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, replacement crews and picket lines mark the standoff as players and fans urge a resolution.
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NBA Roundup from Thursday and Upcoming Schedule
NBA The Celtics beat Orlando 119 114 at Boston while Cleveland edged Miami 85 84 and New York topped Washington 110 100 Philadelphia won vs New Jersey 102 94 Utah defeated Golden State 121 102 Houston beat Portland 112 99 Seattle triumphed over Dallas 133 112 and Denver won 125 103 over the L A Clippers. Tonight schedules feature Atlanta at Cleveland New York at Indiana Charlotte at Detroit Milwaukee at Minnesota Sacramento at San Antonio Phoenix at Denver. Saturday actions include Seattle at Golden State Orlando at Miami Detroit vs Boston Philadelphia at New Jersey Milwaukee at Washington Sacramento at Houston L A Clippers at Utah and L A Lakers at Phoenix Dallas at Portland. Sunday sets Atlanta at Charlotte San Antonio at Denver Minnesota at Indiana New York at Chicago Dallas at L A Lakers.
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