ONeal Dominates as Lakers Open Finals Strong
Shaquille ONeal scored 36 points to lead the Lakers in a Game One Finals win and raise his scoring average in the last three Finals to 35.5 as the Nets face a tough choice on how to defend him. Kobe Bryant praised ONeals evolution, while Nets coach Byron Scott plans adjustments for Game Two at Staples Center.
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Cleveland Rocks Past Shock In Rockers Showdown
Cleveland Rockers toppled winless Detroit Shock 72 55 behind Chasity Melvin inside nine rebounds Penny Taylor netted 16 points and nine boards as Cleveland erased a 17 16 deficit into a 45 21 run over 11 14. Detroit coach Greg Williams rued turnovers and interior defense. Jamie Redd sparked Seattle Storm past the Sting 65 59 scoring 13 in the second half after an injured list return. Tamicha Jackson and Sylvia Crawley led Portland Fire to its first win 86 73 over the Monarchs.
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WNBA Box Score Rockers vs Shock and Charlotte Seattle
Detroit Rockers fall 72 to 55 to Cleveland in a rough game. Cleveland’s Taylor and Jones lead with 16 and 14 points as Detroit struggles from the field. In the Charlotte Seattle portion, Charlotte trails Seattle 65 59 late, with Bird and Vodichkova each contributing, as Seattle shoots well from the arc and earns the win margin.
Wings even series with late strikes to topple Hurricanes
Detroit Red Wings erased a 2-1 deficit in the third period with a 13 second burst through Nicklas Lidstrom and Kris Draper to beat Carolina 3-1 in Game Two. Kirk Maltby added the final push as Detroit tied the series, with Game Three scheduled in Raleigh. Lidstrom’s power play strike at 14:52 proved the game’s only PP goal.
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Baffert Seeks Third Triple Crown With War Emblem
Bob Baffert, anxious yet confident, aims for a third straight Triple Crown with War Emblem as Victor Espinoza prepares to ride. The trainer recalls prior near-misses, including Real Quiet, and emphasizes timing out front as the key to victory while embracing the heightened pressure and dedication of this bid.
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Williams sisters set for Sister Slam II in Paris
Serena and Venus Williams advance to the French Open final after dramatic semifinal wins. Serena outlasts Capriati 3-6 7-6 6-2 in a basel ine duel, while Venus defeats Fernandez 6-1 6-4. The pair are poised to become Nos 1 and 2 in the new WTA rankings.
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