Nuggets Poised to Clinch NBA Title in Denver
The Denver Nuggets, leading the Finals 3-1, seek their first championship as Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray anchor a balanced attack. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praises atmosphere while Miami faces a daunting task to rebound in Game 5 and avoid a historic comeback.
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Memorial tree planted at Free State High School in honor of coach Adam Leitel
A memorial autumn blaze maple was planted at Free State High School outside the home stands to remember Adam Leitel, a former Free State social studies and history teacher and longtime assistant coach for track and tennis. The tree was donated by Earl May Garden Center in Lawrence, with approval from the school district and involvement from parents and coach Jordan Rose. Leitel, a North Dakota native who studied at KU and Pace University, came to the district in 2012.
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Orioles beat Royals to stretch skid to five games
Cole Irvin earned his first win for Baltimore as Gunnar Henderson and Adam Frazier homered in a 6-1 victory. The Orioles won three in a row for the first time since May, improving to 40-24, 16 games over .500, while Kansas City dropped to 18-46, eight losses in nine games and near the bottom of the majors. Irvin, a January trade from Oakland, had been in Triple-A after a rough April start.
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Djokovic eyes history with 23rd Grand Slam at Roland Garros
At the French Open final Djokovic pursues a record 23rd major while Casper Ruud contests the title. Federer and Nadal are absent due to retirement and injury, leaving Ruud as the challenger to Djokovic who already defined the era with their rivalry.
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