Hamilton signs five year deal with Wizards
University of Miami coach Leonard Hamilton agreed to a five year, 10 million dollar contract to coach the Washington Wizards. Michael Jordan sought a college coach to rebuild a team lacking discipline and fundamentals as Hamilton pledged to stress basics and fundamentals while rebuilding a roster hampered by veteran salaries and cap constraints.
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Phoenix Mercury Rally Past Portland Fire In OT Thriller
In a tense WNBA matchup, Phoenix overcame a 14-12 overtime stretch by Michelle Griffiths and Teresa Edwards, sealing an 81-80 win after Lisa Harrison’s late free throw and Sophia Witherspoon’s defended 3. Griffiths scored 18 and Gillom added a season high 28 for Phoenix, while Burras led Portland with 13 points and nine rebounds as Portland faltered in the final seconds.
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Lakers Force OT to Narrow 3-1 Finals Lead
In a tense NBA Finals game the Lakers edged Indiana 120-118 after overtime. Shaquille O’Neal fouled out with 2:33 left in regulation and Kobe Bryant hit key shots as the Lakers rallied from a 3-1 deficit danger to force a first overtime since 1988. Miller led Indiana with 35 points, Smits added 24, and Bryant finished with 28 as Indiana battles to avoid a history new 3-1 collapse.
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New Jersey Devils Celebrate Cup Victory At Meadowlands
Thousands gathered at the Meadowlands parking lot for a free Fan Fest after the Devils defeated the Dallas Stars 2 1 in double overtime to claim their second Stanley Cup in six seasons. Authorities note team ownership is changing hands as John McMullen sells to YankeeNets for 175 million dollars with possible arena move to Newark.
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Lawrence golfer Ryan Morgan tied eighth after two rounds
Lawrence High graduate Ryan Morgan sits tied for eighth place after two rounds of the Kansas Golf Association Junior Amateur Championship at Carey Park with 146 strokes. Leaders Kevin Ward and Lea Wood hold 136. Local teens fill top 10 in their age groups including Charlie Santaula 10th with 151, Spencer Wilson seventh among 16-year-olds, and others. THS's Jon Barnes signs to play football for Highland GC.
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