Twin sisters lead as final round nears at Eagle Bend
Naree Song Wonglucklet holds a one stroke lead over sister Aree at the Lucent Technologies Girls Junior Championship after two rounds at Eagle Bend Golf Course. Nirapathpongporn and Kim stay within striking distance as Catherine Cartwright sits fifth with 143 while Braden ton’s Nirapathpongporn boasts a 142 total.
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Kobe Bryant early doubts fade as he shines in NBA
In a Philadelphia Daily News feature by Dick Jerards, Kobe Bryant's rise from Lowe Merion High School to NBA stardom is recounted. Former skeptics like Jeremy Treatman and coach Gregg Downer reflect on how expectations grew, mistakes were made, and Bryant’s game matured under Phil Jackson, with teammates recalling early disbelief and eventual belief in his prodigious talent.
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Wilkens to coach Raptors in four year deal
Lenny Wilkens agreed to a four year twenty million contract to become the Toronto Raptors head coach making him the winningest NBA coach. He praised the organization city and Vince Carter while Glen Grunwald said the hire signals a commitment to building a championship team and could help retain free agent Tracy McGrady.
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Erstad stars as Angels beat Royals 3-1 in nine innings
Jarrod Washburn pitched 8 2/3 innings of two hit ball and Darin Erstad homerized with three RBIs and a game saving catch. The Angels held Kansas City to one run as Jermaine Dye was robbed of a three run homer and Mike Sweeney flied out for the final out.
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Randall says Stevenson a likely first round pick
NBA scout Mark Randall projects DeShawn Stevenson as a first round selection based on potential and athletic ability. The Fresno guard, a former Kansas signee, draws interest from the Magic and Lakers as draft day approaches in Minneapolis.
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