Spurs win third NBA title in seven seasons
San Antonio grinds out an 81-74 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 at the SEC Center. Tim Duncan earns Finals MVP honors for the third time as the Spurs clamp down defensively in the fourth quarter, with Duncan and Bowen fueling the comeback and sealing the title.
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Hinrich learns on the job after early NBA struggles
Former Kansas guard Kirk Hinrich reflects on a rough start with the Chicago Bulls after being the seventh pick in 2003. He endured a challenged rookie season, then helped lift the team in 2004 05, earning captaincy and rising stats in points assists and three pointers.
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Raiders offense still solid in five-inning shutout win
Lawrence Raiders beat Arkansas City 8-0 in five innings at Hogland Ballpark. Jake Hoover tossed a two hit shutout with six Ks while his teammates drew walks, bunts, and timely hits. Coach Kevin Tucker praised Hoover's fastball and curveball as he eyes continued progress.
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Kemmer repeats as KGA Junior Amateur champion
Dodge Kemmer of Wichita won the KGA Junior Amateur for the second year in a row after a playoff with Kyle Smell at Eagle Bend Golf Course. Smell faltered with two drives into the woods on hole 10. Smell, 16, had posted the week's best round of 65 earlier and remains a rising talent.
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