Penguins Edges Maple Leafs In Tight 4-3 Showdown
Toronto hosts Pittsburgh as the Penguins rally for a 4-3 win. Key scorers include Johnson and D.King for Toronto and Jagr and Brown for Pittsburgh with power plays converting, final shots 29-21 in favor of Toronto’s visitors.
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Penguins take lead as Jagr seals win over Maple Leafs
Jaromir Jagr tied the game in the third period and Jiri Slegr scored the eventual winner as the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied to beat Toronto and move ahead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series. Jagr, after groin concerns, added two assists in the win at Pittsburgh.
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Blues struggle with overtime grind in playoffs
The St. Louis Blues push the Dallas Stars to the edge in the second-round series, cutting the lead to 2-1 after Pavel Demitra's overtime winner in Game Three. Blues center Craig Conroy says players feel every moment on the high wire as Dallas seeks to extend a six-game playoff winning streak and avoid a perilous spot.
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NHL Playoff Previews Stir as Series Hangs in Balance
In the Eastern Conference semifinal the Buffalo Sabres and Boston Bruins battle through a tied series as goaltenders Domik Hasek and Byron Dafoe anchor their teams. Dallas Stars face a pivotal Game Four after dropping a chance to seize control. Ed Belfour emphasizes regrouping for the next game.
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New buyer looms in Penguins sale negotiations
Pittsburgh moved closer to selling the Penguins amid a proposed 85 million dollar bid from a new buyer. NHL attorney Jeffrey Ian said the offer could relocate the franchise, joining Hartford Winnipeg Quebec and other markets that previously lost teams.
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Sell Showdown Rooms In NCAAs For Kris Sell
Kansas coach Garrity salutes Kris Sell after her late season surge as KU earns an at large NCAA bid. Sell aims for 100th career win against New Mexico in Albuquerque, with sister Kathy at Duke watching. Sell seeks All American honors while balancing studies in sports management and family support amid KU’s 12 12 season.
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Silas Signs Four-Year Pact to Lead Hornets
Paul Silas, aged 55, moved from backup to transformed the Charlotte Hornets into a contender after being named head coach. He signed a 4 year deal worth 6 million with a guaranteed 4.5 million over three years and an optional fourth year.
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Iversons 30 pace 14 point Philadelphia win in Game One
Iverson scored 30 points to lead Philadelphia to a 14 point victory in Game One despite a tougher Tuesday night defended by Orlando. The Magic doubled Iverson and applied physical defense, while Matt Geiger and George Lynch saw reduced production from the opener.
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Malone, Webber clash as Jazz face suspension questions
Webber said he aimed to punish Stockton as Utah and Malone faced scrutiny after Webber’s playoff clash. Malone, previously suspended twice, had a costly facial hit to Joe Kleine that drew no punishment. League officials were not available for comment amid review questions.
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Magic 79, 76ers 68 in NBA playoff box score
Orlando edges Philadelphia 79 to 68 as Hardaway 22 leads Magic and Lynch, Snow, Ratliff pace the 76ers. Miami? (Note: OCR includes multiple game box scores. primary readable item shows Orlando win over Philadelphia with Hardaway 22 and Lynch out, Ratliff 8 rebounds for Philadelphia.)
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