Spurs edge Lakers 79 76 to take 2 0 lead in series
Tim Duncan hit the go ahead jumper with 8.4 seconds left as the Spurs beat the Los Angeles Lakers 79 76 at the Alamodome to seize a 2 0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal. Duncan led San Antonio with 21 points and eight rebounds while Kobe Bryant scored 28 for L A.
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Pacers edge Sixers in final stretch to even series
Indiana holds off Philadelphia 85 82 as Rik Smits scores 25 and Reggie Miller adds 17. Iverson dominates late for the 76ers with 23 in the fourth but miss as time expires. Chicago- or Indiana-based crowd watches a tense, foul-filled game with key late free throws deciding the outcome.
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City Wrestler Wins 132-Pound Title in Derby
Sean Patton a Lawrence High sophomore won the 132 pound weight class at a freestyle wrestling tournament in Derby on May 8. Lawrence’s Ryan Smith competed at 143 pounds but did not place.
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Isuzu Ironman qualifier and local sports notes
Sarah Hoffman qualified to participate in the Isuzu Ironman Triathlon on Aug. 15 in Lake Placid New York. Eighty participants will earn world championship qualifying spots. Jon Kindlesparger shot a 73 for low gross in the Jayhawk Golf Club tournament at Alvamar. Randy Conroy was runner-up with 74 and George Davis third with 76. Net leaders included Dan Hamilton 70 and Ryan Ross 71 with Ben Overman and Ed Phlegar also 71. Lawrence Track Club hosts a developmental meet at Shawnee Mission West in Overland Park for ages seven to 18. registration at noon, meet at 1 p.m. Denis Yoder listed as contact. Dee Boeck won the 45-49 women’s division in the YMCA Plaza 10K Run in 44:20 and Paul Heitzman won the men’s 65-69 in 41:44.
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Vinland Soccer Camp and Kipper Cup Three-on-Three
The 11th annual Vinland Soccer Camp and Kipper Cup Three-on-Three Tournament will run June 12–13 on Kipper Road north of Douglas State Fishing Lake with details from organizer Matt McCune. Lawrence Aquahawks swimmers Megan Little and Ashley Robinson won two golds each at the Early Bird Meet, with silvers for Schmidt Morford Hemphill and thirds for Robinson Little and Megan Morford. KU Baseball Camps led by coach Bobby Randall planned for June and August. Lawrence inline hockey opened with 6–1 and 9–3 wins over Ottawa Scorpions with a full slate of coaches.
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Kansas golfers aim for NCAA Central Regional in Columbus
Kansas University's men’s golf team opens the NCAA Central Regional at Ohio State’s Scarlet Course in Columbus seeking a top 10 to reach the Finals in Chaska. Coach Ross Randall reaffirms confidence despite losing Brad Davis to injury, highlighting Casey Harbour and veterans Ryan Vermeer and Chris Thompson as key players for a strong showing on the 7,100-yard layout.
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Kansas Softball Nears Southeast Missouri Showdown
Kansas prepares for Southeast Missouri with pitcher Sarah Workman nursing elbow and shoulder soreness after fatigue in the Big 12 tourney. Coach Bunge expects heavy heat to aid her arm while relying on two younger hurlers. If KU advances, they’ll face Maryland or West Texas State in a Friday semifinal. a loss pits KU against Arizona or East Carolina in an earlier game.
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