Armstrong wins NBA Most Improved and Sixth Man awards
Orlando Magic guard Darrell Armstrong is the first player to win both the NBA Most Improved Player Award and the Sixth Man Award. He posted career highs across points, assists, rebounds, and steals while coming off the bench for 35 of 50 games this season.
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Knicks Beat Hawks In Tight Playoff Card
New York 77 Atlanta 70 as Knicks guard Sprewell scores 31 and Camby adds 11 while Mutombo leads Hawks with 17 rebounds. Portland tops Utah 84 81 with Sabonis 27 and Malone 23 in another late showing.
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Knicks Take 2 0 Lead in Playoff Thriller
In a tense playoff clash, the Knicks beat the Hawks 69 58 in the fourth quarter after a sluggish start. Patrick Ewing and Latrell Sprewell paced New York with key finishes and free throw accuracy, while Atlanta struggled with 15 first quarter shots.
Sixers aim to trim deficit as series tied 1-1
In a tight Game Two, the Sixers edged Indiana 85 82 after Indiana missed six late free throws and struggled against Philadelphia’s full court press. Indiana’s Chris Mullin scored eight on 2 9 shooting as star Reggie Miller struggled.
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Avalanche on track to another Stanley Cup title
Colorado escapes Detroit in six to reach Western Conference finals and chase Dallas. Forsberg stays cool as Avs overpower Wings 5 2 in Game Six, while Dallas, winner of the Presidents Trophy, awaits in a best of seven for the right to face Buffalo or Toronto in the final.
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Royals Top Oakland 34-7 Behind Suppan Shutout, Late Rally
Suppan improved to 3-3 with a two hit shutout until the ninth as Kansas City built a 34 7 lead over Oakland. Ben Grieve’s RBI single sparked a three hit ninth inning rally before a double play ended the game. Carlos Febles starred on defense with key plays and a two run triple. Dye homered to put KC ahead in the fourth and Sut ton and Kreuter added run producing hits in the sixth.
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Nicklaus eyes return to majors amid comeback attempt
In a Philadelphia suburb senior event Nicklaus signals possible return to major championships. He last played July 1998 at the U S Senior Open and aims for Memorial Tournament and later Open and Senior Players. He says he is 85 percent to form and may skip the British.
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Griffey praises peers as he ages in baseball life
Griffey talks with Puckett about talent and teamwork as he reflects on players he admires. He cites Alex Rodriguez and Nomar Garciaparra as rising stars, praises Pedro Martinez, and lists many stars from the Yankees and other clubs, stressing winning over individual glory.
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Valley League medalist Scott Kramer signs golf letter of intent
DeSoto's Scott Kramer, a Valley League medalist, signs a golf letter of intent with Johnson County Community College. Lawrence resident Lafayette Norwood is the JCCC golf coach. Ayre fuels Rebels in 7 5 youth baseball win over Topeka Young Guns. Alvamar Golf Club to host Junior Golf sign ups next week with sessions starting June 8. women's clinic begins June 16. contact 842-1907.
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