Celtics edge Pistons to take 3-2 series lead in East finals
Celtics guard Ray Allen revived his touch with 29 points as Boston held off Detroit 106-102 to move within one win of the NBA finals. Kevin Garnett added 33 points, Kendrick Perkins 18 and Rajon Rondo 13 assists as the Celtics staved off elimination again. Chauncey Billups led Detroit with 26 points, while Richard Hamilton added 25.
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Celtics Hold Off Pistons In Low-Scoring 106-102 Win
Detroit shooters Prince Wallace and Billups led a 102 point night but Boston matched with strong in game to edge the Pistons 106-102. Garnett and Rondo paced the Celtics with 33 and 13 assists while Perkins controlled the boards. Rasheed Wallace drew his sixth technical and faces a possible one game suspension.
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KU basketball notebook notes Nets workouts and draft chatter
The Nets will host Jayhawks Darrell Arthur and Brandon Rush for workouts next week with Jayhawk alum J.R. Giddens also set to try out. ESPN connects Rush to Phoenix at No. 15 while Henry shines in Nike Memorial Day AAU title run. Self criticizes players who declare for the draft without agents. Ty Lawson disputes talk of testing the waters.
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Jayhawks begin summer drills as seven youth camps set
Kansas will start optional summer conditioning Monday with coach discretion to bench nonattendees. Seven camps are planned for grades 4-12, headlined by the June 14 Super Jayhawk Camp for high school juniors and seniors. Earnest Norman, a 5 11 220 linebacker from Euless Trinity, gave Kansas a non binding oral commitment. Norman chose KU over Kansas State Washington State Tulsa and Duke. KU has four known 2009 commits, two on offense and two on defense.
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Martincich Honored by Big 12 for Community Service
Kansas University volleyball setter Katie Martincich from Roeland Park has been named the Big 12 female sports person of the year for extensive community outreach. Her work includes Habitat for Humanity, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and National Girls and Women in Sports Day, plus organizing a Special Olympics Bowling Challenge with Jayhawk SAAC that drew over 100 athletes and 100 KU students at Royal Crest Lanes.
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Kansas signee Ridenhour earns Gatorade Player of the Year
Kansas University prospect Lee Ridenhour, a Shawnee Mission West right handed pitcher, earns Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year in Kansas. He went 6-2 with a 1.47 ERA and hit .443 with center field duties, while Sunflower League coaches named him MVP and he carries a 3.76 GPA. Kansas third baseman Val Chapple is ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Second Team. Chapple, a 4.0 GPA secondary education and physics major, repeats Academic All-Big 12 First Team and Academic District First Team honors. KU coach Ritch Price was inducted into the CCCBCA Hall of Fame for his De Anza tenure from 1986-1994, compiling a 243-112 record.
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Ballock seals fourth straight title in 300 hurdles
Eudora star Ballock capped a remarkable four year pursuit by winning the 300 hurdles at the state meet at Cessna Stadium. She also helped Cardinals to a 15 point haul, anchoring the 3,200 relay and contributing in the 100 hurdles and 1,600 relay as spectators praised her rare feat and lasting impact.
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Grizzle Sets State Javelin Record at Meet
Grizzle shattered the javelin record with a 160 plus foot throw at the state meet, besting Marysville’s 1646 mark. THS teammates Chrissie Jeannin and Roni Grizzle helped coach Dave St. Cyr celebrate as the Chieftains earned nearly half their 42 points.
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