Jazz stun Rockets to reach NBA Finals in dramatic comeback
Utah Rally completes with John Stockton buzzer beater as the Jazz erase a 13 point fourth quarter deficit and 7 point late game gap to beat Houston 103 to 100 in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals. Karl Malone lauds Utah's resilience as they earn a date with the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
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Pippen Day to Day for NBA Finals in Chicago
Chicago star Scottie Pippen is listed day to day with a left foot injury after X rays and an MRI found no fracture or ligament damage. Game One of the NBA Finals is set for Sunday in Chicago as Utah aims to reverse a history of near misses. Stockton shone in the clincher with 25 points and 13 assists, highlighted by 15 points in the final 12 minutes to seal a 98-91 comeback.
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Ostertag injures knee in playoff game versus Rockets
Utah center Greg Ostertag left the court late in the first half after a fall under the Jazz basket during a playoff clash with Houston. He returned in the second half to finish with 16 points and 14 rebounds, ending as Utah's leading scorer in the first half with 12 and top rebounder with seven.
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Local shop owner follows drag racing to Heartland
Rob Wendland, a local shop owner, has attended NHRA races throughout the season. This weekend the NHRA Western Auto Parts America Nationals reach Heartland, and Wendland expresses enthusiasm about the event.
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Wendland fuels drag racing at Heartland Park Topeka
Oskaloosa native Wendland, 31, runs Wendland Performance Services in Lawrence designing fuel systems and rear wings for Federal Mogul dragsters and funny cars. He also rents out his crew chief services for weekend races, with a typical weekend costing about $3,000.
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Top five college basketball title contenders for 1997-98
Preview of next season's top five with Arizona North Carolina Kansas UCLA and Kentucky. Noting returnees Bibby Simon Carter and others, plus large underclassmen activity and NBA draft interest. Also mentions Great Eight Kansas Arizona matchup and USA trials for 22 and under teams.
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