Sabres surge end Maple Leafs bid in Game Four rout
Dominik Hasek steadied Buffalo with solid goaltending as Geoff Sanderson scored twice and Rob Ray added a backhand goal. Buffalo seized a 3-1 series lead with a 5-2 win over Toronto to put Toronto on the brink of elimination in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Miller at Knicks Pacers clash echoes iconic Eighties moment
Indiana recalls Reggie Miller's Madison Square Garden outburst on May 7, 1995 as the Knicks host the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. Mark Jackson and Latrell Sprewell reflect on Miller's eight-point burst and its lasting impact on the rivalry and New York's playoff ceiling.
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Stars Avs meet in tense West final as rivalry grows
The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche, meeting for the first time in the postseason, traded hard hits through four games. The series is tied 2-2 with Game Five at Reunion Arena. Coach Hitchcock cited growing dislike fueling tough play, while Hartley disputed hits on Hejduk and Forsberg and prepared for potential returns.
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Spurs edge Trail Blazers 80 to 76 in playoff clincher
In a tense opening victory 80 76 Spurs clinch seventh straight playoff win. Duncan led with 21 points 13 rebounds while Robinson contributed 10 rebounds and key defensive stops. Elie sealed it with two free throws as Portland missed a late tying shot before a 35 165 Alamodome crowd watched San Antonio claim the series lead.
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Capriati’s comeback softens glare of past at French Open
Jennifer Capriati, long absent from top form after rehab, pursues resurgence at Roland Garros. Her off court image now features silver blue polish and pearl jewelry while on court she battles for consistency. She reaches the round of 16, aided by a fresh coaching alliance with Harold Solomon, signaling a professional, focused return amid rivals Graf and Seles.
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