Spurs Clinch West Title as Suns Fall in Five Games
Tim Duncan led San Antonio with 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Spurs built a decisive 18-4 third-quarter run to defeat Phoenix 101-95 and close the Western Conference final in five games. Steve Nash logged 21 points and 10 assists in his final game, ending Phoenix's remarkable season.
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Puerta and Davydenko Reach French Open Semi finals
Argentina’s Mariano Puerta, coming off a nine month drug ban, defeats Guillermo Canas in five sets after nearly seven hours of play to reach the Paris semifinal. Nikolay Davydenko also wins in five sets, edging Tommy Robredo to join Puerta in the last four as Federer and Nadal await the other semifinal.
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Mariners Blank Blue Jays Behind Meche Gem
Gil Meche and four relievers limited Toronto to six hits as Seattle won 3-0. Ibanez and Beltre drove in runs with RBI singles in the fourth and eighth innings, while Meche improved to 5-3 over 6 2 3 innings with two walks and one strikeout. Guardado earned the save, his 15th in 16 chances, and Seattle secured its second straight series win.
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Swedish trio banned from 2006 Olympics over rape probe
Three Swedish NHL players Kristian Huselius Andreas Lilja and Henrik Tallinder have had their national team suspensions extended to one year keeping them out of the Turin Olympics. The case stems from a February alleged rape that led to police questioning and a reopening by a special prosecutor. Authorities have not yet filed charges.
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49ers video stirs outrage at city leadership fallout
In San Francisco a team in house video intended to train players in media handling backfired when it surfaced showing racist jokes and topless content. Public relations director Kirk Reynolds impersonates Mayor Gavin Newsom in various city locations. Reynolds lost his job as fallout spreads to owners.
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Cavs Hire Mike Brown as New Head Coach
Cleveland picks Mike Brown, a 35 year old 13 year NBA assistant who won a title with San Antonio, to lead the Cavaliers. He will be introduced at Gund Arena by owner Dan Gilbert as the team moves toward naming a GM and president. Brown previously served two years as Rick Carlisle's top assistant in Indiana.
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Fog Devils nab first pick in QMJHL expansion draft
In Boucherville Quebec the St Johns Fog Devils selected Scott Brophy hometown forward from St Johns as first overall. Brophy had four goals and ten assists in 52 games with Gatineau Olympiques last season. Saint John Sea Dogs chose Charles Bergeron from Moncton Wildcats as second pick. Bergeron, from Thetford Mines Quebec, posted eight goals and eight assists in 69 games. The 16 established teams protected 16 players each. Fog Devils and Sea Dogs begin play next season.
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Pudge to Play With Broken Hand in Tigers Tilt
Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, sidelined by a hairline fracture from a foul tip, will start against Texas with padding on his right hand though he reports no pain. Manager Alan Trammell expressed cautious optimism as Rodriguez aims to continue playing.
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