Pistons surge in Game 3 to trim Spurs bid for sweep
Detroit rips San Antonio 96 79 in Game 3 at Auburn Hills to cut the series deficit as Ben Wallace and Richard Hamilton lift the Pistons. Hamilton nets 24 with 10 in the third. Wallace dominates on defense with 15 points 11 rebounds five blocks and Detroit ties the series heading to Game 4.
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Lakers Bring Back Phil Jackson to Coaching Role
Phil Jackson returns to coach the Los Angeles Lakers for a three year deal reuniting with Kobe Bryant after a year apart. Bryant praised the hire and Jackson pledged renewed trust, with terms reported at seven to ten million per year. The move follows a franchise overhaul sparked by Jackson's exit last year and Rudy Tomjanovich's brief tenure.
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Powell breaks 100 meter world record in Athens
Asafa Powell ran 9.77 seconds at the Tsiklitiria Grand Prix in Athens, shaving 0.01 from Tim Montgomery’s 9.78 era. The Jamaican07? set the mark with a 1.6 m/s tailwind, amid doping case context and prior world-record holders including Maurice Greene. Powell’s win came as other runners like Aziz Frater and Francis Obikwelu posted subpar times in the event.
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Carpenter Throws One-Hitter Against Former Blue Jays
Toronto’s Chris Carpenter dominated his former team, pitching a one-hitter in a 7-0 interleague win over the Blue Jays. The right hander plated five straight strikeouts, retired 52 1 3 innings before Russ Adams’ first hit, and left the game with a rare perfect streak spoiled only by Adams’ double.
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Blue Jays fall as Cardinals sweep with homers in Canada
Blue Jays endured a quiet late game after a hitters meeting failed. Larry Walker hit two two‑run homers for the Maple Ridge native in Canada, Reggie Sanders added a solo shot, and Albert Pujols added a two‑run homer in the ninth. Gaudin allowed five runs on 10 hits in a rough outing.
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Yankees plan $800 million ballpark beside current stadium
The New York Yankees will reveal detailed plans on Wednesday for a new $800 million ballpark to be built next to Yankee Stadium in Macombs Dam Park. Set for potential completion by 2009, the facility would seat at least 50,800, possibly expanding to about 54,000, and be financed by the team and the current stadium.
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NBA Europe Live to bring four teams to Europe in 2006
Four NBA teams will take part in NBA Europe Live presented by EA Sports, with pre season camps in European cities and exhibition games against Euroleague teams. The event culminates in a four team tournament including two NBA squads and the Euroleague champion and runner up.
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Youth World Championship games spark round two bids
China overcame Ukraine 3-2 to win its second Group B match and reach the knockout phase. Argentina beat Egypt 2-0 with goals from Zabaleta and Messi to stay alive in Group D. Morocco crushed Honduras 5-0 after a red card, as the United States drew 0-0 with Germany and Spain routed Chile 7-0. Turkey beat Panama 1-0. Canada vs Colombia looms next.
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BCS opens hunt for new college football poll voters
The Bowl Championship Series plans a new weekly poll added to the BCS rankings and has hired Harris Interactive to recruit and tally votes. Former players coaches administrators and media members would vote while the Big 12 and National Football Foundation continue compiling standings. A decision on adoption could come by mid July.
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