Retired players clash with NFLPA over benefits talks
Former football players condemned NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith's 2010 and 2011 benefit reduction warnings and questioned his push for backing during upcoming league contract talks. The group asserts concerns about disability and pension provisions amid negotiations. In other sports news, Neshannock opens state playoffs with Coudersport after a 20-4 season, seeking a first District 9 title and a berth in the PIAA quarterfinals as pitcher Josh Brown starts, with coach Mike Kirkwood emphasizing the challenge and readiness.
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Penguins Fall In Game 2 To Detroit In Finals
Detroit tops Pittsburgh 3-1 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals to take a 2-0 series lead. Rookie Jonathan Ericsson tied the game in the second period before Valtteri Filppula and Justin Abdelkader pushed the Wings ahead. Max Talbot and Evgeni Malkin sparked a late confrontation as Detroit widened its path toward a repeat title.
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Hampton Dominates Pirates In 2-1 Astros Win
Houston ace Mike Hampton limited Pittsburgh to one run over seven innings, improving to 12-3 against the Pirates. Miguel Tejada and Humberto QuinteroEach had RBI hits as Houston snapped a seven-game skid by taking two of three from Pittsburgh. Tejada extended his hitting streak to 14 games with a first inning double driving in the run. Nate McLouth homered for Pittsburgh. LaTroy Hawkins closed it with his sixth save.
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