UMass names Calipari assistant Bruiser Flint coach
UMass tabbed James Bruiser Flint as head coach after Ian Calipari left for the New Jersey Nets. Flint, 31, called the appointment a dream come true and vowed to sustain and build on the program’s recent Final Four run. He noted a strong returning core and solid recruiting as he prepared for next season despite Marcus Camby opting for the NBA draft amid NCAA concerns.
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Davis Likely Next Philadelphia 76ers Coach
Johnny Davis was identified as the probable choice to coach the Philadelphia 76ers for next season. The team planned a news conference with new owner Pat Croce and new GM Brad Greenberg in attendance, while a spokeswoman neither confirmed nor denied the hire.
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Lukas wins Belmont as Stephens era nears end
D Wayne Lukas extends his Belmont streak with Editor's Note defeating Skip Away by a length. Nick Zito taunts Lukas over Woody Stephens record as the racing icon edges closer to a broader era ending with Stephens aged 82. Editor's Note’s win caps Lukas seven of the last eight Triple Crown races, with plans for Derby and future two year olds.
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Morris delivers LSU's dramatic College World Series title
LSU's Warren Morris, stepping in for injured teammate Todd Walker, hits a two run homer in the bottom of the ninth to beat Miami 9 8 and capture the national championship. Morris, a junior from Alexandria Louisiana, had batted .369 and returned from a broken wrist to spark LSU’s 52-15 season.
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Avalanche poised to bury Panthers in Stanley Cup final
Florida coach Doug MacLean seeks any omen as the Panthers face elimination after Colorado built a 3-0 series lead. Florida outshot the Avalanche 34-22 in a 3-2 Game 3 but lost, leaving the Panthers at risk of a swift sweep and a collapse after beating Boston, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to reach this point. Colorado, led by Uwe Krupp, remains confident, aiming to sweep the finals for the first time since 1939.
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