Magic knot series with 108 104 win over Lakers
Orlando tops Los Angeles 108 104 in Game 3 to cut the series deficit to 2 1. The Magic shot a finals record 63 percent and held Kobe Bryant late as Rashard Lewis hit free throws with under a second left. Dwight Howard and Lewis each scored 21, with Turkoglu and Pietrus at 18. Bryant finished with 31 while Pau Gasol had 23.
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Floyd resigns USC basketball after donation allegations
National briefs report Tim Floyd's sudden resignation as USC coach after allegations he gave $1000 to a man who helped steer OJ Mayo to the Trojans. Floyd cited lack of full enthusiasm after four seasons in a one paragraph letter to athletic director Mike Garrett.
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Tyson marries again in Las Vegas
Mike Tyson wed Laksha Spicer in a private Las Vegas ceremony two weeks after his four year old daughter Exodus died in a treadmill accident. Spicer is not Exodus' mother, according to Tyson’s agent.
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Penguins Force Game 7 in Cup Final Thriller
The Penguins rally to a 4-2 win over the Red Wings, forcing a decisive Game 7. Fleury rebounded after a rough second period, Crosby and Malkin kept the offense hot, and Detroit faces elimination with Pittsburgh one win from the Stanley Cup.
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National Baseball Draft Goes Prime Time with Prospect Trout
Former NFL running back Lars Tate’s son chose North Carolina for baseball and football. Tony Sanchez and Matt Hobgood went high in the draft as eight of the first fifteen picks were pitchers. Mike Trout, a New Jersey high school center fielder, was selected 25th by the Los Angeles Angels amid a starry attendance with Selig hinting at more fans next year. Hall of Famers Kaline Lasorda and Williams attended as part of the outreach effort.
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Sykora Gets Game 6 Nod In Penguins Finals Return
Petr Sykora finally reappears in the Penguins lineup for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals as coach Dan Bylsma cites gut feel and an opportunity. Sykora, a playoff veteran, has 32 career playoff goals and 69 points in 114 games. The piece also notes Kris Letang honoring late friend Luc Bourdon and Marian Hossa’s Detroit era links.
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