Pacers balance powers past Knicks in Game 1 rout
Indiana seized control with balanced scoring led by Austin Croshere who hit 4 of 5 from three and scored 22. Reggie Miller and Jalen Rose contributed 19 and 17 as the Pacers topped the Knicks 102-88 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals in Indianapolis.
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Diamondbacks rout Pirates as Williams returns strong
Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6 to 1 in Phoenix. Matt Williams returned from a right foot injury and played cleanup, going 2 for 4 and contributing solid defense with three double plays. Finley drove in four runs including a three run homer.
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Navratilova wins doubles comeback at Madrid Open
Martina Navratilova returns to the Sanex WTA Tour partnering Mariaan de Swardt to beat Rika Hiraki and Meghann Shaughnessy 6 3 7 5 in 69 minutes. The 43-year-old says nerves eased after the first win and plans Wimbledon and French Open appearances.
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Stars edge Avalanche in OT to take 3-2 series lead
Ed Belfour again anchors Dallas as he stops 29 Colorado shots in a 3-2 overtime win. Captain Derian Hatcher calls him the backbone as the Stars push toward the Stanley Cup finals with a 3-2 series edge heading to Denver for Game 6.
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Lindros and Belfour Shine as Avalanche Fall in OT
Two of hockey’s top goaltenders steal the show in a playoff clash between Colorado and Dallas. Belfour makes key saves late in regulation and in overtime, denying Sakic on a breakaway and stopping a flurry from Sakic and Andreychuk. Podein’s turnover earlier adds a cautionary note.
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