Quiet Pimlico stalls as Preakness entries dwindle
Jamie Sanders rides Louis Quatorze at Pimlico with only a few entries and minimal media presence five days before the Preakness. Derby winner Grindstone is retired, Derby favorite Unbridled's Song uncertain, and several barns describe a sparse, low-key setup ahead of the race.
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Bulls plagued by injuries as playoffs progress
Michael Jordan back strain, Toni Kukoc ankle and back issues, Scottie Pippen facing multiple ailments amid a 3-1 series lead over the Knicks. Rodman marks his 35th birthday as coach Phil Jackson stresses energy and endurance for an aging Bulls squad.
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Jackson
Softball playoff action features multiple regional games
In Class 1A South quarterfinals Allyson Merico led Catoctin with four hits including a double as they routed Carver A&T 14 to 1 in Towson. Tammy Seiss struck out 16 to earn the win. Poolesville and Damascus also posted big regional wins, with Sundberg pitching a no hitter for Poolesville and Damascus beating Churchill 9 to 2.
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Allyson Merico
Catoctin
Carver A&t
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Poolesville
Marnie Limdberg
Hereford
Sundberg
Molly Palmer
Indians
Walkersville Lions Sweep Edges with Big Late Run
Walkersville built a 6-0 lead after Joey Hart cleared the bases with a two-out double in the top of the inning. McLain doubled for Lake and Edllefsen added a fifth inning RBI. Edlefsen went two-for-three and stole a base while Edlefson scored on misplayed ball.
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Walkersville
McLain
Pat Currier
Lake
Cameron
Edllefsen
Edlefsen
Andy Hood
Allegany
Staples
Edlefson
Lions
Poolesville Pounds Hereford In Regional Quarterfinals
Poolesville opened with a 4-0 lead and went on to an 8-2 victory over Hereford in the Class 1A South Regional quarterfinals. Pitcher Ernie Smith and reliever Paul Smith earned the win as Smith fanned four over six innings. Ray Grubb went 2 for 3 with a double, while Brett Schultz drove in three runs and D J Adams added two RBIs.
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Hereford
Ernie Smith
Paul Smith
Ray Grubb
Indians
Brett Schultz
D.J. Adams
Keys to Host Kinston in Rare Weekday Game
The Frederick Keys host the Kinston Indians at 12:35 p.m. on Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Day in the first of a seven game homestand. Pitcher Todd Dyess faces Noe Najera as the Keys seek a win.
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Winston-Salem
Knights Rally Falls Short In Close Softball Showdown
Middletown led 1-0 early as Jessica Baker scored on a sacrifice fly. Katie Allnutt tied the game with a go ahead hit in the seventh before Megan Toms struck out the final batter for the win. Crampton allowed four hits as Toms fanned 11 batters in a tense late innings battle.
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Allnutt
Middletown
Jeannie Prevosto
Bonnie Fenwick
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Jessica Baker
Amy Foster
Claire Dinkel
Jill Hood
Grass grows at Kemper Open to slow scoring
Potomac AP reports PGA Tour instructs Kemper Open caretakers to raise rough to four inches for the pro-am and leave it unmowed through the event to curb scoring. Last year rough stood 21 to 29 inches the day before play, aiding Lee Janzen in a playoff over Corey Pavin. Headliners include Nick Price Payne Stewart Mize Strange Hoch Hoch and Wadkins.
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Lee Janzen
Corey Pavin
Janzen
Pavin
Nick Price
Payne Stewart
Larry Mize
Strange
Scott Hoch
Kenny Perry
Mark O’meara
Tom Lehman
Lanny Wadkins
76ers fire Lucas as coach after poor season
Philadelphia, AP report: John Lucas, once joking about three titles, was dismissed as vice president, GM, and coach of the 76ers. Brad Greenberg, hired last week as GM, said the team will pursue a new coach by the June 2 NBA draft after finishing with the league’s second worst record.
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John Lucas
Philadelphia 76Ers
Lucas
NBA
Brad Greenberg
Greenberg
Little League pitcher overcomes handicap inspired by Abbott
Ten year old Candace Pittman, born without a right hand, plays Little League inspired by Jim Abbott. Abbott met her privately, offering encouragement and an autographed ball and cap as she watched the Angels host the Indians.
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Calif
California Angels
Candace Pittman
Candace
Jim Abbott
Abbott
Angels
Cleveland Indians
WVU Guard Simpson Applies for NBA Draft
Greg Simpson, a 22 year old junior guard who was kicked off West Virginia's basketball team after a hit and run accident, has applied for the NBA draft. Simpson sent a letter to the NBA in New York and remains on scholarship while pursuing an NBA career. He averaged 13.2 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists in 23 games for the Mountaineers in 1995 96 during their inaugural Big East season.
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W.V A
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Ohio
Federal Express
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Gale Catlett
Mountaineers
Bulls Knicks boost NBC ratings in weekend games
NBC aired back to back Bulls versus Knicks games boosting ratings 4 percent from last year. The Sunday game drew a 13.9 rating and 28 share, with the weekend five-game average at 9.4 rating and 24 share. A playoff tripleheader opened with Orlando vs Atlanta, Seattle vs Houston followed, and Saturday featured Bulls Knicks and San Antonio Utah in a 9.3 rating and 27 share and 6.3 16 respectively.
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Chicago Bulls
New York Knicks
NBC
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NL honors Leiter and Giambi Player of the Week
Al Leiter of the Florida Marlins and Jason Giambi of the Oakland Athletics were named National and American League Players of the Week for May 6-12. Leiter pitched the Marlins first no hitter, going 2-0 with 15 2-3 innings, eight hits allowed, one earned run, 15 strikeouts. Giambi batted .538 with five doubles, one homer and eight RBIs after stepping into third base.
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al Leiter
Florida Marlins
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Jason Giambi
Leiter
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