NHL Playoff Crunch Sparks Call for Scoring Boost
Odessa American sports editor John Erfort argues that the NHL playoffs have become low scoring and overly cautious. He cites overtime grind, tired teams, and strong goaltending as factors, urging rule changes to encourage offense while praising skating and defense as keys to playoff success. The piece notes teams like Ottawa, Vancouver, Anaheim, and Minnesota illustrate varied styles, with concern over financial woes and a desire to keep the seven game series intact.
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Detroit
Curtis Joseph
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Odessa American
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Perry shoots 2 under to extend Memorial lead
In Dublin Ohio Kenny Perry faces a biting wind at the Memorial, carding a 2 under 70 to stay two ahead of Lee Janzen. He says strong pars and confidence remain, recalling an eight shot edge before last round at Hogan's Alley and promising steady play to hold the lead.
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Duncan Ready for Nets Plans in Finals Clash
San Antonio star Tim Duncan says New Jersey will likely deploy man to man defense led by Kenyon Martin, whom he respects as one of the league’s top defensive big men. The matchup with Martin is a key factor as the NBA Finals approach.
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Ducks edge Devils in OT to stay alive in Cup finals
In Anaheim, Ruslan Salei scored at 6:59 of OT after a faceoff setup by Adam Oates, lifting the Mighty Ducks 3-2 over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3. Brodeur miscues helped Anaheim extend the series. Ducks improve to 6-0 in playoff OT wins while New Jersey leads 2-2.
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Costa Grinds Through Fifth Set in French Open Thriller
Albert Costa battles through a grueling fifth set in Paris as top seed Lleyton Hewitt falters from a large advantage. Serena Williams and Kim Clijsters advance with wins, while Costa remains locked in a long, energy-sapping match at Roland Garros.
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Paris
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Tommy Robredo
Gerke Heads Back to CNFR After Regional Win
Odessa College sophomore Cimmaron Gerke earned a spot at the College National Finals Rodeo after finishing fourth in bareback at the College Rodeo Championship Series in Hobbs New Mexico. His performance secures a second straight CNFR berth in Casper Wyoming beginning June 8.
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