Spurs guard Stephen Jackson eyes finals with global saga
The Spurs starting shooting guard Stephen Jackson shares a globe trotting career from New Jersey to San Antonio. He recalls a Nets stint and a strained bond with coach Byron Scott while remaining friends with Kenyon Martin. Jackson’s travels and clashes color the Finals build in San Antonio.
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Brown named next coach of Pistons
Detroit Pistons agree to a five year 25 million contract with Larry Brown to coach the team. Announcement planned at The Palace of Auburn Hills after Carlisle’s firing, with Brown not replying to messages.
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Bears Rally To Beat Southern Miss And Reach Super Regionals
Baylor overcame a 2-0 deficit at Southern Mississippi to win 3-2 in eight innings and advance to a best-of-three super regional versus LSU. David Murphy tied the game with a two-run double and Josh Ford delivered an RBI single in the eighth.
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Texas Wins Regional In Austin With 6 3 Victory Over Lamar
Dustin Majewski went 2-for-4 with one RBI and Taylor Teagarden delivered a two run single to spark Texas past Lamar 6-3 to claim the NCAA Austin regional. J Brent Cox pitched six and one third innings with eight strikeouts as Huston Street earned the save. The Longhorns trailed briefly after Matt Gowan’s triple gave Lamar a 3-2 lead, but Texas capitalized on the rally and error for the decisive runs.
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Newman wins race at Dover after tough conditions
DOVER Del Victory eased the pain Ryan Newman felt after muscling a 3400 pound stock car around the track for half the afternoon. Newman lost his power steering but held off Jeff Gordon to win at Dover International Speedway. He described being tired and sore yet proud of a fast car.
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Ducks back in but for how long in finals return
In Anaheim, the Mighty Ducks, nicknamed for their luck, face a pivotal Game 4 against the New Jersey Devils after a fortunate break brought them to the Stanley Cup finals. Adam Oates emphasized that victory matters, noting a 3-0 lead would change the series, but a 3-1 margin keeps the Devils hopeful as they prepare for Monday night.
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Perry breezes to Memorial win at Dublin Ohio
Kenny Perry won the Memorial at Muirfield Village by two strokes over Lee Janzen after an exhausting two weeks, finishing with a 72. Andrews graduate Chad Campbell tied for seventh. Perry chatted with host Jack Nicklaus after clinching victory.
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Venus Williams ousted by Vera Zvonareva at French Open
Venus Williams fell to Russian teen Vera Zvonareva 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the French Open fourth round, ending the Williams sisters Grand Slam run. Jeers greeted the upset as Venus waved to the crowd and Serena and her mother left the stands. Williams committed 12 double faults and 75 unforced errors in a surprising defeat.
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