Hounds fall to Frisco in Texas League action
Frisco RoughRiders won 6-3 over Midland RockHounds at Citibank Ballpark with a first inning surge. Midland’s Anthony Aliotti went 3-for-5 with two doubles and an RBI, while Chad Oberacker added two hits. RoughRiders teammates Brett Nicholas and Tomas Telis drove in two runs each.
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Spurs seek to regain edge as finals shift home
San Antonio trails Miami 2-0 after a 103-84 loss in Game 2, taking back home-court with three straight in Texas. Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili acknowledge the daunting task of pacing a championship series, while LeBron James emphasizes teams can win on either floor.
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United States Faces Panama On Artificial Field Debate
The United States soccer team, seeking a World Cup qualifier win at Seattle’s CenturyLink Field, argues over turf versus real grass while Clint Dempsey prefers natural turf. The U.S. sits at 2-1-1 with seven points after a 2-1 win at Jamaica, trailing Costa Rica on goal difference and ahead of Mexico in the final region standings.
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Seattle grass surface for World Cup qualifier falters
The U S team played Panama on a temporary grass field in Seattle, chosen to host a World Cup qualifier in the Pacific Northwest where artificial turf is common. The surface proved far from ideal, with uneven play and concerns about footing and water on the field.
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Power plays falter as Blackhawks and Bruins enter Stanley Cup finals
In the NHL Stanley Cup final, Chicago and Boston struggle on the power play and excel at penalty killing. Michael Frolik and Marcus Kruger keep pressure when down a man for Chicago, while Zdeno Chara and Tuukka Rask anchor Boston. Coaches warn special teams could decide Game 1.
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