Nowitzki Motivated After Finals Loss To Miami
Dirk Nowitzki, turning 28, led Dallas in a 60-win season but fell short in the finals. He praised Wade's dominance, acknowledged tough lessons, and said the team will regroup with free agent Jason Terry likely to stay. Coach Avery Johnson called him a warrior who tried.
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Mavericks face off-season fate with Terry and roster questions
The Dallas Mavericks eye a pivotal off-season as Terry contemplates his expiring contract and a return to the team. Key free agents include Keith Van Horn, Josh Howard, Adrian Griffin, Darrell Armstrong, and Mbenga, while Diop, Dampier, and Podkolzin anchor the center position.
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North Carolina Tops Fullerton to Reach CWS Final Series
Jay Cox homered twice and made a dramatic ninth inning catch as North Carolina beat Cal State Fullerton 6-5 to win Bracket 1 at the College World Series. The Tar Heels advance to the best-of-three final, aiming for their first national title, with Rice or Oregon State to follow. Pitchers Bard and Roemer gave up multiple hits, while Cox fueled UNC with a three-run shot and back-to-back homers with Tim Federowicz.
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Troxel’s Drag Race Rise Fueled by Family History
Melanie Troxel grew up amid drag racing culture as her father raced dragsters and mother built engines. She started at age eight sweeping floors and evolved into a Top Fuel driver leading points at the NHRA Midwest Nationals while balancing a business selling tools and silently chasing sponsorships.
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Kahne thrives after split with old habits
NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne has rebounded after a personnel reshuffle at Evernham Motorsports. With Kenny Francis directing Kahne’s No. 9 Dodge, crashes and impatience diminished. Kahne now leads the Nextel Cup with four wins entering Sonoma, aiming to reach the Chase.
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