Lakers respond with humor after Game 1 loss
The Lakers, led by Shaquille O Neal and Kobe Bryant, lighten the defeat to the Detroit Pistons while promising sharper effort in Game 2. Coach Phil Jackson showed a game tape to refocus a team known for urgency, as Detroit aims to extend its midnight advantage and take a 2 0 lead.
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Flames fall short as Lightning seal Stanley Cup glory
The Calgary Flames squander two chances at home to clinch the title as Tampa Bay Lightning surge in the finals. Jarome Iginla is neutralized by defensive focus, while Calgary loses injured forward Shean Donovan and battles Robyn Regehr’s ankle. Tampa’s Brad Richards earns MVP honors after a late-season surge, and captain Dave Andreychuk finally lifts the Stanley Cup. Bill Davidson eyes a rare single-season title sweep with Detroit and Lakers also in action.
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Els tops Memorial to surge to world No 2
Ernie Els shot 66-66 on the weekend at Muirfield Village to win by four, climb to world No 2 for the first time since 2002, and blunt Tiger Woods in a week where Vijay Singh stayed No 2. Els praised his driving and clutch putting as he capitalized on a strong field at Memorial.
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Townsend joins Self's Kansas staff to fill vacancy
Kansas coach Bill Self adds Miami assistant Kurtis Townsend to his basketball staff replacing Norm Roberts who left for St. John’s. Townsend, 46, has coached at Miami USC Michigan California and Eastern Kentucky and is praised for work ethic and professionalism.
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