Hawks, Jazz advance as Bulls edge Knicks in playoffs
Hawks escape Indianapolis 89-87 to clinch series 3-2 after Reggie Miller misses a buzzer jumper. Jazz thump Portland 102-64 to seal a 3-2 series thanks to Karl Malone 25 points and John Stockton 21 points. Bulls beat Knicks 91-84 as Jordan scores 44 despite back spasms. New York goes scoreless last 5:15. Utah meets San Antonio and Atlanta visits Orlando next.
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Rapids beat Wiz 4-0 as Benedetti scores early
Colorado Rapids avenge an earlier loss by overpowering Kansas City Wiz 4-0. Scott Benedetti opened scoring four minutes in, Dusty Hudock earned his first shutout, and Steve Trittschuh plus Chris Henderson each added a goal and an assist. Richard Sharpe closed the scoring with a late chip past Pat Harrington.
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Royals put Joe Randa on 15 day DL with knee tear
Kansas City Royals announce third baseman Joe Randa is placed on the 15 day disabled list after a torn cartilage in his left knee will be repaired by Dr. Steven Joyce. Stynes recalled from Triple A Omaha where he hit .365 with five homers and 15 RBIs. The note also mentions a separate event in Garnett about a Spring Sports Banquet at Anderson County Junior/Senior High School at 7 p.m. Monday.
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Irvin denies drug buy report in motel case
Irvin, the Dallas Cowboys star facing felony indictment, is accused of buying cocaine before and after his charges. A Fort Worth TV report cites two purchases and allegedly documents a videotaped pickup. His attorney refutes the allegations, calling it innuendo and muckraking.
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Cyclones fall to DeSoto in tennis title clash
DeSoto edges Ottawa Cyclones 2-6 6-3 6-2 in the final as Ben Swanson and Jared Biggerstaff claim the title. Barker and Moore reached the semifinals after upsetting seeds, while Ottawa beats Stecklein/Slayman to reach the semis. Ottawa tunes up at St Thomas Aquinas before Huron League tourney.
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Tolson shines as Ottawa field events close season
Sophomore Jerrid Tolson breaks his triple jump record with 44 3/14 feet and places fifth, adding a 21 1 leap for third in the long jump. Aaron Van Horn wins the javelin at 184 1, Josh Bowling takes fourth in discus, and Chris Berr is fifth in shot put. Ottawa freshmen and sophomores wrap season Tuesday at Olathe’s district stadium. Field Ottawa aims to defend Huron League crowns Friday at Turner High School with field events at 4 p.m. and prelims at 4 30 p.m.
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Wellsville and Baldwin shine in district track meet results
At the district meet, Wellsville and Baldwin led in multiple events. Top performers include Katzer of Anderson County in triple jump, Cook and Manin for 300 hurdles, Norton for 200, and Stephenson of Champion Heights in high jump plus pole vault. Relay and distance squads from Wellsville, Baldwin, Pomona, Williamsburg, and Anderson County posted strong times and marks across sprints and field events.
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Haney Throws Gem as KC Shuts Out Oakland
Kansas City right hander Jerry Haney earned a win by limiting Oakland to two runs over six innings. Keith Lockhart provided a two run double in the first, and strong defense from Johnny Damon Michael Tucker and Jose Offerman backed Haney as Ariel Prieto took the loss.
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Brett Royals front office rethink and retirement candid remarks
Brett discusses stepping back from front office duties with the Royals to spend time with his three kids and family. He says he would only be half in if involved again, notes past efforts to buy the team, and emphasizes prioritizing fatherhood over continued involvement.
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