Spurs strive to even series with Suns at home
The San Antonio Spurs face Phoenix in Texas with a battered lineup as they chase a series-tying win in the Western Conference semifinal. Charles Barkley sparked Phoenix in Game 5 with 36 points and 12 rebounds, while Antoine Carr’s ankle injury prompts a possible J.R. Reid start for Game 6.
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Dieterich eyes more track meets this season
Kansas freshman javelin thrower Dieterich aims for Arkansas or Nebraska meets next week and the junior national meet in Spokane. He placed second in the Big Eight meet in Boulder despite rain, with a season best near 200 feet and potential NCAA qualification if he clears 225 to 230 in upcoming events.
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Kurtz eyes 200 foot javelin at state meet
Versatile Baldwin High School athlete Kurtz aims for a 200- foot javelin throw and seeks a third state trip after a strong Frontier League performance. His best marks are 197-3 in javelin, 12-6 in pole vault, and 40-7 in triple jump, with discus at 129-0.
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Regional format debate over track regionalism and best-athlete selection
A reader argues to modify regional track formats by keeping regionals but not using placings. Times and distances from three meets including regionals would determine state eligibility, reducing last chance pressure and protecting athletes from injuries or sickness. Coach Mark Laws sides with a balanced system.
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Ottawa doubles reach regional final in tense semifinal
Ottawa netters seeded Aquinas 0 6 1 6 to advance in the semifinals. Coach Peterson hailed tense second round doubles matches and said Shawnee Heights missed chances as Ottawa grabbed the win. Aquinas clinched regional title with 14 points, while Ottawa finished second with seven, last sending Chris Turner to state in 1991 where he lost both matches.
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Royals rout A's in wild 13-8 game led by big first inning
Oakland manager Tony La Russa called the opening frame the longest last out in an inning as Kansas City’s lineup produced every run in a 13-8 Royals win over the A’s. Jeff Montgomery earned his 11th save after getting the final four outs. Joyner joined a Royals history club with two hits in an inning and two RBIs. Meanwhile owner Ewing Kauffman disclosed a bone cancer diagnosis a month after pledging to keep the team in Kansas City.
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