Celtics take 1-0 lead in Eastern finals over Pistons
Boston sprinted to an 88-79 victory at home, led by Paul Pierce with 22 points and Kevin Garnett’s 26 and nine rebounds. Rajon Rondo added 11 points fourth quarter, while Kendrick Perkins pulled 10 rebounds as Boston guarded its 15th straight home win and 9-0 playoff mark at TD Garden. Detroit, led by Chauncey Billups with nine points, faces another game in Boston to even the series.
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Bulls win No 1 pick in NBA draft lottery
The Chicago Bulls won the No 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery and will choose between Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. GM John Paxson vows a careful evaluation as the team, coachless after firing Scott Skiles, shifts toward reshaping the roster. The Heat fell to No 2, Timberwolves No 3, with the draft set for June 26 in New York.
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NFL owners opt out of labor deal in 2011
ATLANTA AP NFL owners voted unanimously to end their labor agreement with the players union in 2011, opting out of a deal through 2013. Commissioner Goodell and union head Gene Upshaw voiced guarded optimism for a new pact before the 2010 free agent period, amid questions about a salary cap and evolving economics.
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Vikings ready for Doniphan County test in key showdown
Coach Brown says focus on Doniphan County as the Vikings prepare a defensive plan to slow their athletic opponents. Junior Tyler Burkdoll, 3A pitcher of the year and first-team all-state, anchors the mound while Oshawa left-handed pitching angles are studied to rattle the visitors. The coach notes one pivotal play could decide the outcome. Greg Mast can be reached at sports ottawaherald.com.
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