Bryant scores second-half burst lifts Lakers over Timberwolves
Kobe Bryant poured in 22 points in the final two quarters to fuel a 100-89 Los Angeles win over Minnesota for a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals. Shaquille ONeal added 22 points and 17 rebounds as the Lakers withstood Hack-a-Shaq tactics. Garnett led Minnesota with 22 points and 11 rebounds as the Wolves narrowed the gap late in the third. Game 4 is set for Thursday.
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Royals consider unloading top players as slump deepens
Kansas City may trade its best assets including center fielder Carlos Beltran if the slide continues. GM Allard Baird noted no major movements yet but said the six ensuing games against Detroit and Minnesota are crucial to set 2005 plans. Beltran, May slugger, remains a prime trade candidate amid poor team stats and defensive woes.
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Ottawa Legion tryouts set for Sunday at Orris Cox
The Ottawa American Legion AAA baseball team will hold tryouts at 1 p.m. Sunday at Orris Cox for players aged 16 to under 20 by August 1, 2004. Open to Ottawa Central Heights Baldwin and West Franklin districts. Ottawa’s 2004 season in AAA follows a move from AA. Coachs Shawn Herrmann and Ian Evans. Season opens June 4 to 6 in Jim Allen Memorial Wood Bat Tournament in Ottawa.
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Ottawa boys basketball camp announced for June at OHS
The Ottawa basketball camp for boys in grades 1 through 8 (2004-05) runs June 7 to 10 at Ottawa High School. Fee is 25 dollars with applications at the schools. Three sessions cover grades 1-2, 3-5, and 6-8, led by OHS coaches and players.
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KU announces dates for baseball camps
Kansas University baseball staff will run five summer camps in Lawrence and Topeka including Johnson County Day Camp and KU Little League Day Camp for ages 5 to 12 with fees of 100 and 125 dollars respectively. Topeka session runs June 14 to 17 with 9 a.m. to noon timings and 125 dollar fee. Other camps include Super Skills and All-Star for older players with boarder and day rates. For details call (785) 864-7907 or visit wurw.kuathletics.com. Kansas State University also offers Junior Wildcat camps in multiple two to three week options, for ages 7 to 12, with fees 100, 175, or 225 dollars, contact Scott Thomason at (785) 532-3926.
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Colorado to reinstate Gary Barnett as football coach
University of Colorado President Betsy Hoffman plans to reinstate suspended football coach Gary Barnett with no other athletic personnel changes. The athletic department will face stricter university oversight as sources say Hoffman will announce the decision soon.
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Nebraska Texas meet in Big 12 first round game
Arlington Texas AP Nebraska and Texas face each other in the Big 12 first round as Texas aims to repeat as regular season champions and Nebraska battles back to earn the final NCAA tournament berth after a late-season slide.
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