Warriors rally past Rockets in West finals Game 1
Stephen Curry scored 34 points and hit two late free throws to seal a 110-106 win for Golden State over Houston in Oakland. Shaun Livingston added 18 in a pivotal second quarter surge, while James Harden posted 28 points for the Rockets who played much of the fourth without Dwight Howard. Game 2 set for Thursday in Oakland.
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Timberwolves win draft lottery and Lakers rise to No 2
Minnesota won the NBA draft lottery for the first time since 2004 with the worst record, earning the No 1 pick and potential choices like Karl-Anthony Towns or Jahlil Okafor. Los Angeles moved from fourth to second, while the 76ers fell to third and the Knicks to fourth amid a crowded top of the draft order.
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Kraft backs off appeal in Deflategate penalties
Patriots owner Robert Kraft will not appeal the 11 million dollar fines and two draft picks tied to Deflategate. Tom Brady’s four game suspension remains under review with his appeal to be heard by Roger Goodell. The NFL and players union dispute ongoing with Brady’s case advancing next week.
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NFL votes to move extra points back from 15 yards
NFL owners approved the competition committee plan to snap PATs from the 15 yard line in 2015, making extra points harder and allowing the defense to score on turnovers or botched kicks. The rule, supported by Texans GM Rick Smith, was approved 30-2 with Washington and Oakland voting no.
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