Bulls GM backs coach after Rose injury in playoff opener
Bulls general manager Gar Forman defended coach Tom Thibodeau for leaving Derrick Rose in late in a 103 91 win over the 76ers, though Rose suffered a season ending ACL tear. Rose will undergo surgery after swelling subsides with optimism for a full recovery.
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Salukis fall to Panthers in conference series opener
SIU pressured early as a Panthers surge opened a gap and the Salukis could not recover. Salukis fall to 32-16 overall and 15-8 in the MVC, while Murray State moves to 28-17 and 16-11 in the OVC ahead of a Tuesday regular-season home date. The MVC tournament begins May 10 at home, with a 4 p.m. first pitch.
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Goreville softball bets on freshman Sydnee Rushing to lead state bid
Odom praises Goreville ace Sydnee Rushing as a freshman pitcher who can lock down games, while senior hitter aims for better consistency after last year’s power focus. Coach Massey notes improvements as the Blackcats target a return to the state tournament and a possible title run.
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Hawks edge Celtics in Game 1 as Rondo ejected
Boston loses 83 74 after Rajon Rondo explodes at officials with 41 seconds left, getting ejected and facing possible suspension. Jeff Smith leads Hawks steady start and late push. Celtics fail to capitalize despite Rondo 20 points 11 assists.
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Briere nets overtime winner to give Flyers 4 3 win
Flyers edge Devils 4 3 in overtime as Danny Briere converts at 4 36 of OT after earlier goal was disallowed on review. Briere’s seventh playoff goal headlines a key 1 0 series opening victory. Coyotes top Predators 5 3 to grab 2 0 West semifinal lead with Doan Vrbata Vermette scoring.
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SIU Drops Series Opener as Missouri State Rout Continues
SIU pitchers surrendered six runs in 3 2/3 innings as Missouri State built an 11-1 lead with Keenan Maddox and Dylan Becker homers. SIU rallied in the seventh and ninth, but could not close the gap, ending 11-4 with a six-run deficit. Six MVC games remain to challenge the title as coach Henderson urged better play.
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Hinsons tough rebuild fuels SIU basketball comeback
SIU hires Barry Hinson at Carbondale to revive a program that slipped from NCAA appearances to an 8-23 record last season. The Missouri native brings a proven work ethic, a new coaching staff including Tom Hawkins and Terrance McGee, and a rigorous daily routine aimed at restoring Saluki basketball attendance and results.
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