Pistons take 2-0 lead in series against Nets
Detroit dominated New Jersey 95-80 in Auburn Hills to seize a 2-0 edge in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Chauncey Billups led with 28 points and 13 assists, Richard Hamilton added 28, Rasheed Wallace 15, and Corliss Williamson 11 as Detroit pulled away with a 27-11 third quarter.
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Pistons Use Run to Hold Off Nets in Game 1
Detroit beat New Jersey 92-70 as a 19-2 and 17-4 runs key a 57-52 lead. Rasheed Wallace hit two 3s to propel an 81-66 cushion with under six minutes left. Nets, plagued by 27.1 percent shooting, could not close the gap after a strong first half.
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Blues player Danton accused of plotting murder for hire
Prosecutors say St. Louis Blues forward Mike Danton planned to kill his agent David Frost for at least six months and tried on three occasions to hire a hit man. A detention hearing labeled him dangerous and a flight risk. he remains jailed. Accomplice Katie Wolfmeyer faces trial July 13 while Danton’s trial is set for July 20. Danton was arrested in San Jose after the Sharks eliminated the Blues from the playoffs.
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Carterville edgest Hamilton County in tight district matchup
Carterville defeats Hamilton County 4 to 3 as Matt McKinney throws a complete game with six strikeouts and adds two hits and an RBI. Jake Crane goes 3 for 3 with an RBI for Carterville (14-9, 5-2 BDC) which plates runs in the first and third. Hamilton County stars Vanover and Hopfinger produce two hits each.
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Sports broadcast slate mixes leagues and matchups
A crowded lineup lists MLB doubleheaders Cubs and Cardinals games, NBA and NHL playoff notes, NASCAR Busch Series Charter 250, boxing bouts Dari Francisco Bojado Andre Eason Miguel Cotto Lovemore N'Dou Juan Manuel Marquez Manny Pacquiao, LPGA Wachovia Kingsmill, PGA Wachovia, and college baseball Indiana State at Nasi Rend Lake John A Logan, with assorted radio and TV channels.
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Indiana State and Southern Illinois baseball results and softball scores
Friday college results include Indiana State 9 Southern Illinois 5 in baseball after a 2-0-0 0 0 0 9 0 0 double. Top hitters Fosdick Bond Koski Brewer Newman. W Joiner L Leski S Webber. Indiana State 16-27, Southern Illinois 18-25-1. Softball Region 24 at Mattoon: Wabash Valley 2 Kaskaskia 1. McCune 21-1 gets the win. Wabash Valley 4 Illinois Central 1. Illinois Central 1-5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0. Next Wabash Valley may advance.
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Local Calendar And NBA Playoff Update
Today's calendar lists multiple high school boys and girls soccer matchups across Carterville Carbondale Benton and other towns. NBA playoff scores and schedule detail San Antonio Detroit Indiana New Jersey and Sacramento brackets with series leads and upcoming games across May 3 through May 18.
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MLB Transactions Across Teams Activate and Sign New Deals
American League notes show Chicago White Sox activating Jose Valentin from the 15 day DL and sending Kelly Diana Ayagi to Charlotte of the IL. Kansas City Royals agree to a four year contract extension with Angel, while Damian Jackson moves from Iowa to the PCL. Mets activate Ty Wigginton from the 15 day DL and send Jeff Duncan to Norfolk. Pirates recall Jason Bay from Nashville and place him on DL, Giants option David Aardsma to Fresno. College and NBA items include Tim Perro and James Williams signing. Providence junior forward declares for the 2004 NBA Draft.
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