NBA finals without Kobe Shaq or Duncan for first time since 1998
The NBA playoffs reach the semifinals with the Lakers Celtics and Spurs out. Dallas meets the winner of Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies in the West final while Chicago faces Miami in the East final.
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Bulls and Heat loom with Rose versus James era
The Bulls rely on Derrick Rose and strong defense to challenge the Heat led by LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Chris Bosh has stepped up in the postseason as Miami seeks playoff dominance. The piece predicts Heat in six games, with the Thunder noted among the league’s rising teams.
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Carbondale Girls Win Marion Track Sectional Big Margin
Carbondale's Lady Terriers dominated the Marion Class 2A track and field sectional winning by 52 points and earning nine state qualifiers. Kaliyah Cobb swept two relays and finished top in the 400 while Sarah Goodale won the hurdle events and qualified in high jump. Lacey Gibson claimed both distance titles and Emily Bleyer boosted with a personal best in the 3,200. Mount Vernon edged Cahokia and Highland for runner-up.
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Salukis fall to Drake in MVC semifinal duel
Jordan Gronewald's fourth inning solo homer broke a 1-1 tie and Drake added two in the sixth to beat Southern Illinois 4-1 for a spot in the MVC final. SIU's Glosson and Drake's DeLong were lifted early after a surprising pitcher's duel that never fully materialized. SIU led 1-0 two batters in before the break in pitching altered the game.
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Lightning delays suspend Chester Class 1A girls sectional
A lightning strike halted the Chester sectional Friday night delaying action by 30 minutes per IHSAA rules. The meet resumed briefly amid heavy rain before officials suspended, with the final four events moved to 10 a.m. Saturday. Murphysboro’s Jim West praised the effort as Alyssa Reinhardt, Brandy Dedecker, and Meagan Lindsey posted notable results in earlier events.
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Benton girls claim Harrisburg Class 1A sectional track title
Benton Rangerettes overcame a 90 minute rain delay to win the Harrisburg sectional with 162 points. Sydney Potts Kaitlyn Schutt and Jenna Johnston were double winners, and the team swept or boosted three relay events, led by a fast 50.4 in the 4x100 won by Macy Shurtz Valarie Repp Potts and Schutt.
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