Islanders claim third straight Stanley Cup in sweep
The New York Islanders completed a four-game final sweep of Vancouver to win their third consecutive NHL championship. Bossy earned playoff MVP honors with 17 goals and 29 points, while Trottier and Potvin contributed key plays as coach Arbour secured his seventh Cup.
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Wichita State eliminates SIU from Valley playoffs
Wichita State knocked SIU Carbondale 12-8 in a Missouri Valley Conference elimination game as SIU failed to hold an early lead. Saluki pitcher Rich Koch struggled and Ken Caulfield allowed the finale, while Charlie O’Brien drove eight RBI for Wichita State. Joe Richardson homered and Rob Clark pitched eight strong innings for SIU, who end 32-20. Wichita State moves to an NCAA regional with a 30-11 record.
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Mahler Ends Win Drought as Braves Roll to 13-0 Lead
Rick Mahler, who opened the season with two consecutive shutouts, finally secured a win after six appearances without a decision. Atlanta Braves surged to a record 13-0 start, capitalizing on his return to success amid a dry spell.
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Braves two-out rally sinks Cardinals 5 2
Right-hander Mahler earns third win as Atlanta tops St. Louis 5-2. In the first inning, Glenn Hubbard and Dale Murphy reach on walks before Bob Horner delivers a two-run double. Chambliss, Pocoroba, and Ramirez add two more hits and run scores, while Keith Hernandez and George Hendrick homer for the Cardinals in the fourth. Mahler had previously opened with two straight complete-game wins.
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76ers wary despite 3-1 lead in conference finals
Philadelphia outplayed Boston 119-94 as Andrew Toney scored 39 and Julius Erving urged focus not celebration. The 76ers warned against emotional swings after previous 3-1 collapses while Nate Archibald's absence hampered Boston. Robert Parish led the Celtics with 18, Dawkins added 16 for Philadelphia.
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Nicklaus ends long dry spell at Colonial win
Jack Nicklaus won the Colonial National Invitation for his first title in two years, finishing 7 under 273 to earn $63,000. Andy North and Danny Edwards faltered on the ninth and 15th holes, while Jerry Pate and Tom Kite finished near the leaders. Nicklaus credited his late surge on the 10th and relied on his late son Steve for green-reading counsel.
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