SIU softball fans rally behind Salukis bid for NCAA run
In Tuscaloosa a small SIU fan base backs the Salukis as they pursue an NCAA Region 8 title with national spotlight hopes. Parents and staff travel seven hours, while coach Kerri Blaylock and players drive a quiet, resilient push toward an at large bid and the College World Series dream.
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Hefferman recalls jinx in local high school sports
The Southern columnist notes mixed results for Goreville, Anna Jonesboro, and SIU teams, citing Danny Montgomery’s homer drought and a 14 0 loss. He recounts past sportswriting stumbles, praises Marion girls soccer, previews Melissa Ozga’s senior season record, and plugs local prep coverage.
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Crab Orchard Bass Classic Qualifiers Show Lake Rebound
Clark and Arvas led a 25-team field in Crab Orchard's Midwest Bass Classic qualifying. Lead weights ranged 9.86 to 14.64 pounds as the lake rebounds thanks to threadfin shad stocking and ideal conditions. Finalists begin Sept 27 with 103 teams and a 546.26 pound total.
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Nowitzki 30 leads Mavericks to West finals over Kings
Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points with 19 rebounds and a pivotal late 3 as Dallas beat Sacramento 112-99 in Game 7 to reach the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1998. Nick Van Exel, Michael Finley, Steve Nash and Raja Bell supported the surge while Shawn Bradley supplied interior defense.
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Sacramento
Chris Webber
Mike Bibby
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Dirac
Peja Stojakovic
Hedo Turkoglu
Bibby
Devils Take 3-1 Lead With 5-2 Win Over Senators
New Jersey beat Ottawa 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals at home. Pandolfo tied the game late in the second, Friesen put the Devils ahead early in the third, and Elias and Madden added goals in the final period as New Jersey moved within one win of a Stanley Cup finals berth.
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