Jazz climb to NBA's best record with win over Kings
Karl Malone tallied 21 points and eight rebounds as Utah beat Sacramento 99 to 86 to claim the NBA's top record at 61-19. The Jazz built a 20-point second-quarter lead and held off a Kings rally, with Greg Ostertag tipping in a late shot and Howard Eisley hitting a halfcourt heave as time expired. Sacramento dropped to a road skid, while New York clinched a playoff berth with a win over Toronto.
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Spurs Swipe Grizzlies as Duncan Dominates Night
Tim Duncan scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds while adding six assists and six blocks in San Antonio’s win over Vancouver. The Spurs completed a season sweep, narrowed the gap to Phoenix for fourth in the West, and boosted home court for a potential playoff matchup next week. Both teams have two games left.
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Knicks Hold Off Raptors In High-Scoring Clash
In a crowded NBA slate, Toronto fell 108-79 to New York as McGrady led Toronto with 34 points while Oakley and Starks fueled the Knicks with double figures. Toronto edged Sacramento earlier, but New York’s balanced effort sealed the win.
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Kerrigan’s Pitch Strategy Faces Bullpen Struggles
Sox From Bi Kerrigan stresses pitch limits per outing as starters hit early counts. Tuesday relievers Wasdin Corsi Eckersley Avery Gordon faltered, while Wednesday’s Lowe paced three innings and Eckersley pitched a clean ninth. Martinez (2-0) again looks to rest the bullpen with a 0.89 ERA over 23 innings.
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Giles strengthens cap with three year contract in Cleveland
Indians rewarded Brian Giles with a three year extension through 2001 plus a possible fourth year option. Giles remains a platoon left fielder behind Geronimo Berroa, starting vs right handers while Berroa faces lefties. Giles stresses readiness and belief he can be an everyday player if given the chance.
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Woods faces the long day of his maturity at golf's Open era
Bernie Linchcome argues that Tiger Woods enters a demanding phase after a celebrated start, needing to prove himself beyond early hype. He contrasts Woods with legends like Nicklaus, Els, and Faldo, noting the burden of routine expectation and the risk of becoming ordinary without successive Open or major triumphs.
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Bengals eye linebacker strength in looming draft
As the NFL draft crawls along, the Bengals seek top linebackers with stock in play. Coach Coslet fears a jinx and hopes the target stays on the list while five of the first 77 picks add pressure. Strong candidates include Anthony Simmons and Brian Simmons, plus Takeo Spikes, Grant Wistrom, and R W McQuarters, with Keith Brookings pegged as the top outside backer elsewhere.
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Celtics loom as Kentucky alums fill roster mix
Pitino hints at future moves as Kentucky alumni Walker Mercer McCarty and others crack Celtics lineup. Anderson jokes about a three year rookie gap before Cleveland. Noting 35-45 record, Celtics lean on Kentucky chemistry with stars from 96 title squad and many alums in NBA.
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