Time to rise for league's big stars in playoffs
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant lead a star driven push as the NBA playoffs open with Cleveland facing Washington and the Lakers at Phoenix. The Pistons, Spurs, Clippers, and Mavericks seek titles, while teams like Denver and Miami vie for momentum and seeding in a volatile postseason race.
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LeBron James presses into the playoffs with Cavaliers
LeBron James, after a record making rookie season, faces the Washington Wizards in a seven game matchup. Cavaliers coach Mike Brown praises his drive while Zydrunas Ilgauskas notes James will adapt to the tough post season grind. James vows to raise his play without changing his approach.
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Wings edge Oilers in double overtime thriller
Kirk Maltby scored 2:39 into the second OT to lift Detroit past Edmonton 3-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference series. Dwayne Roloson stopped 54 and Manny Legace 23 as the game lasted 3 1 2 hours with a late review confirming Maltby’s winner.
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Ohio State Spring Game Draws Buckeye Fans
Thousands of fans expect to watch the annual spring intrasquad scrimmage at Ohio Stadium despite rain. Starters play limited time while Jim Tressel emphasizes competition, pride, and building toward 29 practices before facing Northern Illinois. Beanie Wells gains attention as a key backup, and Tyson Gentry endures an injury in a break spring.
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