Lightning Seek Cup in Game 7 After 2OT Win
In a tense Stanley Cup Final Game 6, the Tampa Bay Lightning leveled the series with a 3-2 double overtime win in Calgary. History shows home teams win most Game 7s, but Calgary and Tampa Bay battle for control as key players battle injuries and the series shifts back to Tampa for a decisive finale.
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Smarty Jones Ends Unbeaten Bid in Belmont Loss
Smarty Jones loses to Birdstone in the Belmont Stakes ending his 9 for 9 record. The colt returns to Philadelphia Park amid mixed cheers as trainer John Servis and owner Pat Chapman discuss rest, future plans, and a possible Pennsylvaina Derby appearance before Breeders Cup. Racing figures noted the Belmont ratings beat last year and drew strong national attention.
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Riley Keeps Lakers Love Despite Finals Ties
In Los Angeles the Lakers face the Pistons in the NBA Finals, with Pat Riley reflecting on the Lakers legacy and his own ties to the team. He cites the Celtics era, the Lakers mystique, and his plan to root for L A while acknowledging Detroit’s current challenge. He recalls past Lakers titles and notes the broader playoff context including Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
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Pistons Dominate Lakers To Take Game 1 In Detroit
Chauncey Billups led with 22 points for Detroit as Gary Payton scored three and Richard Hamilton held to 12. Rasheed Wallace had 14 and Tayshaun Prince 11, with the Pistons rallying in the third quarter to seize control. Kobe Bryant shot 10 of 27 and Shaquille O’Neal went 4 of 4 from the late free throws, but the Lakers failed to threaten in the final minutes. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night as Detroit fans celebrated a convincing start.
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Pistons edge Lakers in double overtime thriller
Pistons beat Lakers 87 to 75 in OT with key contributions from Wallace and James. Detroit outscored Los Angeles 45 to 29 in rebounds and 19 to 15 in assists, fueling a high intensity finish before the game ended.
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