Flyers surge to a 6-3 win to take 3-2 series lead
Philadelphia roared to a 3-0 start and held on to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Andy Delmore powered the comeback with a three goal game and Mark Recchi boosted Pittsburgh with a goal and four assists. The Flyers extended their momentum after a historic five overtimes in Game 4, while Ron Tugnutt struggled in goal for Pittsburgh.
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Lindros May Be Finished In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Philadelphia AP report says Lindros faces potential end to comeback after a third concussion since January from a practice collision. Doctor James Kelly sent a Grade II concussion assessment to Flyers management, while team chairman Ed Snider noted no season-ending determination. Jagr struggles with leg issues, played limited minutes and hopes for a return next game.
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Stars eliminate Sharks in five to reach conference finals
Dallas completes series win by 4-1 as Joe Nieuwendyk starts the rally and power plays 41 seconds apart in the third period. The Stars advance to a rematch with the Colorado Avalanche, with Ed Belfour posting shutouts in four of their last eight roadposts.
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Stanley Cup Playoff Semifinals Result Report
In the conference semifinals action last week Philadelphia led Pittsburgh in a tense overtime, while Colorado and Dallas split key games as New Jersey and Toronto battled. The series featured notable scores and upcoming dates with teams like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Colorado, Dallas, New Jersey, and Toronto advancing or trading leads toward the best-of-seven setup.
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Shaq sleeps early to shake sluggish start vs Suns
Shaquille O Neal explained his slow start against Phoenix after trying a new routine he said he adopted Saturday night, going to bed at 11 instead of midnight. He finished with 37 points and 14 rebounds as the Lakers beat the Suns 108 77 in the Western Conference semifinal opener.
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Heat edge Knicks in late rally as Mourning shines
Heat forward Alonzo Mourning delivered a key late surge, scoring four free throws, a layup, and a decisive 17 foot jumper to put Miami ahead 85-83 with 41.8 seconds left against the Knicks. Charlie Ward pressured the Heat as the game remained tight in the third quarter.
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Heat 87 Knicks 83 in Miami thriller
Miami Heat edge New York 87 83 as Mourning scores key jumper and Mourning avoids foul trouble. Ewing, facing back spasms, fouls out late while Heat clamp down, holding Knicks without a field goal for seven minutes and the final minutes.
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Portland Blazers Top Jazz In Game 1 Of Semifinals
Portland defeated Utah 94 75 as Scottie Pippen scored 9 of his 20 points in the final nine minutes. Malone complained about talk of him chasing a championship, while Jerry Sloan blamed the effort for the Jazz’s sharp fourth quarter decline.
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Trail Blazers 94 Jazz 75 in Utah showdown
Portland dominates Utah 94 to 75 behind balanced scoring from Wallace and Stoudamire. Jazz struggles with shooting as Portland builds early lead and never relinquishes control.
Results Schedule Features Varied NBA Scores and Timed Bets
Schedule shows Indiana 108 over Flaseipiia St 1 0, New York 83 over M’ami Inada 1 0, Portland 94 over Utah 75, Lakers 105 Phoenix 77. Listings include Indiana at Philadelphia and Portland at Utah with game times, plus proposed matchups Miami at New York and Lakers at Portland later in the week.
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DeHaven Only U.S. Olympic Marathon Qualifier in Pittsburgh
American marathoners faced a rare setback as Rod DeHaven emerged as the sole qualifier for the men's U.S. Olympic marathon team in Pittsburgh. Historically the United States sent three runners to the Olympic marathon, a pattern broken this year as the field narrowed and the broader excusion of women’s entrants continues.
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Berea native pulls out of Olympic Marathon Trial with hip injury
Berea native Andy Herr, age 34 and economics professor at St. Vincent College, dropped from the U S Olympic Marathon Trials in Pittsburgh after four miles due to a worsening hip injury. He had hoped to reach nine miles, but the pain forced withdrawal. Christine Clark won the trials in Washington. only two berths were claimed among six potential spots. DeHaven, 33, of Madison, Wis., earned his first Olympic berth with a 2 15 30 finish, despite oppressive heat and a late challenge from Peter De La Cerda.
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Elyria claims numerous firsts at Willoughby Lions Relays
Elyria girls set multiple firsts at Willoughby South High School meet led by Alexis McCall, Joevandra Lynch and Jody Bowers in shot put relay 102-4. They won discus relay 285-7 with Tianna Madison, Jackie Armstrong and Marita Below and took long jump relay 44 5 2. Other top marks included 400 relay 49.0 meet record and 800 relay 1:43.58, plus school records in 6400 and shuttle hurdles.
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