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Resilient Rockets refuse to go quietly, force Game 6 - NBA
ESPN - By John Hollinger HOUSTON — I was talking to Rockets general manager Daryl Morey before Game 2 of this series about the challenges Houston faced in playing a strong, talented Utah team without, at that time, the services of Rafer Alston. NBA Roundup Rockets Overpower Jazz to Stay Alive in Series Utah "terrible" in Game 5 loss |
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Missed Opportunities Doom Suns
ESPN - By JA Adande SAN ANTONIO — This series is over and if this Mike D'Antoni era of Phoenix Suns basketball is finished as well, the Suns will have to stop and look at their own mistakes here in Game 5 that led to their demise. Will Suns' ouster signal complete overhaul? Despite Shaq, Suns get ousted by Spurs again |
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Hornets advance past Mavericks into the second round
The Associated Press - NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Chris Paul had never appeared in the playoffs when the New Orleans Hornets began their first-round series against the Dallas Mavericks. Spurs eclipse Suns to set up showdown against Hornets Byron Scott-led Hornets oust Jason Kidd & Mavericks |
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Malkin Again Provides the Spark
New York Times - By DAVE CALDWELL Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby was booed virtually every time he touched the puck Tuesday night. But when Evgeni Malkin was involved, the boisterous fans at Madison Square Garden tended to groan, often sinking back into their seats in … Penguins on brink of advancing Penguins overpower Rangers |
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Scudamore confident over all-English final
ESPN - Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore admitted an all-English Champions League final in Moscow presents a 'logistical challenge' but he will not press for a change of venue. Magnetic Moscow awaits English invasion Manchester United lead Moscow march |
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Olympic torch arrives in Hong Kong after activists deported
The Associated Press - HONG KONG (AP) - The Olympic torch returned to Chinese soil Wednesday after a turbulent 20-nation tour, landing in the bustling financial capital of Hong Kong where officials deported at least seven activists before the flame's arrival. Video: Olympic countdown reaches 100 day mark Beijing starts 100-day countdown |
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NHL Roundup Stars Move Closer to Series Sweep of Sharks
New York Times - By AP A rare playoff goal from defenseman Mattias Norstrom helped move the Dallas Stars one victory from the Western Conference finals. Inside Hockey: Patience pays off for Stars Sharks lose in overtime, must win 4 in row |
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Lester was quick and to the point
MLB.com - By Mike Petraglia / Special to MLB.com BOSTON — Every time Jon Lester has taken the mound for the Red Sox, there has always been the potential for a dominating performance. Red Sox Win a Pitchers’ Duel on a Single in the Ninth Inning Formula One |
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Injuries decimating for Avs
Rocky Mountain News - Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg, upper left, sneaks the puck past Avalanche goalie Jose Theodore during the second period of Tuesday night's Game 3 at the Pepsi Center. Wings one away from sweep after picking up road win Red Wings edge Avalanche to take 3-0 series lead |
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Celtics' Rondo keeping stars aligned
USA Today - By Mike Dodd, USA TODAY When the Boston Celtics acquired Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the summer of 2007 to join Paul Pierce in the extreme makeover of a 58-loss team, skeptics said there was one more piece needed. Celtics face gag order Garnett, Perkins escape penalties |
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