Kobe Bryant is aged Lakers veteran who still has fight left in him - Los Angeles Times

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Kobe Bryant is aged Lakers veteran who still has fight left in him Los Angeles Times He controls the momentum and creates the magic in 99-96 home victory in Game 3 over Oklahoma City. He scores 14 points to give the Lakers new life, if only for 24 hours. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant fends off Thunder guard Derek Fisher as he receives a ... Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thrillerSan Jose Mercury News Kobe, Lakers rebound with comeback win vs. Thunder in Game 3ESPN Kobe Bryant scores 36 to lead Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thrillerWashington Post all 372 news articles »

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Andre Iguodala snaps tie late as Sixers storm back to knot series - ESPN

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Andre Iguodala snaps tie late as Sixers storm back to knot series ESPN AP PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career. This shot was different from all the others. Iguodala continued a postseason where his final numbers don't pop on the box score, ... 76ers roar back to beat CelticsPhiladelphia Inquirer Sixers Come Alive After Halftime and Pull Out a VictoryNew York Times Sixers stage improbable comeback to win Game 4Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Boston Herald -Fox News all 2,017 news articles »

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Sixers Come Alive After Halftime and Pull Out a Victory - New York Times

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Sixers Come Alive After Halftime and Pull Out a Victory New York Times PHILADELPHIA â€" Two nights after the Philadelphia 76ers were embarrassed at home in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics, Friday was an opportunity to define themselves. Another convincing loss would almost certainly ... 76ers stun Celtics 92-83 in Game 4 to even seriesFox News Philly rallies to shock CelticsBoston Herald Allen shines in place of injured BrandPhiladelphia Inquirer SI.com all 1,914 news articles »

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Andre Iguodala snaps tie late as Sixers storm back to knot series - ESPN

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Andre Iguodala snaps tie late as Sixers storm back to knot series ESPN AP PHILADELPHIA -- Andre Iguodala snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 15 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference ... 76ers start slow, but rally for 92-83 win vs. CelticsChicago Tribune Bob Ford: Fourth quarter the key for 76ersPhiladelphia Inquirer all 1,692 news articles »

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Verlander takes no-hitter into ninth - FOXSports.com

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Verlander takes no-hitter into ninth FOXSports.com Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third career no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison's ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers' 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The 29-year-old Verlander, last year's AL MVP and Cy ... Justin Verlander three outs away from a no-hitterUSA TODAY Preview: Pirates at TigersChicago Tribune Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for TigersHouston Chronicle Fox News all 218 news articles »

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Wood's final day has perfect ending - Chicago Tribune

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Wood's final day has perfect ending Chicago Tribune Kerry Wood's baseball journey ended the way it was supposed to Friday â€" with a strikeout in a day game at Wrigley Field. Long after the difficult final weeks of his 14-year career are forgotten, the scene of Wood carrying his son, Justin, off the field ... White Sox-Cubs PreviewCBSSports.com Cubs RHP Kerry Wood, famous for his 20K game as a rookie, retires after 13 ...Washington Post Kerry Wood strikes out one in final outing; Paul Konerko hurtESPN STLtoday.com -Chicago Daily Herald all 1,051 news articles »

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Cubs RHP Kerry Wood, famous for his 20K game as a rookie, retires after 13 ... - Washington Post

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Cubs RHP Kerry Wood, famous for his 20K game as a rookie, retires after 13 ... Washington Post CHICAGO â€" Kerry Wood arrived in the majors 14 years ago, a fresh-faced kid with No. 34 on his back, slinging fastballs at 100 mph, delivering breaking pitches that were often unhittable and striking out 20 batters in just his fifth start. Sox enforce unwritten code against CubsChicago Tribune Cubs RHP Kerry Wood retires after 13-plus seasonsSeattle Post Intelligencer White Sox edge Cubs in contentious battleCBSSports.com MLB.com -ESPN all 970 news articles »

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Source: Cubs' Kerry Wood retiring - ESPN

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Source: Cubs' Kerry Wood retiring ESPN After sources said Friday that Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood would retire after making one last appearance, he whiffed the Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo in the eighth inning and promptly left the game. Knowing what was happening, ... Joe Lemire: Wood brings down curtain on a career that never lacked for dramaSI.com Which are you? Sox-Cubs reader, or NATO reader?Chicago Tribune White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in Kerry Wood finaleSTLtoday.com CBSSports.com -USA TODAY all 947 news articles »

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Joe Lemire: Wood brings down curtain on a career that never lacked for drama - SI.com

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Joe Lemire: Wood brings down curtain on a career that never lacked for drama SI.com Kerry Wood bid farewell to the fans at Wrigley Field after one final strikeout on Friday. Kerry Wood's career, just like a Shakespearan play, had five acts, but its classification as a comedy or a tragedy isn't so neatly discernible. Cubs' Kerry Wood retiringESPN Preview: White Sox at CubsChicago Tribune White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in likely Kerry Wood finaleBoston Herald all 840 news articles »

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White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in likely Kerry Wood finale - Boston Herald

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White Sox beat Cubs 3-2 in likely Kerry Wood finale Boston Herald By AP CHICAGO â€" Gordon Beckham hit a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning Friday and the Chicago White Sox overcame the loss of star Paul Konerko to beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in what was likely the final major league game for Cubs reliever Kerry ... Wood was expected to retire after Friday's game.CBS News White Sox beat Cubs in likely Kerry Wood finaleDetroit Free Press Kerry Wood strikes out one in likely final outing; Paul Konerko hurtESPN all 655 news articles »

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Wood expected to pitch more one time, retire - New York Daily News

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Wood expected to pitch more one time, retire New York Daily News CHICAGO - Kerry Wood, who electrified baseball with a 20-strikeout game as a rookie in 1998 and then became a reliever after his career was slowed by injuries, is expected to retire after pitching one more time for the Chicago Cubs. Show in reviewESPN Wood expected to retire after one last outingMLB.com Riggleman reflects on Kerry Wood's 1998 season of highs and lowsChicago Sun-Times Chicago Daily Herald -Baseball America all 315 news articles »

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Tough spot for 'New shooters' in Preakness - San Francisco Chronicle

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Tough spot for 'New shooters' in Preakness San Francisco Chronicle (05-18) 12:11 PDT BALTIMORE (AP) -- The "new shooters" are all long shots in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday. The new-shooter angle has long been studied by handicappers analyzing the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The theory holds that new ... Preakness Stakes 2012: Expect Derby horses to fare well at PimlicoSportingNews.com 5 beaten Kentucky Derby favorites who won Preakness and BelmontWashington Post all 2,241 news articles »

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Riggleman reflects on Kerry Wood's 1998 season of highs and lows - Chicago Sun-Times

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Riggleman reflects on Kerry Wood's 1998 season of highs and lows Chicago Sun-Times By Chris De Luca cdeluca@suntimes.com May 18, 2012 1:12PM Jim Riggleman carries the burden with him to this day. He knows Kerry Wood is serving his 10th stint on the disabled list, and Riggleman can't help second-guessing himself all the way back to ... Kerry Wood to retire after one last game with the CubsLos Angeles Times Source: Cubs' Kerry Wood retiringESPN Former Tribe reliever Kerry Wood to announce retirementPlain Dealer USA TODAY -SI.com all 289 news articles »

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Source: Cubs' Kerry Wood retiring - ESPN

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Source: Cubs' Kerry Wood retiring ESPN Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood will retire on Friday, a source familiar with the situation told ESPNChicago.com's Bruce Levine. The latest Cubs news from ESPN Chicago. Blog Wood is 0-2 with a 8.64 ERA and has been battling health issues all season. Cubs' Kerry Wood expected to retire after today's gameUSA TODAY Cubs P Kerry Wood plans to retireBoston.com Kerry Wood to retire after one last game with the CubsLos Angeles Times Chicago Sun-Times -Chicago Tribune all 247 news articles »

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Cubs' Kerry Wood expected to retire after today's game - USA TODAY

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Cubs' Kerry Wood expected to retire after today's game USA TODAY By Mike Dodd, USA TODAY CHICAGO â€" Chicago Cubs reliever Kerry Wood, one of the most popular athletes in the Windy City the last decade and a half, is expected to announce his retirement following this afternoon's game against the White Sox at Wrigley ... Reports: Kerry Wood to call it a careerChicago Tribune Wood expected to retire after one last outingMLB.com Archives: Kerry Wood 20-strikeout gameChicago Sun-Times FOXSports.com -Washington Post all 121 news articles »

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Kragthorpe: Jazz showed how to beat Miami Heat - Salt Lake Tribune

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Kragthorpe: Jazz showed how to beat Miami Heat Salt Lake Tribune By Kurt kragthorpe Between now and Sunday's Game 4 of the Indiana-Miami series, the world will be buzzing about what's wrong with the Heat and how this could be happening. Actually, we all should have seen it coming. Chris Bosh, who's injured, ... 2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers Vs. Heat: Dwyane Wade Melting Down As Series ContinuesSB Nation Bosh-less Miami Heat, LA becomes a hockey town, and Spurs win 16The Guardian Pacers crush Heat as Dwyane Wade loses his cool; Streaking Spurs go up 2-0 on ...CBS News New York Times (blog) -Indianapolis Star -ESPN all 5,405 news articles »

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Bosh-less Miami Heat, LA becomes a hockey town, and Spurs win 16 - The Guardian

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Bosh-less Miami Heat, LA becomes a hockey town, and Spurs win 16 The Guardian Everyone knew that until they were eliminated, LeBron James and the Miami Heat were the story of the NBA Playoffs, nearly nobody knew that there was a possibility that this could happen in the second round. The Indiana Pacers taking a surprising 2-1 ... Pacers crush Heat as Dwyane Wade loses his cool; Streaking Spurs go up 2-0 on ...CBS News Leading Off: James's Reality Check MomentNew York Times (blog) Pacers take down Heat: Roy Hibbert uses Tim Duncan as inspiration to rule the ...Indianapolis Star ESPN -SB Nation -KRGV all 5,379 news articles »

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When Dwyane Wade Lost His Cool - SB Nation

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When Dwyane Wade Lost His Cool SB Nation By Andrew Sharp - Featured Contributor Dwyane Wade had the worst playoff game of his career in Game 3 against the Pacers, and the Heat stumbled to their second-straight playoff loss without Chris Bosh. But that's only part of where things have gone ... Dwyane Wade: Dwyane Wade currently limited by leg injuryRotoworld.com Pacers Send Heat Into a Meltdown, Spurs Fan Recognized by BonnerFox News NBA AM: HEAT On The Ropes, In Serious TroubleHoopsWorld WRTV Indianapolis -Sportige -ABC News all 5,333 news articles »

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Pacers Send Heat Into a Meltdown, Spurs Fan Recognized by Bonner - Fox News

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Pacers Send Heat Into a Meltdown, Spurs Fan Recognized by Bonner Fox News Things don't look good for the Miami Heat. Roy Hibbert had 19 points and 18 rebounds, George Hill scored 20 and Danny Granger 17 as the Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness and togetherness than Miami, throttled the Heat 94-75 on Thursday ... NBA Playoffs 2012, Pacers Vs. Heat: Indiana Has Put Some Serious Pressure On ...SB Nation Without Bosh, James might be feeling the heatHoopsWorld Wade loses cool in Heat's 94-75 loss to PacersDayton Daily News Tucson Citizen -ESPN all 5,312 news articles »

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Wade Loses Cool in Heat's 94-75 Loss to Pacers - ABC News

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Wade Loses Cool in Heat's 94-75 Loss to Pacers ABC News Dwyane Wade lashed out in frustration during the worst playoff game of his career. His target wasn't wearing an Indiana uniform. Wade confronted his coach as the Miami Heat melted. The star had an animated exchange with Erik Spoelstra on the sideline ... A Dwyane Wade this bad is hard to recognizeBoston Herald Caution: Mikes at Work!ESPN Pacers notebook: George Hill recalls how rowdy Market Square Arena wasIndianapolis Star Always Miller Time -Bucyrus Telegraph Forum all 5,176 news articles »

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A Dwyane Wade this bad is hard to recognize - Boston Herald

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A Dwyane Wade this bad is hard to recognize Boston Herald By Dave Hyde / Sun Sentinel INDIANAPOLIS â€" When it was over, when he missed his final shot, when he lost the ball a final time, when he even finished yelling at his coach, Dwyane Wade sat at his locker and framed the night in the only two words ... Roundup: Heat roughed up by PacersBoston Globe Pacers notebook: George Hill recalls how rowdy Market Square Arena wasIndianapolis Star Heat can't handle fired-up PacersVancouver Sun Wyoming Tribune all 5,189 news articles »

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Heat crumble in Indiana - Boston Herald

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Heat crumble in Indiana Boston Herald By Ira Winderman / Sun Sentinel Owner Micky Arison and team president Pat Riley with blank stares four rows behind the bench. Power forward Udonis Haslem imploring Dwyane Wade with a passion otherwise unseen on that end of the court on this night. Wade Loses Cool in Heat's 94-75 Loss to PacersABC News Pacers notebook: George Hill recalls how rowdy Market Square Arena wasIndianapolis Star Heat roughed up by PacersBoston.com CNN -Tampabay.com all 5,246 news articles »

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Chris Paul is limited, and so are the Clippers - Los Angeles Times

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Chris Paul is limited, and so are the Clippers Los Angeles Times He commits eight turnovers and his team suffers a lopsided loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Clippers point guard Chris Paul loses control of the dribble as he's pressured by Spurs point guard Tony Parker in Game 2 on Thursday night in San Antonio. Spurs cruise as Parker comes of agePounding The Rock Sweet 16: Streaking Spurs go up 2-0 on ClippersEast Oregonian Banged-up Clippers look to turn around seriesFS West Bradenton Herald -The Daily Advertiser all 1,437 news articles »

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Pacers whip Heat, take 2-1 lead in series - Philadelphia Inquirer

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Pacers whip Heat, take 2-1 lead in series Philadelphia Inquirer The Indiana Pacers, showing more balance, toughness, and togetherness than visiting Miami, throttled the Heat, 94-75, Thursday night in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals. Overlooked during the regular season and given little chance to upset ... Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade crumble on big stage, but why?USA TODAY NBA roundup: Pacers crush Heat, take 2-1 East semifinals leadDetroit Free Press Pacers pound Heat, take 2-1 lead in seriesSan Francisco Chronicle ESPN -Indianapolis Star -News Sentinel all 5,092 news articles »

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