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Red Wings Down Penguins; Take Early Lead
Published on May 30, 2009 at 11:42PM
DETROIT (AP)—Johan Franzen scored a go-ahead goal in the second period while Chris Osgood posted 31 saves as the Detroit Red Wings took an early lead on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Stanley Cup Finals with a 3-1 win Saturday at Joe Louis Arena. Additionally, the Red Wings’ solid defense shut down the Penguins’ dynamic duo of Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin and Justin Abdelkader scored an insurance goal for the Red Wings in the third period to put the game away. Brad Stuart added another goal for Detroit, while Pittsburgh’s sole score from Ruslan Fedotenko. Due to a scheduling quirk, Game 2 will take place Sunday at Joe Louis Arena.
Magic Down Cavs; Face Lakers Next
Published on May 30, 2009 at 10:41PM
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP)—Dwight Howard amassed 40 points and 14 rebounds, while Rashard Lewis chipped in with 18 points and seven boards as the Orlando Magic dismantled the Cleveland Cavaliers, 103-90 to win the Eastern Conference Finals Saturday at Amway Center. The Magic advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1995 when they were swept by the Houston Rockets, but all signs point to a longer run for the Magic 14 years later as they are a deep team, rife with shooting and solid defensive play. LeBron James had 25 points in the loss for the Cavaliers, while Delonte West added 22 more for Cleveland, which saw their season end at the hands of a team they only managed to meet three times, including postseason matchups. The Magic will meet the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday in Game 1 of the Finals at STAPLES Center.
Intercollegiate Track Roundup: 5/28
Published on May 30, 2009 at 12:54AM
EUGENE, Ore. (AP)—Oregon’s Nicole Blood won the womens’ 5000-meter dash to headline strong showings for numerous athletes scattered throughout the West Friday at the NCAA West Regional Track Championships at Hayward Field. Additionally, Andrew Wheating excelled for the Ducks as he won the mens’ 800-meter dash. Other wins came from California’s Michael Coe in the mens’ 1500-meter dash and Galen Rupp of Oregon in the 5000-meter dash. After one day of competition, the Oregon women are in first place with 31 points, while conference rival Arizona State is a close second with 27 points. The Brigham Young women checked in with 19 points as well which is good for fourth place. As for the men, Oregon also leads with 21.7 points, while USC is in second with 17 points, and Arizona is in third with 15 points.
NORMAN, Okla. (AP)—New Mexico’s Jacob Kirwa placed second in the mens’ 5000-meter dash to represent the Mountain West Conference well at the NCAA Midwest Regional Track Championships Friday at the University of Oklahoma. Additionally, Kirwa’s teammate, Anthony Fairbanks, took the mens’ javelin title, while Wichita State’s Kellyn Johnson placed first in the womens’ 5000-meter dash. After the first day of competition, Texas Tech’s women are in first place with 26 points, while Southern Methodist is in second with 15 points. As for the men, Minnesota is in first with 24 points, while Nebraska is in second with 23 points, and New Mexico is in third with 20 points. The meet will resume Saturday.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)—After one day of competition at the NCAA Southeast Regional Track Championships, the Arkansas men and women are each off to solid starts. The Razorback men have posted 28 points, while their female counterparts checked in with 20 points. Strong showings have come from Wisconsin’s Robert Dehn in the mens’ javelin, Arkansas’ Alain Bailey in the mens’ long jump, Tyson David of Alabama in the mens’ 5000-meter dash and Akron’s Stevi Large in the womens’ hammer.