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Grand Forks Red River’s Matt Jensen (14) slides safely into home as Grand Forks Central catcher David Nelson attempts a tag in the fifth inning of the first game of a doubleheader Thursday at Kraft Memorial Field. Herald photo by Jackie Lorentz.
Matt Jensen (14) slides safely into home

Roughriders: If it’s not broken, don’t fix it

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
The Grand Forks Red River baseball team put on display Thursday night what it has used all season to climb to first place in the East Region standings: pitching and defense.

Wood bat outlook less grainy

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
BISMARCK — When the “clink” of metal bats gave way to the “crack” of wood last spring, a lot of people whispered a prayer of thanks.

Parise powers U.S.

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Former UND standout Zach Parise made sure the United States avoided an upset Thursday night at the World Championships.

Current state of hockey about to heat up

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
PITTSBURGH — Some NHL rivalries evolve from a big game, a major trade or a short-lived scuffle, then fade after a few years. Not the Philadelphia Flyers vs. the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Bryant a unanimous pick for All-NBA team

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
NEW YORK — Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team.

Detroit rolls past Dallas in opener

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
DETROIT — Johan Franzen, Brian Rafalski and Tomas Holmstrom scored power-play goals for the Detroit Red Wings, who built a big lead in the second period and coasted to a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night.

Sergio surges at Players

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Sergio Garcia put together his third straight impressive round at The Players Championship. The first two gave him a runner-up finish last year. The 6-under 66 on Thursday was only a great start in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Twins down on several counts

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
CHICAGO — The mood inside the Minnesota Twins’ clubhouse was uplifting Thursday morning.

A costly start to the season

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Wade Nygaard, who has won 219 sprint car features during his career, started this season in a rut — literally.

Pace yourself, Earnhardt Jr. — that goes for your fans as well

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
Stay patient, Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans. That goes for you, too, Junior. Earnhardt backers clearly weren’t happy with the outcome of Saturday night’s race at Richmond. Kyle Busch and Earnhardt banged each other for the lead in the closing laps, and Earnhardt was spun out.

Gophers’ scores improve in classroom

05/09/2008 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — Needing to improve in the classroom to avoid losing scholarships, the University of Minnesota men’s basketball and football teams did just that, according to a report issued by the NCAA on Tuesday.

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Nebraska-Omaha’s Sarah Wolfe tries some body english to coax a putt into the hole Wednesday on the back nine during the final day of the NCAA Division II?North Regional tournament at King’s Walk. Wolfe missed the putt, but shot a 76 for a three-day total of 222. Herald photo by John Stennes.
Nebraska-Omaha’s Sarah Wolfe

Wolfe sparks Omaha

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
Something about King’s Walk brings out the queen in Sara Wolfe.

Torn between two loves: Golf or hockey?

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
A year ago, Grand Forks Red River’s Nick Schaefer could not have imagined the position he’s in today.

West Marshall shows strength in initial season of co-op

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
Rick Schmiedeberg had high expectations when the girls track co-op between Stephen-Argyle and Warren-Alvarado-Oslo was formed this winter.

Wild coach unsure about future

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
ST. PAUL — Jacques Lemaire still hasn’t decided if he’ll return for another season as the Minnesota Wild’s coach. But a decision should be coming soon.

Go-Go gets cycle

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
CHICAGO — Carlos Gomez became the first Minnesota Twins player to hit for the cycle in nearly 22 years when he accomplished the feat against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

The Wright fit?

05/08/2008 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — Kyle Wright’s phone finally started to ring on the second day of the NFL draft last month. Nonetheless, the quarterback from the University of Miami had his concerns.

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Malkin's 2 goals lead flyin' Penguins past Flyers 4-2

 Evgeni Malkin scored two dazzling goals 5 minutes apart to give Pittsburgh a two-goal lead, after Sidney Crosby tied it, and the Penguins rode their two big stars to a 4-2 victory over cross-state rival Philadelphia in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Friday night.

Jazz down 2-0 to Lakers as series comes to Utah

 The Utah Jazz are hoping home court really is an advantage. Right now, they'll take any edge they can get.

Roger Federer upset by Radek Stepanek in Rome Masters

 Roger Federer lost again, falling to 27th-ranked Radek Stepanek 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals.

Avalanche, coach Joel Quenneville go separate ways

 The Colorado Avalanche want to play a faster, more attacking brand of hockey, similar to the style that brought them two Stanley Cup titles.

MLB suspends Mariners slugger Sexson for 6 games

 Seattle slugger Richie Sexson was suspended for six games and fined Friday by Major League Baseball after charging the mound and throwing his helmet at a Texas pitcher the previous night.
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