ShareThisScripps Howard News Service's SPORTS sked for stories moving Tuesday, June 3, 2008. SHNS editors are available at 202-408-1484. For all SHNS content and archives visit our Web site at http://www.shns.com.NBA FINALS: KOBEPIERCE (Szostak, Providence Journal) -- WALTHAM, Mass.: Big-ticket acquisitions pumped life into Lakers' star Kobe Bryant as well as Celtics' counterpart Paul Pierce. 880.PATTON (Patton, The Press-Enterprise -- column) -- EL SEGUNDO, Calif.: Prepare to be outraged, Laker Nation. Key L.A. reserve Luke Walton grew up a -- gulp! -- Celtics fan. 790.HOCKEY: COOK (Cook, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette -- column) -- DETROIT: Penguins get last laugh on Red Wings with stunning late rally to force Game 6 of Stanley Cup Finals. 770.BASEBALL: BLAIR (Blair, Toronto Globe and Mail -- column) -- Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan makes impressive comeback from Tommy John surgery. 770.NFL:KRIEGER (Krieger, SHNS -- column) -- Travis Henry's tired act finally breaks the Broncos' back. 810.GOLF:ELDER (Alexander, Raleigh News & Observer) -- WAKE FOREST, N.C.: Some 33 years after becoming the first black to play in the Masters, Lee Elder is still working to get minorities more involved at golf's highest levels. 800.GORE (Kroichick, San Francisco Chronicle) -- DALY CITY, Calif.: The darling of the U.S. Open three years ago, Jason Gore qualifies for this year's event at Torrey Pines next week. 590.COLLEGE FOOTBALL:FBCTRAMEL (Tramel, The Oklahoman -- column) -- Time to give college football players five years of eligibility. 350.(Visit SHNS on the Web at http://www.shns.com.)
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