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Flames Defeat Lightning 3-2 in Overtime

TAMPA, Fla. - No conspiracy here: The supposedly unwanted Calgary Flames are one victory away from winning the Stanley Cup.

Oleg Saprykin scored his first goal in 18 games off a rebound of Jarome Iginla's shot 14:40 into overtime, giving the underdog Flames a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup finals Thursday night.
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Streaking Mets Stop Marlins 4-1
NEW YORK - Ty Wigginton and Mike Cameron drove in two runs apiece and the New York Mets spoiled pitcher A.J. Burnett's return to the majors Thursday night with a 4-1 victory over the Florida Marlins.

Franco Slams As Braves Beat Phillies 8-4
ATLANTA - Julio Franco became the oldest player in major league history to hit a grand slam, connecting in the first inning to lead the Atlanta Braves past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Thursday night.

Rolen Leads Cardinals Past Pirates 4-2
PITTSBURGH - Scott Rolen had three hits and two RBIs in his return to the lineup two days after he was hit in the helmet with a pitch, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Thursday night.

Mondesi Leads Angels Past Indians 5-2
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Raul Mondesi homered and threw out a runner at the plate to help the Anaheim Angels beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2 Thursday night.

Jackson Sets Sights on Record 10th Title
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - It's the NBA Finals, and that means Phil Jackson digs into his personal jewelry box for a championship ring to inspire his players.

Monarchs Defeat Sparks 68-51
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Yolanda Griffith scored 20 points and had seven rebounds to lead the Sacramento Monarchs to a 68-51 win over the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.

Els, Curtis Share Early Lead at Memorial
DUBLIN, Ohio - Ernie Els and Ben Curtis made their share of birdies on a tough Muirfield Village course Thursday. What made them co-leaders in the first round of the Memorial was finishing with a par. The last two British Open champions scrambled for par on the 18th hole and wound up with 4-under 68s, the highest score to lead at the Memorial in 14 years.

Myskina Upsets Capriati at French Open
PARIS - Head down, Jennifer Capriati shuffled past her mother and coach near the locker room beneath center court.

Smarty Jones Linked With Racing Greats
NEW YORK - Suddenly, Smarty Jones is being mentioned in the same breath as Secretariat and Seabiscuit.