Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Ron
Artest
Lakers forward scored 20 points and had a crucial 3-pointer to help Los Angeles win a 16th title.
Gonzalo
Higuain
Argentina striker tallied a hat trick in 4-1 romp over South Korea in Group B play.
Ubaldo
Jimenez
Rockies pitcher allowed just one run to improve to 13-1, the best start by a pitcher since 1986.