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--> --> Posted Thursday, December 20, 2001 Blazers forward Ruben Patterson attempts a diving steal during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. AP Duncan leads Spurs to rout of Blazers SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs are making it difficult for the Los Angeles Lakers to open a big lead in the Western Conference. Blazers' Wells apologizes PORTLAND (AP) - Portland Trail Blazers guard Bonzi Wells apologized to the team's fans Wednesday, saying frustration over a recent loss prompted him to criticize them in a Sports Illustrated article. Hearn to miss first game in over 36 years LOS ANGELES (AP) - Chick Hearn, the Los Angeles Lakers' play-by-play announcer who hasn't missed a game in more than 36 years, had open heart surgery Wednesday to replace a blocked aortic valve. Bonds one of three free agents to accept arbitration Barry Bonds' 73 home runs led to just one known offer, a market that convinced him to stay with the San Francisco Giants. Baker answers challenge Oklahoma State coach Eddie Sutton didn't like it when Maurice Baker scored all 22 of his points in the first half of the Cowboys' last game. Beavers, Ducks open conference this week Oregon and Oregon State will get an early gift this week by playing Arizona State. Eleventh-ranked Arizona, on the other hand, isn't likely to be in a giving mood. Email your... Technical questions & comments to: WebMaster Daily Tidings editorial comments & questions to: Editor Visit our other Oregon Newspapers... | Albany Democrat-Herald | Ashland Daily Tidings | Corvallis Gazette-Times | | Lebanon Express | Newport News-Times | Springfield News | Cottage Grove Sentinel | Ashland Daily Tidings 1661 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone 541-482-3456 © Copyright 2001 Lee Northwest Publishing