A Gift Fallen From the Sky
English League Championship Playoff Final: West Brom 0 Derby 1
05.28.07

Giles Barnes and Steven Pearson sent Derby County back to the premiership after five seasons away from the top flight.

DERBY COUNTY RAMS
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25W9D12L, 84pts, 3st in ELC
Won promotion in the playoff final. Returning to premiership next season.

PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
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32-50, 13th in West Conf.
Won NBA lottery to get first pick in draft. Will have the luxury to decide picking Oden or Durant.

HOUSTON ASTROS
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21-29, 2nd in NL Central
Lost 8 in a row. Face CIN and STL at home next.

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