Sports Illustrated
- KG, Rondo lead Celts' rout of Sixers
- PHILADELPHIA (AP) Kevin Garnett yapped his way down the court after big baskets and clearly enjoyed taking it to the 76ers.
- Spurs carry out plan in Game 1 win vs. Clippers
- Everything is hard for the Clippers. They slogged through an injury-filled regular season. They struggled to score in their half-court offense all year. They lost to teams they should have beaten. They endured a grueling seven-game first-round series with the
- Garnett keys Celtics' inspired playoff run
- Kevin Garnetts revival continues. The Celtics ripped the Sixers 107-91 in Game 3 thanks to KGs 27 points. The veteran is the most inspiring story of the playoffs, says Ian Thomsen.
- Kobe, Lakers bounce back, even series with Thunder
- The Thunder closed on a 9-0 run in the final two minutes and stole Game 2 from the Lakers 77-75 to take a 2-0 series lead. Kevin Durants baseline floater with 18 seconds left won it.
- Devils take Game 2, even series with Rangers
- David Clarksons goal early in the third period proved to be the difference as the Devils topped the Rangers 3-2 to even their series 1-1 and shift the home-ice advantage to New Jersey.
SportsLine
- Rays cool off surging Red Sox
- Jeremy Hellickson pitched six solid innings, Luke Scott had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping the Red Soxs five-game winning streak.
- Clemens' attorney questions McNamee's honesty, memory
- Brian McNamee conceded that the first time Roger Clemens asked for help with a booty shot, the pitcher did not specifically use the word steroids.
- Clemens' attorney questions McNamee's honesty, memory
- Brian McNamee conceded that the first time Roger Clemens asked for help with a booty shot, the pitcher did not specifically use the word steroids.
- Jays' Lawrie spikes helmet, hits ump after ejection
- Brett Lawrie of the Blue Jays might have earned himself a fine and suspension when he was a bit aggressive in objecting to a called third strike on Tuesday.
- Report: NFL could make available some evidence in bounty program investigation
- Facing criticism that the NFL hasnt shown any evidence in the Saints bounty program investigation, the league might make some public, though itll be careful to mask the identity of its sources.
- NBA fines Lakers F Devin Ebanks $25,000 for Game 1 meltdown
- Los Angeles Lakers forward Devin Ebanks was reportedly fined $25,000 for his meltdown during Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
BBC Sport
- Formula 1 gossip column
- A selection of gossip and stories from around F1
- No front-runners for Reds hotseat
- Liverpools owners want the clubs new boss to be in place for four to five years, but as of yet there are no front-runners.
- Parker could miss Euros - Hodgson
- England boss Roy Hodgson admits Scott Parker could still miss Euro 2012 despite being named in his 23-man squad.
- Tribunal rejects Rangers appeal
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- Federer and Nadal through in Rome
- Roger Federer beats Carlos Berlocq to reach the third round of the Rome Masters, where he is joined by Rafael Nadal.
- Clarke awaits turnaround in form
- Open winner Darren Clarke admits his pride has been hurt by his poor form ahead of the World Match Play at Finca Cortesin, Spain.
- The Fugue hammers Twirl at York
- The Fugue, owned by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, passes her audition for the Epsom Oaks with a comfortable win at Yorks Musidora Stakes.
MSNBC Sports
- Scary moment dampens Rays' win over Red Sox
- ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jeremy Hellickson pitched six solid innings, Luke Scott had a tiebreaking sacrifice fly, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping the Red Soxs five-game winning streak.
- Thunder rally past Lakers for wild Game 2 win
- The Oklahoma City Thunder didnt run away from the Los Angeles Lakers for the second straight
- Devils stick Rangers in Game 2, tie series
- David Clarksons deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over
- PBT: Celtics find Fountain of Youth for Game 3 win
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- Blue Jays hammer Yankees to snap 3-game skid
- TORONTO (AP) - Edwin Encarnacion hit a three-run homer, J.P. Arencibia added a two-run drive and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-1 on Wednesday night.
- Heat regroup, heading to take on confident Pacers
- LeBron James and Dwyane Wade were not carrying Help Wanted signs around the Miami Heat practice floor on Wednesday. The mood was not grim, voices were not hushed and scowls were not prominent.
- Celtics crush 76ers, take control of Eastern semis
- The Boston Celtics came up short in Game 2. There was never a question about Game 3. Kevin Garnett scored 27 points and
NYT Sports
- Bats: Collins's Decision to Pull Wright: Wise or Weak?
- Should Mets Manager Terry Collins have taken David Wright out of Tuesday nights game against the Brewers to avoid a beaning?
- Clemens’s Lawyer Questions Trainer’s Truthfulness and Memory in Perjury Trial
- Roger Clemens’s lawyers on Wednesday cross-examined Brian McNamee, who claims firsthand knowledge of Clemens’s taking performance-enhancing drugs.
- For Rangers’ Josh Hamilton It’s Only Seven Games in May
- On Sunday, Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers completed perhaps the most productive seven days in the history of major league baseball: 9 homers and 18 R.B.I.
- Orioles 5, Yankees 2: Yankees Go Quietly on Way Out of Baltimore
- In a battle of unbeaten pitchers, the rookie Wei-Yin Chen held the Yankees to four hits in seven innings in the Orioles’ 5-2 victory, while C. C. Sabathia allowed four runs in six innings.
- Roundup: Red Sox’ Josh Beckett Earns Reprieve
- When Josh Beckett came to the mound at Fenway Park on Tuesday, he carried the baggage of a player scorned but pitched like the player who met enormous expectations when he arrived in Boston six years ago.
- Leading Off: The Heat Is Off
- Who knew that Chris Bosh was so essential to Miami’s game? And who knew the Kings were this good? As for the Spurs—everyone was reminded on Tuesday of just how efficient they are.
- Russell Westbrook’s Newfound Maturity Punishes Lakers
- Russell Westbrook, the Thunder’s 23-year-old point guard, had 27 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds — mostly against Kobe Bryant — on Monday night.
ESPN: Sports
- Thunder rally late to edge Lakers, lead 2-0
- Kevin Durant scored 22 points, including the go-ahead basket with 18 seconds left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder scored rallied for a 77-75 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game
- Devils rebound, edge Rangers to tie series at 1
- David Clarksons deflected goal 2:31 into the third period snapped a tie and lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern
- Garnett, Celtics rout 76ers, take 2-1 series lead
- Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1
- Brees: Talks with Saints 'extremely frustrating'
- Drew Brees says his contract negotiations with the New Orleans Saints have become extremely frustrating.
- Jays' Lawrie banned 4 games; plans to appeal?
- Brett Lawrie was suspended four games and fined for his altercation with an umpire.
- Terry on England's Euro list despite racism trial
- Former captain John Terry was included in Englands European Championshipr roster on Wednesday despite facing trial immediately after the tournament for racially abusing an opponent.
- Clemens accuser McNamee: 'Didn't make it up'
- Brian McNamee said he didnt make up the allegations against Roger Clemens.
CBC.ca - Sports
- Whitecaps salvage draw in 1st leg of Amway final
- Second-half substitute Eric Hasslis highlight-reel goal in added time gave the Vancouver Whitecaps a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC in the first leg of the Amway Canadian Championship soccer final Wednesday night.
- 5 stories: Devils win Game 2 + suspension fallout
- New Jersey took Game 2 of the East final while Brett Lawrie, Martin Hanzal and Marc Methot were all slapped with varying suspensions on Wednesday following their in-game actions on Tuesday.
- Devils edge Rangers to even series
- David Clarksons deflected goal 2:31 into the third period lifted the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers that evened the Eastern Conference finals at one game apiece on Wednesday night.
- Blue Jays power past Yankees
- J.P. Arencibia, Edwin Encarnacion, Jose Bautista and Kelly Johnson each hit home runs and Kyle Drabek pitched seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 8-1 on Wednesday.
- Celtics romp 76ers for series lead: NBA playoffs
- Kevin Garnett scored 27 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and used a dominant second quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 107-91 on Wednesday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference
- Raptors GM Colangelo part of new NBA Competition Committee
- Coaches Doc Rivers of Boston, Rick Carlisle of Dallas and Lionel Hollins of Memphis have been named to the NBAs Competition Committee.
- Stellicktricity: Fatigue often spells defeat
- The fatigue factor that coach John Tortorella refuses to address regarding his New York Rangers has history on its side, writes HNIC Radio host Gord Stellick.
Yahoo! Sports
- Celtics rout 76ers to seize series lead
- Kevin Garnett scored 27 points while Paul Pierce added 24 and Rajon Rondo
- Brees critical of Saints in radio interview
- Drew Brees says hes frustrated by a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations and believes the club should show more urgency to get a long-term deal done.
- Darvish claiming ace status as he tosses Texas past A's
- (Reuters) - Texas Rangers pitcher
Fox Sports
- Highlights: Devils-Rangers Game 2
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- Brees rips Saints in radio interview
- Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he isfrustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the NewOrleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding theclub should have shown more urgency to get a
- Mayweather comments on Pacquiao
- US boxer Floyd Mayweather waded into the controversy surroundingManny Pacquiaos vocal opposition to same-sex marriage Wednesday,as the Filipino superstar tried to quiet the storm.
- Thunder score final nine to beat Lakers
- Thunder rally past Lakers for 2-0 lead in West semis.
- Hear from the Celtics' Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo on their win vs the 76ers
- Hear from the Celtics Doc Rivers, Rajon Rondo on their win vs the76ers.
- Bike stolen from Seau's garage found
- A bicycle stolen from Junior Seaus Oceanside home days afterthe former NFL stars suicide has been recovered, police said.
- Rays' Rhymes plunked, passes out
- Rays Rhymes plunked, passes out
Golf.com
- Mickelson, Kuchar headline Byron Nelson, but parity reigns on PGA and other tours
- Byron Nelson once took the guesswork out of picking a winner, but today's PGA Tour looks a lot different from 1945. The age of parity has arrived and will be on full display in Dallas (and New Jersey and Spain)
- Poulter ready to put substance before style as defending champion at Match Play
- Ian Poulter ready to put substance before style as defending champions at World Match Play
- Bubba Watson may not have paid, but has likely received advice
- Bubba Watson may not have dropped any cash, but he's likely received some advice.
- Tiger wasn't all bad at the Players, but his short irons and putting are holding him back
- Tiger wasn't all bad at the Players, but his short irons and putting are holding him back.
- Butch Harmon’s latest (and possibly last) instruction video represents his life’s work, and(...)
- Butch Harmon’s latest (and last) instruction video includes a surprise Tiger appearance.
- Matt Kuchar showed his ruthless side in making the Players Championship his biggest victory
- Even as he grinned all the way to the end, Matt Kuchar showed his ruthless side in making the Players Championship his biggest victory, writes Sports Illustrated's Michael Bamberger. It was his fourth career Tour victory, but his first since
- Matt Kuchar outplays all challengers at Players for first truly big win of career
- Matt Kuchar comes up clutch to win Players Championship by two shots
Digg Sports
- Shaq is Tall; Girlfriend Not So Much
- Title says it all. But its still shocking to see this image. What a giant.http://digg.com/news/sports/shaq_is_tall_girlfriend_not_so_much_picHoopDoctorshttp://cdn1.diggstatic.com/user/3401191/p.png
- Shaq is Tall; Girlfriend Not So Much
- Title says it all. But its still shocking to see this image. What a giant.
- 13 Wildest Game-Winning Plays of All Time in College Football
- Some games end with a boring quarterback kneel. Others end in pure chaos. These are the plays that changed the scores and the outcomes of the games as time expired...
- Slow Motion Skateboarding Fails Make Everything Better
- Everything looks better in slow motion. Especially this collection of skateboard fails, bails, tricks & flips. How slow can you go?
- Double-Amputee Sprinter Pistorius First to Compete in World Championships
- Oscar Pistorius of South Africa just qualified for the 400-meter and the 4x400-meter relay races at this years World Championships, his first trip there. Thats an amazing feat in itself, but made more amazing as Pistorius is a double amputee,
- 8 Things You Should Know About Planning the Perfect NFL Fantasy Draft
- Everything you never knew you wanted to learn about the art of throwing the perfect fantasy football draft day party.
- Two baseball fans fight over foul ball in bin, get told off
- During a recent game, the batter hits a ball so hard it flies into the crowd and straight into a rubbish bin landing -- we can only presume -- in a pile of half-eaten hot dogs and stale pretzels.
Newsvine Sports
- LA mall bans boxing champ for anti-gay commentaryLA mall bans boxing champ for anti-gay commentary
- LA mall bans boxing champ for anti-gay commentary
- Angels fire hitting coach Mickey Hatcher
- The Los Angeles Angels have fired hitting coach Mickey Hatcher after their dismal offensive start to the season.
- Mets to Host 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field
- Major League Baseball will announce on Wednesday that next year’s All-Star Game will be held at Citi Field, according to a person with knowledge of the decision.The Mets were expected to be awarded the game after the Yankees hosted it
- US drivers solid on practice laps
- Nine United States drivers were on the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway practicing on Tuesday, with several posting top times in preparation for the Indianapolis 500 on May 27.
- White Sox blow 6-0 lead in tough loss
- Jake Peavy took the blame. So did reliever Will Ohman. Even catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who went 5 for 5, said hed shoulder some of the responsibility for this tough loss.
- Kobe: I don't take charges
- Lakers star Kobe Bryant says he doesnt take charges, and hes got a reason for it.