Monday, May 17, 2010

Scores and Sports Info for 05/17/2010

NBA PLAYOFFS - Rasheed Wallace and the Celtics' big men made one thing clear in the East finals opener: Dwight Howard will feel them. Celtics hold off Magic, win Game 1 BY 92-88. Lakers, Suns rested for West finals.

TODAYS GAMES - The SUNS @ The LAKERS, Series at 0-0. at 9 PM ET.


NHL PLAYOFFS -Just 48 hours after making history, the Flyers caught their breath, then flattened Jaroslav Halak and the Canadiens, writes Michael Farber, with a 6-0 romp to open up the East finals. Blackhawks beat Sharks 2-1 in Game 1.
Antti Niemi's 44 saves led Chicago past San Jose in Game 1 of the West final.

NO NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY!

MLB - Kubel's slam off Rivera lifts Twins. Dodgers beat Padres 1-0, win streak at 7. Pineiro 4-hits A's, Angels finish sweep. Rays rally again, beat Lee, Mariners 2-1. Phillies complete sweep of Brewers. Brewers' Davis out with heart condition. Tigers extend home dominance, beat BoSox. Zito gets sixth win, Giants sweep Astros. Dusty Baker and Bronson Arroyo are riding high in Cincy. Look who is in first in the NL Central. With a solid lineup and young pitching, the Reds are surprising everyone.

NASCAR - Kyle Busch pressured Jimmie Johnson into hitting the panic button at Dover, then took the checkered flag. In a lengthy slump that stuck him outside the top 12 in the Chase for the championship standings, Stewart finished ninth
Sunday at Dover International Speedway. Stewart finished in the top 10 for the first time in seven races. Brian Vickers was released from the hospital, but his return remains uncertain.

GOLF - Australian Adam Scott broke through during Sunday's 36-hole marathon at the Texas Open to capture his first PGA victory in two years. Se Ri Pak won her first title since 2007 with a birdie on the third sudden-death playoff hole at the rain-shortened event. Regions Charity Classic-One day after a record round, Dan Forsman shot a 66 to win by three.

MMA & BOXING - Alistair Overeem, after a convincing win against Brett Rogers, ould be in line for a megabout next.
BOXING - Paulie Malignaggi's humility after being overwhelmed Saturday by Amir Khan was a gesture rarely seen in boxing.

SOCCER - MLS - The host Union salvaged a 1-1 tie against FC Dallas after scoring a goal in the 94th minute to snap a four-game losing skid. World Cup-bound Edson Buddle and the Galaxy stayed unbeaten but were held scoreless by Toronto FC.
Montero gives Sounders win at Red Bull Arena. Schelotto lifts Crew past Chivas USA. Rapids snap 11-year skid at RFK. Earthquakes, Revolution play to scoreless tie.

TENNIS - Rafael Nadal reasserted his dominance over Roger Federer on clay and laid down a marker for the French Open when he won the Madrid Open. Seppi upsets Berrer in Nice opener. Australia, US tied in World Team Cup.

HORSE RACING - Jockey Calvin Borel and Derby winner Super Saver's fade to eighth in the Preakness extended the sport's Triple Crown drought. Bob Baffert was still smiling and laughing the morning after winning his first Triple Crown race in eight years.

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