SPORTS INFO for 04 29 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Friday, April 29, 2011 !





NFL- Cameron Newton took a long route to becoming the top NFL draft pick, but isn't alone among the first-rounders. It was the drama that unfolded with the other quarterbacks that will ultimately go down as the story of the first round of
the 2011 NFL Draft. PK 1-NEWTON(AUBURN)-CAROLINA, PK8 -LOCKER (HUSKIES)-TITANS, PK 10-GABBERT(MISSOURI)-REDSKINS, and
PK 12-PONDER(FSU)-VIKINGS! While the quarterbacks were unquestionably the marquee story, the run on pass rushers was equally impressive.


2011 DRAFT ROUND 2 TODAY!




NBA - After dispatching the feisty Hornets, the defending champs can ill afford another slow start against the Mavericks. Hawks oust Magic, get Bulls next. Lakers oust Hornets in Game 6. Mavs hold off Blazers, face Lakers next. Grizzlies can
finish off Spurs at home. Celtics, Heat knew they would square off. No more excuses for LeBron James. To establish himself as the NBA's best player, he must beat the Celtics. Thunder finish Nuggets-Kevin Durant scored 41 points and sparked a late rally in the clincher.


PLAYOFF'S TODAY - SPURS(2) at GRIZZLIES(3)





NHL - Alex Ovechkin's Capitals and Pavel Datsyuk's Red Wings are in the best position for a run at the Stanley Cup. Canucks beat Preds in Game 1. MVP race: Daniel Sedin, Perry, St. LouisWell-rested Caps face weary Lightning. Red Wings,
Sharks renew playoff rivalry. Bruins confident before meeting Flyers.




TODAY'S GAMES - LIGHTNING at CAPITALS 7:00 PM and RED WINGS at SHARKS 10 PM EDT.





MLB - Rays' Zobrist has 10 RBIs in DH sweep. Red Sox's Lester now 14-0 vs. Orioles. MLB probing Guillen's tweets about ump. Arizona scores 7 in 1st, rips Cubs 11-2. Indians win 10th straight at home. Berkman hits 2 HRs as Cards beat Astros.
Yanks rip ChiSox behind Swisher's 4 RBIs.



MLB TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!




NASCAR - Between them, Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin have won the last four Richmond races. Are they the favorites again?Hamlin finally wins own charity race. Health concerns will keep Trevor Bayne from racing at Richmond.




NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA





GOLF - Bubba Watson fired a 66 to surge into a share of the first-round lead at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. Avnet LPGA ClassicSong-Hee Kim and Grace Park nabbed a share of the first-round lead.




PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1 - Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana





TENNIS - Venus and Serena Williams are both shaking off injuries and returning to practice, but neither will say when they'll return to competition. Serbia: Hometown fave Troicki ousted - Munich: Cilic into quarters; Davydenko rallies!




NEXT EVENT - May 1 - May 8 - Tennis Masters Madrid - Madrid, Spain





SOCCER - MLS - David Beckham's jet-setting lifestyle will take him to the royal wedding this weekend then back to the U.S. where he'll beat his teammates to the pitch. Mullen suspended 10 games for Zakuani tackle. Friday: Dynamo look to Koke, host D.C. United.





NCAA FOOTBALL - Bill Stewart has a lot to work with in his final season at West Virginia. Jim Tressel has Ohio State facing ruinous penalties. Tide player injured-Alabama's Carson Tinker was hurt when a tornado destroyed his apartment.




UFC - Jake Shields is a 5-to-1 underdog against champion Georges St. Pierre. The bettors must not be familiar with the challenger. What does Lyoto Machida think about being Randy Couture's final opponent?



BOXING - Naazim Richardson's legacy as a trainer is secure, but a Shane Mosley win would be the icing on the cake.



HORSE RACING - Frankel will start as odds-on favorite on Saturday when Henry Cecil's unbeaten colt takes on 12 rivals in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Keertana comes from behind to win Bewitch. Akkadian wins Hollywood Park feature!





POKER - Welcome To Florida- After Black Friday the prospects of a big WPT stop seemed minimal, but the Hard Rock Showdown delivered with 433 players and Randy Dorfman on top after Day 1.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 28 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Thursday, April 28, 2011 !




NBA - No more excuses for LeBron James. To establish himself as the NBA's best player, he must beat the Celtics.Neal forces OT, Spurs avoid ouster. Thunder close out Nuggets. Heat oust 76ers, reach East semis. Good to the last shot. The Spurs live to play another game thanks to Gary Neal's unexpected heroics. Thunder finish Nuggets. Kevin Durant
scored 41 points and sparked a late rally in the clincher.



PLAYOFFS TODAY - MAGIC(2) at HAWKS(3), LAKERS(3) at HORNETS(2), MAVERICKS(3) at BLAZERS(2)





NHL - Bruins top Habs in OT of Game 7, Tampa edges Pens 1-0 in Game 7. Preds, Canucks set to open West semis. Flyers toface Bruins in East semifinals.



TODAY- PREDATORS at CANUCKS 9:00 PM EDT.



MLB - Fans bought only half the sod from old Yankee Stadium, but two years after the demolition lots of stuff is for sale. Braves' Jones passes Mantle on RBI list. Indians roll to ninth straight home win. treaking Ethier lifts Dodgers in 10. Phillies top Diamondbacks to avoid sweep. Yanks win with vintage effort from Colon, Lohse throws another gem in Cards'win.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!





NASCAR - There have been some fantastic finishes in 2011, but does one mad dash to the checkered flag make for a great race? Points consideration-Does Denny Hamlin need to start racking up wins to make the Chase? Clint Bowyer will admit Cup racing is competitive despite Jimmie Johnson's dominance. And that's not an excuse for the RCR driver,Bowyer is moving up thestandings and enjoying the ride to the top



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA



GOLF - Justin Rose and 2004 champ Vijay Singh are part of the featured group of international stars at the Zurich Classicof New Orleans. Bohn set to defend Zurich Classic title.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1 -Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - What can't Serena Williams do? After venturing into fashion, football and jewelry, the tennis icon might bepursuing a hip-hop career. Djokovic wins 2011 clay-court opener. Soderling earns first clay win of season. Youzhny, Baghdatis upset at BMW Open.



NEXT EVENT - May 1 - May 8 - Tennis Masters Madrid - Madrid, Spain





SOCCER - MLS - Humberto Suazo's goal was all Monterrey needed to beat Real Salt Lake for the CONCACAF Champions League title.. Columbus welcomes Argentine midfielder Prim. Revs hold off United rally in U.S. Open Cup play.





NFL - Typically smooth Roger Goodell has had a rough week that will likely result in draft-day boo birds. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson late Wednesday rejected the NFL’s request to put her order lifting the lockout on hold pendingfurther appeals. She dismissed the NFL’s argument that she didn’t have jurisdiction and that it’s facing irreparable harm because of her decision to end the 45-day lockout at the request of the players.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Lawyer: Fiesta following recommendations. BCS officials pleased by Fiesta reform. A national title. A Heisman trophy. Oklahoma's Landry Jones would cherish both. But more than that, Dennis Dodd says, the Sooners quarterback is relishing his turn in the spotlight after a rough start in Norman. For those of you who have long wondered what theNCAA can do to reign in bowl excess, we may be about to find out. More oversight expected on bowl system.




UFC - Before he was a UFC champ, Georges St. Pierre was a bullied child. Now he's using his spotlight to effect change. UFC road show-The UFC's Toronto debut is a big deal. But other cities are still waiting for top-flight action.




BOXING - Naazim Richardson's legacy as a great trainer is secure, but a Shane Mosley win May 7 would be the icing on the cake.




HORSE RACING - Mystical Star wins by a head in Keeneland feature - Even-money favorite Mystical Star rallied to edgeSkating by a head Wednesday in the $54,000 Fair Way Purse for 3-year-old fillies. Collmus to call Triple Crown races for NBC-Borel finds Derby mount in Twice the Appeal-Uncle Mo solid during 1st Kentucky Derby work- The Factor will not run in Kentucky Derby





POKER - Black Friday Fallout-American online poker players are searching for ways to cope after the Black Friday indictmentsand for some, even greater challenges are on the horizon!

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 27 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Wednesday, April 27, 2011 !





NBA - Rose's 25 help Bulls oust Pacers. Kobe's dunks help Lakers take 3-2 lead. Magic rout Hawks, extend series. Grizzlies could oust Spurs in Game 5. Houston's search for a coach will include a chat with Kevin McHale, NBA sources say. Orlando snapped out of its funk in Game 5, critical for a team desperate to give Dwight Howard reason to stay.



PLAYOFFS TODAY - 76'ers(1) at Heat(3), Grizzlies(3) at Spurs(1), Nuggets(1) at Thunder(3)





NHL - The Canucks scored in OT of Game 7 after the 'Hawks tied it late to oust Chicago and avoid blowing a 3-0 series lead.Habs force Game 7 against Bruins. Flyers beat Sabres in Game 7. Canucks oust Blackhawks in OT. Lightning visit Penguins for Game 7.



TODAY- CANADIENS (3) at BRUINS (3)-7 PM, and LIGHTNING(3) at PENGUINS(3) - 8:00 PM EDT.





MLB - The Cubs' Starlin Castro learned early on that hitting a ball for a living beat fishing from his dad's Dominican boat. Diamondbacks end Oswalt's winning streak. Lillibridge's catches in 9th lift ChiSox. Mariners' Hernandez beats Tigers again. Orioles snap Red Sox's 5-game win streak. Phillies' Contreras to miss 3 to 4 weeks. Masterson improves to 5-0 as Indians win.Brewers' Almonte first to go on 7-day DL. Giants end 4-game skid, top Bucs in 10.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!





NASCAR - Denny Hamlin and other notables must start racking up wins with the Chase looming.Garage destroyed-Legendary race-car builder Stanley Yunick's "Best Damn Garage" burned down. Another piece of NASCAR history is gone, as the building that once housed legendary auto manufacturer Smokey Yunick's garage in Daytona Beach has burned down.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA




GOLF - Tiger Woods will likely miss only a few weeks with a minor knee injury but it shows us again how vulnerable he is at age 35. Look out for David Toms this week in New Orleans. He's on a roll. Sergio Garcia might have to qualify if he
hopes to play in this year's U.S. Open.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1- Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana




TENNIS - Tournament action-Munich: Wawrinka upsetSerbia: Mello stuns Isner-Barcelona: Errani wins to avoid seeds sweep!



Apr 18 - Apr 24 -Barcelona Open -BancSabadell Barcelona, Spain





SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry finally seems to be settling in to MLS: Two goals and an assist in N.Y.'s latest match against D.C. United likely gave him a huge boost. FC Dallas 2, Whitecaps FC 1. John, Avila score in 2nd half for FC Dallas. Boswell scores in 83rd minute, Dynamo tie. Lekic scores winner for Revs in 83rd minute.





NFL- NFL in limbo as 2 sides head back to court. The NFL clearly isn’t ready to get back to football and fans won’t like the sound of this, either: Both sides are headed back to court. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson, who sided with the players and lifted the lockout this week, gave players a Wednesday morning deadline to tell her why she shouldn’t grant the NFL’s request to put her order on hold. If Nelson denies the league’s expedited motion for a stay, the owners will ask
the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis for the same thing. They’re also asking the appeals court, viewed as a more friendly venue to the league than the federal courts in Minnesota, to overturn Nelson’s decision.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Gators dismiss CB Jenkins after arrest. NCAA: Tressel lied to hide violations. 'Huskers give Pelini raise with new deal. NCAA panelists attended Fiesta retreat. Illinois senior RB Ford arrested. TCU-Baylor opener moved up 1 day for TV. Paralyzed Rutgers' LeGrand still upbeat.




UFC - Before he was a UFC champ, Georges St. Pierre was a bullied child. Now he's using his spotlight to effect change.




BOXING - What is it like getting hit in the face by the world's best fighter? Manny Pacquiao's training partners know the feeling.





HORSE RACING - Uncle Mo looks good to go. The Factor is good to go home. A dozen days before the Kentucky Derby, two of the top contenders are headed in opposite directions. Uncle Mo appeared right at home on the dirt at Churchill Downs on Tuesday, leaving trainer Todd Pletcher and owner Mike Repole optimistic he’ll be ready to run under the twin spires on May 7. The Factor, meanwhile, will be a non-factor. The San Vicente and Rebel Stakes winner is out of an increasingly wide-open Derby following throat surgery.





POKER - Ready To Play? With online poker not an option for many players around the U.S., will we see larger fields at the major live events this week on the WPT, EPT and WSOP Circuit?

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 26 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Tuesday, April 26, 2011 !





NBA - The Spurs had hopes of making one last title run. Turns out, their days of contending may already be over. Grizz routSpurs to seize 3-1 lead. Mavs bounce back, take 3-2 lead. Nuggets stave off elimination, 104-101. Kobe plans to play through ankle sprain. Lakers' Caracter arrested in New Orleans. Cuban gripes about refs in Game 4 loss. Hawks out to finish off Magic in 5. Rose: I'm 'definitely' playing in Game 5




PLAYOFFS TODAY - Hawks(3) at Magic(1), Pacers(1) at Bulls(3), and Jazz(2) at Lakers(2)




NHL - Lightning beat Pens, force Game 7. Sharks oust Kings on Thornton's OT goal. Blackhawks force Game 7 with OT victory.



TODAY- BRUINS(3) at CANADIENS(2)-7 PM, SABRES(3) at FLYERS(3) -7:30 PM and BLACKHAWKS(3) at CANUCKS (3) 10 PM.





MLB - Tom Schieffer, shown celebrating as Rangers president, accepted an offer Monday to take over the Dodgers. Angels' Weaver 6-0 after 7-hit shutout. Arizona's Kennedy tops Lee with 3-hitter. ChiSox's Humber shuts down Yanks. Castro's 3
errors in 2nd help sink Cubs. Marlins rally past sloppy Dodgers in 9th. Ludwick's HR gets Padres by Braves in 13. Reds score 6 in 3rd, roll by Brewers.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!





NASCAR - Roles are becoming clearer as NASCAR puts its move toward fuel injection into motion. History has shown the
top-ranked drivers before Richmond's first race make the Chase. That leaves some big names with work to do.



NEXT NASCAR SPRINT CUP RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA




GOLF - Lee Westwood, Luke Donald and Martin Kaymer have been far from commanding in their pursuit of golf's top spot.Less links time? Donald Trump criticized the president for playing during tumultuous times!



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1- Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - Munich: Youzhny opens BMW title defense with win. Barcelona: Top seed Bartoli ousted in first round.



Apr 18 - Apr 24 Barcelona Open - BancSabadell Barcelona, Spain





SOCCER - MLS - Steve Zakuani endured a nightmarish fracture of his tibia and fibula in Seattle's game Friday. But by Sunday,he displayed an admirably positive outlook. FC Dallas 2, Whitecaps FC 1. John, Avila score in 2nd half for FC Dallas.
Boswell scores in 83rd minute, Dynamo tie. Lekic scores winner for Revs in 83rd minute. Crew, Toronto FC play to 1-1 tie.





NFL- The players need to take advantage of all the benefits that may result – even if just temporarily – from the lifted lockout. Seven weeks into the NFL lockout, players have an early triumph over the owners in court. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson ordered an immediate end to the lockout Monday, siding with the players in their bitter fight . So much for a draft boycott. A record 25 prospects will be in attendance for Thursday's first night of the NFL draft on Thursday at Radio City Music Hall in New York, the league announced Monday. The draft will begin at 8 p.m. ET. The second and third rounds will take place Friday night beginning at 6 p.m. Rounds 4 through 7 are scheduled for Saturday, starting
at noon ET. All seven rounds will be televised on ESPN's family of networks.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Georgia, led by Mark Richt, is in the running for the most NFL draft picks since 2000. Who's No. 1? Jim Tressel is accused of lying to keep OSU players who accepted improper benefits on the field.




UFC - Does another postfight victory scene await Georges St. Pierre? Murderer's row-Jake Shields has trained during the peak era of one of MMA's hottest camps. Injury sidelines Jones-An injury has forced Jon Jones out of his title defense
against Rashad Evans.




BOXING - Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik is set for his ring return after undergoing alcohol rehab. But are his problems really contained?




HORSE RACING - A combination of major upsets and minor injuries have turned what appeared to be a strong Kentucky Derby field into a wide-open affair. Liberian Freighter wins Hollywood Park stakes. Derby Kitten wins Lexington Stakes. Adios Charlie wins Big A's Jerome Stakes.





POKER - It seems like an instant replay from the 2010 NAPT Mohegan Sun event. Sure, most of the names and faces are different, but there's one player who once again has stolen the spotlight: Vanessa Selbst. Selbst earned her NAPT title
in 2010 by absolutely running over the rest of the field and is well on pace to do it again.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 25 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Monday, April 25, 2011 !




NBA - An Easter sermon got the Hornets' Chris Paul fired up – and the Lakers paid the price. Boston swept New York out of the playoffs after another dominating performance at MSG. Hawks take 3-1 lead, Magic in trouble. Sixers rally by Heat,
avoid sweep. Paul lifts Hornets into tie with Lakers.



PLAYOFFS TODAY - Spurs(1) at Grizzlies(2), Blazers(2) at Mav's(2), and Thunder(3) at Nuggets(0)!




NHL - Blackhawks force Game 7 with OT victory. Flyers rally for OT win to force Game 7, Preds win playoff series for first time.



TODAY- PENGUINS(3) at LIGHTNING(2)-7 PM and SHARKS(3) at KINGS(2) -10 PM.





MLB - Outfielder Carl Crawford isn't earning the $142 million the Red Sox paid him quite yet, but it isn't for a lack of effort. Halladay Ks 14 as Phils cap 4-game sweep. Lackey, BoSox sweep Angels with 7-0 win. Braves win in 10, finish sweep
of Giants. Westbrook lifts Cards on 3 days' rest. Shields throws SO in second straight CG. Wright hits 2 HRs as Mets' run reaches 4. Tigers blank White Sox to finish sweep. Stanton lifts Marlins with late 3-run HR.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - SIX (6) GAMES and AL - THREE (3) GAMES!




NASCAR - Carl Edwards led most of the way Saturday on his way to a Nationwide win, his fifth career victory at Nashville.Kyle Busch made a late pass to win his second Trucks race of the year.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal - The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA




GOLF - Brandt Snedeker took advantage of Luke Donald's miscues to win the Heritage on the third playoff hole. International competition. It was a good birthday for Lee Westwood, who won in Indonesia. Westwood regains top ranking after win.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1- Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - Rafael Nadal beat David Ferrer for the second straight weekend and won his sixth Barcelona Open title. It was Nadal's 45th career ATP victory. Stuttgart: No. 1 Wozniacki falls to Goerges in final. Morocco: Brianti beats Halep for first ATP title. USA's Falconi, Smyczek earn spots in French Open.



Apr 18 - Apr 24 Barcelona Open- BancSabadell Barcelona, Spain




SOCCER - MLS - FC Dallas 2, Whitecaps FC 1. John, Avila score in 2nd half for FC Dallas. Boswell scores in 83rd minute, Dynamo tie. Lekic scores winner for Revs in 83rd minute. Crew, Toronto FC play to 1-1 tie.





NFL- With the NFL in the middle of a lockout, how about a few good strikes at Cowboys Stadium? The cavernous home of the Dallas Cowboys will host the U.S. Women's Open this summer, the first time a bowling event has been held at the
billion-dollar showplace of Jerry Jones. The NFL has rejected a law firm's request for a conflict-of-interest waiver to represent a group of players seeking to join the antitrust fight against the league. The NFL hasn't set a deadline for when games would be canceled without a collective bargaining agreement.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Oklahoma's Landry Jones is among many Big 12 QBs who can pass for 3,000 yards this season. 4 Buckeyes QBs throw for TD in scrimmage. Badgers defense holds offense without TD. USC defense dominates in spring game. Minnesota uses spring game to test depth.



UFC - The big week9 Dana White shares his thoughts as the UFC's biggest fight week commences.



BOXING - Vic Darchinyan earned a technical decision win over Yonnhy Perez when a cut stopped the fight in the fifth round.



HORSE RACING - Liberian Freighter defeated Ryehill Dreamer by a half-length to win Sunday's $98,000 Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park. Derby Kitten wins Lexington Stakes.Adios Charlie wins Big A's Jerome Stakes. Bob Baffert says Jaycito andThe Factor are still being considered for the Kentucky Derby.





POKER - Domains restored for 2 poker sites tied to probe. Chicago man pleads not guilty in poker probe. Online poker sites charged with illegal gambling.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 20 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Wednesday, April 20, 2011 !





NBA - Celtics up 2-0, 'Melo scores 42 in loss. Magic top Hawks, even series. Mavs own 2-0 lead. Lakers' Odom wins Sixth Man award. Center of attention-Dwight Howard carried the Magic past the Hawks to even their series.



PLAYOFFS TODAY - BULLS at PACERS 7 PM and HEAT at 76'ERS 8:00 PM and MAV'S at BLAZERS 10:30 PM!





NHL - Dave Bolland's return from a concussion sparked the Blackhawks to a much-needed win. 'Hawks avoid sweep, top Canucks.Down 4, Sharks win in OT for 2-1 lead. NBC, Versus keeping NHL for next decade,



FIVE (5) NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY




MLB - Jay's Travis Snider put away the Yankees with a 10th-inning RBI double. Brewers pound Halladay, beat Phils 9-0. Jays get 2 off Rivera, beat Yanks in 10. Giants spoil Jimenez's return, win 6-3. Anderson, A's shut down Red Sox 5-0.
Marlins' Johnson now 3-0, ERA at 1.00. Leake to start Thursday despite arrest. Angels' youngsters lead rout of Rangers. Shields 4-hits ChiSox as Rays stay hot.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - TEN (10) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!





NASCAR - NASCAR Hall of Fame adds 5 nomineesRCR signs Burton, sponsor to extension. Biffle, 3M renew with Roush through 2014.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA




GOLF - With the pros hitting the links at Harbour Town this week, it raises the key question: What's the most you'd pay at a public course? Fresh from a poor showing at Augusta National, Dustin Johnson and his caddie, Bobby Brown, have split up.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1 Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - Tournament action-Barcelona: Ferrer advances with comfortable win. Stuttgart: Zvonareva rallies. Morocco: Safina wins.


Apr 18 - Apr 24 Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell - Barcelona, Spain




SOCCER - MLS - For coach Jason Kreis and Real Salt Lake, the Champions League final vs. Monterrey could bring big opportunities. Best XI, Week 5: Timbers rule. Jewsbury on top- USA's Feilhaber brings baggage with move to MLS!




NFL- Giants-'Skins, 'Boys-Jets on Sept. 11. Players, NFL open fourth day of talks. Redskins players holding 2-day minicamp. Jordan Palmer arranges Bengals workouts.



NCAA FOOTBALL - BCS could have Fiesta Bowl decision soon. Few Big 12 coaches will miss title game. Penn St. prez: JoePa could return in '12. UMass to become member of FBS, join MAC. Armed Forces Bowl staying in Dallas.



UFC - Randy Couture says that win, lose, or draw, his fight against Lyoto Machida will be his last.



BOXING - Saturday's Showtime bantamweight final pits Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares in what promises to be a slugfest.



HORSE RACING - Trainer Todd Pletcher says Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo "needs to have a good 19 days" if he's going to enter the Run for the Roses.





POKER - A Chicago man has pleaded not guilty in New York to charges in a federal crackdown on the three largest online poker websites in the United States. Bradley Franzen is one of 11 people charged in the case, including the owners of Full
Tilt Poker, Absolute Poker and PokerStars. He was released Monday on $200,000 bail.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 19 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Tuesday, April 19, 2011 !





NBA - Getty ImagesIf the NBA playoffs have shown anything, it's that business is booming because of the greatness of the players. Heat roll to 2-0 lead over 76ers. Bulls survive another scare, The Bulls again fought off the Pacers. But they
still have plenty of questions to answer.Howard wins third straight Defensive POY.





PLAYOFFS TODAY - KNICKS at CELTICS 7 PM and HAWKS at MAGIC 7:30 PM and BLAZERS at MAV'S 9:30 PM!





NHL - The Bruins finally took a big step forward, defeating the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 3 to climb back into the series. Thomas makes 34 saves. Bruins cut Canadiens' series lead to 2-1. Red Wings 1 win from sweep of Coyotes. Boucher helps Flyers to 2-1 series lead. Penguins win 3-2, go up 2-1 on Lightning. 'Hawks D Seabrook OK after hit to head. Caps' Boudreaurips MSG during rant. Ducks take day off to regroup for Game 4. Kings get needed offense from defensemen.




NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY- VANCOUVER at CHICAGO and SAN JOSE at LOS ANGELES!





MLB - Lincecum has no-no into 7th. Rangers 7-0 at home for first time. 1st-place Indians beat Royals in 10. Rays' Price dominates slumping White Sox. Brewers defeat Phillies 6-3 in 12. Rockies RHP Jimenez set to return. Lilly's 7 scoreless
innings lift Dodgers.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!




NASCAR - After a slow start, Kevin Harvick has quickly made a case for himself as the No. 1 driver in the Sprint Cup Series.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA




GOLF - Manassero holds off McIlroy in MalaysiaRookie Steele wins Texas Open by 1. Cook wins Champions event in playoff.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1 Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - This year's singles champions at Wimbledon will each receive $1.8 million as the total prize fund for the 125th championships increases to $23.8M. Gasquet rallies past Chela in Barcelona. Stosur advances at Porsche Grand Prix. Halep, Arn move on at Grand Prix SAR. Nadal extends Monte Carlo title run to 7.



Apr 18 - Apr 24 Barcelona Open BancSabadell - Barcelona, Spain






SOCCER - MLS - Benny Feilhaber agrees to contract with MLS. Timbers beat FC Dallas for second MLS win. Freeman scores as Houston beats New England. FC Dallas 2, Timbers 3. Galaxy beat Fire 2-1 to extend unbeaten. Chivas USA 0, Whitecaps FC 0.Chivas USA plays Vancouver to draw.





NFL- DeMaurice Smith, the NFL Players Association executive director, is expected to miss Tuesday’s court-ordered labor negotiations to attend to a “family medical emergency.” Five retired players are suing the NFL Players Association in federal court, claiming the organization denied them and other former athletes lucrative royalties from licensing deals that used their images.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Six teams can lay claim to having the most balanced offenses since the turn of the century. Boise State, Houston, Missouri, Oregon State, Texas and USC have had at least five 1,000-yard rushers, 3,000-yard passers and 1,000-yard receivers apiece, starting with the 2000 season.




UFC - Check out Georges St. Pierre as he gets ready for Jake Shields in the main event of the UFC's biggest card.MMA sponsors seized by U.S. government.



BOXING - Salido defeats Lopez in 8th round TKO. Ortiz upsets Berto for title in unanimous decision.



HORSE RACING - Uncle Mo settling in at Churchill Downs- Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo is settling in at Churchill Downs.The 3-year-old colt arrived under the twin spires on Monday afternoon. Dialed In takes over No. 1 in AP’s Derby Top 10.





POKER - All About The Money- The dust hasn't quite settled from the poker indictments and the online poker rooms are adjusting their strategies on the fly.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 04 18 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL Sports Fans this Monday, April 18, 2011 !





NBA - Kobe Bryant's legendary temper will either fuel him to win his sixth title or it will swallow the Lakers whole. After one game, Chris Paul has the Lakers looking up at the Hornets. Kobe Bryant knows who to blame for that. Grizzlies shock Spurs 101-98. Allen's late 3 gets Celtics past Knicks. Durant, Westbrook star in Thunder win.



PLAYOFFS TODAY - Philadephia at MIAMI 7 PM and Indiana at Chicago 9:30 PM





NHL - The Habs' Carey Price was brilliant in recording his first playoff victory in nearly three years. Habs' Price stops 31, beats Bruins. Pavelski lifts Sharks past Kings in OT. Sabres' Miller blanks Flyers in Game 1.





NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY- Philadelphia at Buffalo, Boston at Montreal, Pittsburgh at Tampa and Detroit at Phoenix!





MLB - Chavez lifts A-Rod-less Yanks by Rangers. Sizemore homers in return as Tribe sweep. Haren moves to 4-0 as Angelscap sweep. Surging Rockies beat Cubs with 4-run 8th. Diamondbacks rally past Giants in 12th. Dodgers end skid on Kemp's
walkoff HR.




REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - FIVE (5) GAMES and AL - SIX (6) GAMES!




NASCAR - In tying the closest finish in NASCAR history, Jimmie Johnson nosed out Clint Bowyer by .002 to win at Talladega.Kyle Busch won yet another Nationwide race in a wild one at Talladega.




NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 30 - 7:44 pm - FOX - Crown Royal Presents The Matthew & Daniel Hansen 4, Richmond, VA





GOLF - Rookie Brendan Steele held up against a relentless wind, making par on the final 12 holes in Texas for his firsttour win. Champions TourJohn Cook struggled on Sunday, but beat Jay Don Blake in a playoff in Florida. With another win before turning 18, Matteo Manassero joins a special list.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 28 - May 1 Zurich Classic of New Orleans,Purse: $6,400,000 TPC of Louisiana



TENNIS - Monte Carlo Masters-Nadal defeats Ferrer for seventh title in MonacoFederer's loss: Should we freak out or chillout? US Fed Cup team relegated after loss. Russia secures berth in Fed Cup final.Czech Republic tops Belgium, makes final.



Apr 18 - Apr 24 Barcelona Open- BancSabadell Barcelona, Spain





SOCCER - MLS - The Timbers survived a late blitz of goals from FC Dallas, hanging on to earn their second straight win andremain undefeated at Jeld-Wen Field, 3-2 home win. Barrett, Gonzalez spur visiting Galaxy past FireFreeman's late winner lifts Dynamo over Revs.




NFL- No significant progress in NFL talks. Day 2 of mediation over; to resume Tue. Titans give GM Reinfeldt extension.Uh-oh for 'O'- The lockout and new kickoff rules will put offenses at a disadvantage once the 2011 season begins.




NCAA FOOTBALL - Huskers keeping new offense under wraps. Gamecocks' Spurrier to earn $800K more. Larger than life - Alabama unveils Nick Saban statue before spring game.After last season's run to the title game, Chip Kelly and Oregon want more.




UFC - Frankie Edgar is the UFC lightweight champion right now, but how will he hold up in a stacked weight division?




BOXING - Orlando Salido earned a controversial win over Juan Manuel Lopez after a stoppage in the eighth round. Salido defeats Lopez in 8th round TKO. Ortiz upsets Berto for title in unanimous decision.





HORSE RACING - Juniper Pass and rider Rafael Bejarano rallied from the middle of the field and beat Imponente Purse by a head Sunday. Tar Heel Mom wins The Harmony Lodge. North Carolina investigators say a discarded cigarette may have sparked
a trailer fire on Interstate 95 that killed six thoroughbred horses.




POKER - Where To Go From Here. What can we expect from the poker industry from here?

SPORTS INFO Updates For 04 15 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Friday, April 15, 2011 !





NHL - The Habs' Carey Price was brilliant in recording his first playoff victory in nearly three years. Habs' Price stops 31, beats Bruins. Pavelski lifts Sharks past Kings in OT. Sabres' Miller blanks Flyers in Game 1. St. Louis says he'll even score vs. Pens'. Hawks look to get in front of Luongo. Blocked shots key for Caps vs. Rangers. Ducks vow to work harder against Preds. Coyotes seek series-tying win in Detroit.



NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY- TAMPA at PITTSBURGH, NY at WASHINGTON, CHICAGO at VANCOUVER and NASHVILLE at ANAHEIM!




NBA - Derrick Rose looks like the clear-cut MVP this season. Spurs G Ginobili doubtful for opener. Nets G Williams says he'd like to stay. Lakers, Jackson fined for CBA remarks. Sacramento mayor pitches to keep Kings. Rose leads Bulls to NBA's best record. Nuggets surging, but limp into playoffs. Eastern playoff previews-Will Rose, Bulls sweep Pacers?Heat ready to roll against 76ers. Injured Celtics take on 'Melo, Knicks. Can Hawks contain Howard, Magic?


PLAYOFFS BEGIN SATRUDAY! PACERS at BULLS, 76'ers at HEAT, HAWKS at MAGIC and BLAZERS at MAVERICKS




MLB - Lee Ks 12 in 3-hitter as Phils beat Nats. Pujols hits second HR in Cardinals' win. Mauer headed for DL with leg weakness. MLB may expand use of replay in 2012. Feds mull next move in Bonds saga. Yanks rally from 5 down, beat O's in 10. Damon's HR in 10th lifts Rays over Twins.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!




NASCAR - It's always a crapshoot at Talladega, but one thing is certain about the Aaron's 499 – there will be two-by-two racing. Biffle staying put-Greg Biffle has reached an agreement to stay with Roush Fenway Racing. NASCAR free agency-Mum at Daytona about his future with Red Bull, Brian Vickers talks free agency.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 17 -1:19 pm.-FOX- Aaron's 499, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL.



GOLF - PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 14 - 17 - Valero Texas Open - Purse: $6,200,000 AT&T Oaks Course, San Antonio, Texas.




TENNIS - Archrivals Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer remain on a collision course after steamrolling their third-round foes in Monte Carlo. Federer upset by Melzer in Monte Carlo.


Apr 10 - Apr 17 Monte - Carlo Rolex Masters - Monte Carlo, Monaco



SOCCER - MLS - The Timbers fought off the Fire and a rain-soaked pitch to score the franchise's first MLS win in a home opener at Jeld-Wen Field. Rewind: Espindola helps RSL beat Rapids.Vancouver to play Man City in July exhibition in N.Y.




NFL - NFL, players end first day of mediation. gh NFL talks recess, more mediation Friday. Polamalu, Rodgers lead in best-selling jerseys-Mayock joins NFL Network crew; Johnson too? Beginning Friday, players will receive money from the NFL Players Association's lockout fund, but Dallas Cowboys All-Pro linebacker DeMarcus Ware has decided to take a pass.In the middle of a $79 million extension that guarantees him $40 million, Ware will not take any money during the lockout so it can be spread among players who are more in need.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Tennessee's Tauren Poole is among 10 guys who were quietly stellar in 2010 and could break out this season. Notre Dame, Northwestern to renew series. With Pryor out, 4 bid to be Buckeyes QB. Big 12, Fox Sports reach 13-year TV deal.



UFC - Visualization techniques have helped UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre to his record 30-round win streak.



BOXING - Juan Manuel Lopez knows the fans want to see him fight Yuriorkis Gamboa. But first he has another battle.


Friday, April 15, 2011-Temecula, Calif. (ESPN2)-Ivan Popoca (15-0-1, 10 KOs) vs. Ruslan Provodnikov (18-1, 12 KOs)
10 Rounds - Jr. Welterweight Division

Buenos Aires, Aregentina-Omar Narvaez (33-0-2, 19 KOs) vs. Cesar Seda (20-0, 15 KOs)
12 Rounds - Jr. Bantamweight Division (for Narvarez's WBO title)




HORSE RACING - Preamble wins Santa Anita feature. Dutrow horses cleared to race in Kentucky. Shotgun Gulch takes Vinery Madison. Rodman wins Big A's Irish Tower Stakes. Tom Ludt elected Breeders' Cup chairman.




POKER - It's a fact at this point that 2011 has been owned by Erik Seidel, but one man, Mike Scarborough, defeated the legend at the WPT Hollywood Poker Open!

SPORTS INFO Updates For 04 14 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Thursday, April 14, 2011 !




NHL - There's just something about the playoffs that always brings out the best in Detroit. Semin, Caps beat Rangers in OTof Game 1. Canucks top 'Hawks 2-0 in playoff opener. Pens' Fleury blanks Lightning in Game 1. Datsyuk, Franzen lead Wings past Coyotes. Fisher, Rinne help Preds shut down Ducks. Gs Thomas, Price key to Bruins-Canadiens. Flyers open East defenseagainst Sabres. Goalies on center stage in Kings-Sharks.



NHL PLAYOFF GAMES TODAY- MONTREAL at BOSTON, BUFFALO at PHILADELPHIA and LOS ANGELES at SAN JOSE !



NBA - Did the Kings play their final game in Sacramento? Probably, but they still have roadblocks to clear to move to Anaheim. Mavs rip Hornets, to face Blazers next. Stoudemire returns as Celtics win tuneup. Thunder lose, draw Nuggets in
1st round. Down 20 in 4th, Lakers rally for OT win. Ginobili hurt as Spurs squander top spot.



PLAYOFFS BEGIN SATURDAY! PACERS at BULLS, 76'ers at HEAT, HAWKS at MAGIC and BLAZERS at MAVERICKS



MLB - Bonds guilty of obstruction of justic. eMarlins' Johnson loses no-hit bid in 8th. Halladay goes distance as Phils topNats. Hamilton doesn't blame coach for injury. Tigers top Rangers in last at-bat again. Giants rally, take series from
Dodgers. Rockies' franchise-best start now 8-2. Burnett moves to 8-0 in April with Yanks.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - SIX (6) GAMES and AL - FOUR (4) GAMES!



NASCAR - NASCAR has plenty of nicknames, from "Five Time" (Jimmie Johnson) to "Happy" Harvick to "Rowdy" Busch. Can anyone do better? Greg Biffle has reached an agreement to stay with Roush Fenway Racing.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 17 -1:19 pm.-FOX- Aaron's 499, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL.



GOLF - Scott looks to defend Texas Open title. Noren leads Malaysian Open by 2 strokes. McIlroy vows to bounce back in Malaysia.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 14 - 17 - Valero Texas Open - Purse: $6,200,000 AT&T Oaks Course, San Antonio, Texas.




TENNIS - Rafa Nadal secured a spot in the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Richard Gasquet.Ferrer, Ljubicic advance at Monte Carlo. 2 US teens to face Germany in Fed Cup. Serena practices, taking it 'day by day'.



Apr 10 - Apr 17 Monte - Carlo Rolex Masters - Monte Carlo, Monaco



SOCCER - MLS - David Beckham unleashed one of his famous free kicks but it wasn't enough to get past Toronto, which extendedits unbeaten streak to four games. Espindola helps Real Salt Lake beat Colorado. Galaxy, Toronto FC end in scoreless draw.




NFL- Owners have been warned to not take the next round of talks with players lightly. Desperate for dollars-Cash-strapped players are increasingly seeking high-risk "lockout loans." Court-ordered mediation set for Thursday.



NCAA FOOTBALL - E.J. Manuel is atop Florida State's QB depth chart for the first time in his career, and he plans to make the most of it. John Brantley and the Florida offense were still firing blanks in the spring game. Paterno adjusting to new Big Ten setup. Nebraska adds to tough Legends division. Iowa has holes to fill on defense!



NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - E.J. Singler and Oregon hope to follow VCU's model and go from CBI champs to NCAA tourney darlings next season. Arizona's Williams leaving for NBA. Calipari to Knight, Jones: Consider NBA. Miami AD: No coaching offers made yet. Seminoles' Singleton decides to go pro. OJ Mayo's brother signs with Marquette. UConn G Walker to enter NBA draft.
Butler G Mack draft-bound without agent. UCLA G Lee to enter draft, hire agent.



UFC - Visualization techniques have helped UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre to his record 30-round win streak.



BOXING - APVictor Ortiz has been playing the role of tough guy leading up to his fight with Andre Berto. The irony is rich.




HORSE RACING - Jockey Eiber Coa will be discharged from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. Coa injured his neck and broke his wrist in a fall from his horse after a Feb. 18 race at Gulfstream Park. Coa, who had limited movement from the neck down after getting hurt, has improved since the accident.



POKER - Selbst Goes Back-To-Bac- kFor the second year in a row, Vanessa Selbst is holding the NAPT Mohegan main event trophy. Selbst defeated Dan Shak heads-up to win the title!

SPORTS INFO UPDATE for 04 13 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Wednesday, April 13, 2011 !




NHL - Consider the Canucks the favorites, but the race for the Stanley Cup is wide open. Edmonton gets No. 1 NHL Draft pick; Devils win lottery for No. 4.


SIXTEEN NHL TEAMS BEGIN PLAYOFFS!



TODAY- Phoenix at Detroit, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, NY Rangers at Washington, Chicago at Vancouver and Nashville at Anaheim!



FIVE (5) NHL PLAYOFF GAMES STARTING TODAY 04 13 2011




MLB - Asdrubal Cabrera and Orlando Cabrera have solidified the Indians' infield and are also boosting the offense.Hamilton out 6-8 weeks with arm fracture. Rays drop Red Sox to MLB-worst 2-9. Angels' Haren 1-hits Indians in 2-0 win. Werth haunts Phillies, lifts Nats to win. Stubbs' HR caps 6-run 11th as Reds win. Wilson, Rowand lead Giants past Dodgers.ChiSox win on second Ramirez HR of game.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - EIGHT (8) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!



Check out the BASEBALL ODDS - TRUE DIME LINE



NBA - Andrew Bynum's latest injury is a reminder to the Lakers just how much they now depend on their young center. Bynum injured as Lakers snap skid. Bulls tie Spurs for best record. Blazers lock up sixth seed. Paul would consider
playing for Bobcats. Bucks' Bogut has surgery on right elbow. Hornets stumbling into playoffs. Kings playing last game in Sacramento?


TODAY ENDS REGULAR SEASON! FULL NBA SCHEDULE!



FIFTEEN (15) NBA GAMES TODAY - Check out the NBA ODDS




NASCAR - The Drivers Drive- In the old days, wrench-wielding NASCAR drivers knew as much as or more about their racecars than any of their crew members. Today? Not so much. Flash of genius-If the weekend's race taught us anything, it's
that Saturday night showdowns work for NASCAR. day night's race at Texas Motor Speedway saw an eight percent increase in ratings over last year's April night race.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 17 -1:19 pm.-FOX- Aaron's 499, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, AL.




GOLF - Charl Schwartzel won the green jacket while world No. 1 Martin Kaymer missed the cut. Tiger's charge is up for debate. S. Africa prez congratulates Schwartzel. South Africa to host $10M WGC event. McIlroy vows to bounce back in
Malaysia.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 14 - 17 - Valero Texas Open - Purse: $6,200,000 AT&T Oaks Course, San Antonio, Texas.





TENNIS - Team USA will rely on teens Christina McHale and Melanie Oudin during the Fed Cup relegation playoffs in Germanythis weekend. Monte Carlo Masters. Fourth-seeded Ferrer quickly dispatches Lopez. Nadal realistic ahead of clay-court season.


Apr 10 - Apr 17 Monte - Carlo Rolex Masters - Monte Carlo, Monaco






SOCCER - MLS - Perhaps 2011 won't be the last of David Beckham's MLS stint after all. The midfielder said he may play another year in the league. Whitecaps FC 1, Dynamo 3. Boswell leads Dynamo over Whitecaps FC 3-1. Salt Lake wins 3rd
straight, beats Revolution. Wednesday previews- Donovan should focus on field, not Twitter - 8 ET. Perfect Salt Lake can capitalize vs. Colorado - 9 ET.




NFL- As fear of financial distress grows, cash-strapped players are steadily seeking high-risk "lockout loans." NFL players'lawyers meet with new judge. NFL releases preseason schedule. Colts QB Manning, wife parents of twins. Bucs, GM Dominik agree on extension. Lockout not slowing '12 Super Bowl plans. Old concussions affecting ex-QB Bradshaw.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Quarter To One-Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is pulling out all the stops to settle a four-man QB battle. NCAA warns undergrads on NFL draft parties. Colorado tabs senior Hansen as top QB for '11. Hurricanes hire Eichorst as
new athletic director. Meineke signs on as Texas Bowl's title sponsor.



NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - UConn G Walker to enter NBA draft. Butler G Mack draft-bound without agent. UCLA G Lee to enter draft, hire agent. Spartans, Tar Heels to play on carrier. Utah's Clyburn transferring to Iowa St. Pelphrey, Norm Roberts join Gators staff. NCAA waits to probe USD point shaving. Georgia G Leslie to stay in NBA draft.



NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - UNT hires former Charlotte women's coach Aston. Wisconsin hires Stanford assistant Kelsey.



UFC - Viewers might not have noticed much new when Paul Daley fought Nick Diaz. But behind the scenes, Strikeforce is changing fast.




BOXING - He may have lost to Marcos Maidana on Saturday, but Erik Morales proved he's still an elite boxer worthy of big fights. Shane Mosley says he has distinct advantages over Manny Pacquiao for their May 7 fight.




HORSE RACING - Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo had a thorough physical exam after a disappointing run in the Wood Memorial, and trainer Todd Pletcher said Tuesday that the 3-year-old colt came out fine. The Factor is new No. 1 in AP's Derby Top 10.




POKER - The Selbst Show-Another year, another dominant performance from Vanessa Selbst at NAPT Mohegan. The final table is set and Selbst is in second.