SPORTS INFO For 05 31 2011

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NBA - Mavs vs. Heat Pick – Game 1 of the 2011 NBA Finals. Defending DirkDirk Nowitzki has dominated during these playoffs. How do the Heat plan to slow him? Eddie House is a big reason why the Heat have home-court advantage over the Mavericks.James, Nowitzki seeking first rings. Kidd to be oldest G to start in finals.



NBA PLAYOFF TUESDAY 05/31 - MAVERICKS (0) at HEAT (0) 9:00 PM ET.




NHL - Sky-high ticket pricesIf you want to attend a Stanley Cup final game, be prepared to pay. Bruins set to face rested Canucks. Canucks bring unique flair to Cup chase. It's down to the best of each conference, but which team has a better chance of taking home the Cup? The Boston Bruins' Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning drew the most viewers for a conference finals game on cable since 2002.



FRIDAY'S JUNE 01 NHL PLAYOFF GAME 6 - LIGHTNING(3) at BRUINS(3) 8:00 PM EDT




MLB - There was no funeral for Sparky Anderson. He wanted to go as George, a man who cherished family, not the spotlight. Jays' Reyes snaps 28-start winless skid. Yankees' Colon 4-hits A's in 5-0 win. Arizona's streak at 7 after 15-4 romp.
White Sox end Lester's 7-game win streak. Halladay gives up 3 homers but wins. Torres' slam helps Giants beat Cardinals. Rangers power past Rays in ALDS rematch. Bruce's 3-run HR helps Reds best Brewers.



MLB TODAY- NL - EIGHT (8) GAME & AL- SEVEN (7) GAMES!-Check out the ODDS - TRUE DIME LINE at SBGGLOBAL.com




NASCAR - While Kevin Harvick grabbed the win from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s grasp in the Coke 600, Junior Nation should be smiling. His third win may have been a gift, but Kevin Harvick has locked up a spot, albeit unofficially, in this year's
Chase.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Jun 5 - 1:16 pm FOX STP 400 - Kansas Speedway - Kansas City, KS.




GOLF - While Luke Donald took over as No. 1 and Tom Watson showed why he was the best, the Nelson came in a distant third. Byron Nelson ChampionshipKeegan Bradley made a par on the first playoff hole in Texas to capture his first tour victory.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Jun 2-5 the Memorial Tournament - Muirfield Village Golf Course- Dublin, Ohio





TENNIS - Roger Federer hasn't yet dropped a set at Roland Garros, but he faces a stern test from Gael Monfils. Maria Sharapova's straight-set win Monday lifted her to a first Slam quarterfinal in two years. Nadal's French record now 42-1. Azarenka cruises to easy win. Soderling in third straight quarters. Chela tops Falla, moves to quarters.




SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - Swansea City became the first Welsh team to reach the Premier League by beating Reading in the Championship playoff final. Ex-Juventus midfielder Antonio Conte will be named the club's new coach, president Andrea Agnelli said Tuesday.
MLS SOCCER - Interim Chicago coach Frank Klopas is inheriting a mess in the wake of the firing of Carlos de los Cobos – but don't discount success. Whitecaps fire coach after 1-5-6 start.






NFL - Tebow spearheaded Broncos workouts. QB Ponder, Vikes teammates to hold 'minicamp'. NFL: Court needs to honor law in lockout ruling. Bucs to close offices next week due to lockout. Everything is on hold for everyone right now. However,
lockout limbo is hitting undrafted players quite hard.



NCAA FOOTBALL - The Ohio State saga came to a delayed but inevitable end. Jim Tressel departs a damaged program with his legacy in tatters. Could Urban Meyer, Bob Stoops or Bo Pelini be in Ohio State's future? Jim Tressel's resignation kicks
off the speculation.



UFC - With his dominating performance on Saturday against Jorge Santiago, middleweight Brian Stann (top) was the star of the show.



BOXING - Glen Johnson fights Carl Froch for the right to face Andre Ward in the Super Six championship. What are the 42-year-old's chances?





HORSE RACING - Dubawi Heights wore down leader Celtic Princess in the final strides to win the $250,000 Gamely Stakes by a head at Hollywood Park.





POKER - Shuffle Up And Deal! It seems like yesterday that Jonathan Duhamel claimed the main event bracelet, but on Tuesday,the quest for WSOP glory starts all over again.

SPORTS INFO UPDATES For 05 30 2011

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NBA - How do the Heat plan to stop Dirk Nowitzki in the NBA Finals? This is clear: It will take way more than one player.Wade held out of contact at practice. Nowitzki draws raves, redefines legacy. Cuban continues to take low profile.



NBA PLAYOFF TUESDAY 05/31 - MAVERICKS (0) at HEAT (0) 9:00 PM ET.





NHL - Canucks' Malhotra cleared to play finals. Bruins owner basks in glow of East crown. Yzerman, Lightning eye promising future.



FRIDAY'S JUNE 01 NHL PLAYOFF GAME 6 - LIGHTNING(3) at BRUINS(3) 8:00 PM EDT -




MLB - Verlander helps Tigers split with BoSox. Posey out for season after ankle surgery. Guillen lashes out at White Sox fans. Reds finish 2-8 trip with loss to Braves. 17 hits, 4 by Reyes, lift Mets by Phils. Brewers' red-hot Gallardo stifles
Giants. Dodgers' Kershaw 2-hits Marlins in rout. Danks, Bautista trade barbs as Jays roll.



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




NASCAR - While Kevin Harvick grabbed the win from Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s grasp in the Coke 600, Junior Nation should be smiling. Junior runs out of gas in last-lap loss.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - Jun 5 - 1:16 pm FOX STP 400 - Kansas Speedway - Kansas City, KS.



GOLF - The legendary Tom Watson, 61, made a birdie on the first playoff hole against David Eger to secure his sixth senior major. Byron Nelson Championship- Keegan Bradley made a par on the first playoff hole in Texas to capture his first tour victory. BMW PGA Championship- Luke Donald prevailed in a playoff over Lee Westwood to take over as the new No. 1. Watson now oldest to win senior major.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Jun 2-5 the Memorial Tournament - Muirfield Village Golf Course- Dublin, Ohio




TENNIS - Maria Sharapova is a French Open favorite, but she has work ahead. So does Robin Soderling, who faces Gilles Simon.. Women's coverage - Li Na's three-set victory made her the first Chinese player to ever reach the French quarterfinals. Men's coverage - Roger Federer set a record for consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal berths with his latest win.



SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - Lionel Messi proved to be too much for United as Barca prevailed for a second title in three years.Italian Cup- Samuel Eto'o scored two goals to lift Inter Milan to a 3-1 win over Palermo in the final. FIFA controversy-The FIFA ethics committee has cleared Sepp Blatter of corruption.
MLS SOCCER - Josh Wolff scored in the 85th minute and D.C. United survived a flurry of late activity to hand the Timbers' their first MLS loss at home. Sporting Kansas City ties Rapids 1-1.Sounders beat Real Salt Lake 2-1. Dynamo rally
to tie FC Dallas 2-2. Fire salvage 2-2 tie with Earthqaukes.



NFL - Permanent dissolution? The players association might be better off not recertifying as a union, executive DeMaurice Smith says. Jerry Jones was among the 600 guests on hand for QB Tony Romo's lavish wedding. Redskins coaches side with owners. Buccaneers set to close offices.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Will QB Cody Green leave Nebraska for Boise State? USC, coached by Lane Kiffin, lost its appeal to the NCAA on the Reggie Bush case. BCS to consider vacating USC's '04 title.



UFC - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson still has his old swagger, but the former champion has clearly lost a step in the Octagon



BOXING - An Olympic gold medalist in 2008, unbeaten Russian Rakhim Chakhkiev is on the list of boxing's true can't-miss prospects.



HORSE RACING - French-bred filly Givine rallied from next-to-last at the top of the stretch Sunday for her first U.S. win and first stakes victory. Pocket Cowboys, Gitchee Goomie win at Belmont. Artisinal, Jehan wins at Monmouth. High Rate of
Return wins Heritage Place. Big Jim wins the New Jersey Classic. Ronin Dax wins Churchill feature.





POKER - The 2011 WSOP begins on Tuesday and if you're wondering who could be set for a big year, we've got you covered.

SPORTS INFO for 05 27 2011

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NBA - LeBron James and the Heat ignored skeptics to reach the NBA Finals. Can they now prove Mark Cuban wrong?Down 12 late, Heat rally to reach finals. James, Wade spark Heat to East title. Crushing defeat will linger with Bulls.Dirk Nowitzki is returning to the NBA Finals. This time, he's bringing a stronger team with him.



NBA FINALS TUESDAY 05/31 - MAVERICKS (0) at HEAT (0) 9:00 PM ET.




NHL - The Bruins' tendency of giving up an early goal against Tampa is a trend that can't continue. Bruins, Lightning prepare for Game 7. Canucks enjoying break before Cup finals.



FRIDAY'S NHL PLAYOFF GAME 7 - LIGHTNING (3) at BRUINS (3) 8:00 PM EDT




MLB - Lee drives in 3, goes 8 to beat Reds. Red Sox score 14 for second straight day. Marlins' Sanchez 5-hits Giants, wins 1-0. Surging Arizona drops Rockies under .500.



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




NASCAR - After Carl Edwards' dominating win in the All-Star Race, Roush Fenway looks like the team to beat in the Coca-Cola. 600. Keselowski wins Charlotte pole.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 29 -6:01 pm FOX Coca-Cola 600 -Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC




GOLF - Jeff Overton, who has finished better than 20th only once in 2011, fired a 64 to seize a two-shot advantage in Texas.Donald leads BMW PGA with 64, eyes No. 1.Surprising Murota leads wet Senior PGA.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 26 - 29 HP Byron Nelson Championship- Four Seasons-Las Colinas-Irving, Texas




TENNIS - Clijsters stunned at French Open .Federer tops Tipsarevic, yet to drop set.Sharapova survives, wins last 11 games.




SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - Palermo aiming to make history in Italian Cup. Uruguay seeks to beat Germany after 8 decades. Man United aims for biggest surprise, FIFA to investigate its president in bribe. Platini: Blatter probe is 'interesting.Heinze to leave Marseille.
MLS SOCCER - The Red Bulls have yet to actually win this month and things aren't expected to get any easier for the struggling team this summer. Stars' teams will lose to CONCACAF Gold Cup. Power rankings: Galaxy still on top!



NFL - Colts owner Jim Irsay is fixated on July 4. Here's why agreeing to a deal by then can save the preseason and campaign.NFL again asks to keep lockout in place. Redskins coaches side with owners. Buccaneers to close offices next week. Titans fans press Goodell on lockout.



NCAA FOOTBALL - As evidence mounts, Ohio State must dig in to the depth of problems within the football program.



UFC - Matt Hamill wanted a fight with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. He got it. Now he has to back up his talk.



BOXING - Chris Arreola will step into the ring Friday for the second time in 13 days.



HORSE RACING - Streamline Baby defeated Reddy Go Jaylo by one length to win the $52,800 allowance feature on Thursday at Hollywood Park. Prize Catch wins Key To The Bridge Stakes.Distorted Love wins Churchill Downs feature.




POKER - Who's Ready For The WSOP? The 2011 World Series of Poker begins on Tuesday and if you're wondering who could be set for a big year, we've got you covered.

SPORTS INFO For 05 26 2011

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NBA - After five seasons, Dirk Nowitzki is returning to the NBA Finals. With this cast of Mavs, he looks ready to finish the job. APAfter five seasons, Dirk Nowitzki is returning to the NBA Finals. With this cast of Mavs, he looks ready to finish the job. Good as old- The Mavs are old, and that's a good thing. They will be playing for the NBA title,because they are smarter, stronger and savvier than the young and hapless Thunder. Eastern Conference finals-Chris Bosh is looking more like a superstar than a third wheel. Heat not looking beyond game 5.



NBA PLAYOFF THURSDAY - MIAMI (3) at BULLS (1) 8:30 PM ET.



NHL - The Lightning staved off elimination, nothing new for Martin St. Louis and his unflappable spirit. 'Pure joy' for CanucksVancouver will play for the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1994. Canucks in finals after 17-year absence. Sharks fall short in West finals again. Lightning force Game 7 vs. Bruins. NO PLAYOFF GAME TONIGHT!



FRIDAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME 6 - LIGHTNING (2) at BRUINS (3) 8:00 PM EDT




MLB - Phils top Reds in 19, IF Valdez gets win. Marlins win in 12, Posey injures ankle. Rivera first P in 1,000 games for 1 team. Red Sox score 7 in 1st, beat Tribe 14-2. Greinke homers, Ks 10 for hot Brewers. Yankees' Soriano could be out 2 months. O's rout Royals for fourth straight win.



MLB TODAY- NL - FOUR (4) GAME & AL- FOUR (4) GAMES!



NASCAR - Police ticketed Kyle Busch for going 128 mph in a 45-mph zone. Should NASCAR take action against this kind of recklessness? Plans are reportedly in the works for Danica Patrick to come to NASCAR full-time beginning in 2012.
Junior vs. Carl-Why would Rick Hendrick sign Dale Earnhardt Jr. when Carl Edwards is available?



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 29 -6:01 pm FOX Coca-Cola 600 -Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC



GOLF - Rory Sabbatini won the Byron Nelson Championship two years ago. Is he due to hoist the trophy again? Nelson course avoids major storm damage.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 26 - 29 - HP Byron Nelson Championship- Four Seasons-Las Colinas-Irving, Texas



TENNIS - Four-time Slam champ Kim Clijsters blew two match points and never recovered against Arantxa Rus. Men's coverage-Roger Federer cruised through the first two rounds in Paris under the radar. Is opportunity ripe for him?
Women's coverage-Sabine Lisicki was one point away from upsetting No. 3 seed Vera Zvonareva.



SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - Looking ahead to the Champions League final against Man U, Barca's Lionel Messi found inspiration in his youth. The EPL season came to a close with Fulham's Clint Dempsey and Everton's Tim Howard going out in style.
MLS SOCCER - With the final rosters set for the CONCACAF Gold Cup, MLS coaches are going to have to figure out how to deal without stars like Juan Agudelo. Power rankings: Galaxy still on top. Stunning strike from Ruiz tops week's best.FC Dallas 1, Sounders 0. Donovan's penalty lifts Galaxy past Dynamo.



NFL - With decertification as the strategy, DeMaurice Smith's players were in trouble well before the work stoppage.Goodell: Lockout has fan interest down. NFL coaches file brief, support players. Sanchez: Jets planning full-team
June workouts. We'll be back-NFL owners wrap their annual spring meetings and try to assure local officials therewill indeed be a Super Bowl in Indianapolis on Feb. 5 -- or maybe Feb. 12. But how they get there remains a big mystery.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Kevin Wilson knows the sordid football past at Indiana. He also thinks the pieces are now in place to change history. NCAA to deny USC appeal. Three and out. It just might be the right time for college football to move
kickoffs once again.



UFC - From his early days on Las Vegas basketball courts to the present, the portly Roy Nelson has been disproving detractors.



BOXING - Boxing's top promotional rivals are all smiles in recent weeks. But how long will Golden Boy and Top Rank cooperate? Chris Arreola will step into the ring Friday for the second time in 13 days?



HORSE RACING - Roddickton takes the Belmont feature-Roddickton extended his winning streak to three, beating Capital Market by 11/4 lengths on Wednesday in the $53,000 allowance feature.




POKER - Full Speed Ahead- The WSOP begins in less than a week and Inside Deal helps get you ready for the most importantstretch of the year in poker. Also, an exclusive announcement on the 3rd WSOP rematch.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 25 2011

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NBA - Hip-hop star Drake got a courtside view of his buddy LeBron James, who provided another clutch performance for Miami. Heat win in OT, close in on finals. Western Conference finals-As painful as the Thunder's collapse was, there is a long road to recovery for Kevin Durant. Mavs 1 win away from NBA finals return. Rose shoots 8 for 27 in Game 4 loss.



NBA PLAYOFF TUESDAY - THUNDER (1) at MAVERICKS (3) 9:00 PM ET.



NHL - Vancouver is feeling charmed after Kevin Bieksa connected on a lucky bounce to KO the Sharks. Canucks reach Cup finals. Trailing 3-2, Lightning to start Roloson. Roloson gets the nod, Consider Game 5 a breather, Bolts going back to star for Game 6,



TODAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME 6 - BRUINS (3) at LIGHTNING (2) 8:00 PM EDT




MLB - Daisuke Matsuzaka is back in Japan. Red Sox execs probably hope their $103 million headache never returns to Boston.Quentin's 3 HRs power ChiSox after storm. Rockies' De La Rosa tears elbow ligament. Beckett, Red Sox end woes in Cleveland.Teixeira's RBI in 9th caps Yanks' rally. Bruce's 3 RBIs in 9th help Reds end skid. Nolasco helps Marlins quiet Giants 5-1.



MLB TODAY- NL - Eight (8) GAME & AL- Seven (7) GAMES!



NASCAR - To spice things up, NASCAR's All-Star Race could use some tweaking. Would an elmination format make it more entertaining? Kyle Busch cited for doing 128 mph in a 45. Hornaday docked 25 points, fined $10,000. RCR crewman suspended for drug test. On Monday night, the five members of the 2011 NASCAR Hall of Fame class were inducted in Charlotte. Bobby Allison, Ned Jarrett, Bud Moore, David Pearson and Lee Petty made up NASCAR's second Hall of Fame class.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 29 -6:01 pm FOX Coca-Cola 600 -Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC



GOLF - Woods on crutches, plans to play US Open. Choi congratulates Toms for Colonial win. Azinger out of Senior PGA at Valhalla. Garcia withdraws from British qualifying. Ballesteros tribute raises nearly $1M. Scott Verplank's emotional win in 2007 is one of many classic highlights in the history of Byron Nelson's tournament.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 26 - 29 HP Byron Nelson Championship- Four Seasons-Las Colinas-Irving, Texas




TENNIS - Third-ranked Roger Federer rocked French wild card Maxime Teixeira in an 84-minute match. Bethanie Mattek-Sands won an all-American tilt vs. Varvara Lepchenko.



SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - With the Galaxy's blessing, David Beckham played in a friendly for Man U to help bid farewell to best mate Gary Neville. Seoul into Asian Champions League quarters. Nigeria backs Sepp Blatter for re-election. Suwon beats Nagoya; into ACL quarters. Seoul into Asian Champions League quarters.


MLS - Coach Bruce Arena is letting David Beckham miss the Galaxy's home game against the Dynamo. Will that hurt L.A.? Fire top Earthquakes in US Open cup. Dallas-Salt Lake, Colorado-Toronto play 0-0.



NFL - NFL to punish teams for flagrant hits. Colts' Manning has second neck surgery. NFL cancels rookie symposium. Politicians, businessmen backing players.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Amsterdam natives Cedric Febis, Ricky Tjong-A-Tjoe and Geraldo Hiwat are all expected to play major rolls for Boise State. Triple threat- Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M have the No. 1 QB/RB/WR combo for the 2011 season!



UFC - Frank Mir is known for his trash talk. But he's got nothing bad to say about Roy Nelson ahead of their UFC 130 fight.



BOXING - Bernard Hopkins' win over Jean Pascal wasn't just inspiring. It also rocketed the new light heavyweight champ up the ratings.



HORSE RACING - Shackleford likely to face Animal Kingdom again. Goldikova begins season with neck victory. Animal Kingdom probable for Belmont Stakes.



POKER - The Trade Of His Life. Andy Frankenberger lived on the thrills of his job on Wall St., but one chance experience changed his course and was crowned last week as the WPT Player of the Year.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 24 2011

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NBA - Dirk fuels rally as Mavs go up 3-1. Mavs come from 15 down, stun Thunder 112-105 in OT. Thunder blow 15-point lead late in 4th. Heat seeking 3-1 lead over Bulls.



NBA PLAYOFF TUESDAY - BULLS (1) at HEAT (2) 8:30 PM ET.



NHL - Tim Thomas backed off his "guarantee," but the Bruins are one win from the Stanley Cup finals anyway. The Canucks are a win away from the final – but they're not talking.



TODAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME 4 - SHARKS (1) at CANUCKS (3) 9:00 PM EDT




MLB - Cabrera's double rallies Tribe by BoSox. Rangers' Hamilton, Cruz homer in return. Hart's 3 HRs, 7 RBIs power Brewers.Pujols ends career-worst HR drought. Owner Wilpon criticizes Mets players. Utley 0 for 5 in return, but Phils win.



MLB TODAY- NL - Nine (9) GAME & AL- Seven (7) GAMES!




NASCAR - Led by David Pearson, who thanked Richard Petty for making him better, NASCAR enshrined its newest Hall of Famers. After his dominating performance in the All-Star Race, it's abundantly clear that everyone is chasing Carl Edwards.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 29 -6:01 pm FOX Coca-Cola 600 -Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC




GOLF - Colonial champion David Toms can try on any jacket he likes, but facts are facts: The guy doesn't get casual fans pumped up. Toms wins day after blowing 7-shot lead.




PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 26 - 29 HP Byron Nelson Championship- Four Seasons-Las Colinas-Irving, Texas




TENNIS - Top-ranked Rafa Nadal, seeking a record-tying sixth French Open title, opens vs. American John Isner. Djokovic rolls in Paris opener, now 38-0.




SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - UEFA sells Spanish Euro 2012 TV rights to…Cerezo upstages Gamba to reach ACL quartersBin Hammam criticizes English FA over FIFA…
MLS - The U.S. men's national team announced a 23-man roster that's heavy on veteran players, led by Galaxy star Landon Donovan. Becks playing for Man U again – but just once.



NFL - Early deadline set in NFL antitrust case. NFL owners to meet amid labor impasse.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Randy Edsall has wanted to be the coach at Maryland since attending his first college game there in 1972. Drake wins first football game in Africa. SEC commish Mike Slive wants to see oversigning of recruits come to an end.



UFC - Quinton "Rampage" Jackson is feeling quite confident heading into his light heavyweight fight with Matt Hamill.



BOXING - Chad Dawson didn't display tremendous power, but the ex-champ bounced back with a big win over Adrian Diaconu.Members of the boxing world expressed shock at the news Oscar De La Hoya checked himself into rehab.



HORSE RACING - Rush Now wins Monmouth Park feature. Shackleford, Animal Kingdom could meet again. Fastest Magician wins Belmont's A Gift Stakes.




POKER - Erik Seidel continues to be the man of the year, capturing another $1 million in Vegas, but Scott Seiver was the biggest winner of the weekend at the WPT Championship.

SPORTS INFO for 05 23 2011

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NBA - Bosh has 34 as Heat take 2-1 lead. Bulls sputter offensively in Game 3 loss. 'Angry' Thunder look to even West finals.



NBA PLAYOFF MONDAY - MAVERICKS (2) at THUNDER (1) 9:00 PM ET.




NHL - Thomas' shutout gives Bruins 2-1 lead. Down 0-2, Sharks try to regain composure. Vancouver can take complete control with a Game 3 win in San Jose.



TODAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME 5 - LIGHTNING (2) at CANUCKS (2) 8 PM EDT




MLB - Derek Jeter hit a two-run, bases-loaded single that sparked an eight-run rally as the Yankees pummeled the Mets.Wakefield sharp as BoSox keep rolling. Asdrubal 5 for 5 with 2 HRs, Tribe sweep. Rays' Shields 3-hits Marlins, Ks 13.
M's Hernandez Ks 13, shuts down Padres. Yankees score 8 in 7th, rally past Mets.



MLB TODAY- NL-One(74) GAME & AL-SIX (6) GAMES!




NASCAR - Carl Edwards dominated the All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, holding off a hard-charging Kyle Busch.Dale Earnhardt Jr. is close to signing a mulityear contract extension to stay in the No. 88 with Hendrick Motorsports.




NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 29 -6:01 pm FOX Coca-Cola 600 -Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC




GOLF - One week after losing a short putt in a playoff at the Players, David Toms rebounded with a stirring triumph at Colonial. LPGA Match Play-Suzann Pettersen outdueled former U.S. Open champ Cristie Kerr to win the final. World Match Play-Luke Donald blew yet another great opportunity to become the world's new No. 1.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 26 - 29 HP Byron Nelson Championship- Four Seasons-Las Colinas-Irving, Texas




TENNIS - Novak Djokovic cruised against Thiemo de Bakker as he began his quest for a French Open title and the world No. 1 ranking. Now 38-0. Roger Federer will have to be extra cautious against Feliciano Lopez, his first-round foe.



SOCCER - WORLD SOCCER - Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich showed a true lack of class in how he fired Carlo Ancelotti. Blatter pledges to restore FIFA's imageQatar 2022 bid hits back at corruption claimsNewcastle keeper Tim Krul
gets Dutch call-up. Inter Milan closes season strong- Porto clinches another trophy.
SOCCER - MLS - Hartman's saves help Dallas in draw vs. RSL. Undermanned Toronto FC ties Colorado 0-0.




NFL - NFL players who sued the league for alleged antitrust violations liken the league to a “cartel” in their latest court filing, again urging an appeals court to lift the lockout.The Vikings' surprise selection of QB Christian Ponder may yield instant returns for the franchise.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Texas A&M, led by QB Ryan Tannehill, makes the list of top offensive "triplets" for the '11 season. Oklahoma LB Austin Box was found unconscious and later died at a hospital.



UFC - Matt "The Hammer" Hamill traveled a long road for his first UFC main event. He won't squander the opportunity. Christian M'Pumbu scored a TKO to win light heavyweight gold.



BOXING - Bernard Hopkins schooled the younger Jean Pascal in winning the WBC light heavyweight title Saturday. Boxing legend and Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya entered a rehab facility in recent weeks



HORSE RACING - Shackleford's upset win over Animal Kingdom at the Preakness opens the door for a unique final showdown at the Belmont Stakes.




POKER - FS+G's roster for Season 1 is growing, but who are the players that are closest to earning their card that aren't there quite yet?

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 20 1011

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NBA - The Thunder beat the Mavs 106-100 with their All-Star point guard watching from the sideline. Credit a gutsy move by their coach. No GAMES TODAY!



NBA PLAYOFF SATURDAY - MAVERICKS (1) at THUNDER (1) 9:00 PM ET.




NHL - The Bruins played a boring road game that worked well for them and left the Lightning frustrated in Game 3. Thomas' shutout gives Bruins 2-1 lead. Down 0-2, Sharks try to regain composure.



TODAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME - SHARKS (0) at CANUCKS (2) 9 PM EDT




MLB - Jamie McCourt asks to have Dodgers sold. Rockies' Giambi has 3 HRs, 7 RBIs in win. Bumgarner beats Dodgers for firstwin. Cards' McClellan first in NL to 6 wins. Red Sox rally for sixth straight victory. Teammates, family honor Killebrew.
Brewers' Braun leaves with sore shoulder. Arizona's Collmenter outpitches Jurrjens.



MLB TODAY- NL-One(1) GAME & INTERLEAGUE-Fourteen (14) GAMES!




NASCAR - The big question: If Dale Earnhardt Jr. races his way into NASCAR's-All-Star Race, who will get in on the fan vote?Health concerns will keep Trevor Bayne out of Saturday's All-Star Race.


NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 21 -7:30 pm -SPD- Sprint Showdown - Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC.




GOLF - Toms shoots 62 to share lead at Colonial. Still winless during his second season, the charismatic Rickie Fowler is in the hunt after Day 1 at Colonial. One of the toughest things to master in this complicated game is learning how to
escape from treacherous bunkers.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 19 - 22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Fort Worth, Texas




TENNIS - Andy Roddick hasn't won a major since 2003 and he won't win one in Paris. He dropped out with a shoulder injury. Tournament action-Brussels: Wozniacki to semifinals. Strasbourg: Bartoli easily advances. Nice: Top seed Ferrer eliminated.Injury KOs Murray from exhibition!



SOCCER - MLS - Charlie Davies' six goals for D.C. United belie his fight to return to health since surviving a horrific car accident. Slowed by hamstring injury - Targets May 29 for return. Five clubs have opportunity to show MLS' quality.
TFC eyes preliminary roundsWhitecaps rueful. Weekend previews- Saturday: Sporting K.C. shakes up game plan. - Sunday: Toronto expects big game from Plata.



NFL - Mara: NFLPA strategy could bring chaos. NFLPA head rejects 'shut up and play'. Goodell leans on Lions owners for advice.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Coaches love competitions, but some such as Texas' Connor Wood vs. Garrett Gilbert can actually hurt depth.Stanford, ND extend series through 2019. Oklahoma LB Box dies, drugs involved?



UFC - What's in store for Chael Sonnen's career in wake of his suspension? How will Brock Lesnar's team fare as Season 13 winds towards its finale?



BOXING - Much like their first fight, the trash talk between Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins has been a draw.



HORSE RACING - Trainer Kathy Ritvo – no stranger to personal adversity – will tackle any challenge Mucho Macho Man faces at the Preakness with a smile. Baffert, Zito ready for 2nd shot in Preakness.



POKER - A Championship Discussion- Inside Deal talks about the WPT Championship, as well as the recently finished WSOP Circuit Main Event. In addition, an interview with online superstar Daniel Cates on ESPN.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 19 2011

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NBA - Defense dominated Game 2. But there was no stopping LeBron late, as the Heat got even in Chicago. LeBron James' clutch performance in Game 2 of the East finals finally gave Pat Riley payback against the Bulls. Bulls go cold in 4th, fail to stop James. Thunder look to slow Nowitzki in Game 2.



NBA PLAYOFF TODAY - THUNDER (0) at MAVERICKS (0) 8:30 PM ET.




NHL - Tyler Seguin had two goals, two assists and the host Bruins beat the Lightning 6-5 to even their series. Seguin helps Bruins knot series. Sharks try to avoid 0-2 hole vs. Canucks.



TODAY'S NFL PLAYOFF GAME - SHARKS (0) at CANUCKS (1) 9 PM EDT




MLB - Yanks win in 15 after Rivera blows save. Giants down Dodgers on Ross' HR in 9th. Peavy throws 3-hit shutout vs. Indians. Hamilton homers in first rehab game. Nats GM: Harper won't make majors in '11. M's Vargas outpitches Weaver in
3-0 win. Ownership drama in L.A.Jamie McCourt wants a judge to force the immediate sale of the Dodgers




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




NASCAR - In the wake of the latest feud, some wonder if NASCAR is heading for trouble with its "Boys, have at it" policy. Calmer, wiser Stewart turning 40. With his 40th birthday comes the glaring reality that Stewart is still single and
childless, and has every desire to fill that void. His girlfriend is Jessica Zemken, a racer who drives sprint cars and dirt modifieds, but if he has plans on settling down anytime soon, he doesn’t offer them.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 21 -7:30 pm -SPD- Sprint Showdown - Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC.




GOLF - Choi to give $200,000 to tornado relief.Forbes: Woods still top sports celebrity. Donald eyes No. 1 at World Match Play. Colonial is 'great timing' for Toms. Whan sees LPGA Tour expanding in 2012.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 19 - 22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Fort Worth, Texas




TENNIS - John McEnroe says Novak Djokovic's 37-match unbeaten run is more impressive than his own string of 42 in '84.



SOCCER - MLS - Midfielder Landon Donovan, with three goals in the past two games, has helped the Galaxy to the top of MLS' standings.Bulls' Henry wants Pires to leave EPL for MLS. Freddy Adu: Returning to MLS wouldn't be easy.



NFL - Monday's stay ruling was widely viewed as a death blow to players. Well, don't bury DeMaurice Smith's group just yet. The Raiders offered their employees an alternative to avoid taking a lockout pay cut.



NCAA FOOTBALL - About the only thing faster than Chad Morris' rise through the coaching ranks is the offense he'll run at Clemson. Sugar Bowl CEO drew $600K salary in 2009. Texas lawmakers crack down on agents. Sanders, NCAA lets Fiesta keep bowl license.



UFC - A year ago, Chael Sonnen seemed a superstar in the making. But questionable actions have his fighting future in doubt.



BOXING - Brother act- Both Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko cracked the top 10 this month, proving that the heavyweight division, while not stacked, isn't deadweight either.



HORSE RACING - Trainer Kathy Ritvo – no stranger to personal adversity – will tackle any challenge Mucho Macho Man faces at the Preakness with a smile. Animal Kingdom made 2-1 favorite in field of 14. When Norman Asbjornson steps into the starting gate for Saturday’s Preakness Stakes, Phil Grove will step out of the stewards’ stand.Grove, one of the officials who supervises the races at Pimlico, will stand down as his son Chris sends out Norman Asbjornson in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown.




POKER - Young Stars Vs. Old Guard- Which group of players is primed for a better 2011 World Series of Poker? Gary Wise and Bernard Lee offer their opinions on the "Young Stars" and "Old Guard".

SPORTS INFO for 05 18 2011

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NBA - Encore, pleaseThere's plenty to love about Game 1. Dirk Nowitzki can't miss, going off for 48 points to one-up. KevinDurant's 40 in a Mavericks win over the Thunder. Gregg Doyel can't wait until Game 2. Dirk's 48, 24-24 FTs lift Mavs.
Record night. Westbrook struggles in Game 1 loss. Heat hope to shrug off loss | Bulls lead 1-0. Cavs win draft lottery.Cavaliers also get No. 4 overall pick. NBA, players to have CBA talks in June.



PLAYOFF TODAY - HEAT (0) at BULLS (0) 9:30 PM ET.




NHL - Tyler Seguin had two goals, two assists and the host Bruins beat the Lightning 6-5 to even their series. Sharks try to avoid 0-2 hole vs. Canucks.



TODAY'S GAME - SHARKS (1) at CANUCKS (0) 9 PM EDT.




MLB - For pennies on the dollar, the Rays have built a winning culture that sets them apart from everyone in baseball. A-Rod's 2 HRs help Yanks end 6-game skid. McCann ties, wins game for Braves. Red Sox to put RHP Matsuzaka on DL.
Rockies get 4 in 8th to rally by Giants. Hafner's 3-run double keys Indians' win. Liriano bests Hernandez, Twins end skid, Gonzalez shuts down Angels, A's win 14-0.



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





NASCAR - DOVER DOWNER -Dover is one of NASCAR's most unique tracks, but when 53,000 seats sit empty, it's time to wonder if it can support two races. Broadcast newsESPN will utilize side-by-side racing throughout the 10-race Chase. On the come. Don't look now, but Denny Hamlin is quickly climbing back into contention.




NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 21 -7:30 pm -SPD- Sprint Showdown - Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC.




GOLF - France to host first Ryder Cup in 2018. Woods expects to play in US Open. European Tour logo may honor Ballesteros.




PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 19 - 22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Purse: $6,200,000 Colonial Country Club Course - Fort Worth, Texas





TENNIS - The secret to Novak Djokovic's astonishing 37-match winning streak to start the season just might have nothing to do with tennis. Razzano to play despite fiance's death. Del Potro healthy enough for French Open. Clijsters to play at
French Open.



SOCCER - MLS - Reserve League hurts player salaries. Beckham again named richest footballer in world.



NFL - Mediation over but NFL says progress made. NFL mediation off until June.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Pat Fitzgerald signs a deal to remain Northwestern's coach through 2020, but name an open post and you can bet Fitzgerald is a candidate. Some are saying Todd Graham's arrival at Pitt is similar to that of Johnny Majors. Can Graham have same success? NCAA lets Fiesta keep bowl license.



UFC - With fights among contenders coming apart, UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez is focusing on the things he can control.



BOXING - The first time Jean Pascal and Bernard Hopkins met, the fight ended in a disputed draw. Who will win the rematch?



HORSE RACING - Kentucky Derby runner-up Nehro is out of the Preakness to avoid overexertion but is slated to run at the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. Even without Nehro, Preakness could draw 14.





POKER - When the list of eligible players for the new Federated poker league was released, Bernard Lee decided he would be changing his plans to try and qualify for Season 1.

SPORTS Updates 05 17 2011

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NBA - The Bulls might have the perfect blueprint to beating the Heat in the East finals. Kevin Durant and OKC traveled a long road to the West finals. Older Mavericks face maturing Thunder, Series-Deng-James matchup key in East finals.



PLAYOFF TODAY - THUNDER (0) at MAVERICKS (0) 9:00 PM ET.




NHL - The Sharks have blown third-period leads and lost three times in the last four games but Todd McLellan isn't panicking. Henrik and Daniel Sedin performed just when the Canucks needed them most.



TODAY'S GAME - LIGHTNING (1) at BRUINS (0) 8 PM EDT.




MLB - Athletes are frequently the last to acknowledge their skills have eroded beyond repair. It's a cruel twist for aging players. Rays rally as Yanks lose 6th straight. Crane-led group to buy Astros for $680M. BoSox win on Gonzalez's walk-off double, Indians score 14 off Mazzaro. Cards beat Phils; La Russa returns. Pujols to 3rd. Rockies rally past wild Lincecum, Giants. Gomes' HR caps Reds' 7-run rally in win. Pineda helps Mariners snap 6-game skid.



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





NASCAR - Carl Edwards had another win slip through his fingers no thanks to a bad call on pit road. Still, he's the No. 1 contender. Matt Kenseth's win in the FedEx 400 shows why gambling on pit road is NASCAR's newest trend. After years of complaining, Fox unveiled a split-screen look during commercials.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 21 -7:30 pm -SPD- Sprint Showdown - Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC.



GOLF - K.J. Choi, known as The Tank, proved once again at the Players that he produces his best golf on the biggest stages,Choi tops Toms in playoff to win Players. 2018 Ryder Cup- For the first time, French organizers will host the biennial match pitting Europe against the United States of America.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 19 - 22 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Purse: $6,200,000 Colonial Country Club Course - Fort Worth, Texas




TENNIS - Clay has never been Maria Sharapova's best surface, but she'll be a legitimate threat at the French Open after winning the Italian Open. Dulgheru, Peng reach Round 2 of Brussels Open. Hradecka, Zhang win in Strasbourg International.



SOCCER - MLS - An injury to Union goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon drops him from MVP consideration for now – and opens the door for others to contend. Week's Best XI: Reis stars in net for Revolution. United's Boskovic out six months with torn ACL.



NFL - Court favors NFL lockoutThe 8th circuit grants a permanent stay to the lockout, a big win for Roger Goodell and his bosses. The players must do what's best, realize they've all but lost.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Former Ohio State star Eddie George has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Getting the ball rolling- Hundreds have died and thousands are affected by tornadoes that destroyed much of the South, namely Alabama. The new-look NCAA could help launch a Tide-Tigers scrimmage to aid rebuilding efforts!



UFC - Rashad Evans is ready for Phil Davis, but he still doubts why his title fight with Jon Jones was canceled.



BOXING - Andre Ward may not be exciting to watch – but as his defeat of Arthur Abraham showed, he's becoming one of the best fighters of his time.



HORSE RACING - Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom seems content at Herringswell Stables and may not go to Pimlico until Saturday, the day of the Preakness. Sixteen horses in contention for 14 spots. Animal Kingdom favorite to win second leg.




POKER - Players are in action across the U.S. and solid participation in both tournaments and cash games might be offering the industry a little optimism prior ot the start of the WSOP.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 16 2011

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NBA - The Bulls keep calling themselves underdogs but the truth is they have the blueprint on how to destroy the Heat. Bulls stifle James, rout Heat. Durant's 39 put OKC in West finals.




NO NBA PLAYOFF GAME TODAY - TOMORROW YES !




NHL - The Sedin brothers – Henrik and Daniel – stood out for the Canucks, and they'll have to continue to do that.Canucks rally past Sharks. ns again try to regroup in Game 2. Finland wins hockey worlds, rips Sweden.



NO NHL PLAYOFF GAME TODAY - TOMORROW YES !




MLB - Jonathan Papelbon exults in victory as the Red Sox completed a series sweep of the Yanks, losers of five straight.BoSox finish road sweep of reeling Yanks. Jays' Bautista hits 3 home runs in rout. Reds beat Carpenter, sweep Cardinals. Posada apologizes to Yankees after spatUggla's HR off Halladay lifts Braves. Padres RHP Latos ends 10-game skid. Davis'RBI lifts Rangers past Angels 5-4.



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




NASCAR - Matt Kenseth's win in the FedEx 400 shows why gambling on pit road is NASCAR's newest trend. Kenseth pullsaway late to win at DoverJohnson leads for 207 laps, ends up 9th.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 21 -7:30 pm -SPD - Sprint Showdown * Charlotte Motor Speedway -Concord, NC




GOLF - After David Toms missed his short par attempt on the first playoff hole, K.J. Choi made his putt to capture thePlayers. Graeme McDowell made a mess of things at 17. In fact, the whole day was a disaster for the U.S. Open champion.



TENNIS - For the second week in a row, red-hot Novak Djokovic dispatched No. 1 Rafael Nadal on clay to capture the Italian Open, now 37-0 in 2011. Sharapova beats Stosur in Italian final.



SOCCER - MLS - Thierry Henry and the New York Red Bulls got upstaged by Chivas USA's Justin Braun, who nailed a hat trickin leading his team to a 3-2 win. Donovan leads L.A. past K.C.Becks nails beaut- 'Quakes rout Crew; RSL struggles.




NFL - Let’s talk about it: NFL, players resume mediation. Key leaders on each side along with their legal teams arescheduled to reconvene court-ordered mediation on Monday morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan. He presided over four full days of intense closed-door sessions last month under a federal gag order, with no new deal in sight.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Phillip Sims' battle with A.J. McCarron to be Alabama's starting QB is among the nation's biggest preseasonquestions. Ex-Michigan QB Tate Forcier won't continue his career with the Hurricanes.



UFC - Heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez is back in the gym and training for his anticipated return to the Octagon



BOXING - Andre Ward may not be exciting to watch – but as his defeat of Arthur Abraham showed, he's becoming one of the best fighters of his time.



HORSE RACING - Bench Points rallied from last to edge Runflatout by a nose Sunday in the $100,000 Lazaro S. Barrera MemorialStakes for 3-year-olds. C C's Pal wins Monmouth Park feature. Drosselmeyer wins Belmont's One Count Stakes. Cash Refund wins Churchill Downs feature.




POKER - Feds confirm deal with 3rd online poker concerns. K. Nguyen claims WSOP Circuit main event title. 2011 WSOPEurope to award seven bracelets.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 11 2011

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NBA - The Bulls gave Derrick Rose enough help to beat the Hawks in Game 5. As a result, they're within a win of the East finals. Rose has 33 as Bulls go up 3-2. Up 3-1 on Celts, Heat not taking day off. Thunder, Memphis rest after 3OT thriller.




PLAYOFFS TODAY - CELTICS (1) at HEAT (3) 7:00 PREDATORS (2) at THUNDER (2) 9:30 PM EDT.





NHL - The Red Wings rolled to a third straight victory and forced a Game 7 by ignoring all the pressures. Down 0-3, Wings force Game 7 vs. Sharks. Canucks get break before West finals. East finals to begin Saturday in Boston.




THURSDAY'S GAME - RED WINGS (3) at SHARKS (3) 8E PM EDT.





MLB - Florida managed just six hits against Philadelphia's Roy Halladay, but one was an RBI single in its final turn at-bat.Marlins win ace duel 2-1, beat Halladay. Indians push home streak to 14, top Rays. Ross lifts Giants after Lincecum's gem.
Heyward leaves loss with ailing shoulder. Tigers rough up sick Liriano in rout. Blue Jays best Red Sox 7-6 in 10 innings.




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





NASCAR - Think Kyle Busch is a lightning rod for confrontation? Kevin Harvick has an enemies list as long as anyone! After another dominating win by Kyle Busch, is it time the Nationwide Series adopts special rules for Cup regulars?





NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 15 -1:15 pm - FOX - FedEx 400 Dover International Speedway, Dover, DE.




GOLF - Some think the 17th at Pete Dye's TPC Sawgrass is a great test. Others think it's just a gimmick. Who is right? Greats gather for Ballesteros' funeral. Manassero, 18, youngest ever at Players. Els among 6 inducted into Hall of Fame.





PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 12 - 15 THE PLAYERS Championship-TPC at Sawgrass-Stadium Course - Ponte Vedra, Florida





TENNIS - Djokovic's winning streak reaches 34 in RomeVenus doubtful for FrenchDel Potro unlikely, too.




SOCCER - MLS - The Union aim for their first win over the Galaxy, who sit alone in first place in the West and have a shot at the MLS Cup on home turf. Dallas looks to stretch unbeaten streak vs. Toronto. S.J., Vancouver hope to shake worst-club
status.




NFL - Pack players, CEO on tour amid lockout.QB Ryan leads Falcons' lockout workout.




NCAA FOOTBALL - pes for a breakout season are high in Tennessee, but second-year coach Derek Dooley knows it won't be easy. but even Landry Jones and Oklahoma have questions. Greg Schiano hopes he has found the answer to the offensive woes at Rutgers.




UFC - Teaching fighters to pay scrupulous attention to their finances was top priority for president Dana White at the UFC summit. The UFC is breaking new ground with insurance for fighters injured while training. The UFC is breaking new ground with insurance for fighters injured while training.




BOXING - As Bernard Hopkins attempts to break George Foreman's record as the oldest fighter in history to hold a major title, the former champ says: Go for the KO. Ortiz leads list of potential opponents for Pacman Ratings update: Arce in top
10 after thrilling victory.




HORSE RACING - A 24-year-old jockey who rode this year’s Kentucky Derby second-place finisher to his only win was found dead in his vehicle Tuesday at Churchill Downs. Michael Baze of Glendora, Calif., was pronounced dead at 4:47 p.m. EDT in his vehicle parked in the stable area of the track, Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Jim Wesley said.





POKER - To continue to improve his own game, Daniel Negreanu moved from Toronto to Las Vegas at 24. After Black Friday, is it time for the online poker pros to follow in his footsteps?

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 10 2011

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NBA - With an assist from Dwyane Wade, LeBron James finally found some redemption against the Celtics. Heat win in OT, lead Celtics 3-1. Russell Westbrook and the Thunder finally put away the Grizzlies in an epic Game 4. Thunder even series with 3OT win. Rose: Bulls need better effort in Game 5.



PLAYOFF TODAY - HAWKS (2) at BULLS (2) 8:00 PM ET.




NHL - Vancouver's return to the conference final can be solely attributed to the extraordinary play of Ryan Kesler. Canucks reach West finals. Wings confident they can force Game 7. Bruins in first East finals since 1992.



TODAY'S GAME - SHARKS (3) at RED WINGS (2) 8 PM EDT.




MLB - Willingham's HR helps A's Cahill go 6-0. Crawford's RBI double lifts BoSox in 11. Rangers' Hamilton set for BP on Friday. Greinke Ks 9, gets first win for Brewers. Rockies snap 4-game skid, beat Mets 2-1. Surging Pirates move above .500.Quentin's 5 RBIs help ChiSox rip Angels.




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





NASCAR - Conventional wisdom points to Kyle Busch as the instigator in his feud with Kevin Harvick, but Harvick's hardly innocent. NASCAR reviewing Darlington altercations.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 15 -1:15 pm - FOX - FedEx 400 Dover International Speedway, Dover, DE.



GOLF - After winning the 2009 U.S. Open, Lucas Glover basically disappeared – until Sunday when he prevailed at Quail Hollow. Woods drops to 8th in world rankings. Els among 6 inducted into Hall of Fame.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 12 - 15 THE PLAYERS Championship-TPC at Sawgrass-Stadium Course - Ponte Vedra, Florida




TENNIS - Novak Djokovic has more than a 32-match win streak on the line at this week's Italian Open: He could become world No. 1! Roddick falls in 1st round in Rome.



SOCCER - MLS - L.A. and N.Y. lived up to their billing as two of MLS' top clubs, and their match was a welcome advertisementfor the quality play the league can offer. Crew rallies to tie Sounders 1-1. Rapids play 0-0 draw with Revolution. Toronto edges Houston 2-1. Whitecaps FC 0, Fire 0. Whitecaps and Fire draw 0-0. Goalless draw between Dallas and DC!



NFL- QB Carson Palmer said he'd rather retire than play another down for the Bengals. A.J. Green's addition might change that. Minneapolis making bid to keep Vikings. NFL: Judge ignored harm of injunction. NFL mulls having WADA handle tests. Goodell calls Colts fan to clarify labor ideas.



NCAA FOOTBALL - The Rutgers offense was a lot of things last season. Effective was not one of them. Greg Schiano plans to change that. Former Memphis QB Williams joins Miami. Stunning move-It turns out Tyler Gabbert won't be replacing his brother as Missouri's quarterback.



UFC - The rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard was to headline UFC 130, but injuries have scratched the match.



BOXING - With another win against another overmatched adversary, it's clear that the best of Manny Pacquiao is being wasted. Saturday's big fight- Get to know Andre Ward and Arthur Abraham as they meet for the WBA super middleweight title.



HORSE RACING - What sets Derby winner Animal Kingdom apart? The key may be in his pedigree, which includes a strong influenceof stamina and speed. Animal Kingdom likely to run in Preakness.





POKER - UB Gone- Eleven players sponsored by Absolute Poker and UB were handed their pink slips on Monday, but is another site endorsement in their future?