SPORTS INFO Updated for 04 12 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Tuesday, April 12, 2011 !





MLB - Rangers match club record with 9-1 start. Indians extend winning streak to 8. Suzuki's HR in 10th lifts A's by ChiSox.Dodgers' Kershaw shuts down Giants again. M's rally from 7 down to stun Jays 8-7. Fuld, Damon help Rays rout Red Sox 16-5.



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





NBA - LeBron James helped the Heat secure the East's No. 2 seed and a first-round meeting with the Sixers. Celtics sit starters, get No. 3 seed. OT win puts Mavs in 2nd in West. Nuggets get 5 seed with 50th win. Heat lock up 2nd in East, hold off Hawks. Howard returns, Magic win. OKC within half-game of 3rd seed.
TOMORROW ENDS REGULAR SEASON!



THREE (3) NBA GAMES TODAY



NHL - Red Wings C Zetterberg out for Game 1. Islanders to keep Capuano as coach. Wild fire Richards after 2 seasons. Caps' Knuble signs 1-year, $2M extension. Lightning expect Crosby to play for Pens. Sedin twin wins Art Ross Trophy again. Caps hope to avoid another early ouster. Given new life, Blackhawks to defend Cup.


REGULAR SEASON ENDED SUNDAY! PLAYOFFS START
ON WEDNESDAY 04 13 2011!



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



NASCAR - Maybe the only one who wasn't happy about NASCAR giving an inside look into how it polices pit road speeds was Tony Stewart. Kenseth ends 76-race drought with Texas win. Much like a race at Talladega, we have yet another lead
change – the third in the past three races.



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




GOLF - Charl Schwartzel came out of nowhere to win the 75th Masters at Augusta. Schwartzel wins wild Masters by 2 shots. With his final-round 80 at Augusta, Rory McIlroy joins a very exclusive fraternity.



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




TENNIS - Second seed Roger Federer, who's never won the Monte Carlo Masters, served up a reminder that he's far from finished with a second-round rout. Murray hopes more clay practice time pays off. Nadal looking to kickstart clay-court
season.


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




SOCCER - MLS - Whitecaps FC 1, Dynamo 3. Boswell leads Dynamo over Whitecaps FC 3-1. Salt Lake wins 3rd straight, beats New England Revolution.





NFL- Lawyers for the NFL players arrived at federal court in Minneapolis to meet with the judge who will oversee court-ordered mediation with the league. Lawyers representing the players will see U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan on Tuesday.
The NFL’s attorneys are to meet with Boylan on Wednesday before the sides begin mediation Thursday. U.S. District Court Judge Susan Richard Nelson on Monday ordered mediation for the league and players. Nelson is still considering a request
from the players to lift the lockout.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Villanova delays Big East decision. WR Floyd cleared to remain at Notre Dame. Spurrier, Tebow, Wuerffel get statues. Luck shines at Stanford spring game. Golden holding open practices at Miami.



NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - UConn G Walker expected to enter draft. K-State's Martin: No contact with Miami. Baylor freshman star Jones not going pro. 10 charged in Toreros point-shaving case. Miami C Johnson declares for draft.Donovan suspends 2 arrested Gators. Manhattan hires Masiello as coach.



NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - As everyone expected, two-time national player of the year Maya Moore was selected first in Monday's WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx.



UFC - Nick Diaz highlighted Strikeforce's first major event under the Zuffa banner, beating Paul Daley with a mix of winning moves.



BOXING - He may have lost to Marcos Maidana on Saturday, but Erik Morales proved he's still an elite boxer worthy of big fights. The upcoming Manny Pacquiao-Shane Mosley fight gives fans reason for anticipation – and pause!




HORSE RACING - With Uncle Mo losing for the first time, there’s a new No. 1 in The Associated Press’ latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Derby contenders: The Factor. The speedy 3-year-old gray colt moves up from No. 3 and could wind up
as the Derby favorite May 7 if he wins the $1 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday. The Factor has won his last three starts going wire-to-wire.



POKER - Seats Open- Smaller fields on the NAPT and WPT may cause some concern, but despite the turnout, Vanessa Selbst is crusing at NAPT Mohegan and is looking to go back-to-back.

SPORTS INFO For 04 08 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS FANS this Friday, April 08, 2011 !




MLB - Red Sox now 0-6, worst start since 1945. Halladay wins first, Phils top Mets 11-0. Astros' first win also Reds' firstloss. Twins lose Nishioka to broken leg. Jackson Ks 13, ChiSox drop Rays to 0-6. O's score 5 in 7th to rally past Tigers.
Nats top Marlins on LaRoche's HR in 11th.



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




NBA - If the Celtics are planning a return trip to the NBA Finals, they better pack their bags for a trip to Chicago.Spurs clinch No. 1 seed in West. Blazers move into 6th in West. Yesterday Boston 81 Chicago 97 and Portland 98 Utah 87!



Twelve (12) NBA GAMES TODAY




NHL - Thrashers deal blow to Rangers' hopes. Stars keep playoff hopes alive with win. Kesler scores 3 as Canucks beat Wild 5-0. Kuba lifts Senators past Canadiens in OT. REGULAR SEASON END SUNDAY April 10, 2011!



TEN (10) NHL GAMES TONIGHT



NASCAR - They'll be racing under the lights at Texas Motor Speedway, where Carl Edwards and Greg Biffle are the drivers to beat. Another NASCAR kingIn partnering with the Boston Red Sox, LeBron James now has a NASCAR connection. NASCAR Sprint CupSeries teams are inching closer to a new race car for 2013, and it might look a whole lot more like your street ride.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 9 - 7:46 pm FOX Samsung Mobile 500 - Texas Motor Speedway -Fort Worth, TX




GOLF - McIlroy, Quiros share Masters lead. Mickelson lurks among leaders at Masters. Koreans Yang, Choi shoot 67 at Masters.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - TODAY-Apr 7 - 10! The Masters-Purse: $7,500,000 Augusta National-Augusta, Georgia



TENNIS - Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe will square off for the first time in more than a decade in a World Team Tennis match to benefit charity. Andujar enters Grand Prix Hassan II semifinals.Fish advances to U.S. Clay Court quarterfinals.



Apr 4 - Apr 10 US Men's Clay Court Championships Houston, Texas, USA




SOCCER - MLS - Colorado and FC Dallas meet Friday in a rematch of last season's MLS Cup, but now only one team is playing at a championship-caliber level. Saturday previews - Earthquakes desperate for home win vs. Toronto. Decimated Chivas USA has nothing else to lose.





NFL- Mike Vrabel and the players should agree to the owners' mediation offer instead of trying to take down the league in court. NFL, players disagree on mediator. NFL sides want mediation; location an issue.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Clemson's operating at a whole new beat. But will the changes mean more wins? Win with a price-Suspended Stephen Garcia continues to vex The Head Coach. With the SEC East wide open, with the up-and-down QB's status will help determine if Steve Spurrier keeps it going at South Carolina. Orange Bowl CEO received large raise in 2009? Scandalized Fiesta Bowl to have NCAA meeting.




NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Kansas State's Frank Martin would 'walk on coals' to return to his hometown Miami and coach the 'Canes ... if they make a serious commitment to hoops. Jayhawks' Morris twins hire agent, enter NBA Draft. Fresno State hires Texas' Terry as coach. BYU coach Rose gets new 5-year contract.




NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - Maya Moore suffered a shocking exit in the NCAA tourney, but she's the unanimous No. 1 pick while players from the title game are out of the top 10. National champ Aggies celebrate in College Station.



UFC - As long as Strikeforce champ Nick Diaz (right) produces results in the cage, he'll be allowed to follow his own path.





BOXING - Getty ImagesWhether he wins or loses, Marcos Maidana gives the fans their money's worth every time he steps into the ring. Erik Morales vs. Marcos Maidana is the highlight of an action-packed boxing weekend




FRIDAY -DAVID LEMIEUX vs. MARCO ANTONIO RUBIORounds -12 rounds, middleweights-Location: Montreal-Television: ESPN2





HORSE RACING - Alex Ferguson may be worried about more than just Manchester United's result on Saturday -- his horse is among the favorites in the Grand National!





POKER - Fill It Up Again-What would happen if Sammy Farha and Chris Moneymaker went heads-up once again? Could Moneymaker ever bluff? The answer is coming at the 2011 WSOP?

SPORTS INFO For 04 07 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Thursday, April 07, 2011 !




MLB - It is highly unlikely today's baseballs are juiced to add offense, despite suspicions after opening weekend power displays. Red Sox fall to 0-5, Indians win again. Lincecum K's 13; Giants beat Padres. Rangers beat M's Hernandez, now 6-0.
Rockies' Jimenez to DL with cut cuticle. Clemens: Haren helps Angels drop Rays to 0-5. Phils waste 7-run lead, beat Mets 10-7. Red Sox fall to 0-5Panic buttons are glowing after Boston fell to Cleveland 8-4.



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




NBA - The Spurs' wild ride to the Western Conference's top seed ended with a win over the Kings and another surprising Lakers loss. Bucks drop Heat to 3rd in East. Spurs clinch No. 1 seed in West. Warriors hold off sluggish Lakers. Thunder
clinch NW Division title . Smith lifts Nuggets past Mavs. 'Melo lifts Knicks by 76ers into 6th. Hornets wrap up playoff berth. Pacers land last East playoff spot.



NHL - The Hurricanes are still fighting for their playoff lives, beating the Wings for the first time since '06. Perry reaches 50 goals with hat trick. Blackhawks within 2 points of postseason. Capitals on brink of top seed in East. Kings
make playoffs, beat Coyotes in SO. Ward keeps 'Canes alive for playoff spot. Lower-body injury for Wings' Zetterberg. Iginlanets 3 but Flames eliminated. Kovalchuk scores 30th, Devils top Leafs.




NASCAR - Fox, SPEED, TNT, ESPN – when it comes to watching a Cup race on TV, NASCAR is all over the place. And some fans don't like it. Even mediocrity is good- Dale Earnhardt Jr. is to NASCAR what Tiger is to golf in terms of popularity. Even
though Junior -- like Woods -- has not won in a long time, the name creates the most interest and is good for the sport. Martin Truex Jr. praised the NASCAR for its decade of safety improvements following a vicious accident at Martinsville
Speedway.



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 9 - 7:46 pm FOX Samsung Mobile 500 - Texas Motor Speedway -Fort Worth, TX




GOLF - It looked like old times for Jack Nicklaus (L) and Arnold Palmer, who got things started at Augusta. With three green jackets since 2004, Phil Mickelson is easily the new favorite. At 7:40 a.m. Augusta National time, the Masters
officially began with ceremonial tee shots from Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - TODAY-Apr 7 - 10! The Masters-Purse: $7,500,000 Augusta National-Augusta, Georgia




TENNIS - Second-ranked Novak Djokovic showed in California and then in Florida that he is playing better than world No. 1 Rafael. Querrey falls to Sweeting in thriller on clay. Kuznetsov takes down Baghdatis in Morocco. No. 1 Wozniacki wins easily. Azarenka cruises.



Apr 4 - Apr 10 US Men's Clay Court Championships- Houston, Texas, USA




SOCCER - MLS - Vancouver was cruising toward its second victory until New England's Ilija Stolica struck in injury time to make the lead disappear. U.S. Open Cup-D.C. beats Philly on penalties; Ruiz scores, sent off. Sapong delivers win
for K.C. over Dynamo in OT.





NFL- Neither the players nor owners could claim victory after Wednesday's hearing. Instead, the judge stole the show. Lockout ruling to take 'couple of weeks'.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Arizona State's Dennis Erickson has heard the whispers when it comes to his job, but he isn't flinching. With Purdue's hoops success, the pressure is on football coach Danny Hope. Bill Snyder hopes his old formula for success works again for Kansas State. Rocky Long thought his head coaching days were over, but San Diego State knew better.



NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Jim Calhoun and UConn shook off an ugly first half to claim their third national title.Thousands show to honor Butler's run. Another strong recruiting class already has Kentucky thinking Final Four again.




NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - Danielle Adams' MVP performance for Texas A&M has put her front and center – and drawing comparisons to Sir Charles. National champion Aggies welcomed home.




UFC - Gilbert Melendez has long believed himself one of the world's best lightweights. Now he has his chance to prove it. KO of the Week-Lyoto Machida used a devastating striking attack to defeat Rashad Evans.





BOXING - Oscar De La Hoya misses the rush that comes with competing against the best. But he knows his time has passed.Exciting Paulie Malignaggi returns to the ring on Saturday night.





HORSE RACING - Jaycito is staying home to prep for the Kentucky Derby. The runner-up in the San Felipe will run in Saturday's $1 million Santa Anita Derby. Giant Ryan wins Big A's Hamlet Stakes. Tampa Bay Derby winner Watch Me Go tops a field of 12 3-year-olds entered for Saturday’s $300,000 Illinois Derby at Hawthorne Race Course.





POKER - Fill It Up Again- What would happen if Sammy Farha and Chris Moneymaker went heads-up once again? Could Moneymaker ever bluff? The answer is coming at the 2011 WSOP.

SPORTS INFO For 04 06 2011

WELCOME - GLOBAL SPORTS Fans this Wednesday, April 06, 2011 !





MLB - After a year lost to big-city distractions, the Dodgers' Matt Kemp seems humbled and is locking in on the basics.Red Sox fall to 0-4, lose 3-1 to Indians. Mauer's RBI in 10th lifts Twins in Bronx. Rangers stay unbeaten, beat Mariners 3-2. Reds 4-0 for first time since 1990. Beaten Giants fan may have brain damage. Gallardo 2-hits Braves, Brewers win 1-0. Royals earn fourth last at-bat win in 12.



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



Check out the BASEBALL ODDS - TRUE DIME LINE



NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Huskies celebrate championship in Storrs. NC State hires Gottfried as coach. Lamar names Pat Knight coach. Calhoun, Walker key UConn's third title. Butler endures rough ride home. K-State's Martin would listen to Miami. Georgia F Thompkins entering NBA draft. Jim Calhoun and Connecticut shook off an ugly first half to beat Butler for their third national title. Passing the torch-If Kemba Walker leaves, Jeremy Lamb is ready to take over at Connecticut. The ButlerWay-Butler couldn't shoot straight, but Brad Stevens' team has its priorities straight.



NBA - When the Lakers needed Kobe to make one more shot, he dropped the ball – and maybe a chance at the NBA's best record.Lakers' chance at top seed all but gone. Celtics win, tie Heat for 2nd in East. Parker helps Spurs end road skid. Bulls open 3-game lead in East. Magic secure East's No. 4 seed. Blazers make playoffs despite loss. Thunder close to wrapping up 4th. Bobcats' playoff chances fade. Kevin Durant won for the first time in Denver – and moved OKC closer to the NW Division
title.


TWELVE (12) NBA GAMES TODAY - Check out the NBA ODDS




NHL - Thomas Vanek's hat trick against the Lightning put the Sabres within a point of clinching a playoff berth. Caps win fourth straight Southeast title. Flyers drop from top of East as Sens win. Habs clinch spot, top Blackhawks in OT. Penguins within 1 point of Atlantic lead. Vanek nets 3, Sabres 1 point from berth. Stars get within 2 points of 8th in West. Oilers blank Canucks, take home-and-home.



EIGHT (8) NHL GAMES TONIGHT - Check out the NHL ODDS



NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - APIn lifting its first championship trophy, Texas A&M served notice that the women's game can thrive without a superpower. Texas A&M defeats Irish for first title. Texas A&M wins virtual road game for title.Notre Dame 70, Texas A&M 76.



NASCAR - Jimmie Johnson was at first adamant he wasn't speeding on pit road. Is there a better way NASCAR can show who's guilty? Johnson admits speeding, sorry to NASCAR! Century markDale Earnhardt Jr.'s winless streak stands at 99 races.
Would reaching 100 matter?



NEXT NASCAR RACE - Apr 9 - 7:46 pm FOX Samsung Mobile 500 - Texas Motor Speedway -Fort Worth, TX - CHECK out the NASCAR ODDS



GOLF - Tiger Woods once ruled the world. Now, as he fights off age, injury and scandal, he's struggling to regain his prowess. Woods to play first 2 days with McDowell. Mickelson emerging as Masters favorite!

PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - Apr 7 - 10! The Masters-Purse: $7,500,000 Augusta National-Augusta, Georgia - CHECK out the GOLF ODDS



TENNIS - On the move- Serena and Venus Williams aren't sitting still: Despite not playing, Serena is rising in the ranks while Venus hits the road. Karlovic tops Becker in Men's Clay Court. Cabeza stuns 3rd-seeded Rezai in Spain.



Apr 4 - Apr 10 US Men's Clay Court Championships Houston, Texas, USA
CHECK out the TENNIS ODDS



NFL - A surprise front man for the players' antitrust lawsuit, Tom Brady has the juice to help end the lockout. NFL, players head to court Wednesday. Potential rookie sues NFL over lockout. League awards $1M to players' charities. Two former players who now are on the owners’ labor committee wrote Monday to NFL retirees to outline elements of the offer the league made tothe union during negotiations last month.



NCAA FOOTBALL - New Baylor defensive boss Phil Bennett is happy to be back in Texas, but he has his hands full in the Big 12. Fiesta in danger of losing bowl license? FEC complaint filed against Fiesta Bowl. The University of Michigan announced Tuesday that TS Sports/Lighthouse will install a pair of LED video displays—measuring about 4,000 square feet each— in its football stadium by August.



SOCCER - MLS - Brazilian defender Leonardo lifted the Galaxy with a header while Jackson Goncalves' ejection was only one component of FC Dallas' frustration. Real Salt Lake reached the finals of the CONCACAF Champions League despite losing 2-1
to Costa Rican club Saprissa on Tuesday night. American side Salt Lake won the first leg of the semifinal 2-0 and advanced 3-2 on aggregate.

CHECK out the MLS SOCCCER ODDS



UFC - Gilbert Melendez has long believed himself one of the world's best lightweights. Now he has his chance to prove it.Wanderlei Silva will fight for the first time in 14 months when he meets Chris Leben at UFC 132

CHECK out the UFC ODDS



BOXING - If promoters want to keep arenas full and fans buying pay-per-views, they'll need more than just big main events.Will Saturday’s card start a PPV trend?



HORSE RACING - Hall of Famer and two-time Derby winner, Zito is hoping his latest 3-year-old colt, Dialed In, will show him the way to the winner’s circle on the first Saturday in May—now less than five weeks away.


CHECK out HORSE RACING ODDS



POKER - Viva Las Vegas-Online poker fans are looking for legislative change and the new online poker bill in Nevada might be just the thing with support from both land-based and online entities.