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 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 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?

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 09 2011

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NBA - Don't expect Phil Jackson to coach anywhere else. The Lakers gave him ample reason to retire and never look back. Mavs rout Lakers to finish sweep. Hawks even Bulls 2-2-The appearance of "Good" Josh Smith and steady defense on Derrick Rose led the Hawks' win. Zach Randolph and Memphis stunned Oklahoma City to win Game 3. The Celtics are hopeful Rajon Rondo will be able to play in Game 4.



PLAYOFF'S TODAY - HEAT (2) at CELTICS (1) 7 PM and THUNDER (1) at GRIZZLIES (2) 9:30 PM ET.





NHL - The Red Wings rallied in the third period to defeat the Sharks in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.Canucks struggling to finish off series. Bruins C Bergeron out with concussion. Bruins get revenge on Flyers with sweep.



TODAY'S GAME - CANUCKS(3) at PREDATORS(2) 8 PM.





MLB - Jeter's 2 HRs help Yankees rout Rangers. Jurrjens bests Hamels as Braves stay hot. Ethier HR helps Dodgers end 4-gameskid. Upton's 4 RBIs help Rays extend road run. Reds' Cueto beats Cubs 2-0 in 2011 debut. Angels give Scioscia 1,000th win.Gonzalez, Youkilis lift Red Sox by Twins.




2011 MLB TODAY - NL - FIVE (5) GAMES and AL - FOUR (4) GAMES!




NASCAR - Regan Smith's big gamble won him the Southern 500, but Kevin Harvick taking a swing at Kyle Busch stole the show.




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




GOLF - Lucas Glover hit a par on the first extra hole at Quail Hollow to win his first event since the '09 U.S. Open. Regions Tradition-Tom Lehman outlasted Peter Senior to win on the second playoff hole in Alabama.




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. Five-time champ Nadal has tough road back to final.Gilles hands Roddick another opening-round exit.




SOCCER - MLS - Galaxy's Omar Gonzalez reveals what surprises people most about him, David Beckham's first PB&J experience and why he loves Giada De Laurentiis.




NFL - Because of the NFL's lockout, teams aren't allowed to contact undrafted rookies. Some teams are ignoring the league's mandate, however, according to a published report. Court-ordered mediation between the two sides is set to resume before U.S. Magistrate Judge Arthur Boylan on May 16, after four days of talks last month and 16 days of federally mediated negotiations earlier this year. Little progress has been reported.




NCAA FOOTBALL - The Pac-12's new TV deal is just the latest indication that change will come slowly in college football.Kellen Moore and Boise State are in a new league with new rivals as they join the new-look Mountain West.




UFC - Jay Hieron took a decision victory over Rick Hawn and won the welterweight tourney




BOXING - Now that he's handled Shane Mosley, will Manny Pacquiao finally fight Floyd Mayweather Jr.? Floyd Mayweather Jr. let everyone know he was not watching the fight Saturday night.




HORSE RACING - Animal Kingdom likely to run Preakness. Lady On The Run wins Belmont's Park Avenue. Napravnik makes Kentucky Derby history.




POKER - May is typically a quiet month where players rest up for the WSOP. Not this year, says Bernard Lee, who will head to Caesars Palace and play in the National Championship later this month.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 06 2011

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NBA - After their second dispiriting loss to the Mavs, it's time to ask the Lakers the unthinkable: Are they overmatched? Mavs stun Lakers again, up 2-0 | Bulls beat Hawks, even series. Ailing Celtics get needed break vs. Heat!



PLAYOFF'S TODAY - BULLS (1) at HAWKS (1) 7 PM and LAKERS (2) at MAVERICKS (0) 9:30 PM ET.




NHL - The Canucks broke a tie with a power-play goal in the third period and went on to beat the Preds. Kesler helps Canucks get 3-1 lead. Flyers face another 0-3 hole vs. BruinsSharks don't want to give Wings 1 winSurging Lightning return to East finals. Going for the kill- The Sharks are 5-0 in overtime and the Red Wings are on the brink.



TODAY'S GAMES - FLYERS(0) at BRUINS(3) 8 PM & SHARKS(3) at RED WINGS(0) 7 PM.




MLB - A Dodgers official believes the league is trying to squeeze the life out of the franchise. MLB says L.A. is blocking its probe. Halladay Ks 10 as Phillies sweep Nats. Cards batter Johnson, beat Marlins 6-3. Tigers top Yankees 6-3 as Jeter
sits out. Angels salvage split, beat Red Sox 11-0. Indians match best start, top A's in 12. Beachy, Prado help Braves sweep Brewers. Arizona rallies late, tops Rockies in 11.



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




NASCAR - Who will survive the Lady in Black to win the Southern 500 at Darlington? There is no consensus among Y! Sports experts! Senior circuit- James Hylton, 76, will compete in the Nationwide race at Darlington. Truex gets 4 new crew members.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 7 - 7:44 pm FOX Showtime Southern 500 - Darlington Raceway



GOLF - Bill Haas matched the tournament record for lowest opening round and grabbed a two-shot lead at the Wells Fargo.Champions Tour- Tom Lehman, three-time winner in '11, leads at Shoal Creek.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 5-8 Wells Fargo Championship-Purse: $6,500,000 Quail Hollow-Charlotte, North Carolina




TENNIS - Julia Goerges seems to have Caroline Wozniacki's number, upsetting the world No. 1 on Thursday for the second straight tournament. Madrid Open - Del Potro pulls out with hip injury. Nadal through Djokovic matches Lendl's record.
Lopez blows it.



NOW EVENTS - May 1 - May 8 Tennis Masters Madrid - Madrid, Spain - CHECK out the TENNIS ODDS at SBGGlobal.com





SOCCER - MLS - Reigning MVP David Ferreira of FC Dallas had surgery to repair a broken right ankle; however it's undetermined how long the scorer will be out. Friday: Timbers host Union, go for fourth league win. Saturday: Can Fire stop slide against Whitecaps?





NFL - Even though it's a long shot, the NFL should attempt to capitalize on the Dodgers' turmoil and move to Chavez Ravine. Goodell frustrated over stalled talks. Players organize workouts. Giants' Manning holds passing camp. Unfriendly fire- Roger Goodell is increasingly becoming a despised figure to players. "Enemy No. 1"



NCAA FOOTBALL - Trouble looming?With playoff pressure and the feds involved, patience is wearing thin with the BCS.Miami, BC move game up to Thanksgiving Friday. Rutgers to face Army at Yankee Stadium in Nov. The Justice Department wants to know why the NCAA doesn't have a college football playoff system and says there are "serious questions" about whether the current format to determine a national champion complies with antitrust laws.



UFC - Georges St. Pierre is one of MMA's biggest drawing cards. But if fans find his matches dull, will they keep following?




BOXING - Eye Of The StormA calm has fallen over Manny Pacquiao's training in preparation for Saturday's storm. Manny Pacquiao is looking to raise awareness for his homeland when he fights Saturday.




HORSE RACING - The Kentucky Derby will have a ton of mint for the race's signature drink, but the amount of turkey needed is boggling. Dialed In was made the early favorite after drawing the auspicious No. 8 post on Wednesday. Even three-time Kentucky Derby winner Calvin Borel had to scramble for a mount.



CHECK out HORSE RACING ( KENTUCKY DERBY ) ODDS




POKER - Turning A Corner-ESPN Inside Deal brings the latest information regarding the poker indictments and Annie Duke shares her excitement about the soon-to-be launched Federated Poker League.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 04 2011

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NBA - NBA playoffs-LeBron James and the Heat have left the Celtics beaten and bruised. Can Boston recover? Heat go up 2-0 on Celtics, LeBron leads. The Thunder think a players-only meeting helped set the stage for their Game 2 win.
Hawks - Bulls: Derrick Rose is struggling. And it's not just because of his ankle. Mavericks-Lakers: The Lakers' listless play has them headed for another tough series.




PLAYOFF'S TODAY - HAWKS (1) at BULLS (0) 8 PM and MAAVERICKS (1) at LAKERS (0) 10:30 PM ET.




NHL - Ryan Kesler scored a power-play goal in overtime for the Canucks that left the Predators and their fans fuming. Bolts firmly in charge - The Lightning have broken out to a commanding 3-0 series lead. Lightning go up 3-0 on Capitals.



TODAY'S GAMES - CAPITALS(0) at LIGHTNING(3) 7 PM & FLYERS(0) at BRUINS(2) 7 PM & SHARKS(2) at RED WINGS(0) 8 PM.




MLB - It wasn't pretty, but Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano's 123-pitch, six-walk no-hitter vs. the ChiSox counts just the same. Indians rally late, win seventh straight. Ethier extends hit streak to 29 games. Hamels shuts down Nats in Werth's return. Tigers snap 7-game skid, beat Sabathia. Lester Ks 11, Red Sox beat Angels again.



2011 MLB TODAY - NL - NINE (9) GAMES and AL - SEVEN (7) GAMES!




NASCAR - What is it about Jeff Gordon and hard crashes? Wherever there is an unprotected wall on a race track, Four-time will find it. Kurt Busch's expletive-laced tirade has put team owner Roger Penske in a jam.



NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 7 - 7:44 pm FOX Showtime Southern 500 - Darlington Raceway



GOLF - They are both lefties and they both hit the golf ball a country mile. Who is more thrilling to watch: Bubba Watson or Phil Mickelson? Tom Watson is among the top players seeking a win in the Champions Tour's first major.



PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 5-8. Wells Fargo Championship-Purse: $6,500,000 Quail Hollow-Charlotte, North Carolina




TENNIS - Ferrer survives; del Potro continues comeback. Wozniacki through to Round 3; Stosur advances.



TODAY'S EVENTS - May 1 - May 8 Tennis Masters Madrid - Madrid, Spain -




SOCCER - MLS - Union goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon earned this week's top spot with his fourth shutout of the season in helping Philadelphia improve to 4-1-1. Best XI: Sounders' Evans steps up with brace.Beckham: I can play at least three more years!





NFL - The timetable for the NFL and its players to end their labor dispute and avoid missing games next season just got tighter. On Tuesday, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals set the hearing for the appeal of the Brady et al vs. NFL
case for June 3. While the court has yet to rule on whether or not it will grant a stay of the injunction and allow the NFL’s lockout to proceed until the appeal is resolved, the date for the hearing means that the three-judge panel in the
Eighth Circuit may not rule until July.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Do The Limbo-Football is in full bloom. For some, there's promise. For others, just uncertainty? Pac-10 settles TV deal with ESPN, Fox. A film review of spring games reveals positive signs for UF and four other programs
including Ohio State and Florida State.



UFC - Georges St. Pierre did not suffer a detached retina against Jake Shields at UFC 129, as was originally feared.



BOXING - "Sugar" Shane Mosley isn't the same fighter he was at his peak. But he's still a good match for Manny Pacquiao.



HORSE RACING - Owner Ahmed Zayat may never get over losing 2010 Kentucky Derby contender Eskendereya, but having another Derby hopeful eases the pain. More 137th Run for the Roses-Wood Memorial winner Toby's Corner drops out. Baffert not sure what to expect with Derby runner. More Kentucky Derby-Eclipse winner Gomez to ride Master of Hounds. Uncle Mo ready.





POKER - Who's In? He's the current reigning WSOP main event champion, but Jonathan Duhamel will not be part of the Federated Sports + Gaming poker league created by Annie Duke.

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 03 2011

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NBA - After watching the Lakers fold, the Mavericks – and everyone else – have reason to think they can win the West. Joe Johnson and the Hawks were rested and ready for the Bulls, shocking 103-95 win. Mavs rally to take Game 1 from LakersRose hurt, Hawks top Bulls in Game 1. Bulls' Rose becomes youngest NBA MVP. Kings to stay in Sacramento next seasonm Pierce looks to keep composure in Game 2.Hawks leave Magic's Nelson tix to Game 1. Grizzlies dominate paint against Thunder.



PLAYOFF'S TODAY - BOSTON(0)at MIAMI (1) 7 PM and MEMPHIS (1) at OKLAHOMA CITY (0) 9:30 PM ET.






NHL - David Krejci scored on a bang-bang play late in the first overtime to lift Boston past Philadelphia. Thomas, Krejci put Bruins up 2-0 in OT. Tampa not excited with 2-0 lead on Caps. Preds comfortable with defensive series. Wings back in Detroit down 0-2 to Sharks.



TODAY'S GAMES - CAPITALS (0) at LIGHTNING (2) 6:30 PM and CANUCKS (1) at PREDATORS (1) 10 PM EDT.





MLB - Red Sox hand Angels' Weaver first loss. Ethier's hit streak halfway to DiMaggio. Gorzelanny, Nats blank slumping Giants. Yanks hand Tigers seventh straight loss. Stanton's HR, triple lead Marlins to win. Konerko's 2 HRs help White Sox snap skid. Matsui's HR in 10th lifts A's by Rangers.




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





NASCAR - WHO'S NO. 1 - Carl Edwards sits atop the standings, while no driver has led more laps than Kyle Busch. So who's the top dog here? Summit in Detroit- NASCAR will meet with the four manufacturers to discuss future car models.




NEXT NASCAR SPRING CUP RACE - May 7 - 7:44 pm FOX Showtime Southern 500 - Darlington Raceway





GOLF - Nationwide TourTed Potter Jr. pulled off the incredible by winning an event title. Lee Westwood won in Asia once more – against yet another watered-down field.




PGA Tour 2011 Schedule - May 5-8 @ Wells Fargo Championship-Purse: $6,500,000 Quail Hollow-Charlotte, North Carolina






TENNIS - Roddick falls to qualifier in first round in MadridDjokovic wins in Serbia to raise 2011 record to 27-0. Madrid: Sharapova defeats Makarova in three sets. Barcelona: Vinci wins title, improves event mark.



TODAY'S EVENT - May 1 - May 8 - Tennis Masters Madrid - Madrid, Spain - CHECK out the TENNIS ODDS at SBGGlobal.com



SOCCER - MLS - FC Dallas turned to Eric Avila over the weekend to help fill the hole left open by the loss of MLS MVP David Ferreira. Bunbury says K.C. must regain confidence. Beckham fixes medal gaffe during royal festivities.




NFL- NFL to court: Keep lockout amid appeals. Its players again barred from coming to work, the NFL told a federal appeals court Monday it believes the appeal over whether the lockout is legal can "readily be resolved" during the offseason. The NFL filed a brief with the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis, arguing that the lockout should remain on hold permanently while the two sides hash things out in court.



NCAA FOOTBALL - How do coaches such as Syracuse's Doug Marrone change the attitude on losing teams? It's easier said than done. Hawkins one-on-one- Dan Hawkins looks back on what went wrong at Colorado and much more. Bill Stewart has a lot to work with in his final season as coach at West Virginia.



UFC - Georges St. Pierre held on to his welterweight title, but it wasn't his best performance.



BOXING - More Pacquiao vs. Mosley-Top Rank's decision to move the broadcast to CBS/Showtime will likely make a huge difference in the sport.




HORSE RACING - After a winter of ups and downs on the Kentucky Derby trail, trainer Nick Zito is back at Churchill Downs with Dialed In, the likely favorite for Saturday's race.





POKER - Caesars Entertainment Corp. CEO Gary Loveman said in an opinion piece Tuesday on CNNmoney.com that the legal actionsagainst PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker and Absolute Poker won't change whether millions of Americans want to play online poker.

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.