SPORTS INFO Updated for 04 12 2011

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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

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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

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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

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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!



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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
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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.

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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.


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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.

SPORTS INFO For 04 05 2011

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MLB - They won by rallying big, by blowout and by a beatdown. The Phils swept the Astros and were impressive in every sense.Cruz homers again, Rangers stay unbeaten. Yankees continue home dominance of Twin. Cards' Holliday could be back by weekend.Judge orders Clemens to keep quiet. Orioles stay unbeaten, top Tigers 5-1Morton pitches Pirates to third road win. Greinke to throw off mound this week.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - 7 GAMES and AL - 6 GAMES!



Check out the BASEBALL ODDS - TRUE DIME LINE




NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Mired in a defensive struggle, Kemba Walker and UConn came together to push past Butler for a third title. Connecticut shook off an ugly first half to win coach Jim Calhoun's third national championship.
UConn: Top Dog-For those who couldn't watch, Connecticut won a third national title Monday. It's hard to imagine a more appropriate ending. In a year marked by scandal in the NCAA, it's fitting that UConn handles the trophy despite its own punishment.



NBA - Rodman, Mullin lead Hall of Fame class. Spurs snap 6-game skid, eliminate Suns. Celtics beat Pistons but lose Shaq again. Knicks end 7-year playoff drough. tHeat clinch Southeast Division title. Bobcats' Jackson to sit out Tuesday. Blazers
best road-weary Mavericks 104-96. Stumbling Magic lose to lowly Raptors.



THIRTEEN (13) NBA GAMES TODAY - Check out the NBA ODDS




NHL - The Rangers rallied back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Bruins and move closer to clinching a playoff spot.Sharks clinch fourth straight divisionR. angers rally from 3 down, tie for 6th. Caps pushing for top seed in final week.
Sabres G Miller eyes return this week. Wings hope Franzen is ready to break out. Penguins sign F Gibbons to 2-year deal.Wings win ninth division in 10 seasons. Flames get within 1 point of 8th in West.



NINE (9) NHL GAMES TONIGHT - Check out the NHL ODDS




NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - Notre Dame upsets UConn 72-63, heads to title. Texas A&M rallied in the final minutes to shock Stanford and make its first title game. It's down to Notre Dame and Texas A&M. The winner sends a message to recruits: You can go anywhere and win it all.



NCAA wOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - LAST DANCE TODAY, APRIL 5, 2010



(2) TEXAS A&M (32-5) vs. (2) NOTRE DAME (31-7)- 8:30 PM EDT.



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NASCAR - Who's No. 1?Yes, Kyle Busch has given up the lead in the closing laps each of the last two races, but he's taken the lead here! Scary moment-Martin Truex Jr. suffered a stuck throttle that led to a fiery crash at Martinsville.





GOLF - Lefty delivers just in timeIt's been a strange year, but we finally saw a great one come through down the stretchLewis wins major for first LPGA title. 6 of top 7 can go to No. 1 at Masters.





TENNIS - Soaring Novak Djokovic has never beaten Rafael Nadal on clay, but he's putting pressure on the clay-court king to repeat last year's 22-0 stampede. Murray, Berdych get Monte Carlo spots.Schnyder, Dushevina upset at Charleston.





NFL - Shattered image-Tom Brady's Q-rating could take a hit because of the antitrust suit. Goodell wants HGH testing in labor deal. U.S. District Judge Susan Richard Nelson said Monday that she will hear arguments from attorneys for Tom Brady, Drew Brees and other current players, as well as attorneys for retired players. The current players and retirees have filed similar antitrust lawsuits against the league in addition to their requests for an injunction to stop the lockout. The arguments will be heard Wednesday.





NCAA FOOTBALL - QB McCoy stars at Texas spring game. Florida State's Fisher dealing with illness of son. Ex-Ohio State WR Carter to transfer to Alabama. Big 12 commish: Fiesta Bowl bent on reform. NCAA prez concerned with violations. Forde Trainer Lyles wanted $80K for recruit signing. ESPN, Texas unveil Longhorn Network branding Texas Southern fires Cole amid NCAA troubles.




SOCCER - MLS - Necessary change-Dwayne De Rosario's trade to N.Y. capped a sequence of events that seemed to include the requisite tomfoolery, but was actually quite logical. Folan scores twice, Colorado beats DC United. Leonardo leads Galaxy past Union 1-0. Leonardo leads Galaxy past Union 1-0. Sporting Kansas City 3, Whitecaps FC 3.Vancouver manages 3-3 draw with Sporting KC.





UFC - Getty ImagesJon Fitch is out of his UFC 132 rematch with B.J. Penn. So who should face "The Prodigy" instead? Return of a legendWanderlei Silva will fight for the first time in 14 months when he meets Chris Leben at UFC 132!





BOXING - Giovani Segura took a big career step last time he beat Ivan Calderon. This time around, his statement was emphatic.




HORSE RACING - Dialed In rings up right number for Kentucky Derby-The first time trainer Nick Zito won the Kentucky Derby 20 years ago, he couldn't stop screaming for Strike the Gold. "Show me the way!"



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POKER - You Can Be There-What would you do if you could win the ticket (or tickets) to the sporting event of your choice, anywhere in the world? Well, now you just need to be a winning poker player.

SPORTS INFO for 04 04 2011

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MLB - The Phillies rallied after Roy Halladay fell behind 4-0 by scoring three times in the ninth for a walk-off win over the Astros. Phillies rally for 3 in 9th, win opener.Cardinals' Holliday to have appendectomy. Dodgers fans attack, injure
Giants fan. Giants give 2B Sanchez $6M for 2012. Veteran OF Winn retires after 13 seasons. Reds win on Hernandez's 3-run HR in 9th. Yankees open with 6-3 win over Tigers.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON TODAY - NL - 3 GAMES and AL - 3 GAMES!



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NCAA MENS' BASKETBALL - Brad Stevens could move on to a bigger school, but he's already found the big time at Butler. Butler, UConn set to play for NCAA title. Butler wary of UConn star Walker.


NCAA MEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP -GAME TODAY - LAST DANCE MONDAY, APRIL 4, 2010



(8) BUTLER (28-9) vs (3) UCONN (31-9) - 9:20 PM EDT



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NBA - No one has ever doubted the Lakers' talent. So what makes the champs even more dangerous? Their toughness.Tim Duncan looked good in his return from injury, but he couldn't lift the Spurs over the Celtics.



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NHL - Wojtek Wolski nailed a shootout goal to lift his Rangers to a victory over the Flyers on Sunday. Wings win ninth division in 10 seasons. Rangers earn key win, beat Flyers in SO. Flames within 1 point of 8th in West. Sabres down 'Canes
in OT, hold onto 7th. Lecavalier hurt as Lightning top 'Hawks. No playoffs for Devils, first since 1996. Ribeiro's 2 goals help Stars end skid.



TWO (2) NHL GAMES TONIGHT - Check out the NHL ODDS




NCAA WOMENS' BASKETBALL - Notre Dame upsets UConn 72-63, heads to title. Texas A&M rallied in the final minutes to shock Stanford and make its first title game.



NCAA WOMEN'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - LAST DANCE TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2010



(2) TEXAS A&M (32-5) vs. (2) NOTRE DAME (31-7)- 8:30 PM EDT.



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NASCAR - Kevin Harvick pulled off another late pass, this time crushing the hopes of Dale Earnhardt Jr., to win the Goody's 500. Mr. Consistent-For the third time this season, Kyle Busch had the lead late only to lose. Camping World Trucks, Johnny Sauter bumped Kyle Busch out of his way to win in Martinsville.



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GOLF - Looking for a Masters favorite? Try Phil Mickelson, who was superb on Sunday in Houston as he broke a long winless drought. Win No. 39. 2011 Masters-With his tremendous power and ability to overcome any setbacks, no wonder Dustin Johnson is a popular pick. Kraft Nabisco Championship-Stacy Lewis made her first tour win a huge one by outdueling No. 1 Yani Tseng.



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TENNIS - Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal in a third-set tiebreaker to win the Key Biscayne title and run his unbeaten streak to 26 straight. More from Key Biscayne-Azarenka dominant in victory over Sharapova. Gaining balance the
key to Azarenka's triumph.



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NFL - NFL players have put a number on how much money the league should pay back if it loses a court fight over $4 billion in television revenue. Just what that number is wasn’t disclosed Thursday in court documents filed by attorneys for the
players. Exact amounts were redacted, but the figure is certainly in the hundreds of millions of dollars.



NCAA FOOTBALL - McCoy's brother Case shines for Texas. Texas unveils Longhorn Network. USC receivers coach Ted Gilmore is among the top assistant hires this offseason.



SOCCER - MLS - Caleb Folan scored a pair of goals as the Colorado Rapids had no trouble dispatching D.C. United, beating the visitors 4-1 to remain undefeated. Leonardo leads Galaxy past Union 1-0. Sporting Kansas City 3, Whitecaps FC 3.
Earthquakes manage 2-2 draw with Sounders. De Rosario sets up goal as Red Bulls tie Houston.



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UFC - Even without buildup from "The Ultimate Fighter," Brock Lesnar (top) vs. Junior dos Santos is an enticing matchup.

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BOXING - Giovani Segura took an enormous career step last time he beat Ivan Calderon. This time around, his statement was emphatic with a third-round win.



HORSE RACING - Amazombie wins feature at Santa Anita-Amazombie edged Captain Cherokee to win Sunday's $150,000 Potrero Grande Stakes at Santa Anita. Ridden by Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith. Dialed In gives Zito his 3rd Florida Derby.Midnight Visit wins Big A's Love Is Eternal. Sunshine Numbers wins Carolina Cup by 27.



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POKER - Two Fresh Faces. So who is on top of the poker world in March? Two of the hottest players in the world, Daniel Cates and Vivek Rajkumar, make their debut in ESPN.com's Top 10.

SPORTS INFO For 04 01 2011

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MLB - Pujols 0 for 5 as Padres top Cards. Reds win on Hernandez's HR. Brewers fade,Braves win in manager Gonzalez's debut.Yankees open with 6-3 win over Tigers. Former aide: I saw trainer inject Bonds. Twins' Morneau ready to start opener.Hunter,Mathis help Angels top Royals.



REGULAR 2011 MLB SEASON STARTS TODAY - NL - 5 GAMES and AL - 6 GAMES!



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NCAA - MENS' BASKETBALL - MARCH MADNESS - After some early struggles at Kentucky, DeAndre Liggins is living out his late brother's dream at the Final Four. Shelvin Mack and Butler are not in awe of the spotlight as they return to the Final
Four. VCU remains unflappable, at least so far. Calhoun has young Huskies in Final Four. Butler back for another Final Four shot. Kentucky gets shot at revenge vs. UConn. Wichita State tops Alabama for NIT title.



NO NCAA REGIONAL GAMES TODAY - FINAL FOUR STARTS SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2010


(11) VCU vs (8) BUTLER - 6:00 PM EDT and (4) KENTUCKY vs (3) UCONN - 8:50 PM EDT



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NBA - The Lakers sent a message to the Mavs: They're still the champs and they aren't taking cheap shots lightly.Tim Duncan looked good in his return from injury, but he couldn't lift the Spurs over the Celtics. C's send Spurs to
fifth straight loss. 5 ejected as surging Lakers rout Mavs.



THIRTEEN (13)NBA GAMES TODAY - Check out the NBA ODDS




NHL - Canucks claim first Preisdents' Trophy. Caps win in OT, move closer to East lead. Sharks blank Stars, secure playoff spot. Bruins clinch tie for Northeast title. Surging Predators tied for 5th in West. Lightning clinch berth,
top Penguins 2-1. Isles get 4 in 2nd, slow Rangers' hopes.



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NCAA -WOMENS' BASKETBALL - MARCH MADNESS - During her four years at UConn, Lorin Dixon has been content to play backup … until she became the lone sub off the bench. Danielle Adams struggled during Texas A&M's win in the Elite Eight. So how did the Aggies advance? Gonzaga's Courtney Vandersloot could be the nation's best point guard, but her WNBA draft potential is TBD.



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NASCAR - Between them, Jimmie Johnson and Denny Hamlin have won the last nine races at Martinsville. Can anyone stop them!


Upcoming Race - Date - Event - Time - TV
Apr 3 - 1:13 pm - FOX - Goody's Fast Pain Relief 500 - Martinsville Speedway, Ridgeway, VA



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GOLF - Shell Houston Open- Jimmy Walker tied the course record with a 63 to take a two-shot lead after Round 1. Researchershave designed a biodegradable ball made of lobster shells. Lincicome, Lewis share lead at Nabisco. Lawrie has 2 eagles, leads in Morocco;



PGA EVENT -Mar 31 - Apr 3 -- Shell - Houston Open
Purse: $5,900,000 Redstone GC- The Tournament Course, Humble, Texas



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TENNIS - Maria Sharapova double faulted three times, lost the first set, then roared back to beat Andrea Petkovic and reach her first final in more than seven months. Federer to face Nadal in Ericsson semis. Azarenka advances to Key
Biscayne final.


Thru - Apr 3 - Sony Ericsson Open - Miami, Florida, USA



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NFL - The Buccaneers have the look of a young team on the rise, one poised to target pass-rush deficiencies in the draft. But Aqib Talib's serious legal troubles could quickly make cornerback a major priority. It's time for Carolina to break
with its conservative past and make a bold move: Draft Cam Newton.



NCAA FOOTBALL - Nebraska is more than ready for its Big Ten change, but the transition is taking place at different speeds.A disappointing 2010 for Mark Richt and Georgia hasn't dampened the hopes of fans. Is a BCS title run.



SOCCER - MLS - The designated-player idea that brought superstars like Rafa Marquez to MLS has shifted, with new imports proving more practical than idolized. Saturday previews- Chivas USA visit Toronto FC, 1 p.m. ET. L.A. aims to shake off poor outing, 10:30 p.m. ET.



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UFC - Justin Wilcox was ready to give up on his dreams of mixed martial arts stardom. Then his wife intervened.


FRIDAY ACTION - WILCOX vs. DAMM - CHECK out the UFC ODDS



BOXING - Youthful indiscretions led to a prison sentence for James Kirkland. But the unbeaten fighter is putting his troubles behind and working into form.


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HORSE RACING - Lunar Mist wins at Santa Anita at 18-1-Lunar Mist found an opening along the rail to overtake Sarasota Sunshine and win Santa Anita's $59,800 Cambria Purse for fillies and mares.



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POKER - Two Fresh Faces-So who is on top of the poker world in March? Two of the hottest players in the world, Daniel Cates and Vivek Rajkumar, make their debut in ESPN.com's Top 10.