SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 20 1011

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



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




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



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




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



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




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


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




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



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




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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 19 2011

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



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




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



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




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




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




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



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




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



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




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



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



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



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



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



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



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




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

SPORTS INFO for 05 18 2011

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



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




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



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




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



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





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




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




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




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





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



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



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



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



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



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



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





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

SPORTS Updates 05 17 2011

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



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




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



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




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



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





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



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



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



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




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



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



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



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



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



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



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




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

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 16 2011

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




NO NBA PLAYOFF GAME TODAY - TOMORROW YES !




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



NO NHL PLAYOFF GAME TODAY - TOMORROW YES !




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



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




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



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




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



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



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




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



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



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



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



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




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

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 11 2011

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




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





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




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





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




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





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





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




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





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





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




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




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




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




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




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




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





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

SPORTS INFO Updates for 05 10 2011

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



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




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



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




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




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





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



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



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



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




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



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



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



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



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



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



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





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