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Pacquiao's victory over Mosley convincing, but lacked flair
NBA referee Salvatore admits he blew call on inadvertent whistle
Grizzlies bring big momentum to Game 4 vs. Thunder
ESPN/ABC announcers critical of Lakers' Game 4 meltdown
Braves, Jurrjens power their way past Phillies, Hamels
No-hitters nothing unusual in MLB after two in one week
Angels edge Indians, give Scioscia 1,000th win
Lakers' reign, Jackson era end with sweep by Mavericks
Ref admits blown call late in Hawks' win (AP)
Adrian Dater: Red Wings' shocking rally win in Game 5 may forever haunt Sharks
Scioscia wins No. 1,000 as Angels edge Indians
Smith, Teague shine as Hawks even series (AP)
Red Wings rally in 3rd, stay alive again (AP)
Hawks smother Bulls
Wings rally to stay alive
Hawks knot Bulls series at 2 as Smith leads way
Red Wings rally in 3rd to stay alive vs. Sharks
Kentucky G Liggins to keep name in NBA draft
Smith, Teague lead Hawks past Bulls to tie series
Red Wings avoid elimination, force Game 6 vs. Sharks

Pacquiao's victory over Mosley convincing, but lacked flair

Posted: 08 May 2011 07:02 PM PDT

Shane Mosley complained of blisters on his right foot. Manny Pacquiao suffered a cramp in his left leg. When it was over, fight fans limped home, ...

NBA referee Salvatore admits he blew call on inadvertent whistle

Posted: 08 May 2011 11:56 PM PDT

NBA referee Bennett Salvatore acknowledged Sunday that he blew a call in the closing minutes of Atlanta's 100-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls, ...

Grizzlies bring big momentum to Game 4 vs. Thunder

Posted: 08 May 2011 07:41 PM PDT

Any hopes the Memphis Grizzlies had of a comeback appeared to be squashed Saturday when Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook sucked ...

ESPN/ABC announcers critical of Lakers' Game 4 meltdown

Posted: 08 May 2011 08:37 PM PDT

ABC's Magic Johnson, as a TV analyst, is consistently upbeat and historically sunny about the Los Angeles Lakers.

Braves, Jurrjens power their way past Phillies, Hamels

Posted: 08 May 2011 09:11 PM PDT

Decked in plenty of pink, Freddie Freeman had a career night.

No-hitters nothing unusual in MLB after two in one week

Posted: 08 May 2011 05:13 PM PDT

There was a time when no-hitters were unique in baseball, the mere possibility of one piquing the interest of even casual fans.

Angels edge Indians, give Scioscia 1,000th win

Posted: 08 May 2011 11:43 PM PDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Mike Scioscia would have been perfectly content to have remained a catching instructor after his All-Star playing career ended, instead of managing a major league team.

Lakers' reign, Jackson era end with sweep by Mavericks

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:56 AM PDT

Phil Jackson, staring vacantly ahead, limped toward the Los Angeles Lakers locker room Sunday, numb to what he had witnessed. The Lakers' championship ...

Ref admits blown call late in Hawks' win (AP)

Posted: 08 May 2011 09:35 PM PDT

NBA referee Bennett Salvatore acknowledged Sunday that he blew a call in the closing minutes of Atlanta's 100-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls, which evened the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. With 2 1/2 minutes remaining and the Hawks leading 90-84, Bulls star Derrick Rose went up for a shot beyond the 3-point stripe and appeared to be fouled by Jamal Crawford.

Adrian Dater: Red Wings' shocking rally win in Game 5 may forever haunt Sharks

Posted: 08 May 2011 09:25 PM PDT

The Sharks were minutes from the West finals. Now they're halfway to blowing a 3-0 series lead after the Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory and forced a Game 6, writes Adrian Dater.

Scioscia wins No. 1,000 as Angels edge Indians

Posted: 08 May 2011 09:42 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Angels beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 on Sunday to give Mike Scioscia his 1,000th victory as a major league manager.

Smith, Teague shine as Hawks even series (AP)

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:17 AM PDT

There's a tape that Josh Smith's coach wants him to see. It shows the Atlanta Hawks forward attacking the basket. And defending. And rebounding. And finding the open man. About the only thing it doesn't feature is Smith parking himself on the outside, putting up jumpers beyond his range. "I've been telling him from day one: just because the shot is open doesn't mean that's...

Red Wings rally in 3rd, stay alive again (AP)

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:14 AM PDT

There wasn't any big speech or dramatic moment back in a quiet San Jose Sharks locker room, just a simple two-word message from a few veterans: Move on. At this point, the Detroit Red Wings have given them no choice. Tomas Holmstrom broke a tie with 6:08 remaining, and the Red Wings scored three third-period goals to avoid elimination with a 4-3 victory over the Sharks on Sunday night.

Hawks smother Bulls

Posted: 08 May 2011 11:43 PM PDT

ATLANTA (AP) Josh Smith seemed to do it all. He attacked the basket. He defended. He rebounded. He made brilliant passes. He even won a crucial jump ball against a taller player.

Wings rally to stay alive

Posted: 08 May 2011 11:43 PM PDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The Detroit Red Wings are coming home with a chance to take a step toward history.

Hawks knot Bulls series at 2 as Smith leads way

Posted: 08 May 2011 10:38 PM PDT

Josh Smith had 23 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and Jeff Teague came up with another big game to lead the Atlanta Hawks past the Chicago Bulls 100-88 Sunday night, evening the Eastern Conference semifinals at two games apiece.

Red Wings rally in 3rd to stay alive vs. Sharks

Posted: 08 May 2011 09:54 PM PDT

Tomas Holmstrom broke a tie with 6:08 remaining, and the Detroit Red Wings had three third-period goals to avoid elimination with a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.