Sunday, April 24, 2011

Saturday Sports Wrap

A busy Saturday at playoff time features a big surprise as Memphis goes up 2-1 in their series, The PhillyBot still sucks, NHL playoff action, golf, racing and more in today’s sports wrap

NBA

Ibaka steps up for Thunder in Game 3 as OKC beats Denver 97-94 to go up 3-0 in series
Transforming from a shot-blocker into a shot-maker, Serge Ibaka tied his career high with 22 points and sparked the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 97-94 win over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that … [Read More...]

Pacers beat Bulls 89-84 to avoid elimination
Chicago’s fans traveled to Indiana by the thousands, planning to celebrate a first-round playoff sweep. The Pacers sent the red and black-clad swarm back home disappointed. After fourth-quarter … [Read More...]

Roy has 24 in Blazers’ 84-82 Game 4 win over Mavs to tie the series
Brandon Roy’s season had been fraught with uncertainty, first over the stability of his knees, then over his diminished role with the team. All those doubts melted away on Saturday when he led the … [Read More...]

Memphis wins 91-88 at home to go up 2-1 over Spurs and keep home court advantage. This is not a typo!
Zach Randolph is known for being a beast in the paint. Now his feathery touch from outside helped the Memphis Grizzlies keep making history. Even though it’s not the shot anyone … [Read More...]

Friday's Games
Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to 3-0 lead over Knicks with 113-96 thrashing
Crawford’s big 3 gives Hawks win over Magic 88-84 and 2-1 series lead
Lakers take 2-1 series lead with 100-86 win over Hornets

Selected Archives

Lakers’ Lamar Odom wins NBA Sixth Man award
Jones, Knight, Liggins Declare for Draft
Dwight Howard wins defensive player of the year


MLB

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Really, the PhillyBot didn’t even reach the plate. Not close at all. For a measly quarter, less than two blocks from my house I can get a robot to throw a pitch at 40-90 mph and hit the zone 80% of … [Read More...]

MLB takes over operation of LA Dodgers
Major League Baseball is assuming control of the Los Angeles Dodgers, a team financially paralyzed by its owners' bitter divorce. AP Sports Writer Ron Blum discusses why baseball took this … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Pittsburgh Cops go a little nuts on Pirates fan
Manny Ramirez quits after another failed drug test
Have the Red Sox found their rhythm?


NHL

Lightning stay alive, beat Pens down 8-2 to move to 2-3 in series
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Guy Boucher was convinced it was just a matter of time before Steven Stamkos became a dynamic offensive force in the NHL playoffs. His postseason coming-out party … [Read More...]

Capitals top Rangers 3-1, win series in 5 games
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals have skated into unfamiliar territory. They have finally finished a series early, earning a bunch of days off during the playoffs. Ovechkin quickly … [Read More...]

Bruins beat Canadiens 2-1 on Horton’s OT goal getting them to 3-2 in series
The Boston Bruins lost a playoff series last year when they had a 3-0 lead. So a mere 3-2 edge over the Montreal Canadiens guarantees nothing. Coach Claude Julien knows how tough closing can … [Read More...]

Kings avoid elimination with 3-1 win over Sharks
Jonathan Quick made 51 saves to help Los Angeles hold on to a big lead that Kyle Clifford and Wayne Simmonds helped provide and the Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1 in Game 5 on Saturday night to … [Read More...]

Vezina Trophy Finalists
On the Fly looks at this year's Vezina trophy finalists: Tim Thomas, Pekka Rinne and Roberto Luongo … [Read More...]

Friday's Games
Sabres beat Flyers 4-3 in OT, take 3-2 series lead
Predators make dramatic comeback, beat Ducks 4-3 in OT for 3-2 series lead

Selected Archives

NHL Playoffs: Top plays of the Conference quarters
2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals Schedule
NHL Plays of the Year


NFL

NFL: Best games on the 2011 schedule
A look at the most anticipated matchups of the 2011 NFL season. … [Read More...]

NFL Off-Field Player Issues
Outside The Lines panel of experts discuss the high number of player arrest during the NFL lockout … [Read More...]

AAlex Marvez reports that the NFLPA may be developing some cracks
Alex he latest on the NFL labor dispute including a possible rift amongst the players union Video: Marvez: Rift in union? … [Read More...]

NFL lockout update
Legal analyst Jeff Benz discusses the latest developments on the NFL Lockout Video: Benz: NFL lockout update … [Read More...]

Selected Archives

Players not worried about lost season….yet
Romo’s job safe in Dallas?

Strip Teach
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Poker Etiquette
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The Slow Play
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The Blinds
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The Board
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Draws
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Global Warming
Sports Babes

Allison

Ashleigh

BBrooke

Chelsie

Juliett

Lindsey

NFL Draft

NFL Draft: Sure bets
Which NFL draft prospects have the best chance at a successful professional career? … [Read More...]

NFL Draft Risers & Fallers: 4/19
RyRyan Mallett is part of the discussion among Risers & Fallers. Chad Reuter joins Lauren Shehadi to talk about the former Arkansas quarterback and more … [Read More...]

Who will be the #1 Overall Pick?
With the Carolina Panthers drafting 1st overall this year, they will need to address many needs on both sides of the ball. Aaron Taylor, Randy Cross and Rich Rodriguez share their opinions on which … [Read More...]

NFL Draft: Sleeper picks
Which prospects could prove to be diamonds in the rough? … [Read More...]

Team Needs

Arizona Cardinals Draft Needs
Will Ken Whisenhunt get a promising young quarterback to work with in the upcoming NFL Draft? … [Read More...]

Denver Broncos Draft Needs
What will John Fox have to work with after the NFL Draft? . … [Read More...]

Cincinnati Bengals Draft Needs
Will the Bengals look to draft a successor to an unhappy Carson Palmer? … [Read More...]

Carolina Panthers Draft Needs
Could Carolina trade out of the top pick? What do they do with their third-round selections?  … [Read More...]

San Francisco 49ers Draft Needs
The 49ers may be looking to start over at the quarterback position with the 7th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Blaine Gabbert could be the player they are searching for. … [Read More...]

Cleveland Browns Draft Needs
Will A.J. Green be taking his talent to Cleveland? The Browns have the 6th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and selecting a wide receiver would certainly help their offense.  … [Read More...]

Tennessee Titans Draft Needs
The Titans have the 8th Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Nick Fairley may be a solid choice to help bolster their defensive line. … [Read More...]

Dallas Cowboys Draft Needs
Washington Redskins Draft Needs
Minnesota Vikings Draft Needs
Houston Texans Draft Needs
Buffalo Bills Draft Needs
Detroit Lions Draft Needs
St. Louis Rams Draft Needs
Miami Dolphins Draft Needs
New England Patriots Draft Needs
San Diego Chargers Draft Needs
Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Needs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Draft Needs
New York Giants Draft Needs
Kansas City Chiefs Draft Needs

Positional Breakdowns

NFL Draft Report: QBs
Who is the best quarterback in the draft? What makes this year's class so deep? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to dissect the signal callers as the NFL Draft approaches … [Read More...]

Top 3 Quarterbacks

Blaine Gabbert, QB Missouri
Ryan Mallett, QB Arkansas
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

NFL Draft Report: RBs
Is Mark Ingram the only running back worthy of a first round selection? Who are the sleepers of the 2011 running back class? Rob Rang joins Lauren Shehadi to discuss. … [Read More...]

Top 3 Running Backs

Mark Ingram, RB Alabama
Mikel LeShoure, RB Illinois
Ryan Williams, RB Virginia Tech

NFL Draft Report: WR/TE
Is A.J. Green in a class by himself when it comes to the wide receiver position?

Top 3 Wide Receivers

AJ Green, WR Georgia
Julio Jones, WR Alabama
Torrey Smith, WR Maryland

NFL Draft Report: Linebackers
Is Von Miller the top of the class when it comes to linebackers?

Top 3 Linebackers

Von Miller, LB Texas A&M
Justin Houston, LB/DE, Georgia
Akeem Ayers, LB UCLA

NFL Draft Report: Offensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Defensive Linemen
NFL Draft Report: Cornerbacks

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