Magic vs. Hawks Preview ATLANTA, GA (AP) – There’s a sign on the wall leading into the Atlanta Hawks’ locker room that says: “We Control Our Own Destiny.”
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Cubs vs. Diamondbacks Preview PHOENIX, AZ (AP) – The Chicago Cubs are glad to be headed to some warm weather, but their next opponent could be difficult for Ryan Dempster.
Predators vs. Canucks Preview VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) —The Nashville Predators get the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Vancouver Canucks in their first Western Conference semifinals.
BYU gets an early bowl invite FORT WORTH, TX (AP) – BYU is guaranteed to end its first season of football independence in a bowl game – as long as the Cougars are bowl eligible.
Calhoun, Walker defend UConn HARTFORD, CT (AP) – Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun and star guard Kemba Walker are defending the program’s academic reputation, amid concern the national champions could lose scholarships based on academic performance.
Monday NBA Playoffs Opening Odds (The Spread) – A miraculous fourth quarter comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers evened up their series with the Dallas Mavericks. Game 5 in that series, plus two other Game 4’s comprise Monday night’s NBA Playoffs schedule.
Monday MLB Opening Odds (The Spread) – Two American League pitchers having a great deal of success this April will duke it out Monday night as the Oakland Athletics play at the Los Angeles Angels, one of nine games on the MLB schedule.
Spurs vs. Grizzlies Preview MEMPHIS, TN (AP) – Win a playoff game? Check. Win a playoff game at home? Done.
Trail Blazers vs. Mavericks Preview DALLAS, TX (AP) – Dirk Nowitzki was a free agent last summer, unshackled from the Dallas Mavericks for the first time in his career. It was his chance to escape a franchise with a long track record of winning big in the regular season and losing painfully in the postseason.
Athletics vs. Angels Preview ANAHEIM, CA (AP) – Jered Weaver is looking like an early front-runner for the AL Cy Young Award.