Mavericks vs. Thunder Preview DALLAS, TX (AP) – Take a sweep of the Lakers, a nine-day layoff and a dominant outing by Dirk Nowitzki in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, and it’s understandable why the Dallas Mavericks may have started thinking too highly of themselves.
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Rangers vs. Phillies Preview PHILADELPHIA, PA (AP) – Cliff Lee last saw the Texas Rangers when he pitched for them in the World Series.
Rays vs. Marlins Preview MIAMI, FL (AP) – Following a two-year stretch where Florida struggled to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, the Marlins are once again enjoying some success against their interleague rival.
Bruins vs. Lightning Preview TAMPA, FL (AP) – The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to overcome a resurgent Tim Thomas and even up the Eastern Conference finals.
Pro players’ unions want lockout end MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP) – The unions for hockey, baseball and basketball are siding with the players in the NFL lockout court battle, saying the league’s lockout should be lifted.
Saban charity pledges $50K to group HOLT, AL (AP) – Nick and Terry Saban’s charity is pledging $50,000 to help a group that is rebuilding homes destroyed by the recent tornadoes.
APR docks UConn two scholarships HARTFORD, CT (AP) – The national champion Connecticut men’s basketball program will lose two scholarships for the upcoming season as a result of a poor Academic Performance Rating from the NCAA.
Friday MLB Opening Odds The Spread) – Roy Halladay is on the mound for the Philadelphia Phillies as they entertain the Texas Rangers to begin MLB interleague play on Friday.
Friday NHL Playoffs Opening Odds (The Spread) – The San Jose Sharks return home for Game 3 in their Western Conference Finals series needing a win against the Vancouver Canucks to avoid a nearly impossible climb back. Who will win Friday night?
Reds vs. Indians Preview CLEVELAND, OH (AP) – Last season, the Cincinnati Reds completed a surprising end to their 15-year playoff drought, helping their cause with a pair of series victories over the Cleveland Indians.