Scoreboard Roundup – 5/15/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: The Indiana Pacers outpaced the Miami Heat, 78-75. (Series tied at 1-1)
Western Conference Semi-Finals: The San Antonio Spurs ripped the Los Angeles Clippers, 108-92. (Spurs lead seri…
Mavericks Head Coach Carlisle Staying In Big D
Dallas Mavericks/NBA(DALLAS) — The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Rick Carlisle have agreed to a new contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.“We are excited that Rick will be back with the Mavericks for at least the next four y…
Bulls Guard Derrick Rose To Miss 8-12 Months
Chicago Bulls/NBA(CHICAGO) — Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will be sidelined between eight to 12 months after undergoing surgery to repair his left ACL, according to Dr. Brian Cole, who performed the surgery.“The surgery went extremely well,&…
Cavaliers Point Guard Kyrie Irving Wins Rookie of the Year Award
NBA via Cleveland Cavaliers(INDEPENDENCE, Ohio) — There was plenty of pressure on point guard Kyrie Irving when the Cleveland Cavaliers selected him with the number one overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, and he showed he was up for the challenge. Irv…
Krzyzewski Not Likely to Return for 2016 Games
Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(DALLAS) — Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski has helped bring Team USA Basketball back to glory, but the 2012 games are likely to be his last as head coach of the team.”I think this is the last time,” Krzyzewski said. “I hope …
Eagles’ Tackle Jason Peters Re-Tears Achilles After Home Accident
NFL via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Any hope that the Philadelphia Eagles had of All-Pro tackle Jason Peters returning sometime during the 2012 season is likely out of question. Already recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon suffere…
Rangers Shutout Devils 3-0, Take Game 1
Bruce Bennett/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 21 saves, as the Rangers shutout the New Jersey Devils 3-0 taking Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The game was scoreless until the third when Rangers defense…
Hunter Leaves Angels After Son’s Arrest
Jason Miller/Getty Images(ANAHEIM, Calif.) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Torii Hunter did not play in the teams game versus the Oakland Athletics Monday, after finding out his son was one of five high-school students arrested in the Dallas area of T…
76ers Edge Celtics 82-81, Even Series
Elsa/Getty Images(BOSTON) — This time it was Philadelphia’s turn. After losing by one-point in Game 1 to the Boston Celtics, the 76ers returned the favor by edging the Celtics 82-81, to even the second round series at one.
“Everybody who came in gave …
Thunder Destroy Lakers 119-90, Take Early Series Lead
Brett Deering/Getty Images(OKLAHOMA CITY) — The Oklahoma City Thunder hadn’t played a game in nine days, but the players didn’t show an ounce of rust. The team had a franchise low four turnovers as the Thunder leveled the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-90.
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Scoreboard Roundup – 5/14/12
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — NBA Playoffs – Eastern Conference Semi-Finals: The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 82-81. (Series tied at 1-1)
The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Los Angeles Lakers, 119-90. (Thunder lead series …
Hightower Re-Signs With The Washington Redskins
Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images(ASHBURN, Va.) — The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent running back Tim Hightower Monday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.In five games with the Redskins last season, Hightower rushed for 321 yards on 84 carries…
Blue Jackets Retain Richards As Head Coach
Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Columbus Blue Jackets and interim head coach Todd Richards agreed to a two-year contract Monday, giving Richards the job on a full-time basis. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.Richa…
Heat Forward Chris Bosh Out Indefinitely With Abdominal Strain
NBA via Miami Heat(MIAMI) — The Miami Heat’s hopes of winning the NBA Championship this season just got a lot tougher. An MRI revealed that forward Chris Bosh has a moderate abdominal strain, and the team has ruled him out indefinitely.Bosh suffered t…
Nationals Catcher Wilson Ramos Suffers Torn ACL
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(Cincinnati) — The Washington Nationals are off to one of the best starts in team history, but going forward, they’ll have to carry on without one of their key young players. Catcher Wilson Ramos is likely out for the rest of t…
Red Sox Replace Derek Lowe’s Stolen World Series Ring
Jim Rogash/Getty Images(BOSTON, Mass) — When the Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2004, starting pitcher Derek Lowe was a major part of their success. Last month, his World Series ring was stolen from his home in Clearwater, Florida. In a classy…
Votto Hits Three Homers, Reds Defeat Nationals 9-6
Rich Pilling/Getty Images(Cincinnati) — Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto hit three home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, as the Reds beat the Washington Nationals 9-6.
“Number one you’re hoping to get your leadoff man on, which we did,” …
Matt Kemp Leaves Game With Hamstring Issue
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)(LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp left the Dodgers game versus the Colorado Rockies Sunday after irritating his left hamstring.
He will have an MRI on Monday.
Kemp was asked if it would be a good ide…
Manchester City Wins English Premier League Title
Alex Livesey/Getty Images(MANCHESTER, ENGLAND) – Manchester City scored the go-ahead and the game-winning goal in injury time, giving it a 3-2 victory over Queens Park Rangers and its first English Premier League title in 44 years.
Edin Dzeko ti…
Kings Conquer Coyotes 4-2, Take Early Series Lead
Jeff Gross/Getty Images(GLENDALE, Ariz.) — Los Angeles Kings winger Dwight King scored twice and goalie Jonathan Quick made 25 saves as the Kings took Game 1 of the Western Conference finals over the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-2.
“He’s a strong guy,” Kings ce…
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