Red Sox Place Hanrahan on 60-Day DL
Robert Rogers/MLB Photos via Getty Images(BOSTON) — The Boston Red Sox transferred closer Joel Hanrahan from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day DL Thursday.
Hanrahan has an injured right elbow and has been sent to Birmingham, Ala. to meet with D…
Blackhawks Top Wild 5-1: Advance to Round Two
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) — Marian Hossa scored twice and Corey Crawford made 21 saves leading the top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks past the No. 8 seed Minnesota Wild 5-1 Thursday night, in Game 5 of their best-of-seven playoff series.
The wi…
Senators Advance, Defeat Montreal 6-1
Francois Laplante/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images(MONTREAL) — The Senators are moving on to the second round of the playoffs.Corey Conacher scored twice, and Craig Anderson stopped 33 shots leading the No. 7 seed Ottawa Senators to a 6-1 Game 5 vict…
Vokoun Leads Penguins Past Islanders 4-0
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(PITTSBURGH) — Dan Bylsma’s decision to start Tomas Vokoun in net over the struggling Marc-Andre Fluery worked out well.
Vokoun stopped all 31 shots he faced leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to 4-0 Game 5 victory ove…
Heat Blast Bulls to Tie Series at One
Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(MIAMI) — If you thought the Miami Heat were in trouble after its game one performance, you probably don’t think that way anymore.
Six Heat players scored in double figures as Miami made up for its Game 1 defeat by destroying…
Krejic’s Hat Trick Powers Bruins Past Leafs in OT
Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images(TORONTO) — David Krejic lit up the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Boston Bruins 27-year-old center scored three times, including the game-winner 13:06 into overtime, leading the Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Leafs …
Thompson Scores 34, Lifts Warriors Past Spurs
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(SAN ANTONIO) — Klay Thompson scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 14 rebounds leading the Golden State Warriors to a 100-91 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night.
The second round playoff series is now t…
Rangers Hold Off Capitals, Even Series at Two
Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post(NEW YORK) — It seems the New York Rangers scoring drought is over.
After scoring one goal in their first two playoff games, the Rangers have scored four goals in back-to-back games, this time beating the the Washingt…
Tim Tebow Voted Most Influential Sports Athlete
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Despite being released by the New York Jets last week, quarterback Tim Tebow is the most influential athlete in sports in 2013, according to Forbes.com survey.
The survey reported that 29 percent of the respondents …
Scoreboard Roundup – 5/5/13
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NBA Playoffs – Second Round: Oklahoma City Thunder 93 – Memphis 91 (Thunder lead series 1-0)
Indiana Pacers 102 – New York Knicks 95 (Pacers lead series 1-0)
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Quarterfinals: Minnesota Wi…
Pacers Take Game 1, Roll Past Knicks 102-95
Elsa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Indiana Pacers had six players score in double figures as they rolled past the New York Knicks 102-95 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Sunday.
David West scored 20 and Paul George had 19 in the win.
The …
Ragan Wins Sprint Cup Race at Talladega
Sean Gardner/Getty Images(TALLADEGA, Ala.) — David Ragan won the Aaron’s 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday.
Ragan was pushed past Carl Edwards by Front Row Motorsports teammate David Gilliland on the last lap of a green-whit…
Thunder Nip Grizzlies to Take Game 1
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(OKLAHOMA CITY) — Kevin Durant scored 35 points, including two clutch baskets in the final 40 seconds of the game, to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Memphis Grizzlies, 93-91, in Game 1 of the Western Conference sem…
LeBron James Officialy Named NBA MVP
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(MIAMI) — Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, the league announced Sunday.
“Everytime teh media asks me a question about me as a player I say I just try to be the best player on the co…
Tigers Blast Astros 17-2
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(HOUSTON) — Miguel Cabrera went 4-for4 with two home runs and six RBIs leading the Detroit Tigers past the Houston Astros 17-2 Saturday.
Every starter had a hit for the Tigers including Torii Hunter, who had four hits and t…
Knicks Hope To Have Stoudemire Back For Game 3
Rob Carr/Getty Images(GREENBURGH, N.Y.) — New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire may return for Game 3 of the Knicks’ second round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers.
Knicks head coach Mike Woodson made the announcement to the media Saturday.
T…
Scoreboard Roundup – 5/4/13
Getty Images/Hemera(NEW YORK) — Orb wins the 139th Kentucky Derby
NBA Playoffs – First Round: Chicago Bulls 99 – Brooklyn Nets 93 (Bulls win series 4-3)
MLB: Cincinnati Reds 6 (17-14) – Chicago Cubs 4 (11-19)
Cleveland Indians 7 (14-13) – Minnesota Tw…
Angel Rodriguez Transfers to Miami
Jamie Squire/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Kansas State point guard Angel Rodriguez has transferred to the University of Miami.
The 5-foot-11 point guard, averaged 11.4 points and 5.2 assists last season, Rodriguez’s sophomore, with the Wildcats.
“An…
Jabari Parker Signs with Duke
Kelly Kline/Getty Images(DURHAM, N.C.) — Top basketball recruit Jabari Parker officially signed his letter of intent to play at Duke Thursday.
Parker has been one of the prized college basketball prospects for the past couple of years.
The 6-foo…
Denny Hamlin Cleared to Return at Talladega
Chris Graythen/Getty Images for NASCAR(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Denny Hamlin was cleared by his doctors and NASCAR Thursday to return in a limited capacity for Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at Talladega.
NASCAR will allow Hamlin to start Sunday’s race as lon…