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SI.com         Durant nets 41, Thunder hold on April 18, 2011 at 1:57 AM   OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook did most of the damage for the Oklahoma City Thunder .         Ian Thomsen: Other O'Neal steps up in Celtics' win over Knicks in Game 1 April 18, 2011 at 1:08 AM   Ray Allen's three won Game 1 for the Celtics over the Knicks -- an 87-85 streetfight. Ian Thomsen explains it was the inspired play of Jermaine O'Neal that enabled the Celtics' escape.         Canucks on verge of sweeping 'Hawks April 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM   CHICAGO (AP) All night long the Chicago Blackhawks seemed to have extra men on the ice. Seven power plays gave the defending Stanley Cup champions plenty of scoring chances in a game they desperately needed to win.         Late Allen three gives Celtics Game 1 win April 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM   Ray Allen scored 24 points and drained a three-pointer with 12 seconds left to give the Celtics a hard-fought 87-85 come-from-behind win over the Knicks in Game 1 on Sunday night.         Paul, Hornets stun two-time champs April 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM   LOS ANGELES (AP) Chris Paul and a few teammates sneaked across the street from their hotel to Staples Center the night before the New Orleans Hornets began the postseason, eagerly hoisting up a few shots in the shadows of the Lakers' imposing championship banners.         Westbrook nets 31 as Thunder slip past Nuggets April 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM         Yankees rally, Rivera slams the door on Rangers April 17, 2011 at 11:18 PM   NEW YORK (AP) -- Eric Chavez , filling in for an ailing Alex Rodriguez , singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees hit three homers off previously untouchable Alexi Ogando to beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Sunday night.         Kemp's walk-off blast sends Dodgers past Cards April 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM   LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Chad Billingsley cooled off one of baseball's hottest offenses through eight innings before Matt Kemp got to Ryan Franklin again. This time, his homer salvaged a victory for the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers .         Knicks make return to playoffs in Boston April 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM         Steele breaks through at Texas Open April 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM         Rangers-Yankees finale April 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM         'Melo, Knicks open first-round series vs. Celtics April 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM   The Knicks are looking to become the third team to pull off an upset in Game 1 on Sunday. The Celts trailed by 12 at halftime, but have battled back in the second half. Follow the action.         Paul flips switch, thrives in playoff spotlight April 17, 2011 at 7:53 PM   LOS ANGELES -- Anybody cruising downtown Los Angeles on Sunday morning, either up early or out late, might have spotted a four-time All Star strolling wide-eyed through the city streets. Chris Paul bypassed the team bus and walked from his hotel to Staples Center, to remind himself what the playoffs feel like, and try to channel some of the energy in the air. "It was the excitement of basketball," he said.         Red Sox blast Jays for first win streak of season April 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- The Boston Red Sox are now starting to feel like a winning team again.         Late goal propels Rangers past Caps in Game 3 April 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM   NEW YORK (AP) Brandon Dubinsky's goal with 1:39 left snapped a tie, and Rangers' struggling offense woke up enough to beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Sunday and get New York back in the first-round playoff series.         Grizzlies shock Spurs in Game 1 April 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM   SAN ANTONIO (AP) Zach Randolph raised his fists above his head. The Memphis Grizzlies carried the motto ``Let's Make History'' into the playoffs, and in a stunning Game 1 upset, they had already done it.         Hornets upset Lakers in Game 1 April 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM   On the heels of the Spurs' surprising upset in Game 1, the Lakers followed suit. Chris Paul had 33 points and 14 assists as the seventh-seeded Hornets knocked off the Lakers 109-100.         Earnhardt pushes J.J. to last-lap victory at 'Dega April 17, 2011 at 5:04 PM   With an inside pass on the final stretch, Jimmie Johnson has won the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway Sunday in Talladega, Ala.         Gasol, Randolph play key roles for Grizz April 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM   On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies accomplished what their underdog brethren in Indiana and Philadelphia could not: translate a competitive two-way effort into an actual Game 1 victory. A pair of Matt Bonner three-pointers nearly denied the Grizzlies' their first playoff win in franchise history, but timely buckets from Marc Gasol, O.J. Mayo and Shane Battier, along with some strong defense, allowed Memphis to preserve its game-clinching lead in the final minutes.         Kobe, Lakers open up title defense vs. Hornets April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM   The Lakers dominated the Hornets during the regular season, winning all four meetings. Will Kobe Bryant and L.A. continue that mastery as they open up their first-round series? Follow along.         Capitals seek 3-0 series lead on Rangers April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM         Sizemore homers in return as Indians down O's April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore homered in his return for Cleveland after undergoing major knee surgery last year, leading the off-and-running Indians to a 4-2 win Sunday and series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles , who dropped their seventh straight.         LIVE: Spurs, Grizzlies open first-round series April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM   Did the Grizzlies tank the season to get a shot at the Spurs? Eighth-seeded Memphis is more than holding its own against Tim Duncan's veteran team in their series opener. Follow along here.         Lakers begin title defense against Hornets April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM         Can Junior snap 100-race skid at 'Dega? April 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM         Capps replaces struggling Nathan as Twins closer April 17, 2011 at 1:25 PM   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) -- Matt Capps is replacing Joe Nathan as the Minnesota Twins closer.         Nuggets' Afflalo out for Game 1 against Thunder April 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM   OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) The Denver Nuggets will be without starting guard Arron Afflalo for Game 1 of their playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.         Spurs' Ginobili won't play Game 1 vs. Grizzlies April 17, 2011 at 11:40 AM   SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Spurs guard Manu Ginobili won't play in Game 1 against the Memphis Grizzlies.         Spurs' Ginobili won't play vs. Grizzlies in series opener April 17, 2011 at 11:18 AM         Biffle, 3M to stay with Roush Fenway through '14 April 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM   TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- Greg Biffle and his main sponsor have renewed their contracts with Roush Fenway Racing through the 2014 season.         Nadal wins seventh straight Monte Carlo Masters April 17, 2011 at 10:24 AM   MONACO (AP) -- Rafael Nadal won his seventh straight Monte Carlo Masters title Sunday, beating David Ferrer 6-4, 7-5.         Tribe activates 3-time All-Star Sizemore from DL April 17, 2011 at 9:39 AM   CLEVELAND (AP) -- Grady Sizemore is back atop Cleveland's lineup and in center field for the Indians.             This email was sent to customcomputerrepair.sports121@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here