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SI.com         Heat top Celts in OT May 10, 2011 at 2:28 AM   BOSTON (AP) Miami's Big Three was assembled for just this purpose: To dominate the bullies from Boston who knocked them from the playoffs so many times before.         Thunder edge Grizzlies in 3OT, tie series at 2-2 May 10, 2011 at 2:28 AM   Regulation couldn't decide Game 4 of Grizzlies-Thunder; nor could one OT, or even two. Oklahoma City edged Memphis 133-123 in three OTs to square the West semifinal series at 2-2.         Study shows NFL players wore low-rated helmets May 10, 2011 at 12:59 AM   WASHINGTON (AP) -- Nearly 40 percent of NFL players last season wore a helmet model that got the second-lowest rating for reducing the risk of concussions in a study by Virginia Tech researchers.         Darren Eliot: Canucks' lockdown approach keys series-clinching victory May 9, 2011 at 11:30 PM   For the first time since '94, the Canucks are on to the West finals. They seized an early lead, then played keep away in ousting the Preds in six games with a 2-1 win, says Darren Eliot.         Greinke gets first win as Brewer May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Zack Greinke struck out nine over six effective innings in his home debut and Rickie Weeks homered, lifting the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night.         Scherzer wins 6th straight as Tigers thump Jays May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   TORONTO (AP) -- Max Scherzer wasn't at his best. Thanks to an offensive boost from Victor Martinez and Austin Jackson , he was still good enough to keep his winning streak alive.         Canucks advance to West finals May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) The Vancouver Canucks have had plenty of practice this postseason when given the chance to eliminate an opponent. They finally found a way to make it look easy.         Canucks finish Preds in six games, reach West finals May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   For the third time in franchise history, the Canucks have advanced to the West finals. Top-seeded Vancouver knocked out the Predators in six games with a 2-1 victory in Nashville.         LeBron, Heat drop Celtics in OT for 3-1 lead May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   The Heat will return home one win away from the East finals. Miami's Big Three combined for 83 points to top the Celtics 98-90 in overtime and open up a commanding 3-1 series lead.         Crawford's double lifts Red Sox past Twins in 11 May 9, 2011 at 11:05 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- Pinch-runner Jose Iglesias raced around from first to score on close play at the plate on Carl Crawford 's one-out double off the left-field wall in the bottom of the 11th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins .         Turgeon leaving Texas A&M to take Maryland job May 9, 2011 at 10:01 PM   COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) -- Texas A&M basketball coach Mark Turgeon agrees to take over at Maryland.         TNT Overtime: Watch Thunder vs. Grizzlies, Game 4 May 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM   The Grizzlies rallied to reclaim the series lead over the Thunder. Can the eight seed take another step toward a stunning trip to the West finals? Watch Game 7 live on TNT Overtime.         LIVE: Canucks try to close out Predators, agian May 9, 2011 at 8:58 PM   The Canucks were denied in their first attempt at knocking out the Predators. Can Vancouver close the deal in Game 6 and punch a ticket to the Western Conference finals? Follow it all here.         Kobe, KG make all-defensive team for ninth time May 9, 2011 at 6:37 PM   NEW YORK (AP) -- Celtics forward Kevin Garnett and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant have been selected to the NBA all-defensive first team for a record-tying ninth time.         LIVE: Rondo, Celtics try to even up series with Heat May 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM   Rajon Rondo fought off an elbow injury as the Celtics ate into the Heat's lead. Can he and Boston's banged-up lineup deliver again as they try to even up the East semis at 2-2? Follow it here.         Source: Fitzgerald, N'western agree to extension May 9, 2011 at 6:24 PM   A person familiar with the situation says Northwestern and coach Pat Fitzgerald have agreed to a new contract, finalizing a deal that's been in the works for several months.         ND's Brey dismisses Terps talk, says he's staying May 9, 2011 at 6:01 PM   SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) -- Notre Dame coach Mike Brey is staying with the Irish, and his reasoning is pretty simple.         Verlander's place in an exclusive pitching club May 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM   Justin Verlander is one of 13 pitchers in MLB history to throw multiple no-hitters before the age of 29. Joe Posnanski assesses that exclusive club and says the Tigers ace is not done yet.         Feisty Preds aiming to force Game 7 vs. Canucks May 9, 2011 at 4:05 PM   The Nashville Predators are reminding the Vancouver Canucks that it's never over till it's really over.         Report: NFL may turn over drug testing to WADA May 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM   NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL may turn to the World Anti-Doping Agency to oversee testing of players for performance-enhancing drugs, The New York Times reported, one of many changes it is mulling if forced by the courts to operate without a new collective bargaining agreement with the players.         M's part ways with struggling ex-All-Star Bradley May 9, 2011 at 3:55 PM   SEATTLE (AP) The Seattle Mariners have cut slumping outfielder Milton Bradley and his $12 million salary.         Tiger drops to eighth in latest world golf rankings May 9, 2011 at 1:37 PM         Few surprises on U.S. Women's World Cup roster May 9, 2011 at 12:53 PM   CHICAGO (AP) -- Goalkeeper Hope Solo, who missed Women's World Cup qualifying with a shoulder injury, is on the U.S. roster for this summer's tournament in Germany.         Ian Thomsen: Rondo sets Boston standard, but Miami has more weapons in Game 4 May 9, 2011 at 12:27 PM   The aging Celtics are seriously wounded. But Boston could inflict major damage to Miami's psyche with a win in Game 4, writes Ian Thomsen. Are these Heat really championship-ready?         Cyclist Weylandt, 26, dies in crash at Giro d'Italia May 9, 2011 at 12:07 PM   RAPALLO, Italy (AP) Giro d'Italia organizers say Belgian cyclist Wouter Weylandt has died after a crash during the third stage of the race.         Archarcharch retires following leg injury in Derby May 9, 2011 at 10:42 AM   LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Archarcharch owner Bob Yagos says the colt has been retired from racing after fracturing his left front leg during Saturday's Kentucky Derby.         Roddick loses in Round 1 of French Open tuneup May 9, 2011 at 10:30 AM   ROME (AP) Andy Roddick extended his troubled start to the clay-court season with a 6-3, 6-3 loss to Gilles Simon of France in the opening round of the Italian Open on Monday.         Celtics-Heat battle is just heating up May 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM   Old NBA Axiom no. 101 holds that a playoff series doesn't start until the road team wins a game.         Would Jackson coach Knicks? May 9, 2011 at 7:46 AM         Angels edge Indians, give Scioscia 1,000th win May 9, 2011 at 1:43 AM   ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Mike Scioscia would have been perfectly content to have remained a catching instructor after his All-Star playing career ended, instead of managing a major league team.         Adrian Dater: Red Wings' shocking rally win in Game 5 may forever haunt Sharks May 8, 2011 at 11:25 PM   The Sharks were minutes from the West finals. Now they're halfway to blowing a 3-0 series lead after the Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 victory and forced a Game 6, writes Adrian Dater.         Hawks overcome Rose's 34, tie series with Bulls May 8, 2011 at 10:46 PM   ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Hawks finally won a second-round playoff game at home.         Wings avoid elimination May 8, 2011 at 10:46 PM   SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The Detroit Red Wings are coming home with a chance to take a step toward history.         Jack McCallum: Despite sour ending, Jackson walks away as game's finest coach May 8, 2011 at 10:23 PM   The Lakers' reign and the Phil Jackson era are over. The ending was sour, as the Mavs swept L.A. with a 122-86 victory, but it can't diminish an unrivaled career, writes Jack McCallum.         Sharks take another shot at ousting Wings May 8, 2011 at 8:04 PM         Watch Bulls vs. Hawks, Game 4 May 8, 2011 at 8:04 PM         Greatest playoff upsets May 8, 2011 at 8:04 PM         Glover gets 1st win since '09 US Open May 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM         Mavs rout Lakers, complete four-game sweep May 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM   The Phil Jackson Era in L.A. ended with a thud. The Mavs hammered the Lakers 122-86, knocking out the two-time defending champions in four games to move on to the West finals.         Jeter homers twice as Yankees pound Rangers May 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM   ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Derek Jeter quit thinking about it and just starting trying to hit the ball again. That philosophy is starting to pay off for the New York Yankees and their much-scrutinized leadoff hitter.         SI's best shots from the playoffs May 8, 2011 at 6:45 PM         G. Sanchez, A. Sanchez pace Marlins past Nats May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM   MIAMI (AP) -- Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out a career-high 11 Sunday to help the Florida Marlins salvage the final game of their series against Washington, 8-0.         Red Sox overpower Twins May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM   BOSTON (AP) -- Adrian Gonzalez homered, Kevin Youkilis scored four runs and Daisuke Matsuzaka settled down to pitch six innings after a rough first, leading the Boston Red Sox to a 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.         Lakers try to avoid sweep vs. Mavs May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM   The Lakers hoped to begin a historic comeback in Dallas, but the Mavs have jumped all over the two-time defending champs. The Mavs led by 24 at halftime thanks to torrid outside shooting.         Sharks have chance to finish Wings in Game 5 May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM   SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The fact that the Detroit Red Wings are still skating in San Jose offers a small glimmer of hope maybe they can add a little more drama to the franchise's storied history.         Jeter hits first two HRs of year vs. Rangers May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM         Rays slip by O's for eighth straight road victory May 8, 2011 at 4:16 PM   BALTIMORE (AP) -- B.J. Upton drove in four runs to cap a memorable weekend, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 Sunday for a three-game sweep.         Djokovic defeats Nadal to win Madrid Open title May 8, 2011 at 3:28 PM   MADRID -- Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal on clay for the first time in 10 tries, beating the top-ranked Spaniard 7-5, 6-4 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday and extend his unbeaten start to the season to 32 matches.         Jackson fined $35,000 for complaining about officials May 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM   DALLAS (AP) -- Just before what could've been the last game of his coaching career, Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for comments about the officiating.         Sanchez no-hitting Nationals through 6 May 8, 2011 at 1:58 PM             This email was sent to customcomputerrepair.sports121@blogger.com. Delivered by Feed My Inbox PO Box 682532 Franklin, TN 37068 Account Login Unsubscribe Here