 Times Colonist |
Flyers pressure Habs in big win
FOXSports.com - by FOXSports.com Why the Flyers won: Philadelphia never quit despite falling behind 3-1. After a very average 33 minutes, Philadelphia put solid offensive pressure on the Montreal goal and gained confidence as the game progressed. Flyers soar into Eastern finals Upshall, Flyers eliminate top-seeded Canadiens in 5 games |
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 New York Times |
Hawks See an Opening, the Celtics a Lifeline
New York Times - By RAY GLIER ATLANTA - For five years, ever since a rebuilding project started with General Manager Billy Knight in 2003, Atlanta Hawks fans have resented failed draft picks (Shelden Williams), the refusal to draft a top-shelf point guard (Chris Paul, … Normally, Game 7 is the ultimate Braves saying, 'Go Hawks!' |
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 The Southern Ledger |
Sox cruise again
Boston Globe - This afternoon - weather permitting - the Red Sox have the opportunity to return the slap in the face Tampa Bay served them last weekend when the Rays took a three-game series. Red Sox Turn Tables on Rays as Ramírez Ends RBI Drought Red Sox Rout Rays |
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 FC Dallas |
Beckham scores twice as Galaxy tie Real Salt Lake
USA Today - David Beckham scored twice on his trademark long, curving kicks and rallied the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-2 tie against Real Salt Lake on Saturday. Beckham scores twice as Galaxy play to draw Beckham strikes twice for LA |
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 SBR Forum |
Daily Dime: Hornets roll by champs - NBA
ESPN - Chris Paul gives the sign of approval for the Hornets' Game 1 win over the Spurs. The Hornets trailed by as many as 11 points in the first half before rallying for a 101-82 win in Game 1 of the West semifinals. Hornets continue to surprise fans and pundits Hornets slow down Duncan, beat Spurs in opener |
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 WBT |
Bowyer steals Cup win at Richmond
SportingNews.com - By Reid Spencer RICHMOND, Va. — In a heartbreaking race for Virginia native Denny Hamlin and victory-starved Dale Earnhardt Jr., Clint Bowyer stole a win in Saturday night's Crown Royal Presents The Dan Lowry 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Richmond … Bowyer emerges with win Bowyer wins wild one at Richmond |
 OnlineSportsHandicapping.com |
Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times - Steve Forbes was backing up most of the fight, but Oscar De La Hoya was able to consistently land punches to his face during the bout Saturday night. De La Hoya Is a Unanimous Winner De La Hoya batters Forbes in tuneup |
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 Canada.com |
Billups gets Pistons rolling
Boston Globe - Chauncey Billups, who torched the Magic for 19 points, feels some heat from Dwight Howard. (Rebecca Cook/Reuters) Associated Press / May 4, 2008 The Detroit Pistons beat up Orlando physically and mentally. Motown beatdown: Magic fall hard to Pistons Pistons, Hornets Win 2nd-Round Openers |
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 The Associated Press |
Chinese cheer on as Olympic torch starts mainland leg
The Associated Press - SANYA, China (AP) - Cheering Chinese stood on their chairs and waved flags as the Olympic torch started its mainland leg Sunday on the tropical island of Hainan - the first stop in what is expected to be a peaceful three-month journey to Beijing. China welcomes Olympic flame for mainland tour In China, it's not only rock 'n' roll |
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 Sioux City Journal |
Big Brown wins Derby; Eight Belles euthanized
Chicago Sun-Times - BY JIM O'DONNELL jodonnell@suntimes.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Once again, majestic triumph and sudden tragedy ran as I and IA on the Triple Crown trail. A Dominating Finish by Big Brown and a Tragic End for Eight Belles Dutrow's prediction turned out to be right on point |
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