Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Lakers excel in underdog role - ESPN


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Lakers excel in underdog role
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By Dave McMenamin | ESPNLosAngeles.com Tim Legler explains why the Lakers win over the Spurs without Kobe Bryant is a big confidence builder. PTI Big Finish LOS ANGELES -- All of the Lob City hysteria to start the season failed to take into ...
Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 reboundsYahoo! Sports
Andrew Bynum dominates in Lakers' victory over SpursLos Angeles Times
Andrew Bynum plucks 30 rebounds as Lakers crush SpursUSA TODAY
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Michael Farber: Pens can't bear to digest stunning series-opening setback to ... - SI.com


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Michael Farber: Pens can't bear to digest stunning series-opening setback to ...
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Jakub Voracek beat Marc-Andre Fleury from in close 2:23 into overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Sidney Crosby had a goal and an assist in ...
Flyers rally to beat Penguins 4-3 in overtimeBoston.com
Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins vs FlyersNHL.com
NHL: Philadelphia Flyers rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Pittsburgh Penguins in ...San Jose Mercury News
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Andrew Bynum plucks 30 rebounds as Lakers crush Spurs - USA TODAY


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Andrew Bynum plucks 30 rebounds as Lakers crush Spurs
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) â€" Andrew Bynum had 16 points and 30 rebounds, the most in an NBA game this season, and the Los Angeles Lakers didn't need Kobe Bryant to blow out the San Antonio Spurs 98-84 Wednesday night. By Soobum Im, US Presswire Andrew Bynum had ...
Five things to take from Lakers' 98-84 victory over the SpursLos Angeles Times
Andrew Bynum grabs 30 rebounds as Lakers easily beat SpursESPN
World Peace leads Lakers over SpursChicago Tribune
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Flyers overcome 3-0 deficit, beat Penguins in OT - USA TODAY


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Flyers overcome 3-0 deficit, beat Penguins in OT
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By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY PITTSBURGH â€" Once upon a time, there was the story of the goalie and two bears that had a fairytale ending for the Philadelphia Flyers. By Justin K. Aller, Getty Images Flyers forward Jakub Voracek scores in overtime against ...
Flyers Rally to Beat Penguins 4-3 in OvertimeABC News
Flyers stun Penguins in overtime, 4-3Los Angeles Times
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Rich Get Richer as Noel, the Nation's Top Center, Commits to Kentucky - New York Times


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Rich Get Richer as Noel, the Nation's Top Center, Commits to Kentucky
New York Times
When the Kentucky freshman star Anthony Davis threw the ball in the air in celebration at the Final Four, the scene could well be remembered as more than a seminal moment in Wildcats basketball history. Davis's success in leading Kentucky to the ...
Kentucky lands No. 2 recruit NoelSI.com
Top hoops recruit Noel picks Kentucky; Shabazz to UCLAChicago Tribune
Shot-blocker Nerlens Noel to fill Anthony Davis' role at KentuckySportingNews.com
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Capitals enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as an underdog, which could be a good ... - Washington Post


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Capitals enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as an underdog, which could be a good ...
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Back in September, hockey experts predicted that the Washington Capitals would sit atop the Eastern Conference in the spring. This year, they would advance beyond the second round of the playoffs. Some pundits even picked them to vie for the Stanley ...
Capitals' matchup with Bruins won't be easyWashington Examiner
Live site will launch in Surrey should Canucks make Cup finalsVancouver Sun
Visitors to Cup fountain encouraged to try tap waterNHL.com
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NCAA puts Baylor basketball on 3 years' probation - Washington Post


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NCAA puts Baylor basketball on 3 years' probation
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Eds: Updates with Mark Morefield's statement in new 17th paragraph. With AP Photos. WACO, Texas â€" The NCAA put Baylor on three years of probation Wednesday after an investigation turned up hundreds of impermissible telephone calls and text messages ...
Drew takes responsibility for improper callsCBSSports.com
Baylor hoops gets 3 years' probationFOXSports.com

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First round series breakdown: Canucks (1) vs. Kings (8) - SI.com


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First round series breakdown: Canucks (1) vs. Kings (8)
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Goalie Jonathan Quick gives the popgun Kings some hope of staving off the Canucks' attack. Snapshot: Of the 16 teams in the playoffs, the Kings are the only one that failed to score 200 goals. The Canucks were the top-scoring team in the West, ...
Jeff Carter, Kings ready for playoff opener at VancouverLos Angeles Times
Pappa Sedin doesn't necessarily know best, Canucks claimVancouver Sun
Canucks' Daniel Sedin to miss playoff openerFox News
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Bobby Petrino fired, apologizes for 'inappropriate relationship' with Jessica ... - Washington Post


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Bobby Petrino fired, apologizes for 'inappropriate relationship' with Jessica ...
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Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Bobby Petrino was fired Tuesday night after admitting an “inappropriate” relationship with Jessica Dorrell, a recently-hired employee. As Matt Brooks reported: Expectations in Fayetteville, Ark., were sky-high for the ...
Where does Arkansas go from here?SportingNews.com
Bobby Petrino, mistress in frequent contactSeattle Post Intelligencer
Arkansas phone records releasedESPN

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Who is the best choice to replace Bobby Petrino at Arkansas? - Los Angeles Times


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Who is the best choice to replace Bobby Petrino at Arkansas?
Los Angeles Times
Writers from around the Tribune Co. discuss who is the best choice to replace Bobby Petrino, who was fired as the Arkansas Razorbacks football coach Tuesday. Feel free to join the conversation by leaving a comment of your own. First, Jeff Long deserves ...
Bobby Petrino phone records releasedESPN
Bobby Petrino had frequent contact with mistressChicago Sun-Times
APNewsBreak: Petrino, mistress in frequent contactSeattle Post Intelligencer

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NCAA accepts Baylor's self-imposed penalties - USA TODAY


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NCAA accepts Baylor's self-imposed penalties
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By Andy Gardiner, USA TODAY The NCAA has announced it would add no additional penalties to those self-imposed by Baylor University for the more than 1200 impermissible phone calls and text messages made over a 29-month span, mainly invovling the men's ...
NCAA accepts Baylor's penaltiesESPN
NCAA lets Baylor's self-imposed penalties standSportingNews.com
NCAA puts Baylor basketball programs on 3 years' probation for phone calls, textsWashington Post
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Gus Malzahn says his focus is on Arkansas State, not Arkansas - SportingNews.com


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Gus Malzahn says his focus is on Arkansas State, not Arkansas
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Arkansas State coach Gus Malzahn is a popular projected job candidate for the Arkansas position left vacant by the firing of Bobby Petrino on Tuesday night. However, Malzahn, an offensive coordinator at Auburn last year before leaving for Arkansas ...
Bobby Petrino's abrupt firing leaves a potential top five program in complete ...CNN
Arkansas has limited options after firing Bobby PetrinoUSA TODAY
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Bobby Petrino's abrupt firing leaves a potential top five program in complete ... - CNN


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Bobby Petrino's abrupt firing leaves a potential top five program in complete ...
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Bobby Petrino went 21-5 in two seasons at Arkansas, but his poor decisions off the field and untruthfulness forced the school to fire him. On Jan. 4, 2011, Ohio State's Jim Tressel and Arkansas' Bobby Petrino squared off in the 77th Sugar Bowl -- a ...
Arkansas has limited options after firing Bobby PetrinoUSA TODAY
Forgiving Bobby Petrino would have been unconsionable actSportingNews.com
Bobby Petrino ScandalSI.com
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Mark Cuban admits halftime confrontation prompted decision to dump Lamar Odom - SportingNews.com


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Mark Cuban admits halftime confrontation prompted decision to dump Lamar Odom
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Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban acknowledged that his locker room argument with Lamar Odom was the final straw in the team's decision to cut ties with the player. ESPN.com reported Tuesday that Cuban, during halftime of the Mavericks' win in Memphis ...
Khloe, Cuban have different thoughts on OdomFS Southwest
Warriors interested in Lamar Odom?CBSSports.com (blog)
Khloe Kardashian Got Pregnant, Lost The Baby In February - So Sad!Gather Celebs News Channel
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Cuban big leaguers react to Guillen's apology - MLB.com


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Cuban big leaguers react to Guillen's apology
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By Evan Drellich / MLB.com | 04/11/12 10:00 AM ET It's understandable that some Cuban-born players, or those of Cuban descent, were reluctant Tuesday to discuss Ozzie Guillen's apology for the comments he made about Fidel Castro.
Ozzie Guillen 5 Game Suspension Means We Are Not As Free As We Think We AreCNN
Marlins square off against Halladay without OzzieFox News
Ozzie Guillen scandal: Is it time to move on? [poll]Los Angeles Times
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Stewart Mandel: After firing Petrino, what's next in short and long term for ... - SI.com


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Stewart Mandel: After firing Petrino, what's next in short and long term for ...
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Bobby Petrino went 21-5 in two seasons at Arkansas, but his poor decisions off the field and untruthfulness forced the school to fire him. On Jan. 4, 2011, Ohio State's Jim Tressel and Arkansas' Bobby Petrino squared off in the 77th Sugar Bowl -- a ...
Former Arkansas Quarterback Ryan Mallet Lobbies For Garrick McGee To Replace ...SB Nation
Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas football coach after crash, cover-upWashington Post
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Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas football coach after crash, cover-up - Washington Post


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Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas football coach after crash, cover-up
Washington Post
April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Bobby Petrino was fired as football coach at the University of Arkansas, nine days after he was injured in a motorcycle accident and then covered up the fact that a female football staff member also was on the bike.
Stewart Mandel: After firing Petrino, what's next in short and long term for ...SI.com
Case for firing Bobby Petrino was open and shut (Herndon)al.com
Jessica Dorrell's Fiancee No Longer Listed As Arkansas' Swimming CoachSB Nation
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Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse - San Francisco Chronicle


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Guillen may be insensitive, but Petrino much worse
San Francisco Chronicle
(04-11) 01:12 PDT , (AP) -- Bobby Petrino and Ozzie Guillen both have a history of foolish behavior. That narcissistic lack of judgment finally caught up with them. But the comparisons stop there. When the Scum-o-Meter is tallied, Petrino comes up the ...
Ozzie Guillen's Foolish Comments Have Blown Up in His Face Like an Exploding ...NESN.com
In a new Miami, praise for Castro opens old woundsBryan College Station Eagle
Marlins' Ozzie Guillen apologizes over Castro flapCNBC.com
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Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasons - Atlanta Journal Constitution


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Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasons
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By KURT VOIGT AP FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€" Bobby Petrino talked time and again about winning a national championship at Arkansas. From the day he was hired in 2007, Petrino never wavered in that goal or belief. Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long pauses ...
Statement of Bobby PetrinoSan Francisco Chronicle
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Petrino fired by Arkansas - STLtoday.com


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Petrino fired by Arkansas
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AP stltoday.com | Posted: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:00 am | ( Loading… ) comments. FILE - In this Nov. 12, 2011, file photo, Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, left, followed by Arkansas State Police Captain Lance King, center, Brandon Mitchell (17) and ...
AP Source: Petrino out at ArkansasAtlanta Journal Constitution
Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasonsGreen Bay Press Gazette
Arkansas fires PetrinoNational Football Post
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AP Source: Petrino out at Arkansas - Atlanta Journal Constitution


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AP Source: Petrino out at Arkansas
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By KURT VOIGT AP FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€" Bobby Petrino is out as the football coach at Arkansas, according to a person familiar with the decision. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, and the university has scheduled a ...
Arkansas fires PetrinoNational Football Post
Petrino is fired at ArkansasBoston.com
Bobby Petrino Fired at Arkansas After 4 SeasonsABC News
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Petrino is fired at Arkansas - Boston.com


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Petrino is fired at Arkansas
Boston.com
By Kurt Voigt AP / April 11, 2012 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Arkansas fired football coach Bobby Petrino Tuesday and scathingly dressed him down for hiring his mistress and intentionally misleading his boss about their secret relationship that was laid bare ...
Bobby Petrino Fired at Arkansas After 4 SeasonsABC News
Statement of Bobby PetrinoSan Jose Mercury News
Arkansas fires coach Bobby Petrino following scandalUSA TODAY

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Statement of Bobby Petrino - San Jose Mercury News


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Statement of Bobby Petrino
San Jose Mercury News
By AP "I was informed in writing today at 5:45 pm that I was being terminated as head football coach at the University of Arkansas. The simplest response I have is: I'm sorry. These two words seem very inadequate. But that is my heart.
Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasonsSI.com
Arkansas fires coach Bobby Petrino following scandalUSA TODAY
COLLEGE FOOTBALL Arkansas fires Petrino 'with cause'San Francisco Chronicle

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Arkansas fires Petrino 'with cause' - San Francisco Chronicle


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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Arkansas fires Petrino 'with cause'
San Francisco Chronicle
Arkansas fired head football coach Bobby Petrino on Tuesday, saying he engaged in reckless behavior that included hiring his mistress and misleading his bosses about everything from their relationship to her presence at his recent motorcycle accident.
Arkansas fires coach Bobby Petrino following scandalUSA TODAY
Petrino learns he's not bigger than Arkansas footballNew York Daily News
Arkansas was ultimately left with no other option but to fire PetrinoCNN
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