 CBS News | Lakers excel in underdog role ESPN 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 rebounds Andrew Bynum dominates in Lakers' victory over Spurs Andrew Bynum plucks 30 rebounds as Lakers crush Spurs |
 CBC.ca | Michael Farber: Pens can't bear to digest stunning series-opening setback to ... SI.com 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 overtime Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins vs Flyers NHL: Philadelphia Flyers rally from 3-0 deficit to beat Pittsburgh Penguins in ... |
 USA TODAY | Andrew Bynum plucks 30 rebounds as Lakers crush Spurs USA TODAY 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 Spurs Andrew Bynum grabs 30 rebounds as Lakers easily beat Spurs World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs |
 USA TODAY | Flyers overcome 3-0 deficit, beat Penguins in OT USA TODAY 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 Overtime Flyers stun Penguins in overtime, 4-3 Rough start makes Flyers win sweeter |
 New York Times | 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 Noel Top hoops recruit Noel picks Kentucky; Shabazz to UCLA Shot-blocker Nerlens Noel to fill Anthony Davis' role at Kentucky |
 Globe and Mail | Capitals enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as an underdog, which could be a good ... Washington Post 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 easy Live site will launch in Surrey should Canucks make Cup finals Visitors to Cup fountain encouraged to try tap water |
 The Associated Press | NCAA puts Baylor basketball on 3 years' probation Washington Post 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 calls Baylor hoops gets 3 years' probation |
 Toronto Star | First round series breakdown: Canucks (1) vs. Kings (8) SI.com 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 Vancouver Pappa Sedin doesn't necessarily know best, Canucks claim Canucks' Daniel Sedin to miss playoff opener |
 USA TODAY | Bobby Petrino fired, apologizes for 'inappropriate relationship' with Jessica ... Washington Post 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? Bobby Petrino, mistress in frequent contact Arkansas phone records released |
 New York Times | 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 released Bobby Petrino had frequent contact with mistress APNewsBreak: Petrino, mistress in frequent contact |
 USA TODAY | NCAA accepts Baylor's self-imposed penalties USA TODAY 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 penalties NCAA lets Baylor's self-imposed penalties stand NCAA puts Baylor basketball programs on 3 years' probation for phone calls, texts |
USA TODAY | Gus Malzahn says his focus is on Arkansas State, not Arkansas SportingNews.com 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 ... Arkansas has limited options after firing Bobby Petrino Bobby Petrino Could Wind Up With A NFL Position Coaching Job |
USA TODAY | Bobby Petrino's abrupt firing leaves a potential top five program in complete ... CNN 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 Petrino Forgiving Bobby Petrino would have been unconsionable act Bobby Petrino Scandal |
 CTV.ca | Mark Cuban admits halftime confrontation prompted decision to dump Lamar Odom SportingNews.com 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 Odom Warriors interested in Lamar Odom? Khloe Kardashian Got Pregnant, Lost The Baby In February - So Sad! |
 The Guardian | Cuban big leaguers react to Guillen's apology MLB.com 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 Are Marlins square off against Halladay without Ozzie Ozzie Guillen scandal: Is it time to move on? [poll] |
 The Associated Press | Stewart Mandel: After firing Petrino, what's next in short and long term for ... SI.com 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 ... Bobby Petrino fired as Arkansas football coach after crash, cover-up Who will coach the Arkansas Razorbacks in 2012? |
The Associated Press | 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 ... Case for firing Bobby Petrino was open and shut (Herndon) Jessica Dorrell's Fiancee No Longer Listed As Arkansas' Swimming Coach |
The Guardian | 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 ... In a new Miami, praise for Castro opens old wounds Marlins' Ozzie Guillen apologizes over Castro flap |
 ABC News | 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 Petrino This time, Bobby Petrino's the one who got ditched: Sporting News column Tipsheet: Fallout from the Petrino firing |
 Los Angeles Times | Petrino fired by Arkansas STLtoday.com 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 Arkansas Bobby Petrino fired at Arkansas after 4 seasons Arkansas fires Petrino |
ABC News | 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 Petrino Petrino is fired at Arkansas Bobby Petrino Fired at Arkansas After 4 Seasons |
 Boston.com | 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 Seasons Statement of Bobby Petrino Arkansas fires coach Bobby Petrino following scandal |
 ESPN | 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 seasons Arkansas fires coach Bobby Petrino following scandal COLLEGE FOOTBALL Arkansas fires Petrino 'with cause' |
 USA TODAY | 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 scandal Petrino learns he's not bigger than Arkansas football Arkansas was ultimately left with no other option but to fire Petrino |
