 ESPN | CJ Watson ties game late, Bulls edge Heat in OT ESPN PTI Big Finish CHICAGO -- Derrick Rose, who was 1 for 13 from the field for a career-low two points, said he had no issue with being benched late in the Chicago Bulls' 96-86 overtime win over the Miami Heat on Thursday. "I'm fine, man," Rose said of ... CJ Watson (7) comes up huge as Derrick Rose struggles in return to Bulls. NBA roundup: CJ Watson drops 16 points; Bulls beat Heat 96-86 Bulls need more than health to conquer Heat |
 FOXSports.com | CJ Watson (7) comes up huge as Derrick Rose struggles in return to Bulls. FOXSports.com CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in overtime to beat the Miami Heat 96-86 on Thursday night. So you think you can dance? Don't. Leave it to the pro dancers. Bulls Outlast Heat in Overtime Miami Heat players: Arrest in Trayvon Martin case brings some closure Boozer scores 19, Bulls beat Heat 96-86 in OT |
 USA TODAY | Rose has a rough night, but Bulls still beat Heat in OT USA TODAY CHICAGO (AP) â€" CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in overtime to beat the Miami Heat 96-86 on Thursday night. By Nam Y. Huh, AP Picking up the slack for a sluggish ... Heat at Bulls | Thu., April 12, 2012 Bulls top Heat in overtime, 96-86 Boozer scores 19, Bulls beat Heat 96-86 in OT |
 ESPN | Boozer Scores 19, Bulls Beat Heat 96-86 in OT ABC News CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in overtime to beat the Miami Heat 96-86 on Thursday night. Carlos Boozer led the Bulls with 19 points and Kyle Korver added 17 ... Miami Heat crumbles in overtime to Chicago Bulls Heat road woes continue in 96-86 overtime loss in Chicago Heat Vs. Bulls Recap: Miami Does Not Make A Field Goal In Overtime, Loses 96-86 |
 Toronto Star | Rangers Open Playoffs With a Powerhouse Display New York Times There were no jitters. No letdowns. No hiccups. The Rangers opened their drive for the Stanley Cup on Thursday night and performed like the powerhouse they were all season. Their scorers scored. Their captain blocked shots, threw body checks and scored ... Rangersout muscle Senators in Game 1 Rangers take Game 1 against Ottawa, 4-2 Rangers Open Playoff Run With a Convincing Victory |
 MiamiHerald.com | Rose game-time decision vs Heat ESPN DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was in the starting lineup against the Miami Heat Thursday as he returned from a one-game absence because of an ankle injury. Rose missed Tuesday's win over the New York Knicks with a sprained right ... Heat Vs. Bulls Preview: Miami Still Chasing The East's No. 1 Seed In Chicago Rose back in lineup for Bulls' game against Miami Bulls Game Day: Rose to start against Heat |
 CBS News | New Orleans Saints announce Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Payton Fox News April 5: New Orleans Saints assistant coach Joe Vitt for a meeting at NFL headquarters in New York.AP NEW ORLEANS â€" The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that assistant coach Joe Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Sean Payton, ... New Orleans Saints name Vitt interim coach Saints name Vitt interim coach for 2012 season Which Saints coach will interim for Vitt? |
 USA TODAY | Nashville Predators' Shea Weber fined $2500 for head slam Los Angeles Times By Austin Knoblauch The fine for Weber, who was given a minor roughing penalty on the play, was the maximum penalty allowed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Zetterberg, who says his helmet was cracked by the shove, is expected to play in Game ... Predators' Weber fined for hit on Wings' Zetterberg Babcock: No Detroit penalties in Game 2 vs Preds Henrik Zetterberg: Zetterberg displeased with league, Weber |
 CBC.ca | Saints' Vitt to assume head coaching duties Fox News Metairie, LA â€" Joe Vitt will assume the day-to-day coaching duties for the New Orleans Saints while Sean Payton serves his suspension. The Saints said Thursday that Vitt, an assistant head coach and linebackers coach, will take over for Payton on April ... Vitt to serve as Saints' interim coach Saints select Joe Vitt as interim coach Saints name Vitt interim coach |
 FOXSports.com | Vitt to serve as Saints' interim coach FOXSports.com The New Orleans Saints announced Thursday that assistant coach Joe Vitt will serve as head coach in place of Sean Payton, who is set to serve a one-year NFL suspension over the team's bounty payments. Vitt was also suspended for six games in the bounty ... Saints Name Vitt Interim Coach Saints' Vitt to assume head coaching duties Saints name Vitt interim coach after scandal |
 CBC.ca | Red Wings disappointed at lack of suspension for Predators' Shea Weber Detroit Free Press Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) hits Red Wings center Henrik Zetterberg into the glass during the final moments of the third period Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. / Sanford Myers / The Tennessean By Helene St. James NASHVILLE, Tenn. Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg feels fine, ready for Game 2, says hit by Shea ... NHL fines Weber for blow to Zetterberg's head Gutless, but not surprising: Predators' Shea Weber escapes suspension |
USA TODAY | Gutless, but not surprising: Predators' Shea Weber escapes suspension The Detroit News Of course, Nashville's Shea Weber is a complete rockhead for trying to turn Henrik Zetterberg into a bobblehead at the end of Game 1. The NHL's failure to suspend Weber is gutless, although not that surprising. Once again, the league's punishment ... NHL fines Weber for blow to Zetterberg's head Shea Weber Fined, Not Suspended, For Hit On Henrik Zetterberg Predators' Shea Weber avoids suspension; Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg 'fine ... |
 TSN | Johnny Damon has deal with Indians ESPN CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians have signed veteran outfielder Johnny Damon to help awaken their struggling offense. Damon told ESPN Insider Jim Bowden on Thursday that a deal has been finalized. Terms of the contract were not immediately known. Indians near deal with Johnny Damon Ex-Tiger Johnny Damon close to signing with Indians |
 USA TODAY | Henrik Zetterberg is fine after Shea Weber hit USA TODAY By Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press NASHVILLE â€" Henrik Zetterberg has no after-effects of getting his head slammed into the glass by the Nashville Predators' Shea Weber in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup playoff series. By Sanford Myers, The Tennessean ... Predators' Weber fined $2500 NHL fines Weber for Game 1 headshot on Zetterberg Predators' Shea Weber avoids suspension; Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg 'fine ... |
 MiamiHerald.com | Rob Dauster: Commitments of Muhammad, Noel could make major 2012-13 impact SI.com Top recruit Shabazz Muhammad will look to help reverse UCLA's recent fortunes upon his arrival to Westwood. Wednesday was so much more than just the first day of college basketball's spring signing period. With the nation's top two recruits -- Shabazz ... Nation's Top Recruit Shabazz Muhammad Picks UCLA for "Challenge" Shabazz Muhammad's signing leaves Ben Howland positively giddy Shabazz Muhammad commits to UCLA |
 CBC.ca | Phil Sheridan: Rough start makes Flyers win sweeter Philadelphia Inquirer PITTSBURGH - It started off as the worst possible scenario for the Flyers. It wound up being the perfect game. Jakub Voracek did more than win a hockey game when he fired a rebound past Marc-Andre Fleury just 2 minutes, 23 seconds into overtime. Flyers pull off another comeback against Penguins in Game 1 Snider: Flyers dominance at Consol in Pens' heads Dan Bylsma: Penguins may have to alter power play |
 USA TODAY | NHL: How the L.A. Kings won Game 1 OCRegister The Vancouver Canucks had won Game 1 in eight consecutive playoff series - until last night, when the eighth-seeded Kings silenced the Canucks and their crowd with a 4-2 win. Click on the photo for a slideshow on how they did it. Kings Vs. Canucks, Game 1: Did Vancouver Make The Right Call To Go Physical? Penner's goal lifts Kings over Canucks Kings Say 'You're Welcome' to Canada After Game 1 Win Over Canucks, Vancouver ... |
 USA TODAY | Petrino statement: 'I'm sorry' Chicago Tribune The University of Arkansas fired football coach Bobby Petrino, informing him of the decision in writing at 5:45 pm Central time Tuesday before athletic director Jeff Long informed the media of the school's decision. Petrino was in a single-vehicle ... Petrino, mistress exchanged 100s of calls, texts Fired Arkansas coach Bobby Petrino, mistress exchanged 100s of calls, texts Pelini: links to Arkansas 'ludicrous' |
 SB Nation | Lakers Vs. Spurs: Andrew Bynum Grabs 30 Rebounds, Swears On Live TV And ... SB Nation By Steve von Horn Andrew Bynum joined George Mikan, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the only players in Lakers franchise history to grab 30+ rebounds in a game as LA downed the Spurs, 98-84. Apr 12, 2012 - If you missed the ... Bynum grabs 30 rebounds as Lakers coast to 98-84 victory against Spurs Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds Bynum's 30 Rebounds Help Lakers Beat Spurs |
 Boston.com | Flyers win in OT Boston.com AP / April 12, 2012 Jakub Voracek has no idea how good the Philadelphia Flyers could be if they played 60 full minutes, or beyond. Voracek beat Marc-Andre Fleury from in close 2:23 into overtime to give the Flyers a 4-3 comeback victory over the ... Flyers overcome three-goal deficit, top Pens in overtime Flyers rally from 3 down to win in OT...Predators and Kings win Colossal comeback for Flyers |
 Yahoo! Sports | Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds Yahoo! Sports By PAUL J. WEBER | AP â€" 5 hours ago Pulling down the first 30-rebound game in the NBA in more than two years, Bynum made Bryant's third missed game in a row an afterthought by the time the Los Angeles Lakers finished off the San Antonio Spurs 98-84 on ... Bynum 1st Laker in 34 Years with 30 Boards Roundup: Lakers dominate Spurs World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs |
 CBS News | Roundup: Lakers dominate Spurs Boston Globe AP Pulling down the first 30-rebound game in the NBA in more than two years, Bynum made Bryant's third missed game in a row an afterthought by the time the Los Angeles Lakers finished off the Spurs, 98-84, Wednesday night in San Antonio. World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs Bynum Grabs 30 Rebounds Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds |
 New York Times | World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs Chicago Tribune San Antonio, TX â€" Metta World Peace stepped up with 26 points on 10-of-15 shooting and Andrew Bynum pulled down a staggering 30 rebounds, as the Lakers rolled to a convincing 98-84 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. The lopsided decision was ... Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds Lakers' Metta World Peace seeks to fill leadership role World Peace considered retirement |
 Boston.com | Lakers' Metta World Peace seeks to fill leadership role Los Angeles Times With Kobe Bryant troubled by an injury, the veteran wants the ball on offense and asserts himself in other ways. He scored 26 points in a win over San Antonio. By Mike Bresnahan SAN ANTONIO â€" Metta World Peace is trying to become more of a leader. Lakers manhandle Spurs behind Bynum's 30 rebounds Lakers excel in underdog role World Peace leads Lakers over Spurs |
