 Los Angeles Times | Kings take 2-0 series lead over Canucks Los Angeles Times Dustin Brown scores two short-handed goals, tying an NHL record, as the Kings defeat Vancouver, 4-2. Kings right wing Dustin Brown celebrates after a power play goal by teammate Jarret Stoll during the third period of the Kings' 4-2 victory over the ... Royal Tweet: Kings follow up Game 2 win over Canucks with another cheeky ... Brown boosts Kings to 2-0 series lead Kings cap win with another cheeky Twitter post |
 USA TODAY | Kings in control after dropping Canucks USA TODAY By Jonathan Hayward, AP By Jonathan Hayward, AP VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) â€" Dustin Brown had his first three-goal game in the playoffs, Jonathan Quick made 46 saves and the Los Angeles Kings beat the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Friday ... Brown Helps Kings Beat Canucks for 2-0 Series Lead Dustin Brown scores 3 goals, Kings beat Canucks 4-2 to take 2-0 series lead Kings take 2-0 series lead over Canucks |
 CBC.ca | Flyers Rally Past Penguins to Take 2-0 Series Lead New York Times Sean Couturier and Claude Giroux each scored three goals and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a wild 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. Giroux added three assists for ... Conference Quarterfinals: Penguins vs Flyers These Flyers define resiliency Couturier emerging as fresh face for resilient Flyers' title hopes |
 USA TODAY | Philadelphia Flyers rumble with Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 USA TODAY By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY By Gene J. Puskar, AP The Philadelphia Flyers' Maxime Talbot celebrates his first-period goal with teammate Claude Giroux (28) during Game 2. By Gene J. Puskar, AP The Philadelphia Flyers' Maxime Talbot celebrates his ... These Flyers define resiliency Couturier, Giroux net hat tricks, Flyers take 2-0 series lead Flyers Rally Again, Beat Penguins 8-5 |
 Globe and Mail | Red Wings even series with Predators at 1 SI.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Ian White and Cory Emmerton scored in the first period, and the Detroit Red Wings got the best revenge against the Nashville Predators with a 3-2 victory Friday night that evened the opening series 1-1. Detroit Red Wings 3, Nashville 2: Payback comes in form of Game 2 win Wings reply with fists and fury to claim Game 2 Johan Franzen: Johan Franzen helps Wings edge Predators |
 CBC.ca | Getting Derrick Rose in sync, Luol Deng some rest should be Bulls' priorities Chicago Sun-Times BY NEIL HAYES nhayes@suntimes.com April 13, 2012 8:22PM ''My mind was thinking something that my body couldn't do,'' Derrick Rose (being chased by Dwyane Wade) said of his career-low two-point performance Thursday against the Heat at the United Center. Rose committed to regaining edge Heat's Dwyane Wade to sit out vs. Bobcats with ankle sprain Heat's Wade sidelined with sprained ankle |
 USA TODAY | Carl Edwards disputes ex-girlfriend Amanda Beard's claim that he was ... Washington Post FORT WORTH, Texas â€" Carl Edwards said he “absolutely†disputes claims by Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard that the NASCAR driver was controlling and jealous during their yearlong relationship. Edwards said Friday he was surprised by what his former ... Carl Edwards refutes Amanda Beard's claims, declines to bash his ex for tell ... Carl Edwards taken aback by ex Amanda Beard's crticism Carl Edwards takes high road on Beard's book |
 CBC.ca | Pujols' contract ($240M) dwarfs average (.222) Fox News NEW YORK â€" Albert Pujols is learning that hitting a baseball is tougher when the number attached to your name has a dollar sign. After a weak opening week with the Los Angeles Angels, he has a contract ($240 million) more imposing than his batting ... Huge baseball salaries show other teams can play Yankees' game A-Rod, Kuroda help make Yanks home opener a winner It's All Yankees in Their Home Opener |
 Toronto Star | Dorrell hire was fast-tracked at Arkansas San Francisco Chronicle (04-13) 15:21 PDT Fayetteville, Ark. (AP) -- The former mistress of Bobby Petrino was hired over 158 other applicants after a fast-tracked interview process that athletic director Jeff Long requested at the behest of the now-fired coach, according to a ... Petrino's ex-mistress put on leave at Arkansas |
Toronto Star | Petrino, athletic officials pushed for affirmative action waiver to speed up ... CNN By David Epstein and Michael McCann, SI.com Bobby Petrino was fired as Arkansas coach in part because he hired a woman with whom he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship. AP Former Arkansas football coach Bobby Petrino tried to sidestep ... Petrino gaves Dorrell $20K for car, won't appeal termination Petrino's ex-mistress put on leave at Arkansas AD: Petrino's $20000 'gift' bought Jessica Dorrell a car |
 USA TODAY | AD: Petrino's $20000 'gift' bought Jessica Dorrell a car USA TODAY FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) â€" Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long says the affair that cost Bobby Petrino his job lasted for "a period of several months" before the coach recommended hiring his mistress. The detail is disclosed in the letter that Long ... Andy Staples: Review of resumes shows Petrino had many more qualified applicants Petrino's ex-mistress put on leave at Arkansas Petrino, athletic officials pushed for affirmative action waiver to speed up ... |
 ABC News | Athletic director says Bobby Petrino's affair lasted 'several months' before ... Washington Post FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. â€" Arkansas athletic director Jeff Long says the affair that cost Bobby Petrino his job lasted for “a period of several months†before the coach recommended hiring his mistress. The detail is disclosed in the letter that Long sent to ... Petrino mistress Dorrell placed on paid leave Bobby Petrino Bought Jessica Dorrell An Acura, Says Arkansas Petrino won't appeal firing, mistress put on leave |
ABC News | Report: Texts from Petrino's final days FOXSports.com Newly released text messages between Bobby Petrino and Arkansas athletics director Jeff Long have provided a glimpse into the disgraced football coach's final days at the university. The messages from Petrino's university-funded cell phone were ... Petrino won't appeal firing, mistress put on leave |
 USA TODAY | Petrino won't appeal firing, mistress put on leave Seattle Post Intelligencer FILE - In this undated image released by the University of Arkansas, Razorback Foundation assistant director Jessica Dorrell poses for a photo. Arkansas has fired Bobby Petrino as football coach on Tuesday, saying he engaged in reckless behavior. Petrino won't appeal Arkansas firing or seek $18 mil. buyout Arkansas places Dorrell on administrative leave Petrino mistress Dorrell placed on paid leave |
 Globe and Mail | Report: Saints owner to buy Hornets FOXSports.com The NBA Board of Governors accepted an offer Friday from Saints owner Tom Benson to buy the New Orleans Hornets from the league, the Times-Picayune reported. Celebrities like to see and be seen at NBA games. Benson's bid was reportedly chosen at a ... Tom Benson to be new owner of New Orleans Hornets AP Source: Saints owner lines up to buy Hornets Sources: Saints owner Benson to buy NBA's Hornets |
 ESPN | The Bulls showed their biggest advantage on the Heat is power in numbers ESPN By Melissa Isaacson | ESPNChicago.com CJ Watson discussed his shot at the end of regulation that sent the Bulls into overtime against the Heat. CHICAGO -- There is value to winning and value to losing and value in knowing the difference. Rose vows to rebound Bulls' 'Bench Mob' too much for Heat's Big 3 The Bulls Beat The Heat And Give Us A Taste Of What's Next |
 USA TODAY | Brees contract, possible player suspension loom over Saints CBSSports.com There's still no shortage of major offseason hurdles for the Saints, even though the team figured out who would serve as interim head coach in the offseason. Drew Brees still hasn't signed his franchise tag tender and probably won't as he waits for a ... Drew Brees, Saints Haven't Talked Contract Recently; Offseason Program Starts ... Ray's Replies: Assessing Goodell's bounty verdict Rumney Marsh Reporter: Saints' Scandal Messes Up Season |
 Globe and Mail | NBA roundup: Bulls beat Heat in OT Indianapolis Star CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the score-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the host 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 ... Thursday's NBA notebook: Chicago knocks off Miami in OT Roundup: Bulls stave off Heat Heat Vs. Bulls: Chicago Bench Drives Overtime Win Over Miami |
 Boston Globe | Roundup: Bulls stave off Heat Boston Globe AP Had he known he was going to play so poorly, Derrick Rose might have sat this one out. Good thing for him, his Chicago teammates picked up the slack. CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, ... NBA roundup: Bulls beat Heat in OT Heat Vs. Bulls: Chicago Bench Drives Overtime Win Over Miami Do HEAT Have Another Playoff Gear? |
CBC.ca | Bulls beat Heat in OT Indianapolis Star CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the score-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, and the host 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 ... Bulls sink Heat in overtime Bulls 96, Heat 86, OT Bulls defeat Heat in overtime, 96-86 |
 CBC.ca | Tara Sullivan: Rangers well-equipped to feed this frenzied city Boston Herald By Tara Sullivan / The Record (Hackensack NJ) NEW YORK â€" The door to delirium swung open for good off the stick of Ryan Callahan, which really was the perfect way for the Rangers to get their playoff dream rolling. Just past the midpoint of the first ... Rangers 4, Senators 2 Quick salvo sparks Rangers in opener Gritty Callahan plays leader's role to a 'C' |
Globe and Mail | Bulls 96, Heat 86, OT CBSSports.com CHICAGO -- Had he known he was going to play so poorly, Derrick Rose might have sat this one out. Good thing for him, his Chicago teammates picked up the slack. CJ Watson scored 16 points, including the game-tying 3-pointer at the end of regulation, ... Bulls stave off Heat Tell us: Should Miami Heat be worried? Bulls overtaking Heat as Finals favorite |
 FOXSports.com | Bulls overtaking Heat as Finals favorite FOXSports.com Greg Couch has been a national columnist at AOL Fanhouse and The Sporting News and an award-winning columnist at the Chicago Sun-Times. He was featured twice in “Best American Sports Writing†and was recognized this year by the US Tennis Writers ... Boozer scores 19, Watson hits tying 3 before Bulls pull away in OT to beat ... NBA roundup: C.J. Watson drops 16 points; Bulls beat Heat 96-86 CJ Watson ties game late, Bulls edge Heat in OT |
 Globe and Mail | Rangers and Bruins win openers Philadelphia Inquirer Marian Gaborik and Brian Boyle scored minutes apart in the second period to break open a tight game, and the top-seeded New York Rangers opened their first-round Eastern Conference series with a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Rangers use big 2nd period to top Sens in Game 1 Rangers prevail in rare home playoff opener Rangers Defeat Senators in Opening Game of NHL Playoff Series |
