 Globe and Mail | Harper trying to stay mellow in Majors MLB.com By Lyle Spencer | MLB.com Columnist | Archive 04/29/12 1:57 AM ET LOS ANGELES -- You know you're no ordinary rookie when you hear the boo-birds in an unfriendly yard as you're walking up to swing a bat in the Major Leagues for the first time. Matt Kemp's homer in extras leads Dodgers past Nats NL roundup: Kemp's HR in 10th spoils Harper's strong debut Matt Kemp's 10th-inning blast wins it for Dodgers |
 ESPN | Rose a causality of overzealous schedule ESPN By Michael Wilbon | ESPNChicago.com It was the 26h of December and the Chicago Bulls, who just played on Christmas Day were about to tip off their second game in two days. Richard Hamilton, the veteran guard who had come to the Bulls to be the final ... Rose tears knee ligament as Bulls win playoff opener Derrick Rose, injured in Bulls' victory, is out for playoffs Torn ACL ends Rose's season |
 Los Angeles Times | Derrick Rose, injured in Bulls' victory, is out for playoffs Los Angeles Times The Chicago star, who was last season's MVP, has a torn ACL. Miami Heat overwhelms New York Knicks in Game 1 as LeBron James easily wins duel with Carmelo Anthony. Chicago guard Derrick Rose lays on the court after tearing the anterior cruciate ... Bulls still dangerous without Derrick Rose, but championship hopes dashed Why knee, why now? There's no good reason why Derrick Rose was in the game at ... Reigning NBA MVP Rose Out for Season With Torn Knee Ligament |
 CNN | Bulls still dangerous without Derrick Rose, but championship hopes dashed CNN Derrick Rose tore his ACL late in the Bulls' Game 1 victory over the 76ers. (Brian Kersey/Landov) The NBA playoffs got off to about as bad a start as possible on Saturday, as Bulls point guard Derrick Rose suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left ... Will Bulls wilt without Derrick Rose? Why knee, why now? There's no good reason why Derrick Rose was in the game at ... Derrick Rose will miss rest of NBA season and Olympics after tearing ACL |
 MiamiHerald.com | The dollars behind the reign of the Miami Heat's Three Kings MiamiHerald.com The Miami Heat suffered some rocky years before Shaquille O'Neal arrived, and Miami-Dade taxpayers are still paying for it. AmericanAirlines Arena from the cheap seats, which nonetheless generate plenty of money. By Douglas Hanks The signing of LeBron ... Melo missing in action for Knicks The Heat Is On For The Knicks Knicks' Shumpert has ACL tear, will have surgery |
 TSN | Devastating Game 1 injuries might be product of shortened season CBSSports.com By Ken Berger | CBSSports.com NBA Insider I don't mean to rain on the parade, but reality did a fairly good job of that all by itself Saturday. Derrick Rose did a routine jump-stop on his way to the basket in the Bulls' first-round opener against the ... Turner focuses on game at hand Teammates express deep concern over Derrick Rose's latest injury The Sixth Man: Wilted Rose stuns Chicago |
 ESPN | Rose Tears ACL ESPN CHICAGO -- A slim specter of hope turned sharply to the worst thought imaginable for Bulls fans late Saturday afternoon -- how do they survive without Derrick Rose? An MRI revealed a torn ACL in the left knee of the reigning MVP, sustained with 1:22 ... The Sixth Man: Wilted Rose stuns Chicago Bulls win opener, but lose Rose to torn ACL Rose's season over, Bulls' to follow |
 Chicago Tribune | Rose's injury puts damper on Bulls' win over Sixers Chicago Tribune CHICAGO -- A routine playoff victory took a nasty turn for the Bulls on Saturday afternoon. With about 1:15 remaining in a 103-91 win over Philadelphia, guard Derrick Rose drove toward the basket, came to a jump stop with both feet, then fell to the ... Rose tears ACL, out for postseason Bulls' Rose out for season after tearing ACL in Game 1 win Derrick Rose: Torn ACL, done for year |
 Globe and Mail | Rose Injury Mars Game 1 Win For Bulls ESPN Derrick Rose was injured late in Game 1 Saturday. Here's a look at reaction tweets, collected by TrueHoop. Blog CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL in his left knee and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced ... Derrick Rose out for the rest of the season, tears ACL Brian Hendrickson: Bulls' victory over 76ers marred by Rose's serious knee injury Bulls win but lose Rose to knee injury |
Globe and Mail | Brian Hendrickson: Bulls' victory over 76ers marred by Rose's serious knee injury SI.com The Bulls were fearing the worst as Derrick Rose headed for an MRI at a hospital. The faces were all the same with 1:10 remaining at the United Center on Saturday: Sunken expressions, hands clasped to support chins, mouths closed. Rose Injured Late as Bulls Beat 76ers 103-91 Bulls win opener, lose Rose Saturday's NBA playoffs game capsule |
 ABC News | Rose Injured Late as Bulls Beat 76ers 103-91 ABC News Derrick Rose scored 23 points before being helped off the court late in the game with an injured left knee, casting a major cloud over the Chicago Bulls' 103-91 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Saturday's playoff opener. Derrick Rose injury late ruins Chicago Bulls' win Rose Injury Mars Game 1 Win For Bulls |
 The Associated Press | Rams begin final day of draft by selecting Wake Forest's Givens SI.com NEW YORK (AP) -- Wide receivers and more trades were trendy Saturday in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Chris Givens, the first player selected from Wake Forest this year, was taken by St. Louis to open the round. Givens also can help the Rams in ... Rams add WR Givens in fourth round Rams select wide receiver, lineman Rams begin final day of draft with WR Givens |
 ESPN | Redskins make surprise luxury pickâ€"Michigan State QB Kirk Cousins SportingNews.com Robert Griffin III, the draft's No. 2 overall pick, has been tabbed as the Redskins' quarterback of the future. However, Cousins is an intriguing prospect. Some scouts had Cousins rated a better prospect than two quarterbacks who were taken on Day ... With Robert Griffin III already in the fold, the Redskins took Kirk Cousins Redskins surprise by taking QB Kirk Cousins in fourth round Cousins didn't think he'd be a Redskin |
 New York Times | Knicks-Heat Preview NBA.com By TIM REYNOLDS MIAMI (AP) LeBron James started thinking about what a playoff opener against the New York Knicks would mean a few days ago. Amare Stoudemire started talking about taking down the Miami Heat a few months ago. (7) New York Knicks (0-0) at (2) Miami Heat (0-0), 3:30 pm (ET) J.R. Smith Needs to Play Key Role if New York Knicks Can Pull Series Upset Is the season a failure for Heat without a championship? |
 Los Angeles Times | Andrew Luck: Colts, Luck already talking contract Rotoworld.com The Colts and No. 1 overall pick Andrew Luck are in the "early stages" of contract negotiations. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, no deal is likely over the weekend. Luck's contract is expected to be worth roughly $22 million over ... Colts Draft Grades: Too Much Offense Hurts Day 2 Grade Stanford tight end Coby Fleener rejoins Luck in Indianapolis Day 2 of NFL draft ends well for Coby Fleener, Rueben Randle |
 CBSSports.com | NFL Draft Grades: Rams Are Big Winners In NFC West (Video) SB Nation The 2012 NFL Draft moves into its final day on Saturday afternoon with rounds 4-7. In the NFC West, the Rams are leading the way with one of the best drafts of any team in the league. The rest of the NFC West teams aren't doing as well but then again ... NFL Draft 2012: Best Available After Three Rounds 2012 NFL Draft Grades: Cowboys Earn 'A' Grade Through Day Two Maurice Clarett Loves Jon Gruden, Not a Big Fan of Mel Kiper Jr., Still Major ... |
 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com | Knicks links: New York, Miami await Tyson Chandler's status for Game 1 The Star-Ledger - NJ.com By Alex Raskin, NJ.com Knicks blogger Debby Wong/US PRESSWIRECan Tyson Chandler beat the flu before beating the Heat? The Knicks season may depend on it. We're only hours away from the opening game of the Knicks' first-round series with the Miami Heat ... Heat and Knicks renew rivalry in East quarters Knicks GM Concerned Flu May Spread Is the season a failure for Heat without a championship? |
 Sportsnet.ca | Stanford tight end Coby Fleener rejoins Luck in Indianapolis San Jose Mercury News By Jeff Faraudo Stanford Cardinal's Coby Fleener (82) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Washington Huskies in the second quarter at Stanford Stadium in Stanford, Calif. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. (Nhat V. Meyer/Mercury News) It was hard to ... 2012 NFL Draft: Colts No. 1 pick Andrew Luck arrives in Indy 2012 NFL Draft Results: 2nd Round's Best And Worst Picks 2012 NFL Draft - AFC South Recap Rounds 2 & 3 |
 MiamiHerald.com | 2012 NFL Draft: TV Schedule, Start Time And More SB Nation Saturday marks the third and final day of the 2012 NFL Draft, and if Rounds 4 through 7 are anything like their predecessors football fans are in for another wild ride. As was the case with Thursday's Round 1 and Friday's Rounds 2 and 3, ... Rams add receiver, then take a risk NFL Draft 2012: Will Janoris Jenkins's Results Be Worth The Risk? NFL Draft 2012: Start Time, TV Schedule And More For Saturday's Draft Coverage |
MiamiHerald.com | Rams add receiver, then take a risk STLtoday.com The Rams added a raw but talented wide receiver, a complementary running back for Steven Jackson and two talented cornerbacks on Day 2 of the NFL draft. In the process, the Rams filled a void by picking up a fifth-round pick in a trade-down with ... 2012 NFL Draft: TV Schedule, Start Time And More 2012 NFL Draft: Best Players Available, Day 3 Don Banks: Rams begin recovery on bountiful second day of draft; more Snaps |
 New York Times | NFL Draft 2012: A run on receivers highlights Day 2 SportingNews.com While Day 1 of the 2012 NFL Draft offered up elite talent, Day 2 wasn't too shabby with difference-making players. Here are the highlights of what happened Friday night with picks No. 33 through No. 95: Ever since they locked up the No. Rams begin recovery on bountiful second day of draft; more Snaps Sweet 16 SEC players taken through first 3 rounds of NFL draft Animated Kiper adds lots of spice to draft |
 Globe and Mail | Whitney nets winner in OT as Coyotes take Game 1 Chicago Tribune Glendale, AZ â€" Ray Whitney scored the winner at the 14:04 mark of overtime as Phoenix took a thrilling 4-3 win over Nashville in Game 1 of this Western Conference semifinal series. A right-circle faceoff saw Martin Hanzal win the draw and push it ... Coyotes survive Predators with 4-3 overtime win Allan Muir: Coyotes stumble, but Smith steps up in Game 1 win over Predators Conference Semifinals: Coyotes vs Predators |
MiamiHerald.com | NFL Draft: SEC tops stats with 16 selections AberdeenNews.com BY RICK FREEMAN, AP Sports Writer NEW YORK - Asked about the leap from the Southeastern Conference up to the NFL, Trent Richardson said he didn't expect it to be too much of a change. He may have a point - most of the SEC seems to be coming with him. Rams begin recovery on bountiful second day of draft; more Snaps Rams' new foundation set in second round Mike Mayock sees plenty of NFL draft risk on Day 2 |
Globe and Mail | Allan Muir: Coyotes stumble, but Smith steps up in Game 1 win over Predators SI.com Ray Whitney scored the game-winner 14:04 into overtime and the Coyotes topped the Predators 4-3 in Game 1 of the Western semifinals. Mike Smith stopped 39 shots against the Predators on Friday. The Nashville Predators controlled nearly every aspect of ... Whitney nets winner in OT as Coyotes take Game 1 Conference Semifinals: Coyotes vs Predators Ray Whitney's goal lifts Coyotes to another OT win |
