 USA TODAY | Injuries becoming big focus of NBA playoffs USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY It's bad enough to be down 3-1 in a first-round series, but the latest injuries have all but guaranteed that the elimination of the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls -- like death, taxes and reality TV shows about ... New York Knicks avoid being swept by Miami Heat Knicks get their first playoff win in 11 years NBA roundup: Carmelo Anthony's 41 points stops Knicks' playoff slide |
 FOXSports.com | Bench pitches in to lift Lakers late FOXSports.com Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, Andrew Bynum added 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers' stars got plenty of help from their supporting cast in a 92-88 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series. Five things to take from Lakers' 92-88 Game 4 win over Nuggets Bryant, Bynum lead Lakers to 3-1 edge over Nuggets Lakers 92, Nuggets 88 |
 CBS News | Ted Keith: Too little, too late: Knicks' stars put on a show to avoid early sweep SI.com Carmelo Anthony had 41 points, one shy of his playoff career best, as the Knicks snapped their 13-game postseason losing streak. NEW YORK -- At first glance, the streamers that fell from the roof of Madison Square Garden almost as soon as Dwyane Wade's ... Anthony huge as Knicks avoid sweep vs. Heat Miami Heat falls to New York Knicks, Knicks force Game 5 in Miami Still, don't expect them to repeat the feat in Game 5 in Miami |
 USA TODAY | Denver Nuggets stalker wanders on court during game USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY During Game 4 action between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, a woman walked onto the floor at Pepsi Center. As Nuggets point guard Ty Lawson was pushing the ball up the floor with the Nuggets ahead 49-44, ... Lakers vs. Nuggets: Game 4 live coverage Playoff game between Nuggets, Lakers interrupted by fan walking onto court Fan briefly interrupts Lakers-Nuggets game |
 USA TODAY | Talladega win shows Keselowski can deliver Penske first Cup USA TODAY By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY TALLADEGA, Ala. â€" With moves that left two of NASCAR's best drivers slack-jawed Sunday, Brad Keselowski delivered Penske Racing its first Sprint Cup victory at Talladega Superspeedway in 28 years of trying. By John David Mercer, ... Brad Keselowski flawless at the end Race Rewind: Looking back at the Aaron's 499 Keselowski stuns field with latest move |
 Globe and Mail | Knicks point guard Baron Davis leaves Game 4 against Heat on stretcher with ... Washington Post NEW YORK â€" The New York Knicks have lost another guard to injury, and may need to hope Jeremy Lin can save them again. Baron Davis was carted off on a stretcher after dislocating his right kneecap Sunday in the third quarter of an 89-87 victory over ... NBA-Knicks avoid sweep, end playoffs drought against Miami Knicks' Davis dislocates kneecap in Game 4 vs Heat Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire outplay Heat's LeBron James, Dwyane Wade as ... |
CBS News | Knicks beat the Heat to avoid sweep Fox News New York, NY â€" With his team on the brink of elimination, Carmelo Anthony poured in 41 points and the Knicks defeated the Heat, 89-87, in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Knicks Escape to Play Another Day Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire team to beat Heat Anthony Helps Knicks End 13-Game Playoff Skid |
 New York Times | Knicks Escape to Play Another Day New York Times Orange and blue streamers shot from the rafters early Sunday evening, a celebration that was nearly 11 years in the making and many, many seasons overdue. Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire earned momentary redemption and their first playoff victory ... Knicks Carmelo Anthony, Amar'e Stoudemire team to beat Heat Anthony Helps Knicks End 13-Game Playoff Skid Melo & Co. end skid, Knicks force Game 5 |
 USA TODAY | Brad Keselowski pulls winning move to take Talladega USA TODAY By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY By Todd Warshaw, Getty Images for NASCAR Brad Keselowski does a burnout at Talladega Superspeedway with the American flag flying out his window â€" his customary victory celebration. By Todd Warshaw, Getty Images for NASCAR Brad ... Keselowski captures Talladega race Brad Keselowski uses huge push from Kyle Busch to grab win at Talladega ... Brad Keselowski survives steamy shootout at Talladega |
 New York Times | Sixers Push Bulls to the Brink New York Times PHILADELPHIA â€" Before the NBA playoffs began, the Chicago Bulls were a legitimate championship contender. Now, they are struggling to get out of the first round. The Bulls lost to the eighth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers, 89-82, Sunday at the Wells Fargo ... Philadelphia 76ers on brink of eliminating Chicago Bulls 76ers hold off Bulls in Game 4 Down two All-Stars, top-seeded Bulls one loss from elimination |
 USA TODAY | Mayweather: Pacquiao fight isn't happening because of Arum USA TODAY By Bob Velin, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS â€" Now that he has dispatched Miguel Cotto in a very un-Mayweather-like fashion and added an eighth championship belt, all that's left for Floyd Mayweather Jr. is to ponder the future. By Frederic J. Brown, ... Mayweather impressive, still shuns Pacquiao Mayweather Vs. Cotto: After Thrilling Win, Floyd To Serve Jail Sentence Mayweather Ponders Retirement, Admits Options are Low |
 Globe and Mail | Preakness 2012: Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another heads to Maryland SportingNews.com Kentucky Derby winner I'll Have Another will fly to Baltimore early this week (some reports say Monday, others say Tuesday) to begin preparing for the May 19 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course, the second leg of the Triple Crown. Police: Homicide at Kentucky Derby track Kentucky Derby: Gutierrez Rides I'll Have Another to Win Man's death at Ky. Derby track called a homicide |
 USA TODAY | Mayweather: Pacquiao fight isn't happening because of Arum USA TODAY By Bob Velin, USA TODAY LAS VEGAS â€" Now that he has dispatched Miguel Cotto in a very un-Mayweather-like fashion and added an eighth championship belt, all that's left for Floyd Mayweather Jr. is to ponder the future. By Frederic J. Brown, ... Floyd Mayweather, after beating Miguel Cotto: '80-20' that he'll opt for ... Mayweather beats Cotto with late flurry Mayweather Wins Unanimously Over Cotto |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Mayweather Wins Unanimously Over Cotto Fox News Floyd Mayweather Jr., left, lands a punch against Miguel Cotto during a WBA super welterweight title fight, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. Mayweather won by unanimous decision. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Floyd Mayweather Jr. reacts after beating ... Mayweather beats Cotto with late flurry Mayweather-Cotto video: Postfight analysis of Floyd's toughest fight and Web links Arum, Koncz: Mayweather Doesn't Want Pacquiao Fight |
 MLive.com | 50 Cent on a Floyd Mayweather undercard? Hip-hop star says he 'could be ready' MLive.com By David Mayo | dmayo@mlive.com View full sizeJosh Slagter | MLive.com50 Cent sits at the table during Floyd Mayweather's press conference following his win over Miguel Cotto. LAS VEGAS -- Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, was there the day ... Unbeaten Mayweather earns decision over Cotto Best unimpressed by Mayweather, boxing in general Justin Bieber Escorts Floyd Mayweather to the Ring in Las Vegas |
Sydney Morning Herald | Unbeaten Mayweather earns decision over Cotto Chicago Tribune LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather came through 12 bruising rounds to outpoint Miguel Cotto in their WBA super welterweight clash in Las Vegas on Saturday. The unbeaten Mayweather (43-0) was put under immense pressure early on by a relentless Cotto ... Floyd Mayweather defeats Miguel Cotto in unanimous points decision and calls ... Mayweather Vs. Cotto: Manny Pacquiao, Justin Bieber, And Five Questions From ... Floyd Mayweather's $32 million is record haul |
 USA TODAY | Floyd Mayweather's $32 million is record haul Boston Herald By Ron Borges LAS VEGAS â€" One can debate all night long whether Floyd Mayweather Jr. is what he insists he is â€" which is the greatest fighter of all-time â€" but one thing can no longer be debated. As of last night, he is the best-paid boxer of all-time, ... Boxing-Mayweather defeats Cotto to stay undefeated Jail next for Floyd Mayweather after unanimous decision victory over Miguel Cotto Mayweather Had Left Hand Injury, Fought Cotto at 147 |
 CBS News | Mayweather wins unanimous decision over Cotto CBS News (AP) LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally found himself in a real fight, complete with a bloody nose and an opponent in Miguel Cotto who was never going to quit. As usual, he found a way to win. Mayweather used his speed and accuracy Saturday night ... Floyd Mayweather: Manny Pacquiao fight 'is not going to happen' because of Bob ... Mayweather Had Left Hand Injury, Fought Cotto at 147 Victorious Mayweather 'born for this' |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Undefeated Mayweather made to work to dethrone Cotto for WBA title Fox News May 6, 2012: Floyd Mayweather Jr. hits Miguel Cotto during their WBA Super Welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.AP LAS VEGAS â€" Though the scores of the judges may not have reflected it, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. survived what might ... Floyd Mayweather not as dominant as usual in CompuBox stats in win over Miguel ... Mayweather vs Cotto preview: Mayweather confident, but not taking Cotto lightly Kieran Mulvaney Reuters |
 ESPN | 1. Thunderous Performance Impresses Mavs ESPN By Marc Stein DALLAS -- For the fourth time in these playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki clambered onto the dais, dislodged the microphone from its stand and draped his left arm over an adjacent chair as he took questions about the multitude of problems caused by ... Roundup: Thunder finish sweep Analysis: Mavericks brace for roster remake and rebirth Thunder try to turn out the lights in Dallas |
 MLive.com | Floyd Mayweather happy to give fans 'toe-to-toe battle' in unanimous decision ... MLive.com By David Mayo | dmayo@mlive.com View full sizeJosh Slagter | MLive.comFloyd Mayweather, right, lands a hard shot to the face of Miguel Cotto on Saturday night at MGM Grand. LAS VEGAS -- Floyd Mayweather said last week that there was nothing cool about ... More SI.com Video Mayweather beats Cotto with late flurry Mayweather Jr. Lashes Out at Arum Over Pacquiao Fight |
 Boston.com | I'll Have Another claims Kentucky Derby Boston.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. - I'll Have Another didn't seem to have the goods to win the Kentucky Derby. Sold as a yearling for a paltry $11000, ridden by a rookie jockey hardly anyone knew, and stuck in an outside post no horse had ever won from - not exactly a ... Kentucky Derby - I'll Have Another has his way at end - California colt beats ... I'll Have Another comes up roses Did you have 'Another'? Long shot runs down favorite Bodemeister to win Derby |
USA TODAY | Floyd Mayweather Jr. defeats Miguel Cotto by unanimous decision to claim WBA title CNN (CNN) -- Floyd Mayweather Jr. had his nose bloodied midway through the fight, but maintained his poise to remain undefeated and claim the WBA junior middleweight title from Miguel Cotto. Mayweather won by unanimous decision on Saturday night. Bryan Armen Graham: Mayweather outlasts Cotto while proving he's better than ever Mayweather overcomes a tough foe in Cotto Mayweather wins unanimous decision over Cotto |
