 ESPN | Votto's slam lifts Reds over Nationals STLtoday.com AP | Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 12:15 am | ( Loading… ) comments. Joey Votto hit a grand slam in the ninth inning for his third home run of the game, rallying the host Cincinnati Reds to a rain-delayed 9-6 victory over the Washington Nationals on ... Joey Votto's winning slam is his 3rd HR of game Nationals-Reds Preview Pair walks off in grand style on Mother's Day |
 Globe and Mail | Joey Votto's winning slam is his 3rd HR of game San Francisco Chronicle CINCINNATI - Joey Votto, circling the bases at right, hit a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his third home run of the game, rallying Cincinnati to a rain-delayed victory Sunday. Votto hit solo homers in his first two at-bats and finished a ... Votto's slam lifts Reds over Nationals Nationals-Reds Preview Pair walks off in grand style on Mother's Day |
 USA TODAY | Star system shines bright for Miami Heat in Game 1 MiamiHerald.com By Greg Cote The Heat's MVPs took over when Miami needed them most Sunday. The plural there is not a mistake. LeBron James is the NBA's newly minted league MVP, but if anybody doubted (or forgot) Dwyane Wade's continuing value around here, ... Heat survive Pacers, rally out win in Game 1; Bosh injured Chris Mannix: James receives third MVP, then plays like one in win over Pacers James, Wade power Heat after Bosh is hurt |
 Globe and Mail | Dwyane Wade, LeBron James lead Miami Heat to victory over Indiana Pacers in Game 1 MiamiHerald.com LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in his first game as a three-time MVP, and Dwyane Wade added 29 in the Game 1 win. By JOSEPH GOODMAN The directive was clear: You simply cannot get tired. That's the message Heat coach Erik ... LeBron James plays like the MVP in Miami's 95-86 win over Indiana Chris Mannix: James receives third MVP, then plays like one in win over Pacers Missed opportunities in Game 1 could haunt Pacers |
 New York Times | In Manchester, a Finish Few Will Forget New York Times LONDON It took the last-minute heroics that were once the staple of boyhood comic books to accomplish it, a turnabout on the last day of the season's top-flight soccer competition that was so improbable that the winning coach, stunned, described it as ... Manchester City captures English Premier League title | Soccer Manchester City Chases Neighbor on Global Stage After Title Win City wins English title for first time in 44 years |
Globe and Mail | Bosh Exits in Pain as Heat Capture Game 1 New York Times LeBron James scored 32 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Sunday as the Miami Heat defeated the visiting Indiana Pacers, 95-86, to begin their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Dwyane Wade finished with 29 points after struggling from the floor for the ... Heat's Bosh misses second half with abdominal injury Commentary: Chris Bosh's abdominal injury puts sting in Miami Heat's Game 1 ... NBA playoffs: MVP LeBron James scores 32 points as Miami Heat beat Indiana Pacers |
 Los Angeles Times | Reserves help deliver benchmark moment for Clippers Los Angeles Times The Clippers' second unit accounts for 25 of the team's 27 points in the fourth quarter in an 82-72 victory over Memphis in Game 7. Kenyon Martin leads the way with 11 points and 10 rebounds as Clippers have a 41-11 edge in bench points. NBA playoffs: Clippers beat Grizzlies 82-72 to advance After weeklong layoff, top-seeded Spurs relieved to finally know Clippers are ... Second unit leads Clippers into second round of playoffs |
 USA TODAY | Heat overcome Chris Bosh injury, beat Pacers in Game 1 USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" The Indiana Pacers failed to take advantage of Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh's absence in the second half Sunday, committed far too many fouls and wasted a grand chance to steal Game 1 on the road. MVP James Gets 32, Heat Top Pacers 95-86 in Game 1 Heat's Bosh leaves Game 1 with abdominal injury Heat Defeat Pacers to Open NBA Series as Clippers Oust Grizzlies |
 Sportsnet.ca | Heat's Bosh leaves Game 1 with groin injury NBA.com MIAMI (AP) -- Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat left his team's Eastern Conference semifinal game against the Indiana Pacers with 43.6 seconds left in the first half Sunday with what appeared to be a groin injury. Bosh was hurt while dunking the ball and ... Heat's Chris Bosh hurt, out for second half vs. Pacers James powers Heat past Pacers 95-86, with Bosh lost to injury Chris Bosh strains abdominal muscle |
 CBC.ca | Paul pushes Clippers past Grizzlies in Game 7 Fox News Memphis, TN â€" Chris Paul set the pace with 19 points, nine rebounds and four assists, and the LA Clippers ousted the Memphis Grizzlies, 82-72, in an intensely physical Western Conference quarterfinal Game 7 on Sunday. It was the first Game 7 victory, ... Clippers hold on to beat Grizzlies, advance vs. Spurs Clips avoid Game 7 letdown to advance Clippers advance with 82-72 win over Grizzlies |
 USA TODAY | Clippers hold on to beat Grizzlies, advance vs. Spurs USA TODAY By J. Michael Falgoust, USA TODAY Clippers forwards Kenyon Martin (2) and Caron Butler (5) sandwich Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, who was held to nine points on 3-of-12 shooting in the series-ending 82-72 loss Sunday to Los Angeles. Instant analysis: Clippers unlike Clippers in Game 7 win over Grizzlies Run in 4th helps Clippers pull away from Grizzlies in Game 7 Martin's scores 7 of his 11 in 4th quarter as Clippers advance by beating ... |
 The Hindu | After 44 Years, Manchester CIty Wins Premiership New York Times LONDON â€" The blue moon has risen again in Manchester after 44 years of heartache. Manchester City fans, the blue half of a city dominated by United red, on Sunday won the English league for the first time since 1968. The suspense â€" if not always the ... Analysis: Mancini's steady hand key for City in title race Manchester City vs. QPR: Man City wins 3-2 to claim Premier League title The taste of victory sours for Man United |
 Globe and Mail | Peter Berlin: Manchester City twists history by snatching victory from certain ... SI.com 1. Manchester City is, at last, the champion. As certain triumph seemed suddenly to be turning into crushing humiliating defeat, Roberto Mancini, the Manchester City manager went to his all-star bench. When City's dominant midfielder, Yaya Touré, ... Aguero wins title for City in dramatic fashion The taste of victory sours for Man United Manchester City wins first English Premier League title since 1968 |
 ESPN | Elated Mancini hails crazy finish ESPN By ESPN staff Roberto Mancini called it a "crazy season" after a last-gasp goal from Sergio Aguero handed Manchester City their first title in 44 years in the most dramatic climax to a Premier League season. As the game entered stoppage time City were ... United surrenders title despite win at Sunderland Sunderland v Manchester United - as it happened City wins English title for first time in 44 years |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Man City captures Premier League title FOXSports.com Want your rumors distilled? Check out the top 10 rumors in the soccer world with Rumor Redux. Manchester City celebrated a first championship in 44 years after a dramatic 3-2 win against QPR on the final day of the 2011-12 English Premier League season ... Man City: 1st EPL title since '68 Manchester City scores in injury time to win Premier League Manchester City win Premier League title in thrilling finale |
 The Associated Press | Andrew Bynum steps up his play in Game 7 Los Angeles Times After being publicly criticized for inconsistency by Magic Johnson, the Lakers center posted 17 points and 18 rebounds to help LA secure a final victory over Denver to win the series. By Mark Medina, Los Angeles Times The criticism came from all angles ... How Lakers must guard Westbrook Lakers take game 7 from Nuggets Lakers finally eliminate Nuggets, but it wasn't easy |
 The Guardian | Henrik Lundqvist saves the night for Rangers Boston Herald By Andrew Gross / The Hackensack NJ Record NEW YORK - They won by the slimmest of margins and in a game that exceeded the anticipation, both teams getting up and down the ice to conclude a series that had been marked by limited opportunities. Dale Hunter Proves He Belongs Behind an NHL Bench With Washington's Postseason ... New York Rangers beat Washington Capitals in 7 to face New Jersey Devils Rangers Vs Capitals, Game 7: Puck Possession Key To New York's Survival |
 CBS News | Lakers finally eliminate Nuggets, but it wasn't easy Boston Herald By Mike Bresnahan / The Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Lakers lolled and lurched against the Denver Nuggets before finally prevailing in Game 7, 96-87, to end their first-round series Saturday at Staples Center. In a season where nothing came easy, ... Lakers survive Game 7, beat Nuggets NBA Sunday: Lakers Quiet Criticism, For Now Lakers Vs. Nuggets Final Score: Los Angeles Closes Out Denver 96-87 |
CBS News | Brown Likes Lakers' Statement of Support HoopsWorld By HOOPSWORLD The last 24 hours have remained anything but magic. Aside from preparing the Lakers for their Game 7 on Saturday night against the Denver Nuggets, Lakers Coach Mike Brown also had to handle Magic Johnson suggesting he should be fired if ... Lakers Vs. Thunder, NBA Playoffs: Round 2 Series Schedule & TV Info Steve Blake, not Gasol or World Peace, is hero for Lakers Hollywood Drama Lands Lakers in Western Conference Semis |
 The Guardian | Not much time for Lakers to rest HoopsWorld By HOOPSWORLD The Lakers are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs, although they don't have much time to prepare for it. The 96-87 victory Saturday night over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 of their first-round series allowed the Lakers to ... Lakers outlast Nuggets 96-87 in thrilling Game 7 By The Associated Press ... Gasol toughens up to power Lakers over pesky Nuggets in Game 7 Lakers outlast Nuggets, set to battle Thunder |
 The Guardian | Game 7: Rangers move to conference finals CNN Henrik Lundqvist made 22 saves, Brad Richards and Michael Del Zotto scored and the New York Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals with a 2-1 win in Game 7 over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Brad Richards' goal at 1:32 of the ... Rookie Hagelin leads Rangers like seasoned vet Rangers hold off Caps 2-1 in Game 7 NHL releases conference final schedule |
 Los Angeles Times | Gasol toughens up to power Lakers over pesky Nuggets in Game 7 CNN Pau Gasol's performance in Game 7 not only saved the Lakers' season, but possibly his career in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers blast the song "I Love LA" after every home win, but given the tastes of a certain 7-foot Spaniard, it sounded more ... 1. Working For Tips, Gasol Is Money In Game 7 Steve Blake, not Gasol or World Peace, is hero for Lakers Lakers never make it easy, but they escape Game 7 |
 CBC.ca | 1. Working For Tips, Gasol Is Money In Game 7 ESPN By JA Adande LOS ANGELES -- True, it shouldn't take such dire circumstances to produce these type of games from Pau Gasol. Then again, it shouldn't take such an outstanding performance to remind everyone of his value. It's nights like Saturday's Game 7 ... World Peace returns in time to help Lakers' season continue Lee Jenkins: Gasol toughens up to power Lakers over pesky Nuggets in Game 7 UPDATE 2-NBA-Lakers oust Nuggets, Celtics hold off 76ers |
 CBC.ca | Third-round preview: Rangers-Devils ESPN By Scott Burnside | ESPN.com ESPN.com's Scott Burnside and ESPNNewYork's Katie Strang look ahead to the Eastern Conference Finals between the Devils and Rangers. And so it comes down to a clash between two long-time neighbors to see which Eastern ... NY Rangers Carl Hagelin has huge impact on Blueshirts reaching Eastern ... Rangers defense stymies Capitals NHL roundup: Rangers edge Capitals, 2-1, in Game 7 |
