Gasol's putback pushes Lakers into next round

Pau Gasol tipped in a missed jumper by Kobe Bryant with a half-second left and the Los Angeles Lakers survived a late comeback effort by Oklahoma City and eliminated the Thunder 95-94 in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series on Friday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300430025&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Lakers Put Away Thunder, 95-94

Kobe Bryant scores 32 as the Lakers prevent Game 7 and advance
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153387

Keselowski Wins NNS Race In Richmond

Brad Keselowski wins second straight Nationwide race
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153349

Zito Wins Fourth Game Of The Season

Giants top Rockies, 5-2
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153431

Sources: Rutgers wraps up interviews, could have new coach next week

Rutgers has apparently wrapped up its interviews for the vacant head coaching position and could have a head coach by the beginning of next week, according to multiple sources close to the situation.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/news/story?id=5153286&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Fake Twitter account lands rookie Jordan Shipley in hot water

Chad Ochocinco was insulted when the Cincinnati Bengals' newest receiver didn't respond to his congratulatory tweet on draft day.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5153273&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Royals Hold Off Rays, 3-2

Royals rally late for victory thanks to Rays error
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153267

Jeter, Yankees Battle Past White Sox

Derek Jeter drives in four runs to lift the Yankees over the White Sox.
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153131

Jones, Tejada lift Orioles past Red Sox in 10

Adam Jones doubled and scored on a two-out single by Miguel Tejada in the 10th inning, giving the Orioles a 5-4 victory over the Red Sox.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300430101&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Jeter's four RBIs spark Yankees win over White Sox

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Derek Jeter's big bat carried the New York Yankees to a 6-4 comeback win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/zi0noO2gfGc/idUSTRE64006P20100501

Orioles Need Extra Innings To Top Red Sox

Jones, Tejada lift Orioles past Red Sox in 10
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153211

Gonzalez launches two to help Blue Jays top A's

Alex Gonzalez hit two home runs and Vernon Wells also connected, leading Brandon Morrow and the Toronto Blue Jays over the Oakland Athletics 10-2 Friday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300430114&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Blue Jays Fly By A's, 10-2

Alex Gonzalez hit two home runs and Vernon Wells also connected, leading Brandon Morrow and the Toronto Blue Jays over the Oakland Athletics, 10-2
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153114

Hawks bury Bucks to force Game 7 in Atlanta

Jamal Crawford broke out of a slump with 24 points, Joe Johnson added 22 points and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-69 on Friday night to force a seventh game in the first-round series.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300430015&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Penguins Double Up Canadiens, 6-3

Penguins win Game 1 easily
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153063

Mosley has the formula to beat Mayweather, says insider

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Boxing historian Bert Sugar relishes taking the opposite view and has backed Shane Mosley to upset the odds by beating fellow American Floyd Mayweather Jr in their non-title welterweight bout on Saturday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/XMngteMCYL8/idUSTRE64004620100501

Hawks Even Series With Bucks

Hawks top Bucks, 83-69, head back to Atlanta for Game 7
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5153082

California firm sues Gilbert Arenas for gun fees

A lawsuit claims Gilbert Arenas now owes a Beverly Hills company more than $70,000 for storing guns he bought and never picked up.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5152805&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Toronto Raptors forward Chris Bosh asks Twitter followers to help decide future

Chris Bosh is asking his Twitter followers to help decide his NBA future.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5152854&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Bob Harig On Tiger's Second Round

Tiger Woods misses the cut at PGA Tour Quail Hollow Championship
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5152830

Woods misses cut after game implodes

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, his game imploding with every wayward shot, missed the cut for only the sixth time as a professional on Friday after a woeful second round of 79 at the Quail Hollow championship.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/0H1pWWAzhis/idUSTRE63T5KV20100501

Woods Misses Cut At Quail Hollow

Tom Rinaldi on Tiger Woods' second round
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5152697

Tiger Woods On Missing The Cut

Woods misses sixth PGA Tour cut
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5152636

San Diego Padres place shortstop Everth Cabera on DL

The San Diego Padres have placed shortstop Everth Cabrera on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained right hamstring Friday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5152715&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Two Seahawks receivers recovering for sugery

Top Seahawks receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh is recuperating from hernia surgery and former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch just had his third knee surgery in just over two years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5152743&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Lions' Ndamukong Suh says he's back at ground zero

It's easy to see what the Detroit Lions saw in Ndamukong Suh to make him the No. 2 pick in the NFL draft.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5152780&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

New York Jets' Joe McKnight has rough start to first minicamp

New York Jets running back Joe McKnight wanted to make his mark in his first rookie minicamp practice Friday. This isn't exactly what the fourth-round draft pick had in mind.
http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5152250&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Cavendish withdrawn by team over two-fingered gesture

MOUDON, Switzerland (Reuters) - British cyclist Mark Cavendish was pulled out of the Tour of Romandie by his team on Friday for celebrating victory in the second stage with a two-fingered salute at critics.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/yYbjtju81t8/idUSTRE63T5R920100430

Milwaukee Brewers announcer Bob Uecker has successful heart surgery

Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer Bob Uecker had successful heart surgery Friday, a six-hour procedure that will keep him away from his beloved team for up to three months.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5152610&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Man gets life sentence for killing Broncos player

A man convicted of killing Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has been sentenced to life in prison plus 1,152 years.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5152376&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Milwaukee Bucks' Jerry Stackhouse sings National Anthem

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jerry Stackhouse sang a soulful renedition of the National Anthem before Milwaukee took on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 on Friday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5152685&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Tiger Woods misses cut after game implodes

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Reuters) - Tiger Woods, his game imploding with every wayward shot, missed the cut for only the sixth time as a professional on Friday after a woeful second round of 79 at the Quail Hollow championship.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/sIbpPimD1Fo/idUSTRE63T5KV20100430

Houston Astros first baseman Lance Berkman held out with groin injury

Houston first baseman Lance Berkman has a minor groin injury and is not starting Friday night's game against the Atlanta Braves.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5152459&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Tim Tebow makes Denver Broncos debut at rookie minicamp

Tim Tebow is making his NFL debut at the Broncos' minicamp for rookies.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5151607&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

All bets off if rain dampens Derby, trainers say

LOUISVILLE (Reuters) - The heavy rain forecast for this weekend's Kentucky Derby threatens to turn the dirt track into a sloppy mess and has opened the door for a longshot to capture the 'Run for the Roses', trainers said Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/sELCetdS6DQ/idUSTRE63T5CY20100430

Henin sees off frustrated Jankovic in Stuttgart

STUTTGART (Reuters) - Justine Henin continued her impressive return to tennis when she fought back to beat former world number one Jelena Jankovic 3-6 7-6 6-3 in Stuttgart on Friday, leaving her opponent exasperated.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/QX3cHNazChs/idUSTRE63T5FG20100430

Major League Baseball players' union opposed to Arizona immigration law

The Major League Baseball players' union says it opposes the new Arizona immigration law.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5152397&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Oakland Raiders' JaMarcus Russell shows at minicamp

JaMarcus Russell has shown up at the Oakland Raiders minicamp, saying he will keep coming to work until he's told not to.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5152223&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Phillies reliever Madson out with broken toe

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies lost reliever Ryan Madson to injury but welcomed back closer Brad Lidge from the disabled list, the team said Friday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/1XVSAYDr6qc/idUSTRE63T50120100430

New York Jets' Joe McKnight has rough start to first minicamp

New York Jets running back Joe McKnight wanted to make his mark in his first rookie minicamp practice Friday. This isn't exactly what the fourth-round draft pick had in mind.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5152250&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Forward Murphy Holloway leaving Ole Miss after two seasons

Mississippi basketball coach Andy Kennedy says sophomore forward Murphy Holloway is leaving the team for personal reasons.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5152173&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

NCAA: Only two coaches can visit high school on same day during evaluation period

The en-masse spring recruiting trips by Auburn and other schools have come to an end.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5152249&campaign=rss&source=NCFHeadlines

What insiders are saying about Mayweather v Mosley

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Six-times world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will put his unbeaten record on the line when he faces fellow American Shane Mosley in a non-title welterweight fight on Saturday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/FKKJKH86vHk/idUSTRE63T4TU20100430

Hines Ward: Ben Roethlisberger's suspension disappointing but justified

Wide receiver Hines Ward says quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension is disappointing but justified and threatens to leave the Steelers in a precarious position when the season begins.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5151957&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Paralympic Athlete Honored By NASCAR

Heath Calhoun talks to First Take about having a NASCAR race named after him
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5151108

Brett Favre to require surgery on ankle to play for Minnesota Vikings in 2010

Brett Favre has been informed that he requires surgery on his left ankle to play the upcoming season for the Vikings and is deliberating whether to have the procedure or simply to end his 19-year NFL career.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5150940&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

What To Expect At Minicamp

Matt Millen talks about what rookie quarterbacks should expect at minicamp
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150907

Hendrick Motorsports signs crew chiefs Alan Gustafson, Chad Knaus to extensions

Hendrick Motorsports has extended the contracts of crew chiefs Alan Gustafson and Chad Knaus.
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/news/story?id=5150854&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

NCAA President Dr. Mark Emmert On Playoff

NCAA President Dr. Mark Emmert talks to CFB Live about the possibility of a playoff system
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150944

Reports: Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James wins second straight MVP award

A person familiar with the announcement says LeBron James has won the NBA's MVP Award for the second straight year. The Cleveland Cavaliers star will receive the honor Sunday at the University of Akron.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5150987&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Lakers-Thunder Game 6 Preview

Jamal Mashburn previews Game 6 of the Lakers-Thunder series
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150728

Mike And Mike: Snide Remark

Greeny upset at Mike Golic for making a joke at Grant Hill's expense
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150721

Eagles confirm Kolb as starting QB with contract extension

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Kevin Kolb era was rung in by the Philadelphia Eagles when the National Football League club gave their new starting quarterback an extension worth more than $12 million.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/MFDoE7QQ8MY/idUSTRE63T2Q920100430

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

J.P. Ricciardi says there's an exciting abundance of talented young left-handed pitchers throughout baseball.
http://espn.go.com/mlb/notebook/_/page/bbtn100430/baseball-tonight-clubhouse?campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Richardson's 3s help Suns eliminate Blazers

Jason Richardson scored 28 points, including five 3-pointers, and the Phoenix Suns advanced to the second round of the playoffs with a 99-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 6 on Thursday night.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300429022&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Padres All Over Brewers In 9-0 Win

Wade LeBlanc helped his own cause with three hits as the Padres won their seventh straight at home
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150395

Suns Advance With 99-90 Win In Game 6

Jason Richardson scored a game-high 28 points as Steve Nash and the Suns eliminated the Trail Blazers to advance to the Western Conference semifinals
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150434

Three-goal spurt paces Sharks to Game 1 win

Joe Pavelski picked up where he left off in the first round by scoring two goals to lead the San Jose Sharks to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 1 of the second-round Western Conference series.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300429018&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exi

Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exit.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=5150280&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Cano homers twice as Burnett, Yanks blank O's

Robinson Cano homered twice to back A.J. Burnett as the Yankess shut out the Orioles on Thursday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300429101&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exi

Is Dirk Nowitzki done with Dallas Mavericks? Disappointed star considers opting out after latest exit.
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/nba/news/story?id=5150280&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Buck's three homers power Blue Jays past A's

John Buck became the first catcher to hit three home runs in six years, Travis Snider added a solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Athletics 6-3.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/recap?gameId=300429114&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Reds Hang On For 4-2 Win Over Astros

Bronson Arroyo earned his first victory of the season and Jay Bruce provided insurance with a late home run for Cincinnati
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150126

Pavelski Leads Sharks To Game 1 Win

Joe Pavelski scored two goals as San Jose edged Detroit, 4-3, in Game 1 of the second-round Western Conference series
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150202

Spurs Close Out Series Against Mavs

Ginobili drops 26 points on Mavs in Spurs' win
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150100

Ginobili, Spurs boot Mavericks from the playoffs

Manu Ginobili scored 26 points and San Antonio survived blowing a 22-point lead to beat the Mavericks 97-87 in Game 6 on Thursday night, handing Dirk Nowitzki and second-seeded Dallas another first-round exit.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300429024&campaign=rss&source=NBAHeadlines

Rays Roll Royals, 11-1

Matt Garza gave up one run over six sharp innings, Jason Bartlett and Reid Brignac drove in three runs apiece and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 11-1
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150048

Oklahoma assistant coach Mark Cline leaves for Marshall

Add assistant coach Mark Cline's name to a growing list of people leaving Oklahoma's basketball program during a massive overhaul.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5150123&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Oakland Athletics pitcher Justin Duchscherer leaves game with left hip injury

Oakland Athletics right-hander Justin Duchscherer left Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth inning because of a sore left hip.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5149905&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Quinnipiac coach Tom Moore receives contract extension

Quinnipiac University has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Tom Moore through the 2015 season.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5149994&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Cano Homers Twice As Yankees Blank O's

Robinson Cano had three hits and A.J. Burnett fired eight scoreless innings in New York's 4-0 victory over Baltimore
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5150029

Rapper Eminem rips Roethlisberger in new song

Eminem mentions Ben Roethlisberger in his latest song: "Despicable."
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5149507&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Toronto Blue Jays catcher John Buck hits three home runs

Blue Jays catcher John Buck homered in each of his first three at-bats Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5149919&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Seahawks' four-time All-Pro tackle Walter Jones retires

Seahawks four-time All-Pro Walter Jones has retired after 13 years in which he became the standard to which all left tackles aspired -- and most defensive linemen succumbed.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5149710&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Mayweather Not Worried About Mosley

Brian Kenny talks with Floyd Mayweather Jr. about Saturday's welterweight superfight against Shane Mosley
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5149758

Seahawks' four-time All-Pro tackle Walter Jones retires

Seahawks four-time All-Pro Walter Jones has retired after 13 years in which he became the standard to which all left tackles aspired -- and most defensive linemen succumbed.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5149710&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Houston Astros' pitcher Wandy Rodriguez to miss next start

Astros left-hander Wandy Rodriguez will miss his scheduled start Friday at Atlanta because of back spasms.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=5149764&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines

Rookie of year says buzzer beater his top moment

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hitting a game-winning buzzer beater was the most memorable moment of the season for Sacramento's Tyreke Evans, named the NBA's rookie of the year on Thursday after leading his team in scoring.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/oImCsNp5kqo/idUSTRE63S62120100429

Denver Broncos re-sign linebacker Nick Greisen

The Denver Broncos have re-signed linebacker Nick Greisen, according to a source.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5149575&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines

Did Jeff Ireland Cross The Line?

Vinny Cerato, Marcellus Wiley debate Jeff Ireland's question to Dez Bryant
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5149448

PTI: Big Finish For April 29

Mike Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser debate Thursday's top headlines
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5149588

Mayweather Sits Down With Jim Rome

Floyd Mayweather talks about Saturday's welterweight superfight with Shane Mosley
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5149435

Stop Rooney to beat England, says U.S. World Cup coach

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defeating England at the World Cup comes down to stopping striker Wayne Rooney, United States coach Bob Bradley said on Thursday.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/8cP4-dwrSLA/idUSTRE63S5QS20100429

Kevin Kolb of Philadelphia Eagles gets one-year contract extension

The Eagles have given quarterback Kevin Kolb another vote of confidence, extending his contract by one year, the team announced Thursday.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5148880&campaign=rss&source=ESPNHeadlines

Diamondbacks Rout Cubs

Adam LaRoche had two home runs with five RBI and Kelly Johson had four hits and three RBI to lead Arizona past Chicago, 13-5
http://sports.espn.go.com/broadband/video/videopage?videoId=5149157

SEC coaches in no hurry to expand

Southeastern Conference coaches aren't in any rush to expand.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=5149297&campaign=rss&source=NCFHeadlines

Tough draws, wet weather open door to Derby upset

LOUISVILLE (Reuters) - Foul weather and perilous post positions for favorites Lookin At Lucky and Sidney's Candy have heightened the chances for a big-money upset at this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/sportsNews/~3/GYyyNVl-khs/idUSTRE63S5PR20100429