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Flyers edge Capitals in overtime to advance 22 Apr 08, 23:59 ET Reuters - The Philadelphia Flyers edged the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday to advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals with an electrifying Game Seven victory. more Pat Burrell's 3-run double sends Phillies past Rockies 8-6 22 Apr 08, 23:46 ET AP - Pat Burrell's bases-clearing double off Manny Corpas in the ninth inning sent the Philadelphia Phillies to an 8-6 win Tuesday night over the Colorado Rockies. more Lupol's OT tally lifts Flyers over Capitals 3-2 in Game 7 22 Apr 08, 23:08 ET AP - The Philadelphia Flyers finally figured out how to put away the Washington Capitals. Joffrey Lupul netted a rebound during a power play 6:06 into overtime in Game 7 to lift Philadelphia past Alex Ovechkin and Washington 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Eastern Conference first-round series. more Former Sonics owner Schultz sues to rescind sale of team 22 Apr 08, 23:00 ET AP - Former SuperSonics owner Howard Schultz filed suit Tuesday to undo his sale of the team to an Oklahoma City-based group led by Clay Bennett, saying Bennett lied to him by insisting he planned to keep the NBA franchise in Seattle. more Canseco meets with federal investigators in Clemens probe 22 Apr 08, 22:49 ET AP - Jose Canseco reaffirmed Tuesday that Roger Clemens did not attend a party at his house that has become a focal point of a federal investigation. more K.G. wins defensive player award, praises team communication 22 Apr 08, 22:44 ET AP - When Kevin Garnett starts screaming, the Celtics' defense stops struggling. For all his assets - athleticism, intensity, intelligence - it's the ability to communicate with teammates that he considers the key to Boston's skill at shutting down opponents. more Howard has another 20-20 game to carry Magic to 2-0 lead 22 Apr 08, 22:41 ET AP - Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds, his second straight 20-20 game, and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series. more John Smoltz reaches 3,000 strikeouts in Braves' 6-0 loss 22 Apr 08, 22:26 ET AP - John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 career strikeouts, but was outpitched by John Lannan in the Washington Nationals' 6-0 win over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night. more Santiago's 1st homer in 4 years spurs Tigers past Rangers 22 Apr 08, 22:21 ET AP - Ramon Santiago homered for the first time since 2003 and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 10-2 on Tuesday night. more Paul picks apart Mavs again as Hornets seize 2-0 series lead 22 Apr 08, 22:18 ET AP - First the brilliant playoff debut, then the encore. Chris Paul had 32 points and a franchise playoff-record 17 assists, leading New Orleans to a 127-103 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night that gave the Hornets a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. more Lions sign Orlovsky, Peterman and Moore 22 Apr 08, 22:16 ET AP - The Detroit Lions re-signed quarterback Dan Orlovsky, guard Stephen Peterman and defensive lineman Langston Moore to one-year contracts Tuesday. more John Smoltz becomes 16th pitcher to reach 3,000 strikeouts 22 Apr 08, 21:07 ET AP - John Smoltz became the 16th pitcher in major league history to reach 3,000 strikeouts when the Atlanta Braves' right-hander struck out Washington's Felipe Lopez in the third inning. more Seahawks release running back Alexander 22 Apr 08, 20:59 ET Reuters - The Seattle Seahawks have released former-MVP running back Shaun Alexander, the NFL team said on Tuesday. more U.S. athletes divided on politicizing Games 22 Apr 08, 20:07 ET Reuters - A nervous smile steals across Jessica Mendoza's face when the U.S. Olympic women's softball player is asked whether she plans to demonstrate her outrage over China's policy on Darfur at the Beijing Games. more Seahawks release former MVP running back Shaun Alexander 22 Apr 08, 19:29 ET AP - The Seattle Seahawks have released former MVP running back Shaun Alexander. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell said Tuesday that Alexander was released unconditionally after passing a physical. more Trevor Immelman has first test as Masters champion 22 Apr 08, 19:16 ET Reuters - South Africa's Trevor Immelman puts his credentials as U.S. Masters champion to their first test in the Byron Nelson Championship from Thursday. more Official: UMass set to name Memphis assistant as head coach 22 Apr 08, 18:38 ET AP - The University of Massachusetts has agreed to hire Memphis assistant and former Minuteman player Derek Kellogg as the new basketball coach, The Associated Press learned Tuesday. more Saints confirm they have explored trading up from No. 10 22 Apr 08, 18:09 ET AP - The New Orleans Saints are interested in dealing for a draft pick higher than their current No. 10 slot in the first round and have had informal talks with other teams. more Bengals coach calls Johnson's bluff, dares him to sit out 22 Apr 08, 18:08 ET AP - The Bengals are calling Chad Johnson's bluff. Tired of the receiver's posturing for a trade, coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Johnson should keep his word and sit out the season - the strongest comment yet from an organization that is reluctant to let him go. more Cardinals could choose cornerback, running back in draft 22 Apr 08, 17:25 ET AP - For only the second time since 1995, the Arizona Cardinals enter draft weekend without a top 10 pick. That's a sign that the Cardinals, who have had one winning season since moving to the desert in 1988, are moving in the right direction. more Injured A-Rod not in Yankees' lineup against White Sox 22 Apr 08, 17:04 ET AP - Injured Alex Rodriguez was not in the posted New York Yankees' lineup for Tuesday night's game against the Chicago White Sox. more Dolphins make Jake Long the first pick in the draft 22 Apr 08, 16:57 ET Reuters - The Miami Dolphins signed Jake Long to a multi-year contract on Tuesday, making the Michigan offensive tackle the top pick in the upcoming NFL draft. more Red Sox ace Beckett scratched from start with stiff neck 22 Apr 08, 16:55 ET AP - Josh Beckett was scratched from his start for the Boston Red Sox against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night because of a stiff neck. more Cigar-loving Braves skipper faces smoke-free Shea Stadium 22 Apr 08, 16:32 ET AP - Puffing on his usual post-game cigar, Braves manager Bobby Cox flashed a startled look when asked what he thought of Shea Stadium's total ban on smoking. "You mean the new one?" he asked, referring to Citi Field, where the New York Mets will begin playing in 2009. more Dolphins act decisively in locking up Jake Long 22 Apr 08, 16:25 ET The Sporting News - Even with the Miami Dolphins signing left tackle Jake Long as the No. 1 pick, plenty of suspense remains at the top of this year's draft. more Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz, staff get new deals 22 Apr 08, 16:14 ET AP - Predators coach Barry Trotz and his staff received contract extensions after an unexpected fourth straight trip to the playoffs in what began as a shaky season. more Mississippi State guard Jamont Gordon declares for NBA draft 22 Apr 08, 16:11 ET AP - Mississippi State point guard Jamont Gordon has declared for the NBA draft, but won't hire an agent. more Jerry Jones says Cowboys' pursuit of Pacman stuck in neutral 22 Apr 08, 15:34 ET AP - Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday his pursuit of suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones remains stuck in neutral following the arrest of a man in the nightclub shooting. more Dolphins pull off a surprise by signing OL Long 22 Apr 08, 14:33 ET AP - Last week, Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland stood in front of the South Florida media and said of the first overall pick in the draft: "This guy is going to be - you hope that he's a pillar of your defense for a long time." more Jake Long signs with Dolphins, will be top pick in NFL draft 22 Apr 08, 14:13 ET AP - Michigan tackle Jake Long has signed a multiyear contract with the Miami Dolphins, who plan to select him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft on Saturday. more Nicklas Lidstrom tops list of Norris Trophy nominees 22 Apr 08, 14:12 ET Reuters - Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings, Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and Dion Phaneuf of the Calgary Flames are the nominees for the Norris Trophy award, the league said on Tuesday. more Celtics' Kevin Garnett wins NBA defensive player award 22 Apr 08, 13:36 ET AP - Boston's Kevin Garnett won the NBA's defensive player of the year award Tuesday. He beat out Denver's Marcus Camby and Houston's Shane Battier. more Pienaar agrees permanent Everton deal 22 Apr 08, 13:31 ET AFP - South Africa midfielder Steven Pienaar has agreed a permanent move to Everton worth 2.05 million pounds (4.09 million dollars), the Premier League club announced on Tuesday. more Sheriff: Former Olympic skater Grishuk drugged with GHB 22 Apr 08, 13:20 ET AP - Former Olympic ice dancer Pasha Grishuk was drugged with GHB, a common date rape drug, during a business meeting at a ritzy Orange County hotel, a sheriff's spokesman said Tuesday. more Danica Patrick races into history by beating men at their game 22 Apr 08, 12:04 ET AFP - Danica Patrick endured sexist remarks and disappointment through 49 starts without a victory over more than three years in the male-dominated world of Indy-car racing. more Murray to face Djokovic in Monte Carlo 22 Apr 08, 12:02 ET Reuters - Britain's Andy Murray beat Italian Filippo Volandri 6-4 6-1 at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday to line up a third-round match with Novak Djokovic. more Djokovic and Murray set up Monte Carlo showdown 22 Apr 08, 11:47 ET AFP - Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic set up a heavyweight Monte Carlo Masters third round clash against fellow 20-year-old Andy Murray on Tuesday. more Panthers DE Mike Rucker to announce retirement 22 Apr 08, 11:31 ET AP - Mike Rucker, the second-leading tackler in Carolina Panthers history and one of the franchise's most recognizable players, is retiring after nine seasons. more Arsenal's Hleb charged with violent conduct 22 Apr 08, 11:01 ET AFP - Arsenal striker Alexander Hleb could miss the rest of the season through suspension after he was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association (FA) on Tuesday. more James leads Cavaliers past Wizards 22 Apr 08, 08:32 ET Reuters - LeBron James scored 30 points, made 12 assists and pulled down nine rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-86 victory over the Washington Wizards and a 2-0 lead in the NBA playoffs on Monday. more Canadiens crush Bruins in series decider 22 Apr 08, 08:25 ET Reuters - The Montreal Canadiens eased to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Monday to capture their Eastern Conference quarter-final series in the deciding seventh game. more Ovechkin snaps drought to help Capitals force decider 22 Apr 08, 08:18 ET Reuters - Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals to keep the Washington Capitals' playoff hopes alive with a 4-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. more Officials mull handbook to sumo protocol 22 Apr 08, 06:24 ET Reuters - Sumo wrestlers who fancy themselves as nightclubbers or footballers face a backlash from traditionalists in the roly-poly sport. more Flamengo say coach Santana will replace Parreira 22 Apr 08, 06:17 ET AFP - Flamengo coach Joel Santana is set to fly to the rescue of 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa following the departure of his Brazilian compatriot Carlos Alberto Parriera. more Utley homers in 5th straight game to spark Phillies 22 Apr 08, 06:12 ET AP - Chase Utley used his bat and glove to help the Phillies win, while Micah Owings of Arizona and Mark Hendrickson of Florida pitched and hit their teams to victory. more Williams, Jazz beat Rockets 90-84 to take 2-0 series lead 22 Apr 08, 03:02 ET AP - Tracy McGrady disappeared again in the fourth quarter and the Utah Jazz took a commanding lead in their playoff series with the Houston Rockets. more 3 D-Backs homer, Owings goes 4-0 in Arizona win 22 Apr 08, 00:48 ET AP - Eric Byrnes hit the go-ahead, two-run homer, and Micah Owings became the season's fourth four-game winner Monday night when the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2. more Chase Utley's homer streak hits 5 games as Phillies rally 22 Apr 08, 00:03 ET AP - Now that there's no playoff pressure, the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies with relative ease. more

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