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AP - Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is a finalist for a second straight Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.

AP - The NBA said Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo won't be penalized for his hard foul on Chicago's Brad Miller in the closing seconds of Game 5.

AP - Zack Greinke gave up an earned run for the first time in 43 innings, but Billy Butler backed him up with two homers and the Kansas City Royals had 11 extra-base hits in an 11-3 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night.

MiamiHerald.comState UIL cancels all eventsPosted On: Thursday, Apr. 30 2009 05:14 AMKilleen Daily HeraldBy Kevin Posival University Interscholastic League officials Wednesday postponed all public high school athletic competitions until May 11 because of the swine flu epidemic.Swine flu affects sports world ESPNFlu fears suspend prep sports in Texas Denver PostDallas Morning News - Abilene Reporter-News - ReporterNews.com - MyWestTexas.comall 525 news articles
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AP - With a little help from the hometown kid, Carmelo Anthony is finally moving on. Behind Anthony's 34 points and the floor leadership of Chauncey Billups, the Denver native who came home this season and galvanized a city and a team, the Nuggets advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs, 107-86 over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night.

AP - Dwight Howard's elbow has given the Orlando Magic's playoff hopes a major hit.

AP - Dwyane Wade banged his head on the court. Al Horford hobbled to the locker room. Jamaal Magloire doled out a shove, and Josh Smith pushed back. On a night of hard fouls, plenty of banging and staredowns galore, the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to reaching the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in a decade, beating Miami 106-91 Wednesday to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his Manchester United side that they still have it all to do in their Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal next week.

USA TodayNuggets capture first playoff series since 1994The Associated PressDENVER (AP) - Escaping the first round of the playoffs is new territory for Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets. For Chauncey Billups, though, this is old hat.Krieger: Nuggets turn the tables on Paul Denver PostDallas Mavericks will open second-round series vs. Denver Nuggets ... Dallas Morning NewsAHN - Rotoworld.com - NBA.com - Denver Postall 1,829 news articles
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ESPNNBA makes point of clearing Rajon RondoBoston HeraldBy Steve Bulpett / Celtics Notebook The Bulls still aren't happy with the foul Rajon Rondo [stats] committed on Brad Miller, a shot to the mouth that drew blood late in overtime in Tuesday's Game 5. Celts coach Doc Rivers defended his point guard, ...Celtics are close-minded for Game 6 Boston GlobeUpstart Bulls Push Celtics in a Series to Remember New York TimesUSA Today - ESPN - Worcester Telegramall 2,127 news articles
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AFP - Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal will make his debut at the Thailand Open in September, the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) announced Thursday.

AFP - Spanish world number one Rafael Nadal will make his debut at the Thailand Open in September, the Lawn Tennis Association of Thailand (LTAT) announced Thursday.

CBC.caBolt escapes in high speed car crashCNN(CNN) -- The world's fastest man Usain Bolt has escaped serious injury in a car crash in his native Jamaica which wrecked his high-speed sports car.Bolt hurts foot in car smash Aljazeera.netOlympic star Bolt in car accident BBC SportThe Press Association - Sify - San Jose Mercury Newsall 571 news articles
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MiamiHerald.comTrainer Bob Baffert focused on Derby, not Hall of FameBoston HeraldBy AP / Kentucky Derby notebook LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Atomic Rain was surprisingly spry Wednesday morning at Churchill Downs, considering he arrived at 2 am following a 13-hour van ride from New Jersey.Kentucky Derby favorite to start in 13th post position Los Angeles TimesI Want Revenge will run from 13th post in Kentucky Derby New York Daily NewsPhiladelphia Daily News - TheOnlinewire - San Diego Union Tribune - St. Louis Post-Dispatchall 788 news articles
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Sportsnet.caA-Rod to work out as a DH in minor league gameBoston HeraldBy Pete Caldera / The Record (Hackensack NJ) Alex Rodriguez should return to the Yankees' lineup within 10 days, according to the specialist who performed A-Rod's hip surgery.A-Rod Cleared For Rehab Game Hartford CourantA-Rod could return to Yankees sooner than expected The Associated PressDenver Post - San Jose Mercury News - Seattle Timesall 575 news articles
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The Associated PressDucks meet the rested Red WingsBoston HeraldBy Dan Wood / The Orange County Register ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Contrary to what you might have heard, Detroit really is lovely this time of year.Tales of Red Wings interacting with Wing-nutty fans Detroit Free PressNHL's top defenseman will be on ice in the 'D' The Associated PressMLive.com - USA Today - St. Louis Post-Dispatch - MLive.comall 281 news articles
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AP - Tim Thomas kept pushing the remote control, switching between games that would determine Boston's next playoff opponent.

Telegraph.co.ukCavaliers know what to expect from Hawks and HeatBoston HeraldBy George M. Thomas / Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE, Ohio - Although the Cavaliers are on an extended hiatus, there is activity at their training complex.Hawks romp, take 3-2 lead Detroit Free PressWith Wade hurting, latest blowout goes to Hawks SI.comSportingNews.com - MiamiHerald.com - San Diego Union Tribuneall 575 news articles
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Reuters - Tim Lincecum struck out eight batters to carry the San Francisco Giants to a 9-4 win over West Coast rival the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.

AP - Michael Curry is coming back as the Detroit Pistons' coach.