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NBA: Portland's Lillard leads All-Rookie squad

Agence France-PresseMay 14, 2013 15:31
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, the unanimous selection as NBA Rookie of the Year, was named to the 2012-2013 season NBA All-Rookie Team announced by the league on Tuesday. Lillard was also the only unanimous selection to the honor squad, which also includes Washington guard Bradley Beal, New Orleans forward Anthony Davis, Cleveland guard Dion Waiters and Golden State forward Harrison Barnes.

NBA: Grizzlies beat Thunder to seize control of series

Agence France-PresseMay 14, 2013 03:15
Mike Conley scored a team-high 24 points as Memphis rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Oklahoma City 103-97 in overtime in game four of their second round playoff series Monday. All-star Zach Randolph had 23 points and 12 rebounds and Marc Gasol finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds for Memphis who took a 3-1 series lead to put themselves on the brink of their first appearance in the NBA playoff semi-finals.

NHL: Playoff schedule

Agence France-PresseMay 14, 2013 03:15
Schedule for the National Hockey League playoff quarter-finals which begins Tuesday (all series best-of-seven, *-if necessary): Eastern Conference (7) Ottawa Senators vs. (1) Pittsburgh Penguins Game 1 - Tues. May 14 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh Game 2 - Fri. May 17 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh Game 3 - Sun. May 19 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa Game 4 - Wed. May 22 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa *Game 5 - Fri. May 24 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh *Game 6 - Sun. May 26 - Pittsburgh at Ottawa *Game 7 - Tues. May 28 - Ottawa at Pittsburgh

Dispute between Kobe Bryant, mom over auction slated for trial, but judge schedules mediation

The Canadian PressMay 14, 2013 02:45
CAMDEN, N.J. - Kobe Bryant and an auction house that wants to sell memorabilia from his high school days and early pro career are heading for a trial next month, unless they can work out a deal before then. U.S. District Judge Renee Bumb on Monday set June 17 as a trial date, but also set a court-guided mediation session for Friday in a case that's the manifestation of an ugly family dispute that all sides seem to want to resolve quickly.

James, Heat rout Bulls, are on verge of advancing

May 13, 2013 23:30
James, Heat rout Bulls, are on verge of advancing CHICAGO -- The records spoke for themselves, but on this night it was tough to tell how much credit belonged to the Miami Heat defense and how much of it was perpetually short-handed Chicago finally hitting a wall. Probably a little of both.

NBA: Heat on brink of eliminating struggling Bulls

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 23:02
LeBron James had 27 points, eight assists and seven rebounds as the Miami Heat routed Chicago 88-65 to seize a commanding 3-1 series lead in their second round Eastern Conference series. Miami, who dominated the Bulls 115-78 in game two, started with an 11-2 run in Monday's contest and never looked back. "We just try to wear a team down throughout the series and get better each game. We have been able to do that," said James who was the leading vote getter in balloting for the NBA All Defensive Team on Monday.

NBA: Second-round playoff results

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 22:30
Results on Monday from the second round of the NBA playoffs (all series best-of-seven): Eastern Conference at Chicago Miami 88 Chicago 65 (Miami leads series 3-1) afp

NBA: Second-round playoff results - collated

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 15:10
Results on Friday from the second round of the NBA playoffs (all series best-of-seven): Eastern Conference at Chicago Miami 104 Chicago 94 (Miami lead series 2-1) Western Conference at Oakland San Antonio 102 Golden State 92 (San Antonio lead series 2-1) afp

NBA: Heat hold off Bulls to take 2-1 series lead

Agence France-PresseMay 13, 2013 15:10
LeBron James scored 12 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter on Friday to lead the Miami Heat to a 104-94 victory over Chicago in another bruising contest in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series. Reigning NBA champions Miami took a 2-1 lead over the Bulls in the best-of-seven series, which continues on Monday at Chicago. Chris Bosh added 20 points and a playoff career-high 19 rebounds for the Heat. Norris Cole added 18 as Miami followed up their 115-78 blowout victory on Wednesday by pulling off a close one.

Emergency manager reveals Detroit is nearly broke; city may have no choice except bankruptcy

The Canadian PressMay 13, 2013 04:15
DETROIT - The first report by Detroit's emergency manager declares that the city is broke and at risk of running completely out of money — a financial meltdown that could mean employees don't get paid, retirees lose their pensions and residents endure even deeper cuts in municipal services.
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