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Kirilenko stuffs Kobe, Lakers in OT as Jazz tie series 2-2 (AP)

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, keeps Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) from the basket during overtime of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal series Sunday, May 11, 2008, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz beat the Lakers 123-115. (AP (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)AP - Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra 5 minutes.


Duncan, Parker too much for Hornets as Spurs even series 2-2 (AP)

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, left, of France, drives to the basket past New Orleans Hornets guard Chris Paul during the first quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series Sunday, May 11, 2008, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - Tim Duncan had 22 points and 15 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs beat the New Orleans Hornets 100-80 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2.


Garcia ends drought with playoff win at Players Championship (AP)

Sergio Garcia, of Spain, celebrates after sinking a par putt on the 18th hole during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., Sunday, May 11, 2008. Garcia went on to defeat Paul Goydos on the first playoff hole. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)AP - Sergio Garcia, the best player without a major, got the next best thing Sunday. Garcia ended the longest victory drought of his career by making a clutch par putt to force a playoff and hitting the island-green 17th on the first extra hole to defeat Paul Goydos in The Players Championship.


Max Talbot pushes Penguins past Flyers for 2-0 series lead (AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Maxime Talbot, left, celebrates his goal as Georges Laraque congratulates him during the third period in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference hockey finals against the Philadelphia Flyers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, May 11, 2008.  (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)AP - Max Talbot, a sometimes overlooked fourth-line forward on a team renowned for its stars, scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins took a two-game lead in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Sunday night.


Indy 500 qualifying, practice canceled because of rain (AP)

The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers play through the rain as it delayed activities on the second day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May  11, 2008.  (AP Photo/AJ Mast)AP - Qualifying and practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been canceled for the day due to rain. Qualifying for positions 12-22 for drivers at the May 25 Indianapolis 500 was to be decided Sunday. Now those slots will be added to next Saturday's scheduled qualifying. It was the fourth day this month that speedway events were canceled or limited because of rain.


With jobs on line, Harbaugh's Ravens 'brawl' at minicamp (AP)

Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh smiles while talking with the media following a football mini-camp, Friday May 9, 2008 in Owings Mills, Md. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)AP - The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh. They're fighting each other, too.


Jazz, Spurs notch home wins to pull even in NBA playoffs (AFP)

Kobe Bryant (front) of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot. Utah Jazz needed overtime to defeat the Lakers while the San Antonio Spurs routed New Orleans in the Western Conference series NBA playoffs(AFP/Getty Images/Jonathan Ferrey)AFP - The Utah Jazz needed overtime while the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a rout Sunday as they squared both Western Conference series in the National Basketball Association playoffs.


Small-ball Twins hit 3 homers before holding off Red Sox 9-8 (AP)

Minnesota Twins' Craig Monroe, center, receives high fives from Justin Morneau and Michael Cuddyer following his three-run home run off Boston Red Sox' Tim Wakefield in second inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 11, 2008 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)AP - So much for small ball.


Football title triumph has Fergie bouncing to Moscow (AFP)

Sir Alex Ferguson holds the English Premier League trophy after Manchester United beat Wigan Athletic at The JJB Stadium in Wigan. Ferguson insisted he has no intention of retiring after Manchester United clinched the 10th Premier League of the Scot's glorious reign at Old Trafford.(AFP/Paul Ellis)AFP - Sir Alex Ferguson claims Manchester United will be 'bouncing' all the way to Moscow for next week's Champions League final after a 2-0 win at Wigan secured the club's 10th Premier League title.


Red Wings beat Stars 2-1 for 2-0 lead in conference finals (AP)

Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) is held back by Detroit Red Wings center Kris Draper (33) as goalie Chris Osgood falls to the ground after the end of regulation in Game 2 of the Western Conference hockey finals in Detroit, Saturday, May 10, 2008. The Red Wings won 2-1, to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven games series. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)AP - The Detroit Red Wings kept rolling without their hottest player. Darren Helm and Henrik Zetterberg scored first-period goals to help make up for the loss of Johan Franzen and Detroit held on for a 2-1 win Saturday night over the Dallas Stars and a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.


Report: USC guard O.J. Mayo got cash, benefits from promoter (AP)

In this April 17, 2008 file photo, University of Southern California freshman basketball player O.J. Mayo, who announced on April 9 that he was declaring for the 2008 NBA Draft, smiles during a news conference at the USC Galen Center in Los Angeles. A former friend of Mayo has alleged that Mayo violated NCAA rules by accepting tens of thousands of dollars in cash and benefits from an L.A. events promoter. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)AP - A former associate of USC freshman guard O.J. Mayo claims the basketball star received thousands of dollars in cash and other gifts from an event promoter over the past four years that would violate NCAA rules, ESPN reported Sunday.


Safina hails career-best win to take German Open crown (AFP)

Russia's Dinara Safina poses with her trophy. Safina hailed her win as the biggest of her career as she battled back from a set down to beat Dementieva in an all-Russian final at the German Open on Sunday.(AFP/DDP/Michael Kappeler)AFP - Dinara Safina hailed her win here as the biggest of her career as she battled back from a set down to beat Elena Dementieva in an all-Russian final at the German Open on Sunday.


Steady Annika Sorenstam adds Kingsmill to courses conquered (AP)

Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, celebrates winning the Michelob Ultra Open LPGA Golf tournament at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., Sunday, May 11, 2008. Sorenstam shot a 5-under 66 for a total of 19-under for the tournament. Sorenstam's fiance, Mike McGee is in the background.  (AP Photo/Steve Helber)AP - Annika Sorenstam's comeback is real. And with her third victory in eight events this season, she also showed she can beat the new No. 1, Lorena Ochoa.


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