Red Wings take 3-2 series lead in playoff win
Detroit defeats Anaheim 4-1 to move ahead 3-2 in the Western Conference semifinal. Franzen, Hudler, Helm, and Zetterberg scored as Osgood made 16 saves. Hiller stopped 34 shots for the Ducks before Helm's late goal. Game 6 is set for Tuesday in Anaheim.
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Russia Edges Canada For Hockey Worlds Gold
In Bern Switzerland Russia defended its title with a 2 1 victory over Canada in the final of the hockey world championship Oleg Saprykin tied with a power play score and Alex Radulov struck late in the second Jason Spezza opened for Canada Sweden captured bronze by defeating the United States 4 2 earlier Sunday
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Davis Buzzer Beater Lifts Celtics Past Magic in Semis
Glen Davis banked in a 21-foot jumper at the buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 95-94 victory at Orlando. He finished with 21 points after a late 15-foot jumper and the Celtics tied the Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece. Dwight Howard had 23 points and 17 rebounds for the Magic, while Rashard Lewis added 22. Game 5 in Boston on Tuesday.
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Rockets' rally big in Yao's absence beats Lakers 99 87
Aaron Brooks with 34 points and Shane Battier with five 3-pointers powered Houston past Los Angeles 99 87 to even the Western Conference semifinal at 2 2. Luis Scola added 11 points and 14 rebounds as the Rockets opened with a 29 16 run and led by 29.
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Stenson Runs Away With Players Championship in Florida
Henrik Stenson fired a flawless 6 under 66 to win The Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, finishing 12 under and four clear of Ian Poulter. Alex Cejka faltered down the stretch after leading early, while Tiger Woods rose to eighth with a final round 73. Cedar Rapids native Zach Johnson tied for 32nd.
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NFHS approves instant replay for late high school title shots
The National Federation of State High School Associations endorses optional instant replay starting next season for last second shots in basketball championship games. Officials may review whether the shooter released the ball before time expired and if a 2 or 3 pointer affected the outcome.
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