Orlando Magic oust Cavaliers to reach NBA finals
In Orlando, Dwight Howard scores 40 and Rashard Lewis 18 as the Magic roll 103 90 over LeBron James and Cleveland in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. Orlando advances to face Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, with James exiting amid a disappointing finish.
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Johnson edges Stewart for Dover Sprint Cup win
Jimmie Johnson overtook Tony Stewart with two laps left at Dover International Speedway to claim his second win of the season and 42nd Cup victory. Stewart finished second as Johnson, who led 298 laps, overcame a late pit hiccup and a fierce finish from Biffle, Kenseth and Kurt Busch. Dale Earnhardt Jr placed 12th in his first race with Lance McGrew.
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Soderling shocks Nadal to end French Open reign
At Roland Garros, Robin Soderling, 24, from Sweden, defeats Rafael Nadal in the fourth round ending Nadal's 31-match French Open winning streak. The upset marks Nadal’s first loss at the tournament in years and reshapes the title race at Paris.
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Hampton Dominates Pirates To Beat Astros 2-1
Hampton pitched seven strong innings allowing only two runs as Houston edged ahead in the second on a Quintero RBI single. Maholm took the loss despite eight hits and two walks over seven frames, with Pittsburgh’s offense stifled after McLouth’s leadoff homer.
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Penguins fall to Red Wings as playoffs hinge on suspensions
Penguins drop Game 3 3-1 as Detroit builds on two strong wins. Malkin leads Pittsburgh early with a 1-0, while Abdelkader and Osgood pace Detroit. Crosby hits a post, video review rules no goal, then Abdelkader seals the win. Detroit missing Datsyuk and Draper but still prevails.
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