Manziel draft buzz stirs NFL teams and marketers
Johnny Manziel, Heisman winner and Texas A&M star, faces mixed judgments on NFL readiness and character as draft night nears. Analysts note his edge and market appeal, while skeptics worry about off field antics and size.
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Spurs face Aldridge in West finals test after Dallas series
The Spurs open the Western Conference semifinals against Portland and LaMarcus Aldridge, seen as a younger Dirk Nowitzki, with Tony Parker leading a deep roster. Portland’s scoring duo, Lillard and Aldridge, impressed in the first round while San Antonio looks to leverage its depth and guard matchups in a high profile clash.
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Beal Ariza spark Wizards past Pacers in Game 1
Bradley Beal scored 25 points and Trevor Ariza added 22 as Washington beat top-seeded Indiana 102-96 in Indianapolis. The Wizards, 4-0 on the road in these playoffs, used a 17-6 first-half run and stifling defense late to snap Indiana’s opener skid. Game 2 is Wednesday in Indiana.
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Fleury’s back-to-back shutouts lift Penguins in Game 3
Sidney Crosby scored his first playoff goal in 13 games as the Penguins beat the Rangers 2-0 to grab home ice in the Eastern Conference semifinal. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 35 shots for his second straight shutout, with Jussi Jokinen adding a late second goal.
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