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| NBA-Highlights of Saturday's NBA playoff games Saturday, May 03, 2014 08:15 PM PDT May 3 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Saturday's National Basketball Association playoff games - - - Pacers 92, Hawks 80 After teetering on the edge of a gangplank through five games, the Eastern Conference top-seeded Indiana Pacers found a way, defeating the number eight Atlanta Hawks 92-80 at home in Game Seven. Indiana advanced to play the Washington Wizards in the second round. Having forced Game Seven with a 95-88 victory on Thursday night in Atlanta, the Pacers showed flashes of the team that dominated the East during the season's first three months, using a 7-0 run to close the first quarter and lead, 24-23. Full Story | Top |
| Horse racing-California Chrome shines at Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 03, 2014 07:20 PM PDT  (Reuters) - California Chrome won the 140th Kentucky Derby in brilliant fashion at a bright and sunny Churchill Downs on Saturday, adding another fairytale chapter to America's most famous and revered horse race. Perfectly ridden by Victor Espinoza, the three-year-old colt pinned back his ears and sprinted clear of his rivals to win the $2.2 million classic by one and a quarter lengths. Commanding Curve, a 37-1 longshot, charged home late to finish second while Danza, named after "Who's the Boss" actor Tony Danza, boxed on for third after trying to stick with California Chrome over the mile and a quarter journey on the Kentucky dirt. Wicked Strong, the 6-1 second favorite named in honor of the Boston marathon victims, finished fourth after starting from the widest barrier but California Chrome was never truly threatened. Full Story | Top |
| Factbox: 2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome Saturday, May 03, 2014 07:20 PM PDT (Reuters) - Profile of the 2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome Bred in California, his sire is Lucky Pulpit, a sprinter who won one stakes race and has produced three stakes winners. California Chrome's dam is Love the Chase, who won just one race in an undistinguished career on the track. She was sold for $8,000 and California Chrome is her first foal. The three-year-old colt's name is homage to his state California and his shiny chestnut coat. Full Story | Top |
| Napoli win fifth Italian Cup on violent Rome night Saturday, May 03, 2014 06:43 PM PDT By Terry Daley ROME (Reuters) - Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 to win their fifth Italian Cup on Saturday in a match that kicked off 45 minutes late after three fans were shot, one critically, in an incident near Rome's Olympic Stadium. A first half brace from Italy international Lorenzo Insigne and a late strike from Dries Mertens helped the southern side, who finished with 10 men, to their second Cup victory in three years. Insigne's goals in the 11th and 17th minutes put Fiorentina on the back foot but Juan Vargas brought his side back into the game just before the half hour with a fantastic volley. Mertens then added Napoli's third in injury time. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Argentine championship final results and standings Saturday, May 03, 2014 06:23 PM PDT May 4 (Infostrada Sports) - Results and standings from the Argentine championship Final matches on Sunday Saturday, May 3 Godoy Cruz 1 Velez Sarsfield 1 San Lorenzo 2 Atletico Rafaela 0 Colon (Santa Fe) 0 Estudiantes 2 Rosario Central 0 Olimpo 0 Friday, May 2 Quilmes 1 Argentinos Juniors 0 Standings P W D L F A Pts 1 Gimnasia-La Plata 16 9 3 4 24 16 30 -------------------------2 Estudiantes 17 7 8 2 16 9 29 3 Godoy Cruz 17 8 5 4 20 14 29 4 River Plate 16 8 4 4 18 13 28 5 San Lorenzo 17 7 6 4 17 14 27 6 Colon (Santa Fe) 17 7 6 4 12 10 27 7 Lanus 16 8 2 6 19 19 26 8 Velez Sarsfield 17 7 3 7 29 ... Full Story | Top |
| League to appoint CEO to supervise Clippers Saturday, May 03, 2014 05:51 PM PDT  (Reuters) - The National Basketball Association said it will appoint a chief executive officer to supervise the daily running of the Los Angeles Clippers while plans are drawn up to sell the franchise. The NBA has already said it wanted Clippers owner Donald Sterling to sell the team after he was banned for life from the league and fined $2.5 million for racist remarks. The NBA said the decision to appoint a CEO had been made with the approval of the Clippers but the league did not say who would be given the job or when the appointment would be made. "The best way to ensure the stability of the team during this difficult situation is to move quickly and install a CEO to oversee the Clippers organization. Full Story | Top |
| Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Sunday, May 4 Saturday, May 03, 2014 05:01 PM PDT Reuters sports schedule at 0001 GMT on Sunday: - - - - SOCCER Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion (1230) Chelsea v Norwich City (1500) Chelsea aim for top spot at home to lowly Norwich LONDON - Chelsea can take over top spot from Manchester City by a point with a home win over relegation-haunted Norwich City in their penulitmate game, although City and Liverpool, who also have 80 points and play on Monday, will have a game in hand. ... Full Story | Top |
| Horse racing-California Chrome wins 140th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 03, 2014 04:29 PM PDT  (Reuters) - California Chrome won the 140th Kentucky Derby in brilliant fashion at a bright and sunny Churchill Downs on Saturday, adding another fairytale chapter to America's most famous and revered horse race. Perfectly ridden by Victor Espinoza, the three-year-old colt pinned back his ears and sprinted clear of his rivals to win the $2.2 million classic by one and a quarter lengths. Unbeaten in four starts this season, California Chrome started as the 5-2 favorite after romping to victories in each of his four previous races, including last month's Santa Anita Derby, that was one of the key lead-up events to the Run for the Roses. His 77-year-old trainer Art Sherman became the oldest man to train the winner of the Kentucky Derby. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Napoli win fifth Italian Cup on violent Rome night Saturday, May 03, 2014 04:27 PM PDT * Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 at Olympic Stadium * Match overshadowed by shootings, fan clashes * Winners finish with 10 men after Inler sent off (Adds quotes) By Terry Daley ROME, May 3 (Reuters) - Napoli beat Fiorentina 3-1 to win their fifth Italian Cup on Saturday in a match that kicked off 45 minutes late after three fans were shot, one critically, in an incident near Rome's Olympic Stadium. A first half brace from Italy international Lorenzo Insigne and a late strike from Dries Mertens helped the southern side, who finished with 10 men, to their second Cup victory in three years. Insigne's goals in the 11th and 17th minutes put Fiorentina on the back foot but Juan Vargas brought his side back into the game just before the half hour with a fantastic volley. Mertens then added Napoli's third in injury time. Full Story | Top |
| Mickelson shoots 63 to trail Holmes by two in Charlotte Saturday, May 03, 2014 04:12 PM PDT  By Andrew Both CHARLOTTE North Carolina (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot his best ever score at Quail Hollow, a nine-under-par 63, to move within two shots of leader J.B. Holmes after the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday. Mickelson picked up seven strokes in a stunning six-hole stretch before the turn to negotiate the front nine in 29 and move within striking distance of his 43rd PGA Tour victory. Fellow American J.B. Holmes (66) sank a 20-foot birdie from the fringe at the last to hit the front on 13-under 203, one stroke ahead of countryman Martin Flores (69). "It was a very meaningful round for me," added Mickelson, who attracted a huge gallery on a magnificent spring afternoon. Full Story | Top |
| Golf-Mickelson shoots 63 to trail Holmes by two in Charlotte Saturday, May 03, 2014 04:06 PM PDT By Andrew Both CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 3 (Reuters) - Phil Mickelson shot his best ever score at Quail Hollow, a nine-under-par 63, to move within two shots of leader J.B. Holmes after the third round of the Wells Fargo Championship on Saturday. Mickelson picked up seven strokes in a stunning six-hole stretch before the turn to negotiate the front nine in 29 and move within striking distance of his 43rd PGA Tour victory. Fellow American J.B. Holmes (66) sank a 20-foot birdie from the fringe at the last to hit the front on 13-under 203, one stroke ahead of countryman Martin Flores (69). "It was a very meaningful round for me," added Mickelson, who attracted a huge gallery on a magnificent spring afternoon. Full Story | Top |
| Horseracing-2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome Saturday, May 03, 2014 04:05 PM PDT Profile of the 2014 Kentucky Derby winner California Chrome Bred in California, his sire is Lucky Pulpit, a sprinter who won one stakes race and has produced three stakes winners. California Chrome's dam is Love the Chase, who won just one race in an undistinguished career on the track. She was sold for $8,000 and California Chrome is her first foal. The three-year-old colt's name is homage to his state California and his shiny chestnut coat. Full Story | Top |
| Soccer-Nothing decided yet says Man City's Pellegrini Saturday, May 03, 2014 03:43 PM PDT (Adds Aguero quote in para 18) By Martyn Herman May 3 (Reuters) - Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini warned his side not to take their eye off the ball despite a 3-2 victory at Everton on Saturday that put them in reach of the Premier League title. Edin Dzeko's double after Sergio Aguero had cancelled out Ross Barkley's early effort moved City above Liverpool on goal difference with both sides having two matches to play. Home victories over Aston Villa on Wednesday and West Ham United in next Sunday's season finale would almost certainly secure a second title in three seasons for City even if Liverpool also ended with two wins as they have a healthy goal difference advantage over the Anfield club. Full Story | Top |
| URGENT-Horseracing-California Chrome wins 140th Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 03, 2014 03:39 PM PDT May 2 (Reuters) - California Chrome won the 140th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, California Chrome burst clear of the field to win easily. His 77-year-old trainer Art Sherman became the oldest man to train the race winner. (Reporting by Julian Linden) Full Story | Top |
| Golf-U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship scores Saturday, May 03, 2014 03:12 PM PDT May 3 (Infostrada Sports) - Scores from the U.S. PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship at the par-72 course on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina 203 J.B. Holmes (U.S.) 70 67 66 204 Martin Flores (U.S.) 67 68 69 205 Phil Mickelson (U.S.) 67 75 63 206 Kevin Kisner (U.S.) 72 66 68 207 Jason Bohn (U.S.) 73 67 67 Justin Rose (Britain) 69 67 71 208 Martin Kaymer (Germany) 69 69 70 209 Jonathan Byrd (U.S.) 68 71 70 Geoff Ogilvy (Australia) 72 67 70 Michael Thompson (U.S.) 71 69 69 210 Roberto Castro (U.S.) 71 70 69 Zach Johnson (U.S.) 71 70 69 Ernie Els (South Africa) 76 67 67 Jim Furyk (U.S. ... Full Story | Top |
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