The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs got under way on Tuesday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz each scored a power-play goal while Evgeni Malkin added an even-strength tally and Pascal Dupuis delivered a shorthanded score as the Pittsburgh Penguins dominated the visiting Ottawa Senators 4-1 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series. Tomas Vokoun saved 35 of 36 Ottawa shots.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Los Angeles:
Slava Voynov and Mike Richards each delivered a goal while Jonathan Quick saved all 35 shots as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the visiting San Jose Sharks 2-0 in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Timbers Keep Unbeaten Streak Going After Beat-Down Of Visiting Goats
At Portland, Oregon:
Rodney Wallace (34'), Diego Valeri (70'), and Will Johnson (90'+2) each provided a goal on Sunday as the Portland Timbers stretched their club record (MLS era) to nine games following a 3-0 Major League Soccer home domination of slumping Chivas USA.
Rodney Wallace (34'), Diego Valeri (70'), and Will Johnson (90'+2) each provided a goal on Sunday as the Portland Timbers stretched their club record (MLS era) to nine games following a 3-0 Major League Soccer home domination of slumping Chivas USA.
Monday, May 13, 2013
NBA Playoffs: Heat, Grizzlies One Win Away From Advancing To Conference Finals
The NBA Playoffs continued on Monday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
A 27-point performance from LeBron James (along with seven rebounds and eight assists) carried the Miami Heat to an 88-65 game-four road domination of the Chicago Bulls. The Heat, now leading their conference semifinal series three games to one, can close out the Bulls with a game-five home win on Wednesday back in Miami.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Memphis:
Mike Conley scored 24 points while Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol each added 23 (Zach had 12 rebounds, Marc 11) helped the Memphis Grizzlies overcome an eight-point halftime deficit and defeat the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 in overtime to take a three-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead. The Grizzlies can advance to the first conference final in their eighteen-year, two-city history (they moved from Vancouver to Memphis in 2001) with a game-five victory in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
A 27-point performance from LeBron James (along with seven rebounds and eight assists) carried the Miami Heat to an 88-65 game-four road domination of the Chicago Bulls. The Heat, now leading their conference semifinal series three games to one, can close out the Bulls with a game-five home win on Wednesday back in Miami.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Memphis:
Mike Conley scored 24 points while Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol each added 23 (Zach had 12 rebounds, Marc 11) helped the Memphis Grizzlies overcome an eight-point halftime deficit and defeat the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 in overtime to take a three-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead. The Grizzlies can advance to the first conference final in their eighteen-year, two-city history (they moved from Vancouver to Memphis in 2001) with a game-five victory in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Overcome Three-Goal Deficit, Oust Leafs In OT, Advance To Take On Rangers (Who Clobber Caps In Series Decider)
The opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs concluded on Monday with the seventh and deciding game of each of two Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
At Boston:
Patrice Bergeron scored twice, once at 19:09 of the third period to tie the game, then, at 6:05 into overtime with the game and series winner as the Boston Bruins overcame a 4-1 third-period deficit and defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in the deciding game of their opening-round series. The Bruins (who won the series four games to three) became the first team in NHL history to win a seventh-game of a playoff series after trailing by three goals in the third period.
At Washington:
Aaron Asham, Taylor Pyatt, Michael Del Zotto, Ryan Callahan, and Mats Zuccarello each scored a goal while Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all 35 shots as the New York Rangers ran roughshod over the Washington Capitals 5-0 in the deciding contest of their first-round series and took out the Southeast Division regular-season champs four games to three to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
The Rangers and Bruins, two closed-circuit-era clubs, will battle it out in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, which is slated to start at Boston on Thursday night.
At Boston:
Patrice Bergeron scored twice, once at 19:09 of the third period to tie the game, then, at 6:05 into overtime with the game and series winner as the Boston Bruins overcame a 4-1 third-period deficit and defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 in the deciding game of their opening-round series. The Bruins (who won the series four games to three) became the first team in NHL history to win a seventh-game of a playoff series after trailing by three goals in the third period.
At Washington:
Aaron Asham, Taylor Pyatt, Michael Del Zotto, Ryan Callahan, and Mats Zuccarello each scored a goal while Henrik Lundqvist turned aside all 35 shots as the New York Rangers ran roughshod over the Washington Capitals 5-0 in the deciding contest of their first-round series and took out the Southeast Division regular-season champs four games to three to advance to the second round of the playoffs.
The Rangers and Bruins, two closed-circuit-era clubs, will battle it out in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, which is slated to start at Boston on Thursday night.
Dr. Joyce Brothers, Culturally-Iconic Psychologist Whose Long-Running Broadcasting Career Was Launched By Quiz-Show Success, R.I.P.
Dr. Joyce Brothers, the psycologist whose long radio and TV career as someone who counseled millions over the airwaves long before Doctors Ruth, Phil, and Laura was launched by being a champion contestant (on the subject of boxing) on The $64, 000 Question, passed away on Monday at her home in Fort Lee, New Jersey at age 85.
Here's a nugget here:
Historically, she was a bridge between advice columnists like Dear Abby and Ann Landers, who got their start in the mid-1950s, and the self-help advocates of the 1970s and afterward.
Here's a nugget here:
Historically, she was a bridge between advice columnists like Dear Abby and Ann Landers, who got their start in the mid-1950s, and the self-help advocates of the 1970s and afterward.
Throughout the 1960s, and long beyond, one could scarcely turn on the television or open a newspaper without encountering her. She was the host of her own nationally syndicated TV shows, starting in the late 1950s with “The Dr. Joyce Brothers Show” and over the years including “Ask Dr. Brothers,” “Consult Dr. Brothers” and “Living Easy With Dr. Joyce Brothers.”
She was also a ubiquitous guest on talk shows like “The Tonight Show” and on variety shows like “The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour.”
She was a panelist on many game shows, including “What’s My Line?” and “The Hollywood Squares.” These appearances had a fitting symmetry: It was as a game-show contestant that Dr. Brothers had received her first television exposure.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Wings Hold Off Ducks To Take Series Decider, Get Blackhawks Next; Leafs, Rangers Force Same Sevens
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Sunday with three games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Derick Brassard scored the only goal of the contest in the second period while Henrik Lundqvist saved all 27 shots as the New York Rangers squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Washington Capitals at three games apiece with their 1-0 game-six home win. The series will decided at Washington on Monday night. The home team has won all the games in this series thus far.
At Toronto:
Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel each scored a goal in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins in a home playoff contest for the first time since 1959. The 2-1 victory forced a seventh and deciding game in this first-round series to be played on Monday night in Boston. The winner will take on the New York Rangers-Washington Capitals series survivor in the second round. Goalie James Reimer stopped 29 of 30 Boston shots.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Anaheim, California:
Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings held off the home-standing Anaheim Ducks 3-2 to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to three. The Red Wings will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a conference semifinal series next.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Derick Brassard scored the only goal of the contest in the second period while Henrik Lundqvist saved all 27 shots as the New York Rangers squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Washington Capitals at three games apiece with their 1-0 game-six home win. The series will decided at Washington on Monday night. The home team has won all the games in this series thus far.
At Toronto:
Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel each scored a goal in the third period as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins in a home playoff contest for the first time since 1959. The 2-1 victory forced a seventh and deciding game in this first-round series to be played on Monday night in Boston. The winner will take on the New York Rangers-Washington Capitals series survivor in the second round. Goalie James Reimer stopped 29 of 30 Boston shots.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Anaheim, California:
Henrik Zetterberg and Valtteri Filppula each had a goal and an assist as the Detroit Red Wings held off the home-standing Anaheim Ducks 3-2 to win their conference quarterfinal series four games to three. The Red Wings will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in a conference semifinal series next.
NBA Playoffs: Warriors Top Spurs In OT To Square Series At 2-2
At Oakland, California:
In the lone Sunday NBA Playoff contest, Harrison Barnes scored 26 points (and grabbed 10 rebounds) while Jarrett Jack added 24 and Stephen Curry (bad ankle and all) 22 as the Golden State Warriors squared their Western Conference semifinal series with the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece following their 97-87 game-four overtime victory at home. The Warriors outscored the Spurs 13-3 in the extra period.
In the lone Sunday NBA Playoff contest, Harrison Barnes scored 26 points (and grabbed 10 rebounds) while Jarrett Jack added 24 and Stephen Curry (bad ankle and all) 22 as the Golden State Warriors squared their Western Conference semifinal series with the San Antonio Spurs at two games apiece following their 97-87 game-four overtime victory at home. The Warriors outscored the Spurs 13-3 in the extra period.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Barnstormers Hornswaggle Hapless VooDoo
At Des Moines, Iowa:
On Saturday, the Iowa Barnstormers (4-4) handed the visiting New Orleans VooDoo (1-6) their sixth consecutive Arena Football League defeat, 62-16. Wide receiver Jesse Schmidt caught six passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns for the Barnstormers, who picked up their first home win of the season.
The struggling, punchless VooDoo will visit the Spokane Shock (6-2) for a Friday night contest.
On Saturday, the Iowa Barnstormers (4-4) handed the visiting New Orleans VooDoo (1-6) their sixth consecutive Arena Football League defeat, 62-16. Wide receiver Jesse Schmidt caught six passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns for the Barnstormers, who picked up their first home win of the season.
The struggling, punchless VooDoo will visit the Spokane Shock (6-2) for a Friday night contest.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins Eliminate Islanders In OT, Get Senators Next
At Uniondale, New York:
In the lone Saturday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Brooks Orpik scored the winning goal 7:49 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting New York Islanders 4-3 to win their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series four games to two. The Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators in a conference semifinal series, next.
In the lone Saturday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Brooks Orpik scored the winning goal 7:49 into overtime as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the visiting New York Islanders 4-3 to win their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series four games to two. The Penguins will take on the Ottawa Senators in a conference semifinal series, next.
NBA Playoffs: Pacers, Grizzlies Gain 2-1 Series Leads
The NBA Playoffs continued on Saturday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Indianapolis:
Roy Hibbert scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting New York Knicks 82-71 in game three of their conference semifinal, which the Pacers now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Memphis:
Marc Gasol scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies grabbed a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder with their 87-81 game-three home win, despite 25 points and 11 rebounds from the Thunder's Kevin Durant.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Indianapolis:
Roy Hibbert scored 24 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting New York Knicks 82-71 in game three of their conference semifinal, which the Pacers now lead two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Memphis:
Marc Gasol scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies grabbed a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder with their 87-81 game-three home win, despite 25 points and 11 rebounds from the Thunder's Kevin Durant.
Friday, May 10, 2013
NBA Playoffs: Heat, Spurs Take 2-1 Series Leads After Game-Three Road Wins
The NBA Playoffs resumed with two games on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
LeBron James scored 25 points while Chris Bosh added 20 (to go with his 19 rebounds) as the Miami Heat took a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead after their 104-94 game-three road win over the Chicago Bulls.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Tony Parker scored 32 points while Tim Duncan added 23 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Golden State Warriors 102-92 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series, which the Spurs now lead two games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
LeBron James scored 25 points while Chris Bosh added 20 (to go with his 19 rebounds) as the Miami Heat took a two-games-to-one conference semifinal series lead after their 104-94 game-three road win over the Chicago Bulls.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oakland, California:
Tony Parker scored 32 points while Tim Duncan added 23 (to go with his 10 rebounds) as the San Antonio Spurs outlasted the Golden State Warriors 102-92 on the road in game three of their conference semifinal series, which the Spurs now lead two games to one.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Kings Eliminate Blues And Advance; Wings Force Game Seven With Ducks; Leafs Stay Alive; Caps Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Rangers
Four games were played on Friday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Ribiero scored the winning goal 9:24 into overtime as the Washington Capitals grabbed a three-games-to-two advantage in their conference quarterfinal series following their 2-1 game-five home win over the New York Rangers. Joel Ward tied the game for the Capitals with his power-play goal at 7:44 of the second period. The Capitals can wrap up the series with a game-six victory at New York on Sunday.
At Boston:
Tyler Bozak (shorthanded) and Clarke MacArthur provided the scoring as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 on the road to avoid elimination. The Bruins, who still lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to two, can still finish off the Leafs on Toronto ice on Sunday. The Leafs last defeated the Bruins on home ice in the playoffs in 1959.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Henrik Zetterberg scored his second goal of the match 64 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Anaheim Ducks at three games apiece following their 4-3 home win in game six. The series will be decided on Sunday at Anaheim.
At Los Angeles:
Dustin Penner scored what proved to be the game and series-winning goal with one second remaining in the second period as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Ribiero scored the winning goal 9:24 into overtime as the Washington Capitals grabbed a three-games-to-two advantage in their conference quarterfinal series following their 2-1 game-five home win over the New York Rangers. Joel Ward tied the game for the Capitals with his power-play goal at 7:44 of the second period. The Capitals can wrap up the series with a game-six victory at New York on Sunday.
At Boston:
Tyler Bozak (shorthanded) and Clarke MacArthur provided the scoring as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 on the road to avoid elimination. The Bruins, who still lead their conference quarterfinal series three games to two, can still finish off the Leafs on Toronto ice on Sunday. The Leafs last defeated the Bruins on home ice in the playoffs in 1959.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Henrik Zetterberg scored his second goal of the match 64 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Anaheim Ducks at three games apiece following their 4-3 home win in game six. The series will be decided on Sunday at Anaheim.
At Los Angeles:
Dustin Penner scored what proved to be the game and series-winning goal with one second remaining in the second period as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 2-1 in game six and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to two.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Senators, Blackhawks Advance; Penguins Take 3-2 Series Lead
Three games were played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Tomas Vokoun, in his first playoff start in six years, saved all 31 shots for the shutout while Tyler Kennedy, Douglas Murray, Sidney Crosby, and Kris Letang (power play) each delivered a goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins hammered the visiting New York Islanders 4-0 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. The Penguins, who now lead three games to two, can finish off the Islanders with a game-six victory at Uniondale, New York on Saturday.
At Montreal:
Cory Conacher scored twice (once on the power play) while Craig Anderson stopped 33 of 34 shots as the Ottawa Senators, who scored three third-period power-play goals, demolished the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Marian Hossa scored twice Corey Crawford stopped 21 of 22 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks cruised to a conference quarterfinal-series-clinching 5-1 home win over the Minnesota Wild to oust their guests four games to one.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Tomas Vokoun, in his first playoff start in six years, saved all 31 shots for the shutout while Tyler Kennedy, Douglas Murray, Sidney Crosby, and Kris Letang (power play) each delivered a goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins hammered the visiting New York Islanders 4-0 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. The Penguins, who now lead three games to two, can finish off the Islanders with a game-six victory at Uniondale, New York on Saturday.
At Montreal:
Cory Conacher scored twice (once on the power play) while Craig Anderson stopped 33 of 34 shots as the Ottawa Senators, who scored three third-period power-play goals, demolished the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in game five and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Marian Hossa scored twice Corey Crawford stopped 21 of 22 shots as the Chicago Blackhawks cruised to a conference quarterfinal-series-clinching 5-1 home win over the Minnesota Wild to oust their guests four games to one.
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Timbers And Hoops Extend Unbeaten Runs To Eight Games After 1-1 Draw In Frisco (Texas, That Is)
At Frisco, Texas:
Kenny C0oper delivered the game-tying penalty kick in the 77th minute after a controversial foul was called in the penalty area on Andrew Jean-Baptiste as FC Dallas battled to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers in Wednesday night Major League Soccer action. Darlington Nagbe gave the Timbers a short-lived 1-0 lead after scoring in the 70th minute. Both clubs' respective unbeaten streaks have now reached eight games.
Kenny C0oper delivered the game-tying penalty kick in the 77th minute after a controversial foul was called in the penalty area on Andrew Jean-Baptiste as FC Dallas battled to salvage a 1-1 home draw with the Portland Timbers in Wednesday night Major League Soccer action. Darlington Nagbe gave the Timbers a short-lived 1-0 lead after scoring in the 70th minute. Both clubs' respective unbeaten streaks have now reached eight games.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rangers Top Caps To Square Series At 2-2; Bruins One Win From Eliminating Leafs; Kings, Ducks (Both With OT Wins) Take 3-2 Series Leads
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Wednesday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
David Krejci delivered a hat trick (including a power-play goal), topped off with the game winner at 13:06 of overtime as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which Boston now leads three games to one. The Bruins can finish off the Leafs with a home win on Friday.
At New York:
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan each scored a goal in the third period as the New York Rangers leveled their first-round series with the Washington Capitals at two games apiece following their 4-3 game-four home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Louis:
Jeff Carter scored twice (once on the power play) and Slava Voynov scored the game winner eight minutes into overtime as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on the road to take a three-games-to-two opening-round series lead. The Kings can wrap up the series with a game-six win in Los Angeles on Saturday.
At Anaheim, California:
Nick Bonino scored the winning goal at 1:54 of overtime as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. The Ducks, who lead three games to two, can finish off the Red Wings with a victory in Detroit on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Toronto:
David Krejci delivered a hat trick (including a power-play goal), topped off with the game winner at 13:06 of overtime as the Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series, which Boston now leads three games to one. The Bruins can finish off the Leafs with a home win on Friday.
At New York:
Dan Girardi and Derek Stepan each scored a goal in the third period as the New York Rangers leveled their first-round series with the Washington Capitals at two games apiece following their 4-3 game-four home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Louis:
Jeff Carter scored twice (once on the power play) and Slava Voynov scored the game winner eight minutes into overtime as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on the road to take a three-games-to-two opening-round series lead. The Kings can wrap up the series with a game-six win in Los Angeles on Saturday.
At Anaheim, California:
Nick Bonino scored the winning goal at 1:54 of overtime as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series. The Ducks, who lead three games to two, can finish off the Red Wings with a victory in Detroit on Friday.
NBA Playoffs: Heat Roast Bulls, Square Series At 1-1; Warriors Square Series With Spurs At 1-1 With Road Win
The NBA Playoffs continued on Wednesday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Ray Allen scored 21 points while LeBron James added 19 as the Miami Heat scorched the visiting Chicago Bulls 115-78 in game two of their conference semifinal series, which is now deadlocked at one game apiece. It was the most lopsided playoff win in Heat history and the most lopsided playoff defeat in Bulls history.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Klay Thompson scored 34 points while Stephen Curry added 22 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 100-91 on the road in game two of their conference semifinal series. It was the Warriors first win in San Antonio since February 14, 1997.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Ray Allen scored 21 points while LeBron James added 19 as the Miami Heat scorched the visiting Chicago Bulls 115-78 in game two of their conference semifinal series, which is now deadlocked at one game apiece. It was the most lopsided playoff win in Heat history and the most lopsided playoff defeat in Bulls history.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Klay Thompson scored 34 points while Stephen Curry added 22 as the Golden State Warriors defeated the San Antonio Spurs 100-91 on the road in game two of their conference semifinal series. It was the Warriors first win in San Antonio since February 14, 1997.
Ever Tasted Wild Hickory Nuts?
From the early 1970s, here's naturalist and author Euell Gibbons extolling the virtues of cat tail and Post Grape Nuts.
Yummy!
Yummy!
Tuesday, May 07, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks Complete Sweep Of Canucks With OT Goal; Senators, Blackhawks One Way Away From Advancing; Islanders Square Series With Penguins At 2-2
Four games were played on Tuesday night as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Kyle Turris scored the winning goal at 2:32 of overtime as the Ottawa Senators overcame a 2-0 to defeat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series. The Senators, who can finish of Les Canadiens with a Thursday victory on Montreal ice, now lead the series three games to one.
At Uniondale, New York:
John Tavares scored what proved to be the game-winning and series-equalizing goal midway through the third period as the New York Islanders leveled their opening-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at two games apiece with a 6-4 game-four home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Patrick Sharp scored twice while Corey Crawford saved all 25 shots for his second career playoff shutout as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on the road in game four. The Blackhawks can lock up their conference quarterfinal series by finishing off the Wild at home on Thursday.
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski scored two power-play goals, one of them at 15:33 of the third period and Patrick Marleau scored the game and series winner at 13:18 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks completed the first four-game playoff-series sweep in their history by coming from behind to defeat the visiting Vancouver Canucks 4-3 as they advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Ottawa:
Kyle Turris scored the winning goal at 2:32 of overtime as the Ottawa Senators overcame a 2-0 to defeat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in game four of their conference quarterfinal series. The Senators, who can finish of Les Canadiens with a Thursday victory on Montreal ice, now lead the series three games to one.
At Uniondale, New York:
John Tavares scored what proved to be the game-winning and series-equalizing goal midway through the third period as the New York Islanders leveled their opening-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins at two games apiece with a 6-4 game-four home win.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Patrick Sharp scored twice while Corey Crawford saved all 25 shots for his second career playoff shutout as the Chicago Blackhawks blanked the Minnesota Wild 3-0 on the road in game four. The Blackhawks can lock up their conference quarterfinal series by finishing off the Wild at home on Thursday.
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski scored two power-play goals, one of them at 15:33 of the third period and Patrick Marleau scored the game and series winner at 13:18 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks completed the first four-game playoff-series sweep in their history by coming from behind to defeat the visiting Vancouver Canucks 4-3 as they advance to the Western Conference semifinals.
NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Grizzlies Square Respective Series At 1-1
Two games were played in the NBA Playoffs on Tuesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, half of them during a 30-2 second-half blitzkrieg as the New York Knicks squared their conference semifinal series at one game apiece with a 105-79 game-two home beat-down of the Indiana Pacers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Mike Conley came within an assist of a triple double (26 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists) while Marc Gasol tallied 24 points as the Memphis Grizzlies leveled their conference semifinal series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at a game apiece following their 99-93 game-two road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite Kevin Durant's own near triple double (36 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists).
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, half of them during a 30-2 second-half blitzkrieg as the New York Knicks squared their conference semifinal series at one game apiece with a 105-79 game-two home beat-down of the Indiana Pacers.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Mike Conley came within an assist of a triple double (26 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists) while Marc Gasol tallied 24 points as the Memphis Grizzlies leveled their conference semifinal series with the Oklahoma City Thunder at a game apiece following their 99-93 game-two road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite Kevin Durant's own near triple double (36 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists).
Ray Harryhausen, Cinematic Special-Effects Innovator, R.I.P.
Ray Harryhausen, the animator and special-effects wizard who found ways to breathe cinematic life into the gartantuan, the mythical, and the extinct, passed way in London, where he lived, on Tuesday at the age of 92, his family announced.
Often working in a small group, or by himself, Mr. Harryhausen created and photographed many of the most memorable fantasy-adventure sequences in motion-picture history.
Amongst the films that Ray helped made magic happen were "The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms," "Jason and the Argonauts," and "One Million Years BC."
Often working in a small group, or by himself, Mr. Harryhausen created and photographed many of the most memorable fantasy-adventure sequences in motion-picture history.
Amongst the films that Ray helped made magic happen were "The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms," "Jason and the Argonauts," and "One Million Years BC."
Monday, May 06, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Rangers Get First Win Against Caps; Bruins Re-Establish Home-Ice Advantage Against Leafs; Wings, Kings Knot Respective Series At 2-2
The Stanley Cup Playoffs resumed on Monday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Aaron Asham and Derek Stepan each scored a third-period goal as the New York Rangers cut the Washington Capitals' series advantage to two games to one after their 4-3 home win in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
At Toronto:
The Boston Bruins spoiled the first Stanley Cup Playoff match to take place in Toronto since 2004 as Adam McQuaid, Rich Peverley, Nathan Horton, Daniel Paille (shorthanded), and David Krejci each delivered the goal in the Bruins' 5-2 game-three victory over the Maple Leafs. Boston now has taken a two-games-to-one series lead and seized back home-ice advantage in their opening-round series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Damien Brunner scored the winning goal 15:10 into the first overtime period as the Detroit Red Wings squared their first-round series with the Anaheim Ducks at two games apiece following their 3-2 game-four triumph at home.
At Los Angeles:
Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams each scored a third-period goal 76 seconds apart as the Los Angeles Kings came from behind to upend the visiting St. Louis Blues 4-3 in game four and deadlock their conference quarterfinal series at two games apiece.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Aaron Asham and Derek Stepan each scored a third-period goal as the New York Rangers cut the Washington Capitals' series advantage to two games to one after their 4-3 home win in game three of their conference quarterfinal series.
At Toronto:
The Boston Bruins spoiled the first Stanley Cup Playoff match to take place in Toronto since 2004 as Adam McQuaid, Rich Peverley, Nathan Horton, Daniel Paille (shorthanded), and David Krejci each delivered the goal in the Bruins' 5-2 game-three victory over the Maple Leafs. Boston now has taken a two-games-to-one series lead and seized back home-ice advantage in their opening-round series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
Damien Brunner scored the winning goal 15:10 into the first overtime period as the Detroit Red Wings squared their first-round series with the Anaheim Ducks at two games apiece following their 3-2 game-four triumph at home.
At Los Angeles:
Anze Kopitar and Justin Williams each scored a third-period goal 76 seconds apart as the Los Angeles Kings came from behind to upend the visiting St. Louis Blues 4-3 in game four and deadlock their conference quarterfinal series at two games apiece.
NBA Playoffs: Bulls Knock Off Heat In Miami In Series Opener; Manu Sinks Warriors With Clutch OT 3-Pointer
Two games were played in the NBA Playoffs on Monday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Nate Robinson scored 27 points while Jimmy Bulter added 21 (to go with his career-high-tying 14 rebounds) as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Tony Parker scored 28 points while Danny Green added 22, and Manu Ginobili (who scored 16, converted a clutch three-point basket with 1.2 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, to lift the San Antonio Spurs (who trailed by 16 points with four minutes remaining in regulation time) to a 129-127 conference semifinal series-opening home victory over the Golden State Warriors, despite 44 points from the guests' Stephen Curry.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Miami:
Nate Robinson scored 27 points while Jimmy Bulter added 21 (to go with his career-high-tying 14 rebounds) as the Chicago Bulls stunned the Miami Heat 93-86 on the road in the opening contest of their conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At San Antonio:
Tony Parker scored 28 points while Danny Green added 22, and Manu Ginobili (who scored 16, converted a clutch three-point basket with 1.2 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, to lift the San Antonio Spurs (who trailed by 16 points with four minutes remaining in regulation time) to a 129-127 conference semifinal series-opening home victory over the Golden State Warriors, despite 44 points from the guests' Stephen Curry.
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Overtime Wins For Penguins, Wild; Senators Crush Habs; Sharks One Win Away From Ousting Canucks
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued with four games on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Uniondale, New York:
In the first playoff game to be played on Long Island since 2007, Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game, at 8:44 of the first overtime period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 5-4 on the road to take a two-games-to-one lead in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Ottawa:
Jean-Gabriel Pageau delivered his first career playoff hat trick as the Ottawa Senators scored five goals in the third period en route to a 6-1 game-three fight-marred home fist-beating of the Montreal Canadiens. The two teams combined for 236 penalty minutes while nine players were given a game misconduct. The Senators now lead the first-round series two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Jeff Zucker scored the winning goal at 2:15 of overtime as the Minnesota Wild took game three of their opening-round series with the Chicago Blackhawks (who still lead it two games to one) 3-2 at home.
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski (one on a power play) and Logan Couture (both power-play) each scored twice as the San Jose Sharks put the Vancouver Canucks on the brink of elimination with a 5-2 home win in game three of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Sharks lead three games to none. The Sharks will go for the first playoff-series sweep in franchise history on Tuesday night at home.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Uniondale, New York:
In the first playoff game to be played on Long Island since 2007, Chris Kunitz scored his second power-play goal of the game, at 8:44 of the first overtime period as the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the New York Islanders 5-4 on the road to take a two-games-to-one lead in their conference quarterfinal series.
At Ottawa:
Jean-Gabriel Pageau delivered his first career playoff hat trick as the Ottawa Senators scored five goals in the third period en route to a 6-1 game-three fight-marred home fist-beating of the Montreal Canadiens. The two teams combined for 236 penalty minutes while nine players were given a game misconduct. The Senators now lead the first-round series two games to one.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Paul, Minnesota:
Jeff Zucker scored the winning goal at 2:15 of overtime as the Minnesota Wild took game three of their opening-round series with the Chicago Blackhawks (who still lead it two games to one) 3-2 at home.
At San Jose, California:
Joe Pavelski (one on a power play) and Logan Couture (both power-play) each scored twice as the San Jose Sharks put the Vancouver Canucks on the brink of elimination with a 5-2 home win in game three of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Sharks lead three games to none. The Sharks will go for the first playoff-series sweep in franchise history on Tuesday night at home.
NBA Playoffs: Pacers, Thunder Take Series Openers
The second round of the National Basketball Association playoffs began on Sunday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
David West scored 20 points while Paul George added 19 as the Indiana Pacers seized home-court advantage with a conference semifinal series-opening 102-95 win on the road over the New York Knicks.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant, who grabbed 15 rebounds, scored two of his 35 points with a jumper with 11.1 second remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder overtook the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series. Kevin Martin scored 25 points off the bench for the Thunder.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
David West scored 20 points while Paul George added 19 as the Indiana Pacers seized home-court advantage with a conference semifinal series-opening 102-95 win on the road over the New York Knicks.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant, who grabbed 15 rebounds, scored two of his 35 points with a jumper with 11.1 second remaining as the Oklahoma City Thunder overtook the visiting Memphis Grizzlies 93-91 in the opening game of their conference semifinal series. Kevin Martin scored 25 points off the bench for the Thunder.
Storm Heap More Misery On Slumping VooDoo
At Tampa, Florida:
Quarterback Adrian McPherson completed 13 of 16 passes on Saturday night for 197 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions as the Tampa Bay Storm (5-2) handed the visiting New Orleans VooDoo (1-5) their fifth consecutive Arena Football League defeat, 63-32.
Quarterback Adrian McPherson completed 13 of 16 passes on Saturday night for 197 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions as the Tampa Bay Storm (5-2) handed the visiting New Orleans VooDoo (1-5) their fifth consecutive Arena Football League defeat, 63-32.
Saturday, May 04, 2013
NBA Playoffs: Shorthanded Bulls Hold Off Nets To Get Crack At Heat
At Brooklyn:
Joakim Noah (who grabbed 14 rebounds) and Marco Belinelli each scored 24 points as the injury-plagued Chicago Bulls held off the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 in the lone Saturday NBA Playoff contest as the opening round came to a close. The Bulls, who took the deciding game on the road and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to three, will take on the well-rested Miami Heat in a conference semifinal series, which will open in Miami on Monday night.
Joakim Noah (who grabbed 14 rebounds) and Marco Belinelli each scored 24 points as the injury-plagued Chicago Bulls held off the Brooklyn Nets 99-93 in the lone Saturday NBA Playoff contest as the opening round came to a close. The Bulls, who took the deciding game on the road and won their conference quarterfinal series four games to three, will take on the well-rested Miami Heat in a conference semifinal series, which will open in Miami on Monday night.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Caps Top Rangers In OT, Take 2-0 Series Lead; Leafs Square Series With Bruins After Road Win; Ducks Clip Wings In Detroit; Kings Blank Blues To Climb Back Into Series
Four games were played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Green scored a power-play goal at 8:00 of overtime while Braden Holtby stopped 24 shots to earn his first playoff shutout as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting New York Rangers 1-0 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Capitals now lead two games to none.
At Boston:
Joffrey Lupul scored twice (once on a power play) as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their opening-round series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece with their 4-2 road win in game two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
A power-play goal apiece from Nick Bonino and Matt Beleskey, a shorthanded tally from Ryan Getlaf, and a shutout performance from Jonas Hiller (23 saves) carried the Anaheim Ducks to a dominating 4-0 game-three road win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks, who reclaimed home-ice advantage with the win, now lead their conference quarterfinal series two games to one.
At Los Angeles:
Slava Voynov scored the only goal of the contest in the second period while Jonathan Quick turned back all 30 shots as the Los Angeles Kings cut the St. Louis Blues' series advantage to two games to one following their 1-0 home victory in game three of their first-round series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Mike Green scored a power-play goal at 8:00 of overtime while Braden Holtby stopped 24 shots to earn his first playoff shutout as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting New York Rangers 1-0 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Capitals now lead two games to none.
At Boston:
Joffrey Lupul scored twice (once on a power play) as the Toronto Maple Leafs squared their opening-round series with the Boston Bruins at one game apiece with their 4-2 road win in game two.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Detroit:
A power-play goal apiece from Nick Bonino and Matt Beleskey, a shorthanded tally from Ryan Getlaf, and a shutout performance from Jonas Hiller (23 saves) carried the Anaheim Ducks to a dominating 4-0 game-three road win over the Detroit Red Wings. The Ducks, who reclaimed home-ice advantage with the win, now lead their conference quarterfinal series two games to one.
At Los Angeles:
Slava Voynov scored the only goal of the contest in the second period while Jonathan Quick turned back all 30 shots as the Los Angeles Kings cut the St. Louis Blues' series advantage to two games to one following their 1-0 home victory in game three of their first-round series.
A Win For Shug: Orb Wins Kentucky Derby
At Louisville, Kentucky:
Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario aboard, won the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with Golden Soul finishing second and Revolutionary, third. Orb's victory marked the first Derby triumph for Hall-of-Fame trainer Shug McGaughey as well as the horse's owner Ogden Mills Phipps.
Orb, with jockey Joel Rosario aboard, won the 139th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, with Golden Soul finishing second and Revolutionary, third. Orb's victory marked the first Derby triumph for Hall-of-Fame trainer Shug McGaughey as well as the horse's owner Ogden Mills Phipps.
Friday, May 03, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Islanders, Habs Square Respective Series At One Game Apiece; Blackhawks, Sharks Take 2-0 Series Leads
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continued on Friday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Despite two first-period goals from Sidney Crosby (one on the power play), The New York Islanders knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game two and squared their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece. Kyle Okposo scored the winning goal for the Islanders at 12:23 of the third period as New York came back from a 3-1 deficit to seize home-ice advantage.
At Montreal:
Ryan White, Brendan Gallagher, and Michael Ryder each scored a second-period goal while Carey Price saved 29 of 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens leveled their first-round series with the Ottawa Senators at a game apiece with a 3-1 game-two home victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik each scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks opened up a two-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 game-two home win.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
After Patrick Marleau forced overtime with his equalizer at 19:04 of the third period, Raffi Torres delivered the game winner at 5:31 of the first extra period as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks following their 3-2 road triumph, despite the Canucks' Ryan Kesler netting two goals.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Despite two first-period goals from Sidney Crosby (one on the power play), The New York Islanders knocked off the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on the road in game two and squared their conference quarterfinal series at one game apiece. Kyle Okposo scored the winning goal for the Islanders at 12:23 of the third period as New York came back from a 3-1 deficit to seize home-ice advantage.
At Montreal:
Ryan White, Brendan Gallagher, and Michael Ryder each scored a second-period goal while Carey Price saved 29 of 30 shots as the Montreal Canadiens leveled their first-round series with the Ottawa Senators at a game apiece with a 3-1 game-two home victory.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Patrick Sharp and Michael Frolik each scored twice as the Chicago Blackhawks opened up a two-games-to-none lead in their conference quarterfinal series over the Minnesota Wild with a 5-2 game-two home win.
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
After Patrick Marleau forced overtime with his equalizer at 19:04 of the third period, Raffi Torres delivered the game winner at 5:31 of the first extra period as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks following their 3-2 road triumph, despite the Canucks' Ryan Kesler netting two goals.
NBA Playoffs: Knicks, Pacers Advance To Face Each Other In Second Round; Thunder And Clippers Advance, Will Face Each Other, Too
The NBA Playoffs continued on Friday with four games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points as the New York Knicks won a playoff series for the first time since 2000, holding off the Boston Celtics 88-80 on the road to wrap up their opening-round series four games to two.
At Atlanta:
George Hill and David West each scored 21 points as the Indiana Pacers held off an Atlanta Hawks comeback for a 81-73 series-clinching road victory as the Pacers eliminate the Hawks four games to two.
The Knicks and Pacers will face each other in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, which will open up in New York on Sunday.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder finally finished off the Houston Rockets with their 103-94 road victory in game six of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Thunder won four games to two.
At Memphis:
Zach Randolph and Mike Conley each scored 23 points as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth straight game against the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 as the Grizzlies wrapped up their first-round series four games to two.
The Thunder and Grizzlies will face each other in a Western Conference semifinal series, which will open at Oklahoma City on Sunday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Boston:
Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points as the New York Knicks won a playoff series for the first time since 2000, holding off the Boston Celtics 88-80 on the road to wrap up their opening-round series four games to two.
At Atlanta:
George Hill and David West each scored 21 points as the Indiana Pacers held off an Atlanta Hawks comeback for a 81-73 series-clinching road victory as the Pacers eliminate the Hawks four games to two.
The Knicks and Pacers will face each other in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, which will open up in New York on Sunday.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Houston:
Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Kevin Martin added 25 as the Oklahoma City Thunder finally finished off the Houston Rockets with their 103-94 road victory in game six of their conference quarterfinal series, which the Thunder won four games to two.
At Memphis:
Zach Randolph and Mike Conley each scored 23 points as the Memphis Grizzlies won their fourth straight game against the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 as the Grizzlies wrapped up their first-round series four games to two.
The Thunder and Grizzlies will face each other in a Western Conference semifinal series, which will open at Oklahoma City on Sunday.
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Revs Survive Offensive Barrage From Timbers To Gain Scoreless Road Draw
At Portland, Oregon:
In the lone Thursday Major League Soccer contest, the Portland Timbers fired 21 shots but couldn't quite find the net as the New England Revolution gained a 0-0 road deadlock. At least the Timbers' club-record (MLS era) unbeaten streak was stretched to seven games.
In the lone Thursday Major League Soccer contest, the Portland Timbers fired 21 shots but couldn't quite find the net as the New England Revolution gained a 0-0 road deadlock. At least the Timbers' club-record (MLS era) unbeaten streak was stretched to seven games.
NBA Playoffs: Nets Top Bulls To Force Game Seven; Warriors Hold Off Nuggets To Advance
The NBA Playoffs continued on Thursday with two games.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points as the Brooklyn Nets squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Chicago Bulls at three games apiece with a 95-92 road win in game six. The series will be decided on Sunday at Brooklyn with the winner to face the Miami Heat in a conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Stephen Curry scored 22 points while Andrew Bogut added 14 while grabbing 21 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors nearly blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead but held on for a series-clinching 92-88 home win over the Denver Nuggets in game six of their first-round series. The Warriors, who wrapped up the series in six games, will next face the San Antonio Spurs as that conference semifinal series opens in San Antonio on Monday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Chicago:
Deron Williams, Brook Lopez, and Joe Johnson each scored 17 points as the Brooklyn Nets squared their conference quarterfinal series with the Chicago Bulls at three games apiece with a 95-92 road win in game six. The series will be decided on Sunday at Brooklyn with the winner to face the Miami Heat in a conference semifinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Denver:
Stephen Curry scored 22 points while Andrew Bogut added 14 while grabbing 21 rebounds as the Golden State Warriors nearly blew an 18-point fourth-quarter lead but held on for a series-clinching 92-88 home win over the Denver Nuggets in game six of their first-round series. The Warriors, who wrapped up the series in six games, will next face the San Antonio Spurs as that conference semifinal series opens in San Antonio on Monday.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Caps, Senators Take Series Openers; Blues Take 2-0 Series Lead On Kings; OT Goals Squares Series For Red Wings At 1-1
Four games were played on Thursday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Alex Ovechkin scored his 31st career playoff goal (power play) while Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera each scored a goal 46 seconds apart as the Washington Capitals, with Braden Holtby stopping 35 of 36 shots, defeated the visiting New York Rangers 3-1 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series.
At Montreal:
Marc Methot scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the third period while Craig Anderson saved 48 of 50 shots as the Ottawa Senators came from behind after 40 minutes and knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in game one of their first-round series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Louis:
Barret Jackman scored his first playoff goal, the winning goal at 19:09 of the third period as the St. Louis Blues came from behind and upended the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, enabling the Blues to lead the defending Stanley Cup champions two games to none.
At Anaheim, California:
Gustav Nyquist scored the winning goal 81 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings squared their opening-round series with the Anaheim Ducks following their 5-4 game-two win on the road.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Washington:
Alex Ovechkin scored his 31st career playoff goal (power play) while Marcus Johansson and Jason Chimera each scored a goal 46 seconds apart as the Washington Capitals, with Braden Holtby stopping 35 of 36 shots, defeated the visiting New York Rangers 3-1 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series.
At Montreal:
Marc Methot scored what proved to be the game-winning goal in the third period while Craig Anderson saved 48 of 50 shots as the Ottawa Senators came from behind after 40 minutes and knocked off the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in game one of their first-round series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At St. Louis:
Barret Jackman scored his first playoff goal, the winning goal at 19:09 of the third period as the St. Louis Blues came from behind and upended the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in game two of their conference quarterfinal series, enabling the Blues to lead the defending Stanley Cup champions two games to none.
At Anaheim, California:
Gustav Nyquist scored the winning goal 81 seconds into overtime as the Detroit Red Wings squared their opening-round series with the Anaheim Ducks following their 5-4 game-two win on the road.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Easy Series-Opening Wins For Penguins, Bruins; Sharks Knock Off Canucks In Game One
Three games were played on Wednesday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Pascal Dupuis scored twice while Beau Bennett and Kris Letang each added a power-play goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins demolished the visiting New York Islanders (making their first playoff appearance since 2007) 5-0 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 26 shots to post the shutout.
At Boston:
Wade Redden, Nathan Horton (power play), David Krejci, and Johnny Boychuk each scored a goal as the Boston Bruins overcame an early deficit and wound up dominating the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs (making their first playoff appearance since 2004) 4-1 in the opening contest of their conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Dan Boyle, Logan Couture (power play), and Patrick Marleau each delivered a goal as the San Jose Sharks knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on the road in the first game of their best-of-seven opening-round series.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At Pittsburgh:
Pascal Dupuis scored twice while Beau Bennett and Kris Letang each added a power-play goal as the Pittsburgh Penguins demolished the visiting New York Islanders (making their first playoff appearance since 2007) 5-0 in the opening game of their conference quarterfinal series. Marc-Andre Fleury stopped all 26 shots to post the shutout.
At Boston:
Wade Redden, Nathan Horton (power play), David Krejci, and Johnny Boychuk each scored a goal as the Boston Bruins overcame an early deficit and wound up dominating the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs (making their first playoff appearance since 2004) 4-1 in the opening contest of their conference quarterfinal series.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Dan Boyle, Logan Couture (power play), and Patrick Marleau each delivered a goal as the San Jose Sharks knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 3-1 on the road in the first game of their best-of-seven opening-round series.
NBA Playoffs: Rockets Knock Off Thunder To Force Game Six; Celtics Do Likewise With Knicks; Pacers Take 3-2 Series Lead Over Hawks
The National Basketball Association Playoffs continued with three games on Wednesday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Jeff Green scored 18 points while Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett (who grabbed 18 rebounds) each added 16 as the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 92-86 on the road in game five and forced a sixth game of their conference quarterfinal series back in Boston, where the Knicks, who still lead three games to two, can lock it up with a win on the road. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points while Raymond Felton added 21 for New York.
At Indianapolis:
David West scored 24 points while Paul George added 21 (to go with his ten rebounds) as the Indiana Pacers dominated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 106-83 to take a three-games-to-two lead in their opening-round series. The Pacers can finish off the Hawks with a game-six triumph on Friday at Atlanta.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
James Harden scored 31 points (while converting seven three-point shot in the process despite suffering from flu-like symptoms) as he overcame ex-teammate Kevin Durant's 36 as the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-100 on the road in game five of their first-round series. The Thunder, who still lead the series three games to two, can finish things off with a game-six win at Houston on Friday.
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
At New York:
Jeff Green scored 18 points while Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett (who grabbed 18 rebounds) each added 16 as the Boston Celtics defeated the New York Knicks 92-86 on the road in game five and forced a sixth game of their conference quarterfinal series back in Boston, where the Knicks, who still lead three games to two, can lock it up with a win on the road. Carmelo Anthony scored 22 points while Raymond Felton added 21 for New York.
At Indianapolis:
David West scored 24 points while Paul George added 21 (to go with his ten rebounds) as the Indiana Pacers dominated the visiting Atlanta Hawks 106-83 to take a three-games-to-two lead in their opening-round series. The Pacers can finish off the Hawks with a game-six triumph on Friday at Atlanta.
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
At Oklahoma City:
James Harden scored 31 points (while converting seven three-point shot in the process despite suffering from flu-like symptoms) as he overcame ex-teammate Kevin Durant's 36 as the Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 107-100 on the road in game five of their first-round series. The Thunder, who still lead the series three games to two, can finish things off with a game-six win at Houston on Friday.
Deanna Durbin, Plucky Depression-Era Movie Star, R.I.P.
Deanna Durbin, the Canadian-born child movie star who delighted Depression-era audiences with her sweet soprano voice and saved Universal Pictures from bankruptcy, and who appeared in 21 feature films, before retiring in the late 1940s from public life, passed away at age 91 a fan club announced on Tuesday.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Miss Durbin grew up in Southern California, where she studied singing. Deanna was discovered by a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer casting director searching Los Angeles singing schools for someone to portray opera star Ernestine Schumann-Heink as a youngster.
Signed by the studio at age 13, Deanna, who already possessed a mature coloratura soprano, soon appeared in a one-reel short, "Every Sunday." In it, Deanna sang classical music while another recent studio signee, then 13-year-old Judy Garland, sang swing music.
But with the passing at age 75 of Miss Schumann-Heink, who was to portray herself as an adult in a motion picture about her life, Deanna's MGM career abruptly ended as the studio decided not to pick up her option.
MGM's loss would become Universal's gain as she moved to a studio that had undergone recent turmoil, resulting in the forced departure of founder and president Carl Laemmle.
Under producer Joe Pasternak, Deanna starred in ten films, starting with the one that really sent her on her way, "Three Smart Girls," which was major hit that brought box-office gold to Universal.
By mid 1940's her child-star persona gave way to appearing in such adult roles as a prostitute in love with a killer in "Christmas Holiday" (1944) and as a debutante mixed up in a murder plot in "Lady on a Train (1945)."
She married three times, the last marraige, that to French film director Charles David (he directed Deanna in "Lady on a Train")lasted nearly 50 years before his passing in 1999. She retired to a village in France in 1949 with her third and final husband and would remain out of the public eye for the rest of her life.
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Miss Durbin grew up in Southern California, where she studied singing. Deanna was discovered by a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer casting director searching Los Angeles singing schools for someone to portray opera star Ernestine Schumann-Heink as a youngster.
Signed by the studio at age 13, Deanna, who already possessed a mature coloratura soprano, soon appeared in a one-reel short, "Every Sunday." In it, Deanna sang classical music while another recent studio signee, then 13-year-old Judy Garland, sang swing music.
But with the passing at age 75 of Miss Schumann-Heink, who was to portray herself as an adult in a motion picture about her life, Deanna's MGM career abruptly ended as the studio decided not to pick up her option.
MGM's loss would become Universal's gain as she moved to a studio that had undergone recent turmoil, resulting in the forced departure of founder and president Carl Laemmle.
Under producer Joe Pasternak, Deanna starred in ten films, starting with the one that really sent her on her way, "Three Smart Girls," which was major hit that brought box-office gold to Universal.
By mid 1940's her child-star persona gave way to appearing in such adult roles as a prostitute in love with a killer in "Christmas Holiday" (1944) and as a debutante mixed up in a murder plot in "Lady on a Train (1945)."
She married three times, the last marraige, that to French film director Charles David (he directed Deanna in "Lady on a Train")lasted nearly 50 years before his passing in 1999. She retired to a village in France in 1949 with her third and final husband and would remain out of the public eye for the rest of her life.
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