Two more games in the NBA Playoffs took place on Sunday.
Western Conference:
At Dallas:
Jason Terry scored 32 points (27 of them on a league playoff record-tying nine three-pointers) as the Dallas Mavericks, who connected on an NBA record-tying 20 three-point baskets, annihilated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers 122-86 to complete their four-game series sweep of their conference semifinal series, ousting the two-time defending champions from the playoffs. The game may very well have been Phil Jackson's final game as Lakers head coach, having coached a record 11 NBA championship teams.
Eastern Conference:
At Atlanta:
Joe Johnson scored 24 points while Josh Smith added 23 (to go with his 16 rebounds) as the Atlanta Hawks squared their conference semifinal series with the Chicago Bulls at two game apiece with a 100-88 home win in game four despite Derrick Rose's 34 points for the Bulls.
Sunday, May 08, 2011
Saturday, May 07, 2011
VooDoo Come Back To Top Command In Kansas City
At Kansas City, Missouri:
In Saturday Arena Football League action, the New Orleans VooDoo (2-6) scored 21 fourth-quarter points and made two key defensive stops late in the game as they knocked off the Kansas City Command (2-7) 59-52 for their second win (both on the road) this season.
In Saturday Arena Football League action, the New Orleans VooDoo (2-6) scored 21 fourth-quarter points and made two key defensive stops late in the game as they knocked off the Kansas City Command (2-7) 59-52 for their second win (both on the road) this season.
Riders Of Death Valley, Chapter Four
And now Buckaroos and Buckatettes, time now for chapter four of out 1941 Universal Pictures serial, Riders of Death Valley.
NBA Playoffs: Grizzlies Overcome Double-Digit Deficit To Take 2-1 Series Lead; Celtics Get First Win Over Heat
Two more NBA Playoff games were contested on Saturday.
Western Conference:
At Memphis:
Zach Randolph scored 21 points and grabbed a franchise-record 21 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 16-point deficit and defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in game three of their conference semifinal series. The Grizzlies now lead the series two games to one.
Eastern Conference:
At Boston:
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and pulled in 18 rebounds while Rajon Rondo, dislocated elbow, bad back and all, had a pair of one-armed baskets in the fourth quarter and contributed 11 assists as the Boston Celtics took game three of their conference semifinal series with the Miami Heat 97-81 at home to cut the Miami series advantage to two games to one.
Western Conference:
At Memphis:
Zach Randolph scored 21 points and grabbed a franchise-record 21 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies overcame a 16-point deficit and defeated the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder 101-93 in game three of their conference semifinal series. The Grizzlies now lead the series two games to one.
Eastern Conference:
At Boston:
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and pulled in 18 rebounds while Rajon Rondo, dislocated elbow, bad back and all, had a pair of one-armed baskets in the fourth quarter and contributed 11 assists as the Boston Celtics took game three of their conference semifinal series with the Miami Heat 97-81 at home to cut the Miami series advantage to two games to one.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Predators Win To Stay Alive
At Vancouver, British Columbia:
Joel Ward scored twice in the third period as the Nashville Predators won an elimination game for the first time in franchise history with a 4-3 road win over the Vancouver Canucks in game five of their Western Conference semifinal series in Saturday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest. David Legwand also scored twice (once shorthanded) for the Predators. The series will resume on Monday night in Nashville.
Joel Ward scored twice in the third period as the Nashville Predators won an elimination game for the first time in franchise history with a 4-3 road win over the Vancouver Canucks in game five of their Western Conference semifinal series in Saturday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest. David Legwand also scored twice (once shorthanded) for the Predators. The series will resume on Monday night in Nashville.
Churchill Downs Become's Animal Kingdom's Kingdom
At Louisville, Kentucky:
20-1 shot Animal Kingdom, with John Velazquez (originally slated to ride atop Uncle Mo, who was scratched on Friday and who was chosen to replace the injured Robby Albarado) aboard, came from behind to win the 137th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Nehro finished second and Mucho Macho Man finished third.
20-1 shot Animal Kingdom, with John Velazquez (originally slated to ride atop Uncle Mo, who was scratched on Friday and who was chosen to replace the injured Robby Albarado) aboard, came from behind to win the 137th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Nehro finished second and Mucho Macho Man finished third.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Stanley Cup Playoffs: No Miracle Comeback This Time For Flyers As Bruins Complete Series Sweep'; Wings Top Sharks To Stay Alive
Two more games were played in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Friday.
Eastern Conference:
At Boston:
Milan Lucic scored twice (once on a power play) and the Boston Bruins scored four third-period goals as they defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 to complete a four-game sweep of their conference semifinal series, avenging their collapse of last year. The Bruins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final with Boston holding home-ice advantage.
Western Conference:
At Detroit:
Nicklas Lidstrom scored twice in the first period (once on the power play) and Darren Helm scored the game winner at 18:33 of the third period as the Detroit Red Wings avoided the four-game sweep with a 4-3 home win in game four of their conference semifinal series over the San Jose Sharks.
Eastern Conference:
At Boston:
Milan Lucic scored twice (once on a power play) and the Boston Bruins scored four third-period goals as they defeated the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 to complete a four-game sweep of their conference semifinal series, avenging their collapse of last year. The Bruins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final with Boston holding home-ice advantage.
Western Conference:
At Detroit:
Nicklas Lidstrom scored twice in the first period (once on the power play) and Darren Helm scored the game winner at 18:33 of the third period as the Detroit Red Wings avoided the four-game sweep with a 4-3 home win in game four of their conference semifinal series over the San Jose Sharks.
NBA Playoffs: Mavs One Win Away From Detroning Lakers; Bulls Top Hawks In Atlanta To Take 2-1 Series Lead
Two games were played on Friday as the NBA Playoffs resumed.
Western Conference:
At Dallas:
Dirk Nowitski scored 32 points, while Jason Terry added 23, and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Mavericks erased an eight-point deficit at home and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 98-92 in game three of their conference semifinal series. The Mavericks now lead the two-time defending champs three games to none, and no team in NBA history has ever come back from such a deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.
Eastern Conference:
At Atlanta:
Derrick Rose scored a career-high 44 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 on the road to lead their conference semifinal series two games to one.
Western Conference:
At Dallas:
Dirk Nowitski scored 32 points, while Jason Terry added 23, and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter as the Dallas Mavericks erased an eight-point deficit at home and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 98-92 in game three of their conference semifinal series. The Mavericks now lead the two-time defending champs three games to none, and no team in NBA history has ever come back from such a deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.
Eastern Conference:
At Atlanta:
Derrick Rose scored a career-high 44 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 on the road to lead their conference semifinal series two games to one.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Time For Sci-Fi
From 1940, here's "Son Of Ingagi." In this one, a mad doctor keeps a monster in the basement. Featured in the cast, Zack Williams, Laura Bowman, Alfred Grant, Daisy Bufford, Arthur Ray, Spencer Williams, Jr., Earl J. Morris, Jesse Graves, and The Toppers. With story and continuity by Spencer Williams, Jr., this motion picture, from Hollywood Productions and distributed by Sack Amusement Enterprises, was directed by Richard C. Kahn.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Canucks Top Predators In Nashville Again To Take 3-1 Series Lead
At Nashville:
In the lone Thursday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Ryan Kesler's power play goal at 7:28 of the third period proved to be the game winner as the Vancouver Canucks took a three-games-to-one advantage in their Western Conference semifinal series following their 4-2 home win over the Nashville Predators.
In the lone Thursday Stanley Cup Playoff contest, Ryan Kesler's power play goal at 7:28 of the third period proved to be the game winner as the Vancouver Canucks took a three-games-to-one advantage in their Western Conference semifinal series following their 4-2 home win over the Nashville Predators.
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
NBA Playoffs: Mavs Open Up 2-0 Series Lead On Lakers; Bulls Square Series With Hawks At 1-1
NBA Playoff action continued with two Wednesday contests.
Eastern Conference:
At Chicago:
Derrick Rose scored 25 points and had 10 assists while Joakim Noah added 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls squared their conference semifinal series with the Atlanta Hawks following their 86-73 home victory.
Western Conference:
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points while Shawn Marion added 14 as the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers 93-81 in game two of their conference semifinal series. The Mavericks now lead the two-time defending NBA champs two games to none.
Eastern Conference:
At Chicago:
Derrick Rose scored 25 points and had 10 assists while Joakim Noah added 19 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Chicago Bulls squared their conference semifinal series with the Atlanta Hawks following their 86-73 home victory.
Western Conference:
Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points while Shawn Marion added 14 as the Dallas Mavericks knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers 93-81 in game two of their conference semifinal series. The Mavericks now lead the two-time defending NBA champs two games to none.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Oust Caps In Four Straight; Bruins, Sharks Take 3-0 Series Leads
Three games were played on Wednesday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
Eastern Conference:
At Tampa, Florida:
Sean Bergenheim scored twice in the second period while Marc-Andre Bergeron (PP) and Martin St. Louis each delivered a third-period tally as the Tampa Bay Lightning, in winning game four 5-3 at home, completed a four-game conference semifinal series sweep of the Washington Capitals.
At Boston:
Zdeno Chara scored twice (once on a power play) and Tim Thomas stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Boston Bruins mauled the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 in game three of their best-of-seven series to take a three-games-to-none lead in their series (the same lead the Bruins had after game three at this stage of the playoffs last year before collapsing and losing to the Flyers in seven games).
Western Conference:
At Detroit:
Devin Setoguchi picked up his first career playoff hat trick, topped off with the game winner at 9:21 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 to lead their conference semifinal series three games to none.
Eastern Conference:
At Tampa, Florida:
Sean Bergenheim scored twice in the second period while Marc-Andre Bergeron (PP) and Martin St. Louis each delivered a third-period tally as the Tampa Bay Lightning, in winning game four 5-3 at home, completed a four-game conference semifinal series sweep of the Washington Capitals.
At Boston:
Zdeno Chara scored twice (once on a power play) and Tim Thomas stopped 37 of 38 shots as the Boston Bruins mauled the visiting Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 in game three of their best-of-seven series to take a three-games-to-none lead in their series (the same lead the Bruins had after game three at this stage of the playoffs last year before collapsing and losing to the Flyers in seven games).
Western Conference:
At Detroit:
Devin Setoguchi picked up his first career playoff hat trick, topped off with the game winner at 9:21 of overtime as the San Jose Sharks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 to lead their conference semifinal series three games to none.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning One Win Away From Ousting Caps; OT Goal Give Canucks 2-1 Series Lead
Two more games were played on Tuesday as conference semifinal action continued in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Eastern Conference:
At Tampa, Florida:
Goals scored 24 seconds apart in the third period from Steven Stamkos and Ryan Malone lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning to a come-from-behind 4-3 home win over the Washington Capitals in game three to now lead their series against the Eastern Conference's top seeded team three games to none.
Western Conference:
At Nashville:
Ryan Kesler scored two power play goals, the second being the game winner at 10:45 of overtime, as the Vancouver Canucks took a two-games-to-one lead in their conference semifinal series with the Nashville Predators following their 3-2 game-three home win.
Eastern Conference:
At Tampa, Florida:
Goals scored 24 seconds apart in the third period from Steven Stamkos and Ryan Malone lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning to a come-from-behind 4-3 home win over the Washington Capitals in game three to now lead their series against the Eastern Conference's top seeded team three games to none.
Western Conference:
At Nashville:
Ryan Kesler scored two power play goals, the second being the game winner at 10:45 of overtime, as the Vancouver Canucks took a two-games-to-one lead in their conference semifinal series with the Nashville Predators following their 3-2 game-three home win.
NBA Playoffs: LeBron And D-Wade Help Carry Heat To 2-0 Series Lead; Thunder Square Series With Grizzlies
Two games were played on Tuesday night as the NBA Playoffs continued.
Eastern Conference:
At Miami:
LeBron James scored 35 points while Dwyane Wade added 28 as the Miami Heat took a two-games-to-none conference semifinal series lead over the Boston Celtics with their 102-91 home win in game two.
Western Conference:
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant scored 26 points while James Harden added 21 off the bench as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared their conference semifinal series with the Memphis Grizzlies at one game apiece following their 111-102 home win in game two.
Eastern Conference:
At Miami:
LeBron James scored 35 points while Dwyane Wade added 28 as the Miami Heat took a two-games-to-none conference semifinal series lead over the Boston Celtics with their 102-91 home win in game two.
Western Conference:
At Oklahoma City:
Kevin Durant scored 26 points while James Harden added 21 off the bench as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared their conference semifinal series with the Memphis Grizzlies at one game apiece following their 111-102 home win in game two.
Monday, May 02, 2011
NBA Playoffs: Hawks and Mavericks Take Series Openers On The Road
Two more conference semifinal series in the NBA Playoffs got underway on Monday.
Eastern Conference:
At Chicago:
Joe Johnson scored 34 points as the Atlanta Hawks took the opening match of their conference semifinal series 103-95 over the Chicago Bulls.
Western Conference:
At Los Angeles:
Two clutch free throws from Dirk Nowitzki, part of a 28-point, 14-rebound night, carried the Dallas Mavericks as they overcame a double-digit deficit and knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers 96-94 in game one of their conference semifinal series.
Eastern Conference:
At Chicago:
Joe Johnson scored 34 points as the Atlanta Hawks took the opening match of their conference semifinal series 103-95 over the Chicago Bulls.
Western Conference:
At Los Angeles:
Two clutch free throws from Dirk Nowitzki, part of a 28-point, 14-rebound night, carried the Dallas Mavericks as they overcame a double-digit deficit and knocked off the Los Angeles Lakers 96-94 in game one of their conference semifinal series.
Stanley Cup Playoffs: OT Goal Gives Bruins 2-0 Series Lead Over Flyers
At Philadelphia:
In Monday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest, David Krejci scored the winning goal at 14:00 of overtime while Tim Thomas stopped 52 of 54 shots (including the last 46) as the Boston Bruins took a two-games-to-none lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 3-2 road win in game two over the Philadelphia Flyers.
In Monday's only Stanley Cup Playoff contest, David Krejci scored the winning goal at 14:00 of overtime while Tim Thomas stopped 52 of 54 shots (including the last 46) as the Boston Bruins took a two-games-to-none lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with a 3-2 road win in game two over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Time For A Visit From Uncle Miltie
Here's a kinescope of the November 5, 1958 NBC Network telecast of the Kraft Music Hall hosted by Milton Berle. Andy Griffith was Milton's special guest. Complete with commercials for Kraft Foods.
Time For An Early Terrytoon
Time for a cartoon from 1930, "Indian Pudding." This early Terrytoon was made in New York City and produced and directed by Frank Moser and Paul Terry with music by Phil Scheib. With financing from Audio-Cinema, this cartoon was distributed by Eductaional Pictures.
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Stanley Cup Playoffs: Sharks Top Wings To Take 2-0 Series Lead; Lightning Go Up 2-0 As Well
Two more games were played on Sunday as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.
Western Conference:
At San Jose, California:
Antti Niemi stopped 33 of 34 shots while Ian White (PP) and Niclas Wallin each scored a goal as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with a 2-1 home win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Eastern Conference:
At Washington:
Vincent Lecavalier scored twice, once on the power play in the first period, and the other, the game winner at 6:19 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning head back home with a two-games-to-none conference semifinal series lead following their 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Western Conference:
At San Jose, California:
Antti Niemi stopped 33 of 34 shots while Ian White (PP) and Niclas Wallin each scored a goal as the San Jose Sharks took a two-games-to-none lead in their conference semifinal series with a 2-1 home win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Eastern Conference:
At Washington:
Vincent Lecavalier scored twice, once on the power play in the first period, and the other, the game winner at 6:19 of overtime as the Tampa Bay Lightning head back home with a two-games-to-none conference semifinal series lead following their 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
NBA Playoffs: Heat and Grizzlies Take Series Openers
The second round of the NBA Playoffs got under way on Sunday with two games.
Western Conference:
Zack Randolph scored 34 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies took the opening game of their conference semifinal series, 114-101 over the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite 33 points and 11 rebounds from OKC's Kevin Durant.
Eastern Conference:
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, while James Jones set a franchise playoff record with 25 points off the bench as the Miami Heat downed the visiting Boston Celtics 99-90 in game one of their conference semifinal series. LeBron James added 22 points for Miami.
Western Conference:
Zack Randolph scored 34 points and pulled down 10 rebounds as the Memphis Grizzlies took the opening game of their conference semifinal series, 114-101 over the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite 33 points and 11 rebounds from OKC's Kevin Durant.
Eastern Conference:
Dwyane Wade scored 38 points, while James Jones set a franchise playoff record with 25 points off the bench as the Miami Heat downed the visiting Boston Celtics 99-90 in game one of their conference semifinal series. LeBron James added 22 points for Miami.
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