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Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood blocks a shot by Dallas' Steve Ott (29) during the first period of Game 3 on Monday.
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Red Wings take 3-0 lead on Stars

DALLAS -- This is how ridiculously good the Detroit Red Wings are playing: They lose the NHL's top scorer this postseason and their regular-season scoring leader steps up with the first hat trick of his career while one of his linemates scores a...

James turns to assists, 13 of them

CLEVELAND -- LeBron James scored 21 points, delivering a devastating dunk over a defenseless Kevin Garnett in the final two minutes, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the homesick Celtics, 88-77, in Game 4 on Monday night to tie the best-of-seven series...


Berkman burns Zito

Barry Zito pitched six innings against the Astros on Monday, yielding three runs on seven hits in the Giants' 7-3 loss. Zito got a no-decision and remained 0-7.
AP

SAN FRANCISCO -- Major-league pitchers have little room for error, and even less against Lance Berkman.


N.Y. judge's ruling favors Alinghi

Defending America's Cup champion Alinghi of Switzerland came up a winner off the water on Monday when a New York judge ruled that a showdown against the United States can't begin until mid-March.


One for the ages, Tejada returns

SAN FRANCISCO -- Miguel Tejada returned to where he began his career, ready to face many of his former fans with a clear conscience.


Goodell, Specter to question Walsh

NEW YORK -- Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh will meet separately with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Sen. Arlen Specter today to discuss New England's videotaping of opposing coaches' playcalling signals in violation of league rules.


Hall's possibilities: NFL or war zone

Falcons rookie running back Chad Hall catches a pass during a minicamp workout Saturday.
AP

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Chad Hall hopes he made a big impression on the Falcons coaches -- and that they have a long memory.


Wilson's run ends as Sharks coach

In four-plus seasons with the Sharks, Ron Wilson -- the sixth coach in team history -- went 206-134-45 in 385 regular-
season games. He was fired by the team on Monday.

SAN JOSE -- The San Jose Sharks announced Monday that coach Ron Wilson has been relieved of his duties and the search is under way for his replacement.


Bush eager for competition

BEN MARGOT / Associated Press

Someone casually asked Michael Bush how he was doing last weekend. Glancing out at a room packed with cameras and reporters, he smiled and said, "Kind of nervous. I ain't seen this in a while."


Illegal Mayo activities denied

LOS ANGELES -- The head of the sports agency representing O.J. Mayo denied any illegal activity involving the Southern California star on Monday, a day after ESPN reported Bill Duffy Associates gave cash to an event promoter who provided gifts.


Welch leads Newman to first NCS golf title

Cardinal Newman, led by Charlie Welch's 3-under-par 69, won its first North Coast Section championship in 20 years Monday at Franklin Canyon Golf Course in Martinez. Newman now advances to next Monday's NorCal championship at the Richmond Country...


All comes down to Kobe's back

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant stays on the floor after colliding with Utah's Andrei Kirilenko during overtime Sunday in Game 4.
AP

Forgive an entire legion of Los Angeles Lakers fans if they're holding their lower back feeling sympathy pains today.


Tiger aims to return for the Memorial

Tiger Woods is recovering from left knee surgery on April 15. He said he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks.
AP

ST. LOUIS -- Tiger Woods is chipping and putting again, and he hopes to play in the Memorial in two weeks. But even if he can't compete until the U.S. Open, he doesn't expect the same result as his last layoff during a season.


Sentimental journey for Desormeaux

Kent Desormeaux, atop Casino Drive at Belmont Park in New York, will ride Big Brown in the Preakness on Saturday.
AP

BALTIMORE -- Having earned a milestone victory at the Kentucky Derby aboard Big Brown, Kent Desormeaux hopes to keep his Triple Crown hopes alive with a sentimental win at the Preakness.


Raceway wish: Rain, rain go away

A fan at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is reflected in a puddle during Saturday qualifying.
AP

INDIANAPOLIS -- Ladies and gentlemen, start your scrambling.


Not getting any bang for their bucks

LOS ANGELES -- Andruw Jones keeps his emotions in check, as he believes a professional athlete should.
He won't slam his bat to the ground after a rally-killing strikeout or thrust his fist in the air after a game-winning homer.


WORTH NOTING

A-Rod out another week
Alex Rodriguez's strained right quadriceps will keep him from playing this week, causing the AL MVP to miss this weekend's series against the crosstown rival New York Mets.


Seawolves gain top seed in West Regional

The Sonoma State baseball team drew the top seed and will meet sixth-seeded University of Nebraska-Kearney on Thursday at Chico State in the opening round of the six-team, double-elimination NCAA Div. II West Regional.




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