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  Lakers look to rebound from blowout loss

  For a megastar on a tradition-rich franchise with 16 NBA championships, Kobe Bryant has no problem admitting how the Los Angeles Lakers' shortcomings have popped up repeatedly this season.

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  Pacers' Bird voted NBA Executive of Year

  Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird was voted the NBA's Executive of the Year on Wednesday, becoming the first person to win that award, plus the MVP and Coach of the Year honors.

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  Rangers get another chance to go up 2-0

  For the third straight series, the New York Rangers are basking in the glow of a 1-0 lead earned in the confines of ``The World's Most Famous Arena.''

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  76ers set for rare 2nd-round home game

  See ya, Chicago. Thanks for the split, Boston.

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  Fine's wife threatens lawsuit vs. ESPN

  The wife of fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine claimed Wednesday that ESPN maliciously trampled her reputation by broadcasting salacious stories about her and about claims that her husband molested ball boys.

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  Seau's garage burglarized after suicide

  Police say a thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's Oceanside, Calif., home days after the former NFL star's suicide.

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  ACC commish: FSU situation not discussed

  Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner John Swofford said Wednesday that the possibility of Florida State leaving the league was not brought up ``in any formal way'' during this week's meetings.

• Murray survives Nalbandian scare to advance in Rome

  Andy Murray battled back from a break down in the final set to beat Argentina's David Nalbandian in the second round of the Rome Masters tennis on Tuesday.

• PREVIEW-Golf-Kuchar embraces his Byron Nelson distractions

  (Reuters) - Off-course distractions by his peers and the media were always going to be a challenge for in-demand Matt Kuchar at this week's Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas, but he says he would not have it any other way.

• New York to host 2013 MLB All-Star Game

  The 2013 All-Star Game will be played at New York's Citi Field, marking the second time in five years the city will enjoy the economic boost the event provides, Major League Baseball (MLB) said on Wednesday.

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  Beckham to help bring Olympic flame to Britain

  David Beckham will help bring the Olympic flame to Britain on Friday after he takes part in a formal handover ceremony in Athens, London 2012 organizers said.

• Defense seeks to strike testimony at Clemens' trial

  Attorneys for ex-pitching ace Roger Clemens sought on Monday to strike a key witness' wavering testimony that Clemens once said he used performance-enhancing drugs, a critical element of the perjury case against him.

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  76ers learn from mistakes and win game two

  (Reuters) - Philadelphia avoided repeating their Game One mistakes and held on for a 82-81 road triumph over Boston on Monday as they outdueled the Celtics late to tie their East second round playoff series.

• Orioles spoil Sabathia's record in win over Yankees

  (Reuters) - Baltimore handed CC Sabathia his first loss of the season with a 5-2 home victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday that kept the Orioles tied for the American League East lead.

• Iguodala's defense smothering Pierce in series

  Andre Iguodala is winning the chess match on defense against Boston's Paul Pierce in the Sixers' second-round series against the Celtics.

• Flyers Roster Review: Defense

  In Part 2 of our three-part series, Tim Panaccio reviews the year that was for Flyers defensemen and what to expect from the position next season.

• Salisbury's Instant Replay: Phils 4, Astros 3

  Hunter Pence made up for his ninth inning error with a walkoff home run in the 10th to give the Phillies a 4-3 win and two-game sweep of the Astros.

• Will Schenn play center or wing next season?

  Brayden Schenn bounced back and forth between center and left wing all season for the Flyers. But which position will he play next year?

• Sixers prep for Game 3; Phils top Astros

  Neil Hartman recaps Tuesday's headlines, including the Sixers' preparation for Game 3 against Boston as the series shifts to Philadelphia and the Phillies' walk-off win over the Astros.

• Sixers growing up, closing out late games

  A young Sixers roster struggled all year to win ball games decided by five points or less, but the team is maturing in the playoffs, and has won two contests decided by just one point in its last thre games.

• Flyers' ice gets scraped away at the Center

  The Flyers season is over and now the ice at the Wells Fargo Center is gone too.

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• Belichick, Rivers top list of highest-paid coaches

  The Patriots' Bill Belichick is the highest-paid coach in North American professional sports, and the Celtics' Doc Rivers is second at 7 million.

• Schilling asks R.I. for additional help to save video company

  Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling asked Rhode Island for additional help to save his video game company Wednesday, prompting state leaders to consider whether the firm is viable enough to justifyfurther investment.

• Rivers on NBA's new-look Competition Committee

  Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers will be one of the member head coaches of the NBA's revamped Competition Committee.

• Seguin feeling fine after hand surgery

  The young forward had some surgery done soon after the season and is now chomping at the bit to get back to work.

• Blakely's Celtics-Sixers Game 3 preview

  The Celtics will need to do a better job on the boards if they want to win Game 3 in Philly. Celtics Insider A. Sherrod Blakely breaks down the rebounding numbers and much more.

• Toscano's Red Sox - Rays series preview

  The Red Sox are winners of five in a row, but it's about to get a little harder with a two-game series in Tampa Bay. We've got the series preview right here.

• Patriots officially sign Wilson; Hartline released

  Tavon Wilson has officially signed a deal with the Patriots -- the first of New England's seven draft picks to do so.

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• Ravens add five players

  A quarterback is among the undrafted free agents added to the roster.

• Preakness: OK, who is in?

  It appears the second jewel of the Triple Crown will have its smallest field since 2007.

• Flacco, Big Ben take a hit

  An analyst at NFL.com ranks the quarterback play in the AFC North in the bottom half of the league.

• Harbaugh: Defense can survive without Suggs

  "It's obvious," the Ravens' head coach tells reporters.

• Streeter: Size, speed, and a chip on his shoulder

  Ravens rookie receiver Tommy Streeter, who has been training with Ray Lewis, is out to prove his fall to the sixth round of the draft was a mistake.

• From Lewis, Ravens rookie Streeter learning pain equals gain

  It has been much tweeted that newly drafted Raven Tommy Streeter saw this sign at Ray Lewis home: Pain is a gift from God.

• Around the AL East -- Monday morning

  The Yankees' Andy Pettitte took a major-league mound for first time in two years on Sunday.

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• The 2012 Angels vs. the 2011 White Sox

  Albert Pujols welcomes the White Sox to California sporting an OPS in the same range as Gordon Beckham, Alexei Ramirez and Dayan Viciedo. What gives?

• Simeon's Jabari Parker appears on SI cover

  Simeon star Jabari Parker, the top high school player in the country, will be featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated's May 21 issue. The story discusses Parker's Mormon faith amongst other topic.

• Joliet Catholic's Isaac makes his college decision

  Joliet Catholic blue-chip running back Ty Isaac committed to USC Tuesday morning, choosing the Trojans over Michigan and Auburn.

• White Sox mourn the loss of Kevin Hickey

  The White Sox mourn the loss of pre-game coach and former pitcher Kevin Hickey who passed away this morning at Rush Medical Center.

• Soccer returning to Wrigley Field this summer

  Wrigley Field will host its first soccer match since 1984 this summer as Italy's AS Roma squares off against Poland's Zaglebie Lubin.

• Coyotes' dirty hits haven't stopped with Torres' suspension

  On Thursday, Raffi Torres' appeal will be heard by the NHL, but the Coyotes continued a night of dirty hits in Game 2 against the Kings. Will Phoenix face any more suspensions?

• Coyotes' dirty hits haven't stopped with Torres

  On Thursday, Raffi Torres' appeal will be heard by the NHL, but the Coyotes continued a night of dirty hits in Game 2 against the Kings. Will Phoenix face any more suspensions?

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• Hunter on stepping down: 'It's a tough decision'

  Dale Hunter explains his decision not to return as head coach of the Capitals.

• CSN at 7:30pm: Rapids-United

  The importance of a defensive midfielder goes beyond the numbers and is a focus for D.C. United.

• Three Capitals stars headed to Worlds

  Three Capitals stars headed to Worlds

• Korean Zombie: 'Poirier is tough, but I'm tougher.'

  UFC on Fuel 3's Main Event, is already being dubbed the 'Fight of 2012.' Not only did the 'Korean Zombie,' upset Dustin Poirier, Jung earned a shot at a title fight.

• Wizards player review: James Singleton

  In perhaps an audition for next year, James Singleton made a strong showing but it was it enough for the Wizards to keep him around?

• Report: VCU joining Atlantic 10 in 2013

  Invited over George Mason, VCU would switch leagues for the 2013 season.

• Verizon Center to host 2013 NCAA Tournament East Regional

  Sixth time the NCAA Tournament has been played in D.C. since 1998. Georgetown University wil serve as host school.

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• Davis' brother declared incompetent to stand trial

  While Vernon Davis prepares for the 49ers' 2012 NFL campaign, his younger brother Michael will be treated at a psychiatric hospital.

• Pryor says he has "big" arm to go with fast legs

  Three quarterbacks, three distinctly different skill sets. We know what Carson Palmer and Matt Leinart bring to the table -- but what about the relatively unknown Terrelle Pryor?

• McFadden looks sharp at Raiders minicamp

  Tuesday the media got its first look at the running back since back in October. The early reviews were positive from coach Dennis Allen. More: McFadden stats McFadden says it's 'full speed ahead'

• Raiders make personnel changes official

  The Raiders officially announced 14 names who would be taking roles in the team's personnel department Tuesday, including GM Reggie McKenzie's twin brother Raleigh.

• Palmer works with pitching coach on strength and flexibility

  Tom House, the same pitching coach who helped 49ers' QB Alex Smith with his mechanics, helped Carson Palmer with strength and flexibility.

• DHB regrets drunk-driving arrest

  Speaking to the media for the first time since his drunk-driving arrest, Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey expressed remorse and regretted letting down his fans.

• A's blanked by Santana, Angels

  Albert Pujols might be slumping, but he hurt the A's Tuesday. Pujols had three hits and two RBI and Oakland was silenced by Ervin Santana in the 4-0 loss that split the two-game series with the Angle.

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