Monday, April 11, 2011

KWBG Sports for April 11th

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - South Africa's Charl Schwartzel is celebrating his first major title, a come-from-behind two-shot victory over Adam Scott and Jason Day in the Masters. On a day when eight different golfers held the lead, Schwartzel finished strongest with four straight birdies in his round of 6-under 66. AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Tiger Woods made a charge and briefly was atop the leader board after starting Sunday's play seven shots off the lead. Woods made four birdies and an eagle during a front nine 31 but shot even-par on the back nine to finish tied for fourth, four shots behind the winner. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, making the go-ahead jumper with 4.9 seconds left and blocking a potential winning attempt and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-109 last night for their seventh straight win. The Knicks moved ahead of Philadelphia for sixth place in the Eastern Conference. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Cleveland Indians are off to their best record in nine seasons at 9-2 after yesterday's 6-4 win and series sweep in Seattle. Now it's on to Anaheim for the Indians, who send out Mitch Talbot when they try for their eighth straight victory tonight. UNDATED (AP) - The defending Stanley Cup champs have backed into the NHL playoffs. The Chicago Blackhawks lost their regular season finale 4-3 to Detroit, but got the final playoff spot in the Western Conference when Minnesota upset Dallas 5-3, denying the Stars a playoff berth.