VANCOUVER (AP) - After dropping their first three games, the
defending Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks are very much
alive in the NHL playoffs. The Blackhawks routed All-Star Vancouver
goalie Roberto Luongo with four early goals in their 5-0 victory
that cut the Canucks' series lead to 3-2 with the series moving
back to Chicago for Game 6 on Sunday.
MONTREAL (AP) - The road team continues to dominate the
Montreal-Boston first-round NHL series. Michael Ryder scored his
second goal of the game, at 1:59 of overtime, to give the Bruins a
5-4 win to even the series at two games apiece with the road team
winning every game.
UNDATED (AP) - Derrick Rose scored 23 and the Chicago Bulls are
in full command of their series against Indiana after taking a 3-0
lead with their 88-84 win over the Pacers last night. The Miami
Heat also went 3-up in their series against Philadelphia following
Miami's 100-94 win last night.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Melky Cabrera's bases-loaded, two-run
single in the ninth off Cleveland closer Chris Perez gave Kansas
City a 3-2 victory over the Indians. Rookie Aaron Crow pitched one
inning for the victory, which gave the Royals a split of the
four-game series between AL Central leaders.
NEW YORK (AP) - Get ready for two more wild cards in the
baseball playoffs. Commissioner Bud Selig (SEE'-lihg) says he
expects baseball to add two playoff teams for 2012, although there
are union and other issues to be resolved.
