MIAMI (AP) - LeBron James poured in 29 points and the Miami Heat closed out their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series by defeating New York 106-94 in Game 5. Chris Bosh and Dwyane (dwayn) Wade each had 19 points as the Heat set up a meeting with the Indiana Pacers. Carmelo Anthony led the Knicks with 35 points and Amare Stoudemire added 14 before fouling out.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies staved off elimination by taking Game 5 of their NBA first-round series 92-80 over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers. Marc Gasol had 23 points and seven rebounds for the Grizzlies, who led by as many as 22 in the second half before sending the series back to Los Angeles for Game 6 on Friday. Mo Williams had 20 points for the Clippers while Chris Paul scored 19.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Washington Capitals will head back to New York for Game 7 of the NHL's Eastern Conference semifinal series following last night's 2-1 triumph over the Rangers. Alex Ovechkin (oh-VEHCH'-kin) scored 88 seconds into the game, Jason Chimera notched the game-winner in the second period and Braden Holtby finished with 30 saves. The Rangers have never dropped a seventh game at home, but the Capitals have already won a Game 7 on the road this postseason.
NEW YORK (AP) - New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera is dealing with a blood clot in his right calf less than a week after tearing the ACL in his right knee. He needs to spend at least a week or two strengthening his knee before he has surgery, and he says the clot is not delaying the procedure. Meanwhile, Yankees substitute closer David Robertson gave up four runs in the ninth inning of last night's 4-1 loss to Tampa Bay.
GRAPEVINE, Texas (AP) - The Dallas Cowboys have filed a brief in their challenge of a $10 million salary cap reduction by the NFL. Owner Jerry Jones says his team followed the rules before being penalized. A hearing is set today before arbitrator Stephen Burbank on appeals by the Cowboys and the Washington Redskins, whose cap was reduced by $36 million. The two NFC East teams were penalized for overloading contracts in the 2010 uncapped season despite league warnings.
