Grizzlies seal stunning upset by knocking off Spurs

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MEMPHIS - The Memphis Grizzlies sealed a stunning upset by beating the top ranked San Antonio Spurs 99-91 to clinch their first round playoff series 4-2 at the FedEx Forum on Friday.

Lakers, Hawks finish off rivals

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kobe Bryant scored 22 of his 24 points in the first three quarters, then let his Los Angeles teammates take over in a 98-80 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday that wrapped up the NBA first-round series for the Lakers in six games.

TNT’s Alapag says PBA title is priority

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MANILA, Philippines — Talk ’N Text playmaker Jimmy Alapag is excited to suit up for the Smart-Gilas Pilipinas – his second time to don the country’s colors.

But that can wait.

His mission right now is to help his team capture another championship in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the franchise’s first back-to-back titles.

DeVance Trade Rumors Untrue – Tim Cone

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Manila, Philippines – After rumors came out that two PBA teams were reportedly in the middle of negotiating for a trade of certain stars, Alaska coach Tim Cone bared that they are all untrue.

Pacquiao ready to rumble – Roach

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LOS ANGELES — Manny Pacquiao is armed to the teeth and definitely ready to rumble.

On Thursday at the Wild Card in Hollywood, trainer Freddie Roach was all smiles, glowing and radiating the kind of smile that suggests he is happy with the turnout of Pacquiao’s preparation for the May 7 title clash with Shane Mosley.