What you may have missed in the world of sports from yesterday...
Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano pitched a No-Hitter against the White Sox (1-0 Twins victory). It wasn't the "prettiest" no-hitter, as it took Liriano 123 pitches, 6 walks and 2 strikeouts to not only finish his first no-hitter but also his first complete game. This was the 248th no-hitter in MLB history (including the post-season, which has only seen 2 occur there). This was the 1st no-hitter thrown on May 3rd. Liriano came into the came posting a 9.13 ERA, the second highest ERA for a pitcher (entering the game) to throw a no-hitter (3 game minimum).
Miami Heat defeat the Boston Celtics 102-91 to take a 2-0 series lead. LeBron James scored 35.
Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals, 4-3, in Tampa to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.Washington sports radio had already discussed if head coach Bruce Boudreau should be fired, if they didn't win the Stanley Cup this year, back in March - let's see what happens.
22 year old Derrick Rose became the NBA's youngest MVP.
Oklahoma City Thunder evened up their series vs Memphis Grizzlies (at 1-1) by winning 111-102. OKC's Kevin Durant lead all scorers with 26 points.
NFL lock-out continues to twist and turn. Court grants expedited hearing for NFL's appeal (to keep lock out in place).
Pittsburgh Steelers RB Rashard Mendenhall has come under fire after controversial "tweets" on his Twitter account where he questioned whether the terrorist attacks of September 11th actually occurred the way it's reported. UPDATE: Mendenhall has since deleted the Twitter post that said he didn't believe planes could take down the towers (paraphrasing).
LA Dodgers' outfielder, Andre Either, continued his hitting streak - now stretching to 29 straight games but the Cubs beat the Dodgers, 4-1.
The NBA will be facing it's own lock-out situation this summer, it appears, as the newest CBA proposal from the NBA owners didn't please the NBA players.
In news that will shock absolutely no one...a league source says LA Clippers' forward, Blake Griffin, will be named NBA's Rookie of the Year. Man, there's a shocker.
Cleveland Indians' outfielder, Shin-Soo Choo, was arrested for DUI. He "blew" more than double the legal limit in Ohio. (Insert Cleveland joke here.)
Boise State cited by the NCAA for lack of institutional control.
Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators, 3-2, in Overtime to take a 2-1 series lead.
The 137th Kentucky Derby is Saturday. Hall of Fame trainer, Bob Baffert, isn't sure what to expect after two of his three entries are now out for the race.
Other scores and notes:
MLB:
Twins beat the White Sox, 1-0.
Padres battled back late to beat the Pirates, 6-5 and Padres closer Heath Bell ties Trevor Hoffman as he picks up his 41st straight save.
BJ Upton hit a 2-run walk-off home run to lift the Rays over the Blue Jays, 3-2.
Cole Hammels scatters 5 hits over 9 innings as the Phillies beat the Nationals, 4-1.
Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees, 4-2.
Jon Lester fanned 11 (thru 7 innings) as the Red Sox defeated the Angels, 7-3.
Jeff Francoeur hits a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th to lift the Royals over the Orioles, 6-5.
Cleveland Indians score 3 in the top of the 9th to beat the Oakland Athletics, 4-1.
The Mariners scored twice in the bottom of the 8th to beat the Rangers, 4-3.
Brewers at Braves was postponed because of rain.
The Astros crushed the Reds, 10-4, after scoring 6 runs in the 4th inning.
Aubrey Huff hits a HR in the top of the 10th to lead the Giants past the Mets, 7-6.
Cardinals get 3 in the bottom of the 7th to beat the Marlins, 7-5.
Justin Upton hit a solo shot in the bottom of the 8th to lift the Diamondbacks past the Rockies, 4-3.
Cubs score 3 runs in the top of the 9th to beat the Dodgers, 4-1.
That's all. Enjoy your day!!
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