sunDAY’S TV SCHEDULE sunDAY’S TV SCHEDULE ADVERTISING AUTO RACING 1:30 a.m. Formula One: Spanish Grand Prix SPEED 7 a.m. Rolex Sports Car Series: Global Barter 250 SPEED CYCLING 11 a.m. Tour of California (first stage) NBCSN golf 6 a.m. PGA
sunDAY’S TV SCHEDULE
AUTO RACING
1:30 a.m. Formula One: Spanish Grand Prix SPEED
7 a.m. Rolex Sports Car Series: Global Barter 250 SPEED
CYCLING
11 a.m. Tour of California (first stage) NBCSN
golf
6 a.m. PGA Tour: The Players Championship (final round) TGC
8 a.m. PGA Tour: The Players Championship (final round) NBC
HOCKEY
3 a.m. IIHF World Championships: United States vs. Finland (pool play) NBCSN
HORSE RACING
11 a.m. Trackside Live! FOXSP2
2 p.m. The Quarters FOXSP2
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
8 a.m. Atlanta at St. Louis TBS
8 a.m. Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee WGN
10 a.m. Colorado at L.A. Dodgers FOXSP2
2 p.m. L.A. Angels at Texas ESPN
MEN’S COLLEGE LACROSSE
7 a.m. NCAA tournament (first round) ESPN
MOTORSPORTS
10 a.m. FIM World Superbike * SPEED
NBA BASKETBALL
7 a.m. Western Conference quarters: L.A. Clippers at Memphis (Game 7) ABC
9:30 a.m. Eastern Conference semifinals: Indiana at Miami (Game 1) ABC
NHL HOCKEY
2 p.m. Western Conference finals: Los Angeles at Phoenix (Game 1) NBCSN
SOCCER
3:30 a.m. Premier League: Manchester City vs. QPR ESPN2
4 a.m. Premier League: West Brom vs. Arsenal FOXSP
4 a.m. Premier League: Chelsea vs. Blackburn SPEED
7:30 a.m. MLS: New York at Philadelphia ESPN2
MONDAY’S TV SCHEDULE
CYCLING
11 a.m. Tour of California (Stage 2) NBCSN
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
1 p.m. Chicago Cubs at St. Louis ESPN
4 p.m. Oakland at L.A. Angels FOXSP
4 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers FOXSP2
NBA BASKETBALL
1 p.m. Eastern Conference semifinals: Philadelphia at Boston (Game 2) TNT
NHL HOCKEY
2 p.m. Eastern Conference finals: New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers (Game 1) NBCSN
* — Tape-delayed broadcast
Hockey
NHL Playoff Glance
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
N.Y. Rangers vs. Washington
N.Y. Rangers win series 4-3
Saturday, April 28
Roundup>N.Y. Rangers 3, Washington 1
Monday, April 30
Roundup>Washington 3, N.Y. Rangers 2
Wednesday, May 2
N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1, 3OT
Saturday, May 5
Roundup>Washington 3, NY Rangers 2
Monday, May 7
Roundup>N.Y. Rangers 3, Washington 2, OT
Wednesday, May 9
Roundup>Washington 2, N.Y. Rangers 1
Saturday’s result
Roundup>N.Y. Rangers 2, Washington 1
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
New Jersey vs. N.Y. Rangers
Monday’s game
Roundup>New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 2 p.m.
Wednesday’s game
c New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 19
c NY Rangers at New Jersey, 1 p.m.
Monday, May 21
c NY Rangers at New Jersey, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 23
c New Jersey at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. *
Friday, May 25
c NY Rangers at New Jersey, 8 p.m. *
Sunday, May 27
c New Jersey at NY Rangers, 8 p.m. *
Western CONFERENCE FINALS
Phoenix vs. Los Angeles
Today’s game
Roundup>Los Angeles at Phoenix, 2 p.m.
Tuesday’s game
Roundup>Los Angeles at Phoenix, 3 p.m.
Thursday’s game
c Phoenix at Los Angeles, 9 p.m.
Sunday, May 20
c Phoenix at Los Angeles, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, May 22
c Los Angeles at Phoenix, 9 p.m. *
Thursday, May 24
c Phoenix at Los Angeles, 9 p.m. *
Saturday, May 26
c Los Angeles at Phoenix, 8 p.m. *
Rest of schedules TBA
Basketball
NBA Playoff Glance
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
Philadelphia vs. Boston
Boston leads series 1-0
Saturday’s result
c Boston 92, Philadelphia 91
Monday’s game
c Philadelphia at Boston, 1 p.m
Wednesday’s game
c Boston at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Friday’s game
c Boston at Philadelphia, TBD
Monday, May 21
c Philadelphia at Boston, TBD *
Wednesday, May 23
c Boston at Philadelphia, TBD *
Saturday, May 26
c Philadelphia at Boston, TBD *
Indiana vs. Miami
Today’s game
c Indiana at Miami, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday’s game
c Indiana at Miami, 1 p.m.
Thursday’s game
c Miami at Indiana, TBD
Sunday, May 20
c Miami at Indiana, 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22
c Indiana at Miami, TBD *
Thursday, May 24
c Miami at Indiana, TBD *
Saturday, May 26
c Indiana at Miami, TBD *
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERS
Utah vs. San Antonio
San Antonio wins series 4-0
Sunday, April 29
Roundup>San Antonio 106, Utah 91
Wednesday, May 2
Roundup>San Antonio 114, Utah 83
Saturday, May 5
Roundup>San Antonio 102, Utah 90
Monday, May 7
Roundup>San Antonio 87, Utah 81
Oklahoma City vs. Dallas
Oklahoma City wins series 4-0
Saturday, April 28
Roundup>Oklahoma City 99, Dallas 98
Monday, April 30
Roundup>Oklahoma City 102, Dallas 99
Thursday, May 3
Roundup>Oklahoma City 95, Dallas 79
Saturday, May 5
Roundup>Oklahoma City 103, Dallas 97
Denver vs. L.A. Lakers
L.A. Lakers win series 4-3
Sunday, April 29
Roundup>L.A. Lakers 103, Denver 88
Tuesday, May 1
Roundup>L.A. Lakers 104, Denver 100
Friday, May 4
Roundup>Denver 99, L.A. Lakers 84
Sunday, May 6
Roundup>L.A. Lakers 92, Denver 88
Tuesday, May 8
Roundup>Denver 102, L.A. Lakers 99
Thursday, May 10
Roundup>Denver 113, L.A. Lakers 96
Saturday’s result
Roundup>L.A. Lakers 96, Denver 87
L.A. Clippers vs. Memphis
Series tied 3-3
Sunday, April 29
Roundup>L.A. Clippers 99, Memphis 98
Wednesday, May 2
Roundup>Memphis 105, L.A. Clippers 98
Saturday, May 5
Roundup>L.A. Clippers 87, Memphis 86
Monday, May 7
Roundup>Clippers 101, Memphis 97, OT
Wednesday’s result
Roundup>Memphis 92, L.A. Clippers 80
Friday’s result
Roundup>Memphis 90, L.A. Clippers 88
Today’s game
Roundup>L.A. Clippers at Memphis, 7 a.m. *
* — if necessary
Soccer
MLS Glance
EASTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
Kansas City 7 3 0 21 13 7
New York 6 3 1 19 20 14
D.C. 5 4 3 18 20 16
Chicago 4 2 3 15 11 10
New England 4 6 0 12 12 13
Montreal 3 5 3 12 12 16
Houston 3 3 2 11 8 9
Columbus 3 4 2 11 8 11
Philadelphia 2 5 1 7 5 9
Toronto FC 0 8 0 0 6 18
WESTERN CONFERENCE
W L T Pts GF GA
Real Salt Lake 8 3 2 26 19 12
San Jose 7 2 1 22 21 11
Seattle 7 2 1 22 13 4
Vancouver 5 3 2 17 10 11
Colorado 5 5 0 15 15 12
FC Dallas 3 6 3 12 11 18
Los Angeles 3 5 2 11 12 15
Chivas USA 3 6 0 9 5 11
Portland 2 5 2 8 9 13
NOTE: Three points for victory, one point for tie.
Today’s games
Montreal 1, Los Angeles 1, tie
Houston 1, D.C. United 0
New England 4, Vancouver 1
Columbus 2, FC Dallas 1
Chicago 2, Sporting Kansas City 1
Real Salt Lake 1, Seattle FC 0
golf
The Players championship
Saturday’s third-round scores
Kevin Na 67-69-68 — 204
Matt Kuchar 68-68-69 — 205
Rickie Fowler 72-69-66 — 207
Ben Curtis 68-71-70 — 209
Zach Johnson 70-66-73 — 209
Jhonattan Vegas 68-74-68 — 210
Brian Davis 68-70-72 — 210
Jonathan Byrd 68-70-72 — 210
Martin Laird 65-73-72 — 210
Johnson Wagner 69-73-69 — 211
Bo Van Pelt 71-70-70 — 211
Blake Adams 66-73-72 — 211
Charlie Wi 71-67-73 — 211
Sergio Garcia 73-71-68 — 212
David Mathis 72-71-69 — 212
Carl Pettersson 71-72-69 — 212
Phil Mickelson 71-71-70 — 212
Martin Kaymer 73-69-70 — 212
Jeff Maggert 70-71-71 — 212
Ian Poulter 65-76-71 — 212
Tim Clark 71-70-71 — 212
Jimmy Walker 71-70-71 — 212
Brendon de Jonge 69-71-72 — 212
Kevin Streelman 72-68-72 — 212
Kevin Stadler 68-71-73 — 212
Adam Scott 68-70-74 — 212
Harrison Frazar 68-76-69 — 213
John Rollins 72-72-69 — 213
Geoff Ogilvy 70-73-70 — 213
Henrik Stenson 71-71-71 — 213
John Huh 75-66-72 — 213
Luke Donald 72-69-72 — 213
Bill Haas 68-71-74 — 213
Bryce Molder 72-72-70 — 214
Pat Perez 69-75-70 — 214
Brian Gay 71-72-71 — 214
Chris Couch 72-71-71 — 214
Spencer Levin 74-68-72 — 214
Tiger Woods 74-68-72 — 214
Jim Furyk 72-70-72 — 214
Tom Gillis 70-71-73 — 214
Michael Thompson 68-71-75 — 214
Peter Hanson 73-71-71 — 215
Kris Blanks 69-74-72 — 215
Sung Kang 75-68-72 — 215
Ricky Barnes 74-69-72 — 215
Lee Westwood 71-70-74 — 215
Chris Kirk 71-73-72 — 216
Alvaro Quiros 72-72-72 — 216
Trevor Immelman 72-72-72 — 216
David Toms 69-74-73 — 216
Marc Leishman 73-70-73 — 216
Keegan Bradley 72-70-74 — 216
Ryan Moore 69-72-75 — 216
Harris English 70-67-79 — 216
Justin Leonard 75-68-74 — 217
Nick Watney 71-70-76 — 217
Brian Harman 73-68-76 — 217
J.J. Henry 71-73-74 — 218
Bob Estes 73-69-76 — 218
Josh Teater 71-71-76 — 218
Justin Rose 76-68-75 — 219
Robert Allenby 72-72-75 — 219
Graham DeLaet 71-73-76 — 220
Robert Karlsson 70-74-76 — 220
Jason Dufner 73-71-76 — 220
David Hearn 69-75-77 — 221
Cameron Tringale 73-71-77 — 221
Rod Pampling 71-72-78 — 221
Heath Slocum 73-70-78 — 221
Stewart Cink 71-72-78 — 221
George McNeill 70-73-82 — 225
Transactions
BASEBALL
American League
BALTIMORE ORIOLES—Acquired LHP Mike Belfiore from Arizona to complete an earlier trade. Assigned Belfiore to Bowie (EL). Placed 3B Mark Reynolds on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 11. Selected the contract of INF-OF Bill Hall from Norfolk (IL).
CLEVELAND INDIANS—Recalled RHP Zach McAllister from Columbus (IL). Placed RHP Josh Tomlin on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 8. Selected the contract of INF Jose Lopez from Columbus. Optioned INF Jason Donald to Columbus. Designated OF Nick Weglarz for assignment.
KANSAS CITY ROYALS—Activated RHP Greg Holland from the 15-day DL. Optioned RHP Nate Adcock to Omaha (PCL). Agreed to terms with LHP Doug Davis on a minor league contract.
National League
CHICAGO CUBS—Placed RHP Carlos Marmol on the 15-day DL. Recalled RHP Casey Coleman from Iowa (PCL).
CINCINNATI REDS—Placed 3B Scott Rolen on the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of 3B Mike Costanzo from Louisville (IL).
Carolina League
CAROLINA MUDCATS—Announced the promotion of RHP Brett Brach to Akron (EL).
Can-Am League
NEWARK BEARS—Released C Rob DeWaters and C Matt Blazynski.
NEW JERSEY JACKALS—Acquired INF Bridger Hunt from Southern Maryland (Atlantic) for future considerations.
Frontier League
GATEWAY GRIZZLIES—Traded 1B Joe Weik to Abilene (NAL) for future considerations.
LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS—Released LHP Robert Wendzicki.
RIVER CITY RASCALS—Traded RHP Blayne Weller to Windy City for a player to be named.
WASHINGTON WILD THINGS—Signed OF Mitch Dening
BASKETBALL
NBA—Fined Indiana Pacers head coach Frank Vogel $15,000 for his comments about how the referees should officiate the Pacers’ upcoming series with the Heat. Fined Atlanta Hawks forward Ivan Johnson $25,000 for directing an obscene gesture toward fans. Fined Michael Gearon, an owner of the Atlanta Hawks, $35,000 for publicly criticizing NBA officiating and making negative comments about an opposing player.
FOOTBALL
National Football League
CLEVELAND BROWNS—Signed OL Mitchell Schwartz, DL John Hughes, WR Travis Benjamin, LB James-Michael Johnson, OL Ryan Miller, DL Billy Winn, DB Trevin Wade and FB Brad Smelley.