Houston Rockets (30-25) at Sacramento Kings (19-37), 9 pm (ET) – MiamiHerald.com
Sports Chat Place &nbspHouston Rockets (30-25) at Sacramento Kings (19-37), 9 pm (ET)By Sports Network The Houston Rockets could be getting a big boost to their late season playoff push Sunday when they visit the Sacramento Kings. Starting point guard Kyle Lowry could be back in the lineup when the Rockets kick off a stretch of four … Read more

Sacramento leaders want new owners for Kings – The Seattle Times
USA TODAY &nbspSacramento leaders want new owners for KingsSACRAMENTO — A group of 25 Sacramento business leaders will send a letter to the NBA Board of Governors on Thursday asking that group to consider new ownership for the Sacramento Kings, sources say. A spokesman for the group, Gregory Hayes, … Read more

NBA Mock Draft 2012: Sacramento Kings Select Bradley Beal, Darius Miller – SB Nation Bay Area
SB Nation Bay Area &nbspNBA Mock Draft 2012: Sacramento Kings Select Bradley Beal, Darius MillerBy Avinash Kunnath – Staff Writer The Sacramento Kings could be stacking up their wing depth in the 2012 NBA Draft, as one mock has them taking Bradley Beal of Florida and Darius Miller of Kentucky. Apr 10, 2012 – With the NBA regular season winding … Read more

NBA roundup: Chris Paul hits game-winning layup; Clippers sneak by Thunder 100-98 – Boston Herald
USA TODAY &nbspNBA roundup: Chris Paul hits game-winning layup; Clippers sneak by Thunder 100-98By AP OKLAHOMA CITY — Chris Paul scored 31 points, including the game-winning shot on a layup with 8.8 seconds left, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers to a 100-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night that kept them in position for … Read more

Oklahoma City Thunder (40-13) at Miami Heat (38-14), 8 pm (ET) – News & Observer
Globe and Mail &nbspOklahoma City Thunder (40-13) at Miami Heat (38-14), 8 pm (ET)Less than two weeks ago the Thunder rolled over the Heat in Oklahoma City, 103-87, behind Kevin Durant's 28 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Things could be different in South Beach, however. Miami has now ripped off 16 straight at … Read more

Oklahoma City Thunder Breaks Season Long Three-Game Losing Streak: A Fan’s Take – Yahoo! Sports
SB Nation &nbspOklahoma City Thunder Breaks Season Long Three-Game Losing Streak: A Fan's TakeContributor Network Apr 9, 12:38 am EDT The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Sunday, April 8, on a three-game losing streak. It was the first time this season the Thunder lost more than two in a row and the team was reeling. Read more

Santos Laguna, Morelia stay on top in Mexico – SI.com
FOXSports.com &nbspSantos Laguna, Morelia stay on top in MexicoIn other results this weekend, Monterrey won 4-0 against Estudiantes Tecos, Tijuana defeated Atlas 2-0, Chivas beat Toluca 2-0, Jaguares won 3-2 against Pachuca, Cruz Azul drew 1-1 with Puebla and Atlante won 3-2 against San Luis. Read more

Santos holds onto top spot in Mexico – Greenwich Time
ESPN STAR Sports &nbspSantos holds onto top spot in MexicoIn other weekend matches, Estudiantes defeated Chivas 1-0, Pachuca defeated Tijuana 1-0, Cruz Azul had a 3-1 win over San Luis, Queretaro lost 1-0 to Puebla, Atlante and Jaguares drew 2-2 and Atlas drew 0-0 with Pumas. Ecuadorian Christian Benitez … Read more

Monterrey climbs with win over Tigres – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.com &nbspMonterrey climbs with win over TigresLuis Rey's 83rd-minute goal gave the 10 men of Jaguares a 3-2 win over San Luis. San Luis gifted the visitors a fourth-minute lead when Daniel Alcantar put through his own net, but Alfredo Moreno levelled from the penalty spot on the half-hour mark. Read more

Tijuana Art Alley Celebrates Two Year Anniversary – San Diego Reader (blog)
Tijuana Art Alley Celebrates Two Year AnniversaryTijuana art alley Pasaje Rodriguez is celebrating their two year anniversary throughout April with a series of concerts, expositions, and performances. The inconspicuous alcove between Third and Fourth on Revolución comes alive with art, music, dance, … Read more

Tijuana drug cartel’s ex-leader to get 25-year-maximum sentence – Los Angeles Times
AFP &nbspTijuana drug cartel's ex-leader to get 25-year-maximum sentenceArellano Felix, the 60-year-old former head of the Tijuana-based cartel that bears his family name, may be in his early 80s when he is released. He would be sent to Mexico, where he faces more prison time, but that's cold comfort to critics, … Read more

Missing Autistic Boy Found Safe – San Diego 6
East County Magazine &nbspMissing Autistic Boy Found SafeBy Lindsay Hood SAN DIEGO (CNS) – An autistic teenager from Tijuana who disappeared from an East County trolley station turned up unharmed in the same location Wednesday after being missing for more than 18 hours. Geoffrey Antibagos, 14, vanished after … Read more

Utah Jazz postgame wrap — Playing sick, going small, 10-game rodeo – Salt Lake Tribune (blog)
CBS News &nbspUtah Jazz postgame wrap — Playing sick, going small, 10-game rodeoWith the Jazz's 104-98 win against Golden State on Friday at EnergySolutions Arena, Utah's assistant athletic trainer was able to move the team up in the Western Conference standings. As Zettler rearranged names and numbers on a dry-erase board inside … Read more

Jazz @ Rockets Semi-Preview – Purple & Blues
Purple & Blues &nbspJazz @ Rockets Semi-PreviewApril 9, 2012; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz point guard Devin Harris (5) dribbles up court during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Energy Solutions Arena. The Jazz defeated the Spurs 91-84. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-US … Read more

Jazz 103, Rockets 91 – CBSSports.com
Boston.com &nbspJazz 103, Rockets 91HOUSTON — Running out of games and healthy bodies, the Utah Jazz turned to their budding star to keep their fading playoff hopes alive in Houston. Gordon Hayward scored a season-high 29 points to lead the Jazz to a 103-91 win over the Rockets on … Read more

New Orleans Hornets Crown Sacramento Kings, 105-96: Fan Reaction – Yahoo! Sports
al.com &nbspNew Orleans Hornets Crown Sacramento Kings, 105-96: Fan ReactionContributor Network – 8 hours ago After the New Orleans Hornets suffered a demoralizing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night, I was curious to see how the Hornets would respond. Of course, New Orleans has suffered many setbacks in 2012 and they … Read more

New Orleans Hornets beat Sacramento Kings behind Jason Smith – Bayoubuzz
New Orleans Hornets beat Sacramento Kings behind Jason SmithNew Orleans guard Marco Belinelli shoots during the Hornets' victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. (Associated Press/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — Monty Williams decided it was time to loosen the reins on Jason … Read more

New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson discusses New Orleans Hornets with NBA … – NOLA.com
NOLA.com &nbspNew Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson discusses New Orleans Hornets with NBA …By Jimmy Smith, The Times-Picayune Just three days before the start of a scheduled NBA Board of Governors meeting, the potential sale of the New Orleans Hornets took a major step toward completion Monday according to league sources who said potential … Read more

Denver Nuggets (29-24) at New Orleans Hornets (13-40), 8 p.m. (ET) – Kansas City Star
Deseret News &nbspDenver Nuggets (29-24) at New Orleans Hornets (13-40), 8 p.m. (ET)By Sports Network Sandwiched between a pair of teams from the Lone Star State in the Western Conference playoff race, the Denver Nuggets seek a third straight win tonight against the New Orleans Hornets in the conclusion of a seven-game road trip. Read more

Denver Nuggets’ Andre Miller not disciplined for hard foul vs. Hornets’ Landry – NOLA.com
NOLA.com &nbspDenver Nuggets' Andre Miller not disciplined for hard foul vs. Hornets' LandryBy Jimmy Smith, The Times-Picayune That was the aftermath of Denver guard Andre Miller's flagrant 2 foul assessed Wednesday night when he lowered his shoulder and rammed it into the chest of Hornets forward Carl Landry with 10:40 to go in the second … Read more

CrowdWave Expands Network to Ottawa Senators, Denver Nuggets, Colorado … – PR Web (press release)
CrowdWave Expands Network to Ottawa Senators, Denver Nuggets, Colorado …CrowdWave's patent-pending “Vision Interactive™” digital video game technology has also recently been installed at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa (home of the NHL Ottawa Senators) and the Pepsi Centre in Denver (home of both the NBA's Denver Nuggets and … Read more

GameThread #55 – San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers – Part II – Pounding The Rock
CBS News &nbspGameThread #55 – San Antonio Spurs vs Los Angeles Lakers – Part IIBeatrix Kiddo by MikeyKosa on Apr 11, 2012 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions by In the 666 on Apr 11, 2012 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions He has played against the Lakers may times before, he should know what to do against them. by mission20 on Apr 11, … Read more

Discover Yahoo! With Your Friends – Yahoo! Sports
Discover Yahoo! With Your FriendsLearn more Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum Grabs 30 Boards, Leads Team to Signature Win Vs. Spurs: Fan Reaction By Michael C. Jones By Michael C. Jones Yahoo! Contributor Network – 6 hours ago Los Angeles Lakers fans clamoring for Dwight Howard need … Read more

Rapid Reaction: Lakers 98, Spurs 84 – ESPN (blog)
Rapid Reaction: Lakers 98, Spurs 84By Andy Kamenetzky In my mind, this was the most significant win of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers. On the road … against one of the hottest teams in the league … no Kobe Bryant … during a stretch when it has become very easy and … Read more

Assembly panel approves subpoenas for Port Authority – Dailyrecord.com
NJ.com &nbspAssembly panel approves subpoenas for Port AuthorityThe Assembly Transportation Committee voted to give itself subpoena power to seek documents from the Port Authority, which operates the Holland Tunnel (above). TRENTON — Political theater was center stage as the Assembly Transportation Committee voted … Read more

Call To Arms For PAFC Faithful – Port Adelaide
Call To Arms For PAFC FaithfulBy Matt Agius 3:03 PM Thu 12 Apr, 2012 Port Adelaide fans are being encouraged to get behind the club as it prepares for its second home game in 2012. The Power hosts Sydney at AAMI Stadium on Saturday at 1.40pm and are looking to build on their great … Read more

Preview: Port Adelaide v Sydney – Sportal.com.au
Preview: Port Adelaide v SydneyRobbie Gray looks set to make his first appearance of 2012 after overcoming a hamstring injury, however fellow hamstring victim John Butcher, who withdrew from the Power's squad for the Essendon clash last weekend, is rated a 50-50 chance of resuming. Read more

Sydney Swans beat GWS Giants by 63 points in opening match of the AFL season – Herald Sun
Sydney Morning Herald &nbspSydney Swans beat GWS Giants by 63 points in opening match of the AFL seasonThose four words on the Sydney Swans' banner last night gave birth to the newest rivalry in the AFL as the GWS Giants roared to life. The result was what everybody expected, but the fight the young Giants put up in the first half showed they will have … Read more

Time to pull the pin on Swans din – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald &nbspTime to pull the pin on Swans dinAt Sydney Swans games recently these advertising abominations have been thrust upon all who entered the ground and while the wise decline, many find themselves in the hands of folk who seem to have forgotten what to do with theirs at sporting events. Read more

Dartmoor rookie makes a Giant leap – The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times &nbspDartmoor rookie makes a Giant leapJeremy Cameron of the Giants marks during the round one AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Sydney Swans at ANZ Stadium on March 24, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. Photo: Getty Images Spending your youth at Dartmoor Golf Club is … Read more

Flyers Defeat Penguins as Predators, Kings Win in NHL Playoffs – BusinessWeek
Toronto Star &nbspFlyers Defeat Penguins as Predators, Kings Win in NHL PlayoffsAlso last night, the Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2. The fourth-seeded Penguins emerged as the favorite to win the Stanley Cup when Sidney Crosby, the league's Most Valuable Player in 2007, returned last month after missing 59 games … Read more

Free! Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming Online in HD … – NOLA.com
Free! Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks Live Streaming Online in HD …By ammy01 If you are looking for a way to watch Los Angeles Kings vs Vancouver Canucks live stream online then this article will tell you how you can do it and what is more how to make sure that you get a good service that will give you high definition … Read more

Kings’ coach wants team to want more than making playoffs – Boston Herald
Austin American-Statesman &nbspKings' coach wants team to want more than making playoffsBy Lisa Dillman / Los Angeles Times SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings got out of San Jose and declined to glance back Saturday night, not dwelling on blown third-period leads against the Sharks and the absence of intensity at critical junctures. Read more

Canucks ready for another Stanley Cup run – CBC.ca
CBC.ca &nbspCanucks ready for another Stanley Cup runThe Vancouver Canucks carry the NHL's best record into the Stanley Cup playoffs for the second year in a row. The New York Rangers are on top of the Eastern Conference for the first time since they won it all in 1994. The Canucks, fresh off another … Read more

Vancouver businesses don’t fear a repeat of riot – SunHerald.com
CBC.ca &nbspVancouver businesses don't fear a repeat of riotAP VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Vancouver's business community will be watching the Canucks set off on their Stanley Cup run with the same enthusiasm as most fans, while ensuring they're ready in case those fans ignore the team's marketing campaign … Read more

Vancouver Canucks’ Daniel Sedin out for Game 1 – Toronto Star
Toronto Star &nbspVancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin out for Game 1VANCOUVER—Willie Mitchell could relate to Daniel Sedin's plight Wednesday. The Kings defenceman, sidelined by a concussion two seasons ago, empathized with his former teammate after Sedin missed Vancouver's morning skate, ruling him out for Game 1 of … Read more

Returning Bath Rugby captain Stuart Hooper: Time to show true character – This is Bath
Returning Bath Rugby captain Stuart Hooper: Time to show true characterNow he is promising a reaction when Bath take on Sale Sharks tomorrow, as the two sides go head-to-head in a tussle for the sixth and final Heineken Cup qualification spot. “The changing room is sacred ground and being in there after a defeat is … Read more

Sale Sharks owner set to make second Rangers bid – ESPN.co.uk
ESPN.co.uk &nbspSale Sharks owner set to make second Rangers bidSale Sharks owner Brian Kennedy is weighing up whether to launch a fresh bid for Rangers, with the SPL club's administrators expecting up to five bids by 5pm on Wednesday. Duff and Phelps, who are currently exploring the consequences of liquidation … Read more

Sale Sharks to bring in a ‘proven’ leader – Manchester Evening News
Sale Sharks to bring in a 'proven' leaderAnd the Sharks chief executive hopes to be in a position to confirm the appointment within the next few weeks. Diamond has been overseeing Sale's coaching since the dismissal of former head coach Tony Hanks last month, but is keen to get his new man in … Read more

Bath chief admits pain over season – Yahoo! Eurosport UK
Irish Times &nbspBath chief admits pain over seasonBath chairman Bruce Craig has laid bare his feelings about the club's performance this season, claiming: “It hurts to be in this position”. The Aviva Premiership club announced rugby director Sir Ian McGeechan will leave at the end of this season, … Read more

Revere rugby team strong in experience this season – Akron Leader Publications
Revere rugby team strong in experience this seasonBy Ariel Marks BATH — Revere High School rugby head coach Keith Bull said he believes two of his team's strengths — depth and experience — will lead to a successful 2012 season. “We are going to score the most points in our history this year, … Read more

Tom Bradshaw: Too reliant on Louw – it was time for change – This is Bath
ESPNScrum.com &nbspTom Bradshaw: Too reliant on Louw – it was time for changeAs Bath Rugby chairman Bruce Craig wrote in these pages last week, there is no hiding place in professional sport. One of Bath's most obvious and consistent failings in the past two seasons has been an unreliable set piece, particularly when up against … Read more

Blues’ Scotland charged over pub brawl – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald &nbspBlues' Scotland charged over pub brawlPhoto: Getty Images CARLTON midfielder Heath Scotland has been charged over involvement in a pub brawl in the New South Wales border town of Mulwala. Scotland was one of four men charged over the early morning brawl, which took place at the Mulwala … Read more

Carlton Destroys Brisbane AFL – Crave Online
Brisbane Times &nbspCarlton Destroys Brisbane AFLBy Robert White The Carlton Blues dominated the Brisbane Lions in the final three quarters to win 154-63, the lone Easter Thursday AFL hit out at the Gabba in Queensland. The first quarter was a fantastic affair and saw Carlton stay in front for much … Read more

Better Blues can put heat on Pies – The Age
The Age &nbspBetter Blues can put heat on PiesCaught: Chris Judd runs down Alan Toovey just the way the Blues may be about to catch up to the Pies. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo TRADITIONAL rivals they may be, but for most of the past quarter-century, Carlton and Collingwood have been like ships in … Read more

VFL: Photos and recap – Collingwood
VFL: Photos and recapCollingwood looked destined to fight out a thriller against VFL powerhouse North Ballarat before an eight goal to one final quarter handed the Roosters a 45 point victory. The Magpies led by a point at the final change and may have led by more had it … Read more

Blues aim to get wood on nemesis – Stock and Land
Blues aim to get wood on nemesis… was introduced in time for season 2010 for Carlton's home matches against Collingwood after Pratt lost his battle with prostate cancer. Both matches since, which have also raised awareness for prostate cancer, have been won by the Magpies, … Read more

CTV: Facebook fans decide – Collingwood
CTV: Facebook fans decideBut not even the most one-eyed Collingwood supporter could have predicted the whirlwind start under West Coast's duel premiership coach in season 2000. Having won only four games in 1999, the Magpies entered their clash with Hawthorn in 35-degree … Read more

Jury selection begins in John Edwards’ trial – CNN International
ABC News &nbspJury selection begins in John Edwards' trialBy the CNN Wire Staff Former US Sen. John Edwards is accused of using campaign money to support his mistress, Rielle Hunter. (CNN) — Jury selection begins Thursday in a Greensboro, North Carolina, federal courtroom in the trial of former Democratic … Read more

Musical Romance puts it all together – ESPN
Musical Romance puts it all together”It always day-to-day, but the tentative schedule of races for her if everything went well would include the Vinery Madison at Keeneland (April 12), the Humana Distaff at Churchill (May 5) and back to Calder for the Princess Rooney (July 7). Read more

2 slain USC students honored at vigil – Fox News
2 slain USC students honored at vigilLOS ANGELES – Brave, serious, diligent. That's how two Chinese graduate students who were shot and killed near the University of Southern California campus were described during a candlelight vigil attended by hundreds of students. Read more

Uneasy Quiet Descends on Syria – Voice of America
NEWS.com.au &nbspUneasy Quiet Descends on SyriaApril 12, 2012 Uneasy Quiet Descends on Syria An uneasy calm is taking hold in Syria, hours after a United Nations-brokered cease-fire went into effect. The British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says there have no reports of violence since … Read more

George Zimmerman murder charge sets up hurdles for prosecutors in Trayvon … – CBS News
USA TODAY &nbspGeorge Zimmerman murder charge sets up hurdles for prosecutors in Trayvon …(CBS/AP) SANFORD, Fla. – After an extraordinary public campaign to make an arrest in the shooting of an unarmed black teen, a Florida prosecutor came back with a murder charge in the case that has galvanized the nation for weeks. Read more