Another rout, anyone? A series of blowouts goes the distance but fails to generate any dramaATLANTA — A seven-game series is supposed to be the ultimate playoff thriller. On to Game 7: Dwyane Wade scores 41 points, Heat beat Hawks 98-72 to even seriesMIAMI — A season-saving win in the books, Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat walked off the court Friday night with a stoic look. No celebrating, nary even a smile. “Strictly about business,” Wade said. “Now we move on.” To Sunday. To Game 7. From New York to New Zealand, how fast-moving swine flu epidemic hopscotched the globeA 5-year-old Mexican boy takes ill in his dusty village. He coughs, he sneezes, he gasps for breath. US court in Ohio clears way for deportation of alleged Nazi guard DemjanjukCLEVELAND — A federal appeals court opened the way again Friday for the Justice Department to deport alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk to Germany to face 29,000 counts of accessory to murder. The three-judge ruling from the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied a stay of deportation for the 89-year-old retired autoworker from his suburban Cleveland home. Blue Jays promote Cecil, Ray and Wolfe, option three to Triple-ATORONTO — The Blue Jays promoted left-hander Brett Cecil and right-handers Robert Ray and Brian Wolfe from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks’ Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. US court in Ohio clears way for deportation of alleged Nazi guard DemjanjukCLEVELAND — A federal appeals court opened the way again Friday for the Justice Department to deport alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk to Germany to face 29,000 counts of accessory to murder. Browns acquire linebacker Bo Ruud off waivers from PatriotsCLEVELAND — The Cleveland Browns acquired linebacker Bo Ruud off waivers from the New England Patriots on Thursday. 2009 Remaining Unrestricted Free AgentsUnsigned free agents with more than four years of NFL experience: John Buck gets 2 of KC’s 3 triples as Royals beat Toronto Blue Jays 8-6KANSAS CITY, Mo. — John Buck tripled twice and drove in five runs, and the Kansas City Royals turned six double plays in an 8-6 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. With Billups, Anthony leading way, Nuggets beat Hornets for 1st playoff series win since 1994DENVER — The Denver Nuggets ended a long postseason drought last night while the Atlanta Hawks moved closer to ending theirs. The Nuggets have won a playoff series for the first time since 1994, advancing to the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals by beating New Orleans 107-86 in Game 5. The game was tied at 62 until the Nuggets closed the third quarter on an 18-4 run. Smoltz will not throw batting practice Thursday as originally scheduledCLEVELAND — John Smoltz, recovering from shoulder surgery last June, will not throw batting practice Thursday, Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona said. Van Every hits first major league homer in 10th, as Boston rallies for victoryCLEVELAND — Jonathan Van Every hit his first major league home run in the 10th inning, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 6-5, comeback win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday night. Wells’ RBI single halts Greinke’s streak of 43 consecutive innings without an earned runKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Greinke’s streak of consecutive innings without allowing an earned run has been stopped at 43. Indians place Hafner on DL with sore shoulderCLEVELAND — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a sore right shoulder, an injury that limited him to 57 games last season. Drew’s leg, Youkilis’ back keep them out of starting lineupCLEVELAND — First baseman Kevin Youkilis and right fielder J.D. Drew were out of the Boston Red Sox lineup for Wednesday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians. Matsuzaka throws successful side session, will throw again on SaturdayCLEVELAND — Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka, sidelined earlier this month by a sore shoulder, threw 47 pain-free pitches Wednesday and is set for another bullpen session this weekend. Indians place DH Hafner on DL with sore shoulderCLEVELAND — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was placed on the disabled list Wednesday with a sore right shoulder, an injury that limited him to 57 games last season. Tire maker Goodyear posts 1Q loss of $333M, sales down, materials costs riseCLEVELAND — Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., the largest U.S. tire maker, on Wednesday said it lost $333 million in the first quarter, reflecting a sales drop of 28 percent and rising raw materials costs. Red Sox streak ends at 11 on ninth-inning error as Indians rally for 9-8 winCLEVELAND — Mark DeRosa had four hits and scored from second base on an error with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Boston Red Sox 9-8 on Tuesday night, snapping their 11-game winning streak. FAA says 2 dead as small plane crashes in Cleveland suburb after takeoffMAYFIELD, Ohio — A single-engine plane crashed Tuesday afternoon just after taking off from a suburban Cleveland airport, killing two people, the Federal Aviation Administration said. FAA: 1 dead in small plane crash in Cleveland suburb of Mayfield VillageMAYFIELD, Ohio — A single-engine plane crashed Tuesday afternoon just after taking off from a suburban Cleveland airport, killing one person, the Federal Aviation Administration said. FAA says 1 dead as small plane crashed in Cleveland suburb after takeoffMAYFIELD, Ohio — The Federal Aviation Administration says one person was killed when a single-engine plane crashed just after taking off from a suburban Cleveland airport. Small plane crashes in Cleveland suburb Mayfield Village east of Cuyahoga County airportMAYFIELD, Ohio — A single-engine plane crashed Tuesday afternoon in the Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Village east of Cuyahoga County Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Aviation officials: Single-engine plane crashes in Cleveland suburb shortly after takeoffMAYFIELD, Ohio — The Federal Aviation Administration says a single-engine plane has crashed in a Cleveland suburb. Demjanjuk’s lawyer insists his client is too ill travel for deportationCINCINNATI — A lawyer for alleged Nazi guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN’-yuk) says the government is wrong when it claims the 89-year-old is healthy enough to be travel. Jason Bay’s 3-run homer in 9th lifts Red Sox to 11th straight victory, 3-1 over IndiansCLEVELAND — For eight innings, there were nothing but zeros stretching across the giant scoreboard at Progressive Field. Road woes no more: Hawks stifle D-Wade, knot series against Heat with 81-71 winMIAMI — That notion suggesting the Atlanta Hawks cannot win on the road at playoff time? Boston’s Jason Bay hits 3-run homer off Indians’ Kerry Wood as Red Sox win 11th straight, 3-1CLEVELAND — Jason Bay took another star closer deep. Red Sox 3, Indians 1E_DeRosa (3). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_Boston 6, Cleveland 8. 3B_Lowell (1). HR_Bay (5). SB_Sizemore (4), Choo (4). |