Michael Phelps will try out new freestyle technique when he returns to competition next monthNEW YORK — Michael Phelps is following up his record performance at the Beijing Olympics by changing some of the swimming technique that carried him to eight gold medals. Chicago’s Derrick Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffsNORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA’s rookie of the year. Rose became the third Bulls player to win the award Wednesday, joining Michael Jordan and Elton Brand. Chicago’s Derrick Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffsNORTHBROOK, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, was the runaway pick as the NBA’s rookie of the year. Spring promoted to associate head coach at Illinois, will retire from competitionCHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Olympian Justin Spring is moving up at Illinois — and moving on from competitive gymnastics. Tar Heels, Huskies prove they can win titles in the classroom, tooINDIANAPOLIS — College basketball champions North Carolina and Connecticut both made the NCAA’s list of academic overachievers Wednesday. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: People familiar with award: Chicago’s Rose takes rookie honors after leading Bulls to playoffsDEERFIELD, Ill. — Derrick Rose, who led his hometown Bulls to the playoffs and restored hope to a franchise in disarray, is the NBA’s rookie of the year. Former ice dance champion Delobel pregnant, still hopes to skate at Vancouver OlympicsPARIS — Former ice dance world champion Isabelle Delobel is pregnant but still hopes to compete in the Vancouver Olympics. Too little, too late: LeBron scores 29, Cavs hold off Pistons’ rally for 94-82 win in Game 2CLEVELAND — Their late comeback, impressive as it was by guys who hardly play, came up short. The Detroit Pistons have to finish the next one. A fantastic Finn-ish: Jokinen’s last-second goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even seriesRALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen couldn’t beat Martin Brodeur with his stick. Fans shrug off recession and spend millions during spring training in ArizonaPHOENIX — Spring training gave Arizona an economic home run when it really needed it. Buzz _ and worries _ descend on Churchill Downs with Kentucky Derby just around the cornerIt’s been a tough, tragic couple of years for some of the horses that make racing go. It’s about to get a lot tougher for at least one. Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo leaves game at Portland on a stretcherPORTLAND, Ore. — Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo said his lengthy career is finished after a knee injury knocked him out of the Rockets’ playoff game Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers. Tuesday’s NBA Playoff BoxesPrince 1-5 0-0 2, McDyess 3-9 2-2 8, R.Wallace 3-7 0-0 8, Hamilton 7-16 2-3 17, Stuckey 5-15 4-4 14, K.Brown 0-3 0-0 0, Maxiell 2-3 1-2 5, Bynum 5-13 3-3 13, A.Johnson 1-1 0-0 2, Afflalo 4-8 1-2 10, Herrmann 1-1 0-0 3. Totals 32-81 13-16 82. Bryant scores 26, Gasol adds 22 in Lakers’ 119-109 victory over Jazz, take 2-0 series leadLOS ANGELES — Utah kept coming, relentlessly closing within six points time and again. The Lakers never let their lead get away. Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, Pau Gasol added 22 and Lamar Odom had 19 off the bench in a 119-109 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, giving Los Angeles a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 first-round Western Conference playoff series. Tuesday’s NHL Playoff SumsFirst Period_1, N.Y. Rangers, Antropov 2 (Dubinsky, Avery), 5:35. 2, Washington, Semin 5 (Backstrom, Green), 15:34. Roy has 42 in Blazers’ 107-103 victory over Rockets to even the playof series at 1-1PORTLAND, Ore. — Brandon Roy scored 42 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Houston Rockets 107-103 on Tuesday night to even their playoff series at one game apiece. Trail Blazers won’t likely be as polite to Rockets’ Brooks in Game 2PORTLAND, Ore. — The warm applause that greeted former Oregon star Aaron Brooks at the Rose Garden in the first game of the playoff series between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers won’t likely be repeated. LeBron scores 29 points as Cavs withstand furious comeback by Pistons in 94-82 playoff winCLEVELAND — The Detroit Pistons couldn’t contain LeBron James again. And this time, they didn’t stop his teammates until it was too late. Two Much: LeBron scores 29, Cavaliers withstand furious Detroit comeback in 94-82 playoff winCLEVELAND — The Detroit Pistons couldn’t contain LeBron James again. And this time, they didn’t stop his teammates until it was too late. NFL DRAFT: Falcons GM hopes to pull off another fruitful draft, but it’s tougher this timeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — What will Thomas Dimitroff do for an encore? Cards’ schedule violates Fiesta contract, parties try to resolve issueGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals violated terms of their University of Phoenix contract by scheduling their final home game in the upcoming season one day before the Fiesta Bowl. Bruins looking for fourth and toughest win; Canadiens need first win to stay alive.MONTREAL — While the Boston Bruins talked about how tough it is to get the fourth win in a best-of-seven playoff series, the Montreal Canadiens contemplated their bleak reality of being down to the final chance to get their first. Unsure if he’ll return as US Olympic coach, Coach K writes about building a gold medal teamNEW YORK — Mike Krzyzewski still doesn’t know if he will return to coach the U.S. Olympic team. Former president, Shark among hundreds to write Perry in support of Masters lossKenny Perry never took pity on himself for losing a two-shot lead with two holes to play in the Masters. Everyone else did that for him. Former French Open champ Gaudio picks up first round win at Barcelona for 1st win in two yearsBARCELONA, Spain — Former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio won his first match in nearly two years by Argentine countryman Diego Junqueira 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Kara Goucher decides against London Marathon this weekend after finishing 3rd in BostonBOSTON — Boston Marathon third-place finisher Kara Goucher will not run the London Marathon on Sunday. Strong field, centennial celebrations highlight 100th running of the Drake RelaysDES MOINES, Iowa — John L. Griffith wasn’t trying to create one of America’s enduring track and field institutions when he established a relay carnival at Drake 100 years ago. No longer Duncan’s sidekick, Parker becoming focus of SpursDALLAS — Two games into the playoffs, there’s something interesting about the San Antonio Spurs. Bird: Pacers coach O’Brien safe despite back-to-back losing seasonsINDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers don’t believe quick fixes and knee-jerk reactions are the way back to the playoffs, so they are giving Jim O’Brien the rare chance to keep guiding an NBA team after back-to-back losing seasons. |
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