Dwight Howard powers Magic to 117-96 win and 2-1 series lead over CelticsORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic seem to be at their best when they’re shorthanded. Dwight Howard had 17 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to lift the Orlando Magic to a 117-96 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday night and a 2-1 series lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal. Raiders sign FB Neal, RB Russell; WR Walker undergoes knee surgeryALAMEDA, Calif. — The Oakland Raiders have bolstered their backfield by signing fullback Lorenzo Neal and running back Gary Russell. Dwight Howard powers Magic to 117-96 win and 2-1 series lead over CelticsORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic seem to be at their best when they’re shorthanded. Orioles send disgruntled Freel to Cubs for OF Gathright to help bolster depth for both clubsBALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have traded disgruntled utility player Ryan Freel to the Chicago Cubs for reserve outfielder Joey Gathright. Derek Fisher suspended for Game 3, Lakers expecting physical play to continue in HoustonHOUSTON — Round 3 might be a more fitting label than Game 3 when the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets meet Friday night in the Western Conference semifinal series. Magic’s Courtney Lee to return for Game 3 against Celtics in Eastern Conference semifinalORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic will get a much-needed boost in their backcourt for Game 3 against the Boston Celtics with the return of Courtney Lee. Arizona makes “unconventional” promotion of 34-year-old Hinch to managerPHOENIX — After firing Bob Melvin, the Arizona Diamondbacks have turned their fortunes over to a 34-year-old former catcher with no experience as a manager. A’s acquire infielder Adam Kennedy from Tampa Bay for player to be namedOAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have acquired infielder Adam Kennedy from the Tampa Bay Rays for a player to be named. Will he or won’t he? Favre questions continue, amid reports Vikes are looking at his X-raysMINNEAPOLIS — Is Brett Favre healthy and hungry enough to end his retirement again? And how badly do the Minnesota Vikings want him? QB Ryan excited to work with 10-time Pro Bowl tight end Tony GonzalezFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Ryan isn’t trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez. Rams release six-year veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler in ‘08ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Rams have released veteran linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa, the team’s leading tackler last season. Seahawks getting jump start on ’succession plan’ for star LT Walter JonesRENTON, Wash. — The Seahawks’ future without Walter Jones is now. Bengals get RB Brian Leonard from Rams for DT Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Hornets say Scott will be back next season, West trade unlikelyNEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Hornets are sticking with head coach Byron Scott for at least one more season. Red Sox players say they don’t know if Ramirez used banned substances while with the teamBOSTON — Manny Ramirez hit cleanup on the Red Sox’s two championship teams this decade. Some of his teammates on those clubs say his suspension for using a banned substance won’t tarnish those titles. White House calls suspension of Dodgers’ Ramirez an embarrassment for baseballWASHINGTON — The White House is calling the suspension of Los Angeles Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez for 50 games — the latest star caught up in a drug scandal — a great embarrassment for Major League Baseball. Diamondbacks, 2 years removed from NL West title, fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 startPHOENIX — Bob Melvin’s stock rose when he guided the youthful but talented Arizona Diamondbacks to the NL West title two years ago. Ducks injured defenseman to be monitored for 36 hours before being releasedANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski will remain in an Orange County hospital for a second night after getting hit in the chest by a puck but is expected to be released Thursday morning. Dodgers blow 6-0 lead, losing 11-9 to Nats as Manny begins 50-game drug suspensionLOS ANGELES — Nick Johnson and Adam Dunn each had three RBIs, and the Washington Nationals rallied for 10 runs in the final three innings Thursday night to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on the first day of Manny Ramirez’s 50-game drug suspension. Rafer Alston, Derek Fisher suspended by NBA for separate incidentsNEW YORK — Rafer Alston of Orlando and Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers have each been suspended for the next game of their playoff series. Jose Canseco not surprised by Manny Ramirez suspension, calls for investigation into MLBBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Jose Canseco has spoken, but is anyone listening anymore? Ducks injured defenseman released from hospital a day after he was hit in chest by puckANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been cleared by doctors and released from an Orange County hospital earlier than the team initially expected. Potential Favre return may be Vikes’ missing link, but has spite supplanted his love of game?MILWAUKEE — For most of his career, he was celebrated as a tough guy playing a man’s game with the joy of a little boy. Now Brett Favre stands on the verge of plunging the sports world into yet another offseason’s worth of waffling on his retirement. Athletes finding it hard to have something to really tweet aboutThe morning after his Yankees dropped yet another game to the hated Red Sox, Nick Swisher said there was no quit in his team and vowed to get the Bostonians that night. Miami’s Pat Riley hoping to get Dwyane Wade signed to extension this summerMIAMI — Pat Riley’s plan to make the Miami Heat better in 2010 might start with signing Dwyane Wade in 2009. Bengals get running back Brian Leonard from Rams for defensive tackle Orien HarrisCINCINNATI — Looking to add depth at running back, the Cincinnati Bengals acquired Brian Leonard in a trade with the St. Louis Rams on Thursday. Resurgent Carl Pavano pitches third strong game in last four as Indians beat Red Sox 9-2BOSTON — Carl Pavano pitched his third strong game in three weeks, Victor Martinez homered and drove in four runs, and the Cleveland Indians ended the Boston Red Sox’s nine-game home winning streak with a 9-2 victory Wednesday night. Arizona Diamondbacks fire manager Bob Melvin after 12-17 startPHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks fired Bob Melvin on Thursday, hoping a new manager will be able to get the most out of their talented core of young players. Manny Ramirez suspended 50 games for drug violation; Dodger star says he did not take steroidsNEW YORK — Manny Ramirez was suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday, becoming the latest high-profile player ensnared in the sport’s drug scandals. Report: Favre tells Childress he’s still retired; coach still in MinnesotaEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings’ dalliance with Brett Favre has yet to reach the stage of face-to-face, close-the-deal talks. |
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