Heat close out Knicks, Grizzlies stay alive
The Miami Heat moved into the second round of the NBA playoffs with a 106-94 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday that completed a 4-1 series victory.
Alvarez ends drought, Blue Jays beat Mariners 7-2
Alvarez (1-2) allowed one run and six hits in six-plus innings to win for the second time in 15 major league starts. The right-hander, whose only other victory came at Baltimore last Aug. 31, walked a career-high three and struck out one.
Crucial weekend for regular season leaders in Spanish basketball
With just three games left to play in the regular season, there is no room for error in the 32nd round of matches in the Spanish Endesa ACB Basketball league which is played this Sunday.
James’ Heat tame Bulls 83-72
LeBron James finished with 27 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and Dwyane Wade scored 18 points as the Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls 83-72 at the AmericanAirlines Arena on Thursday.
Howard to have season-ending surgery
Dwight Howard will undergo surgery for a bad back, ending his season with the Orlando Magic and likely eliminating him from playing for the USA at the London Olympics, the team said Thursday.
