Role Reversal for Fisher in Trying to End Lakers' Playoff Run

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By GREG BEACHAM AP LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant's perfection at the free-throw line was big for the desperate Lakers. His poise in the fourth quarter was even bigger, and it got Los Angeles back into its second-round series with Oklahoma City.

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The Thunder dropped a close game last night to the Lakers in Game 3, losing 99-96. As the saying goes, the more desperate team usually wins, and that certainly could describe the Lakers' looking into a 3-0 series abyss.

Lakers guard Steve Blake and his wife received multiple online threats after he missed a big shot late in Game 2 of Los Angeles' second-round playoff series with Oklahoma City. FILE – This Dec. 27, 2011 file photo shows Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve

The Lakers weren't going THAT quietly. In Game 3 against OKC, a must-win, the Lakers jumped out 16-4 and then held on to win 99-96. Kobe Bryant might be getting old, but he's always good for one big game and last night,

Third Period Key to Rangers Victory Against Devils

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Attention, Rangers fans: Devils fans do not want to see you in their building on Saturday. But as far as the Devils, Prudential Center and Newark officials are concerned, well, “Welcome to the Rock.” That was the message Thursday as the Eastern

NEWARK — The Rangers, thoroughly outplayed the first two periods here Saturday afternoon, beat the Devils, 3-0, winning the way they have won all spring. They got fantastic goalkeeping from Henrik Lundqvist, a big goal from a defenseman,

The New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers are still knotted in a scoreless tie after forty minutes of a crucial Game 3. The second period was dominated by the two goaltenders, as both Martin Brodeur and Henrik Lundqvist

The Eastern Conference Final moves to the New Jersey on Saturday afternoon, with the Devils looking to maintain home-ice advantage at the Prudential Center.

Attention, Rangers fans: Devils fans do not want to see you in their building on Saturday. But as far as the Devils, Prudential Center and Newark officials are concerned, well, “Welcome to the Rock.” That was the message Thursday as the Eastern

Rize of the Fenix

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Owen Wilson has pulled out of Ben Stiller's new movie Tropic Thunder as he recovers.

Baker has turned Jack Nicholson into a werewolf in Wolf, Eddie Murphy into a family of fat people in Nutty Professor II: the Klumps and Robert Downey Jr. into an Australian actor in surgically applied blackface in Tropic Thunder.

The seeds of this were evident in McConaughey's hilarious portrayal of a dialed-in, energized Hollywood agent in Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder." But the transition really seemed to click in last year's "The Lincoln Lawyer," a well-regarded Michael

The seeds of this were evident in McConaughey's hilarious portrayal of a dialed-in, energized Hollywood agent in Ben Stiller's "Tropic Thunder." But the transition really seemed to click in last year's "The Lincoln Lawyer," a well-regarded Michael

Baker has turned Jack Nicholson into a werewolf in Wolf, Eddie Murphy into a family of fat people in Nutty Professor II: the Klumps and Robert Downey Jr. into an Australian actor in surgically applied blackface in Tropic Thunder.

In Lingerie wins Black-Eyed Susan

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AP BALTIMORE — As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. MIKE STEWART/ASSOCIATED PRESS In Lingerie, ridden by John Velazquez, beat Disposablepleaseure ridden by

By Steven Petrella The Baltimore Sun A beautiful day at Pimlico will allow Black-Eyed Susan Day to go on with seemingly no problems and a fast track. All 13 races will take place between noon and 5:51 pm, capped with the Pimlico Special, which has been

Follow Other sports. BALTIMORE — As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. Photos. Back | Next. In Lingerie, ridden by John Velazquez,

Follow Other sports. BALTIMORE — As trainer of the winner and the runner-up in the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Todd Pletcher enjoyed a double-dose of glee Friday. Photos. Back | Next. In Lingerie, ridden by John Velazquez,

Black-eyed Susan cocktails, courtesy of BleacherReport.com Saturday's the second leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing, the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, MD. Chances are, you're still counting your winnings from I'll

Role Reversal for Fisher in Trying to End Lakers' Playoff Run

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LOS ANGELES — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder. They got

The Thunder dropped a close game last night to the Lakers in Game 3, losing 99-96. As the saying goes, the more desperate team usually wins, and that certainly could describe the Lakers' looking into a 3-0 series abyss.

By GREG BEACHAM AP LOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant's perfection at the free-throw line was big for the desperate Lakers. His poise in the fourth quarter was even bigger, and it got Los Angeles back into its second-round series with Oklahoma City.

LOS ANGELES — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder. They got

Metta World Peace is no friend of the Oklahoma City Thunder, after the Lakers forward elbowed James Harden in the head during the regular season. So maybe that history with the team made a fight for a loose ball between Thunder guard Russell Westbrook

One last farewell for Kerry Wood at Wrigley

Even the other Wood in the Chicago Cubs' organization rubbed his eyes as Kerry Wood walked off the mound for the final time Friday afternoon. “How do you not become a little emotional when you see his son run out to hug him,” said Iowa Cubs pitcher

Sox manager Robin Ventura mentioned Strasburg's name when reflecting on Wood's career. “Before him, it was Kerry Wood,” Ventura said. “When he came up, he was as good as there ever was.” Injuries robbed Wood of achieving greatness on the mound,

Kerry Wood had one last press conference Saturday afternoon before heading off to his new life. With his teammates behind him, his family at his side and the Wrigley Field scoreboard in the background, Wood thanks everyone who got him to where he's at,

Sox manager Robin Ventura mentioned Strasburg's name when reflecting on Wood's career. “Before him, it was Kerry Wood,” Ventura said. “When he came up, he was as good as there ever was.” Injuries robbed Wood of achieving greatness on the mound,

Kerry Wood made his last major league appearance yesterday, striking out White Sox left fielder Dayan Viciedo on three pitches. Wood was greeted by his son as he walked off the field for the final time. I don't have any

Will Smith slaps reporter who tried to kiss him

Will Smith slapped a reporter across the face at the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III." The Ukrainian reporter attempted to kiss the actor on the lips, supposedly part of his schtick when interviewing celebrities, but Smith clearly didn't like it.

The world loves Will Smith. Maybe not enough to forgive Men in Black 2, but the world still loves him. They love him so much that he's been claimed to be one of the only black actor who can open a movie overseas. That's a lot

Will Smith was caught offguard when a male journalist grabbed him and tried to kiss him in the lips at the Russian premiere of his Men In Black sequel in Moscow on Friday. (Screengrab) Will Smith lost his cool at the Russian premiere of his Men In

By Scott Levin on 2012-05-19 One reporter in Moscow learned the hard way — whatever you do, do not try to kiss Will Smith on the mouth. Smith, the star of the newly released "Men in Black 3" movie, found himself in a mini altercation with a reporter

Will Smith lost his cool at the Russian premiere of Men In Black 3, when a reporter got too close for comfort. The 43-year-old slapped a Ukrainian reporter across the face on the red carpet of his latest movie, after he tried to kiss the actor on the

Facebook stock finishes flat in IPO debut

Go figure: The number of Twitter followers a guesser has, a quick gauge of one's online popularity, didn't play into his or her ability to correctly predict the path of Facebook's stock price. You have to scroll all the way down to #29 on the site's

One stock yesterday refused to be trodden down by investors running pell-mell from Wall Street. While most of the market slumped, the Brown Shoe Co. (BWS, $10.99) soared. It climbed 25% on surprising quarterly sales and upbeat guidance.

Here's the story: Angel investor and all-around web magnate Chris Sacca wrote a quick tweet early yesterday about how it'd be cool if there was a website where people could predict where Facebook's stock will end up at the

One stock yesterday refused to be trodden down by investors running pell-mell from Wall Street. While most of the market slumped, the Brown Shoe Co. (BWS, $10.99) soared. It climbed 25% on surprising quarterly sales and upbeat guidance.

Here's the story: Angel investor and all-around web magnate Chris Sacca wrote a quick tweet early yesterday about how it'd be cool if there was a website where people could predict where Facebook's stock will end up at the

Preakness Stakes 2012: Lukas Seeks 6th Win At Pimlico With Optimizer

Race-goers celebrate with a Baltimore tradition ahead of the 2012 Preakness Stakes that takes place on Saturday.

Race-goers celebrate with a Baltimore tradition ahead of the 2012 Preakness Stakes that takes place on Saturday.

Teeth of the Dog has run only four times including a third in his lone stakes try, the Wood Memorial. Pretension captured the Canonero II Stakes, a minor Preakness prep at Pimlico. Cozzetti is only 1 for 7, scoring the victory on a sloppy track at

38 Studios pays EDC but misses payroll

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Thursday, May 17, 2012 | 4:50 p.m. – Pool parties, nightclub events and a massive will supplement this year's Electric Daisy Carnival.

This was the second time the request was made to the EDC. The Bandera City Council earlier this year denied the money for the semi-annual visit by dignitaries from Bandera's ancestral home. Goodley said her committee was asked to create a new proposal.

This was the second time the request was made to the EDC. The Bandera City Council earlier this year denied the money for the semi-annual visit by dignitaries from Bandera's ancestral home. Goodley said her committee was asked to create a new proposal.

THANKS FOR SERVICE – Outgoing Decatur Mayor Joe Lambert (left) was thanked for his 10 years of service on the city's Economic Development Corp. board of directors at Thursday's meeting. Board Vice Chairman Jay

R.I. Economic Development Director Keith Stokes has resigned amid a swarm of public criticism over the quasi-public agency's $75 million loan guarantee to 38 Studios, Curt Schilling's video-game company.

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