Sports News: George Steinbrenner Was an FBI Informant

The FBI released documents Monday stating that New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner assisted the agency in two investigations – one of them apparently a terrorism probe – in the years leading up to his pardon by President Ronald Reagan on a campaign-contributions conviction.

Sports News: Hawks Fly Past Bulls in Game 1 Behind Johnson's 34

The Atlanta Hawks stared down Superman and they weren’t blinking against the Bulls, either Joe Johnson scored 34 points and Atlanta beat top-seeded Chicago 103-95 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

NFL: Redskins Sean Taylor Shooting Suspect Wants Media Ban

The accused shooter in the 2007 killing of former Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor wants the media barred from a key hearing. More after the jump.

Sports: UConn win over Kentucky by one to advance to National Championship Game!

When the options boil down to winning or heading home, nobody’s better than Kemba and Connecticut.Kemba Walker scored 18 points Saturday night to lift UConn to its 10th straight victory since finishing off a .500 Big East regular season, a 56-55 win over cold-shooting Kentucky that moved the Huskies a victory away from their third, and most improbable, NCAA title.

Sports Video: Five players ejected as Kobe & Lakers drop Mavericks

In case there was any doubt, the Los Angeles Lakers showed they aren’t going to be knocked around during their quest for a third straight NBA championship. When push comes to shove, they can be physical with the best of them. Just ask the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports News: A’s raise $50,000 & Hideki Matsui donates $620,000 to help Japan

Hideki Matsui figures if he has a good season in his first year with the Oakland Athletics it could provide some strength for his struggling countrymen back home in Japan. His new club wants to do its part, too.

Sports News: Barry Bonds ex-mistress testifies that his testicles changed shape, shrank & more!!

Barry Bonds ex-mistress’ testimony is crazy to say the least! Gotta check this out!

Sports: Lakers Stay Hot With 15th Win In Last 16 games In Win Over Hornets

Phil Jackson always keeps his Los Angeles Lakers far more focused on the day-to-day journey than the destination during the regular-season grind, even though the last five weeks of their trek have been awfully smooth.

Sports: NBA: Derrick Rose pulls off a win over the Bucks

At this point, those “M-V-P!” chants even follow Derrick Rose when he and the Chicago Bulls go on the road.  The way Rose stole a game from theMilwaukee Bucks on Saturday certainly made him seem worthy.

Sports: Knicks fall to Bucks; Knicks 5th straight loss

Maybe the Milwaukee Bucks shouldn’t limit their focus to trying to catch the No. 8 seed.  The way the New York Knicks are playing, seventh place might even be available. Full story after the break.