Sports News: Canucks Reach Stanley Cup Final, The 1st Time Since '94 in 2OT Win Over Sharks

Kevin Bieksa was screaming at the top of his lungs and confetti was already falling from the ceiling by the time anyone else realized the defenseman had scored to send the Vancouver Canucks to the Stanley Cup finals.

Sports News: Ray Lewis Says Crime Rate Will Rise If NFL Season Is Lost

One of the consequences of a lost NFL season will be an increase in crime, Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis said in a wide-raging one-on-one interview with ESPN. More after the jump.

Sports Video: Harlem Globetrotters Dizzy Impersonates LeBron, Shaq, Jordan, & Kobe

Dizzy Grant from the Harlem Globetrotters shows ESPN his impersonations.

Entertainment News: Fabolous To Be on ESPN Show

NICE! Tomorrow on ESPN's daily 1st and Ten, Fab will be debating sports with the intimidating Skip Bayless. Loso would only be the fourth rapper to debate Skip after Weezy, Bow Wow and Wale have appeared on 1st and Ten. Can't wait to see this anyway Twitpic after the jump.

Sports News: Grizzlies Force Game 7 with Win Over Thunder; 1st Game 7 Ever For the Griz

The Grizzlies may have finally figured out how to keep the Oklahoma City Thunder from smothering Zach Randolph.O.J. Mayo moved back into the starting lineup, and his scoring threat from the outside gave Randolph enough room to score 30 points and grab 13 rebounds Friday night as the Grizzlies avoided elimination by beating the Thunder 95-83 to push their Western Conference semifinal to a deciding Game 7.

Sports News: Doc Rivers agrees to 5-year extension with Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge was making his way to a makeshift podium for his end-of-the-season news conference when his cell phone rang. Ainge politely excused himself, joking that it was his next head coach.

Sports News: Hawks Tie Series with Win Over Bulls in Game 4

Josh Smith seemed to do it all. He attacked the basket. He defended. He rebounded. He made brilliant passes. He even won a crucial jump ball against a taller player.

Sports News: Bulls Beat Hawks 86-73 & Tie Series 1-1

Derrick Rose’s night started with a trophy presentation from commissioner David Stern and ended with those familiar “MVP! MVP!” chants from the crowd.

Sports News: Dodgers Andre Ethier’s Streak Hits 28

The closest anyone has come to Joe DiMaggio’s iconic 56-game hitting streak since he eclipsed Wee Willie Keeler’s 45-gamer in 1941 was Pete Rose — who hit in 44 straight in 1978.Andre Ethier is now halfway to Joltin’ Joe.

Sports News: NBA Makes Metal Detectors Mandatory for Playoffs

In the aftermath of the death of Osama bin Laden, the Chicago Bulls will use metal detectors to screen all patrons entering the United Center before Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.The NBA issued the mandate for the conference semifinals and all subsequent playoff games.Chicago’s other sporting event on Monday night will also have enhanced security. White Sox security staff will be on alert when the team’s series concludes with the Baltimore Orioles. ESPN

Sports News: Tom Thibodeau Named NBA Coach of the Year; Guided Bulls to League Best 62-20 Record

Tom Thibodeau will be presented with the NBA Coach of the Year award Sunday afternoon, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.The first-year head coach led the Bulls to a 62-20 regular season and the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Video: NFL Lockout Back; Effective Immediately! What Does This Mean?

C’mon with this!  Just give us football!

Sports News: Judge Denies Request to Freeze Lockout

Hit the jump to see the latest news on the NFL lockout.

News: Michael Vick vs. Peyton Hillis for Madden 2012 Cover! Winner Announced Live Today!

Michael Vick has the chance this week to become the first NFL player to appear on the cover of the Madden video game franchise for the second time. And the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said he’ll appreciate the honor more this time — if fans give him their vote. Michael Vick got my vote!!  Click here to Place your vote!!!

(UPDATE) Sports News: Dolphins’ Brandon Marshall Stabbed; Wife Arrested & Charged

Dolphins Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall has been stabbed with a knife by a woman in the Miami area and taken to a hospital, where he remained in intensive care after surgery Saturday morning, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Source
UPDATE: A brief 911 call police say was placed by the wife of Miami Dolphins receiver Brandon Marshall described only an unspecified emergency, with no mention of a stabbing.

Video: NBA Playoffs: Watch Jamal Crawford Seal the Victory!

Jamal Crawford is NICE!! Bank shot to win over the Orlando Magic

Sports News: Number of African American Baseball MLB Players Declines Again

The percentage of black players in the major leagues dropped again on Opening Day this year even as the sport again received a top overall grade for racial diversity.

Sports: Dwayne Wade helps Heat beat 76ers 97-89 in Game 1

Game on the line, a sold-out arena standing in anticipation.  Dwyane Wade relished those moments in 2006. And apparently still does.

Culture: Boss Dogg's Thoughts on Tonight's March Madness Game

Snoop dogg been puttn predictions for March Madness up at ESPN.com all month and it looks like we down to the final 2, and tonite will decide the champ!   Like snoop said on Doggumentary, winning is d only thang-both these squads been playin their best lately, so its gonna come down to the wire.  snoop dogg knows Butler is lookin to get bacc their loss against Duke last year, but UConn looks like they just might take the trophy.

Sports: Cowboys’ Dez Bryant sued over $246K jewelry tab

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is being sued for non-payment of $246,000 worth of jewelry by a New York-based company in a civil suit filed Friday in Dallas.