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: Dallas Mavericks Star Shooting Pilot For TV Show

Dallas Mavericks star Shawn Marion is gonna be busy next month. We're told, he's shooting a pilot for a reality TV show  right around NBA finals . It's  called " The Ladies in My Life ". It's all about Shawn and the important women in his day-to-day, including his mom, sisters, publicist and his endless stream of lovers. One of the featured family members is Shawn's twin sister Shawnett who's 6-feet tall and can dunk a basketball! Oh, also the show is being filmed in the NBA star's 14,000 square foot Dallas mansion. All it's missing now is a NBA championship ring!

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 News: Lakers Shannon Brown Addresses Rumor of Sleeping with Pau Gasol’s Girlfriend

So, about all the rumors and innuendo regarding Pau Gasol‘s personal life and how it affected the end of his season. You’d expect most members of the Lakers’ organization to remain silent about the issue. I mean, after all, talking about it, in any context, is only going to make things worse. You don’t want to exacerbate an already sensitive situation by drawing more attention to it. The media, paparazzi and yes, fans already do a good enough job bringing undue attention to minor situations and blowing them out of proportion. So it’s good that the Lakers have all exercised restraint in what I’m sure is a flurry of seedy allegations and preposterous rumors… crap. NBC Sports

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: New York Rangers Forward Derek Boogaard Passes Away at 28

The New York Rangers have announced that forward Derek Boogaard has passed away at the age of 28. The news was first reported by Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune who said that Boogaard was found dead at his apartment in Minneapolis on Friday. Source

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: Thunder Beat Grizzlies in 3 OT to Tie Series 2-2; 4th Triple OT Game in Playoffs in Last 20 Years

Scott Brooks kept telling his Oklahoma City Thunder they needed to hang on for just five more minutes.  And, five more minutes.  Finally for one last time, five more minutes.That’s when Kevin Durant scored six of his 35 points in the third overtime, and the Thunder survived a thriller in holding off the Memphis Grizzlies 133-123 in a game that ended Tuesday morning.

Sports News: Heat Beat Celtics 98-90 in OT; Miami Leads the Series 3-1

The Heat defeated Boston 98-90 Monday night. Game 5 Wednesday at 7pm est.

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: Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Fined $35K

Just before what could’ve been the last game of his coaching career, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fined $35,000 for comments about the officiating.

Sports News: Mavs Sweep Lakers; Odom & Bynum Ejected in 4th. Mavs Tie Postseason Record with 20 Three-Pointers

So long, Phil. So long, chances for another Lakers three-peat.  Hello, Western Conference finals for Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks.

Sports News: Dodgers Andre Ethier’s 30-Game Hit Streak Snapped

Justin Turner was the latest Mets role player to come through with a big hit. His long, pinch-hit single snapped an eighth-inning tie and the New York Mets stopped Andre Ethier’s hitting streak at 30 games Saturday night in a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ethier went 0-for-4 with a first-inning walk. His final chance for a hit came in the eighth, but he struck out swinging at a pitch well off the plate with a runner on first.

Sports Video: Manny Pacquiao Dominant over Shane Mosley & Wins by Unanimous Decision to Retain WBO Welterweight Title

Manny Pacquiao caught Shane Mosley early, then chased him the rest of the night. Not much more he could do against an aging fighter who seemed only to want to survive.

Sports News: Tigers’ Justin Verlander Throws Second Career No-Hitter in Win Over Blue Jays

Justin Verlander threw his second career no-hitter and the second in the big leagues this week, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 9-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday.

Sports News: Mavs Beat Lakers & Take 3-0 Series Lead: No Team Has Ever Come Back from 3-0 Deficit

Just when they were about to make things interesting, Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers blew it.

Sports News: Mavs Shock Lakers in LA & Take 2-0 Series Lead

Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks let loose with a few primal howls as they left the court, cutting through the scattered boos and gloomy silence at Staples Center.

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: Twins’ Francisco Liriano Fires No-hitter vs. White Sox; His 1st Complete Game in his 95th Career Start

Francisco Liriano’s 123rd pitch of the night headed to the plate, and Adam Dunn turned on it.The ball streaked toward the left side of the infield. For an instant, it appeared Liriano’s no-hit bid might be shattered with one out to go.

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.