Notable happenings in the world of sports this past week:
NBA: The conference finals begin and as of Friday 5/24, the San Antonio Spurs hold a 2-0 series lead over the Memphis Grizzlies out West, and in the East, the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers are all even at one apiece....For the second time in the past three years, the Cleveland Cavaliers will own the overall No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, which will take place on June 27 at the Barclays Centers in Brooklyn, New York. The Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats and the Phoenix Suns round out the top five lottery picks....All-NBA First Team - G Chris Paul, Los Angeles Clippers; G Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers; F LeBron James, Miami Heat; F Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder; F Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs.
WNBA: Season No. 17 gets underway with the defending champion Indiana Fever outlasting the San Antonio Silver Stars 79-64 on the road. Reigning league MVP Tamika Catchings led Indy with 19 points.
NHL: In Stanley Cup playoff action, the Pittsburgh Penguins eliminated the Ottawa Senators in five games to advance to the East Finals, and will now face the winner of the Boston Bruins-New York Rangers series. Out West, the Los Angeles Kings hold a 3-2 series lead over the San Jose Sharks, and with another win on Sunday 5/26 on the road can advance to the conference finals for the second year in a row....Hall-of-Fame goaltender Patrick Roy becomes the new head coach and Vice President of Hockey Operations of the Colorado Avalanche.
NFL: After 13 legendary seasons donning the No. 54 jersey for the Chicago Bears, future HOF linebacker Brian Urlacher announced his retirement....33-year-old defensive pass rush specialist Dwight Freeney signs a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers after 11 Hall-of-Fame-caliber seasons with the Indianapolis Colts.
Horse Racing: Oxbow, a 15-1 long-shot, outlasts Kentucky Derby winner Orb to win the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes and for a 35th consecutive year, there will be no Triple Crown winner in horse racing. "Affirmed' back in 1978 was the last horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont in the same year.
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