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Pierce, Allen lead Celtics to Game 2 victory

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce and Ray Allen found their shooting touch. LeBron James can only hope he left his in Cleveland. [Full Story]

Beckett strikes out 8, Youkilis homers again for Boston

DETROIT -- In a matchup of hard-throwing right-handers, Boston's Josh Beckett got the best of Detroit's struggling ace, Justin Verlander. And Beckett reached a milestone along the way, too.
Celtics and Cavs banging around in Game 2

BOSTON -- Cleveland forward Ben Wallace left Thursday night's playoff game against Boston in the first quarter, complaining of dizziness, and Boston's Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce were also banged up in the first half.
Schilling tests ailing shoulder again

DETROIT -- Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling played long toss before Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers, continuing his rehabilitation from a shoulder injury.
Walsh sends NFL tapes that don't include Rams' walkthrough

NEW YORK -- Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh sent the NFL eight videotapes that show New England violated league rules by recording opposing coaches' playcalling signals.
Rollercoaster game: Tiger beat Red Sox 10-9 with hit in 9th

DETROIT -- Placido Polanco hit a broken-bat, tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth off Jonathan Papelbon to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night.
Pierce looking to bounce back in Game 2 against Cavs

BOSTON -- Paul Pierce likes the way the Celtics played defense in Game 1 of the team's playoff series against Cleveland.
James says he won't repeat woeful Game 1 performance

BOSTON -- LeBron James says he won't miss baskets like he did in the series opener between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics. Neither, James believes, will Paul Pierce or Ray Allen.
Wakefield, Timlin share historic shutout

DETROIT -- Tim Wakefield and Mike Timlin had no idea they were making history Tuesday night.
Big Brown begins Preakness prep

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Kentucky Derby champion Big Brown returned to the track at Churchill Downs on Wednesday morning, four days after his 43/4-length win in the Run for the Roses.