UNDATED (AP) — The NBA’s regular season came to an end last night. The playoffs get going this Saturday with four games: the Nets at Toronto, the Clippers home to the Warriors, the Hawks at Indiana and Oklahoma City at home to Memphis.
UNDATED (AP) — Play in the Stanley Cup playoffs resumes this evening with four games. In the opening game of their respective series the Avalanche are home to the Wild, the Flyers are playing the Rangers in New York, Chicago is at St. Louis and the Sharks are hosting the Kings.
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (AP) — First round play is underway at the PGA’s RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The field includes Jordan Spieth (speeth), the 20-year old who wowed golf fans at last week’s Masters. In the very early going, Jeff Maggert and Rory Sabbatini share the lead at 3-under after 10 holes.
KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — The second round of the LPGA’s Lotte (LOH’-tay) Championship in Hawaii is being played today. The lead after 18 holes was shared by three players, So Yeon Ryu, Se Ri Pak (say ree PAHK) and Hyo Joo Kim. They all finished play at 4-under-68, with two Americans, Michelle Wie (wee) and Amy Anderson, tied a 2-under.
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Tennessee running back Chris Johnson has a new team. He has been signed by the New York Jets, nine days after he was released by the Titans. Johnson is one of just six players to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his first six seasons, including 2006 yards in 2009.
