Bulls, Suns Take Lead in NBA Playoffs

Also, the Pistons lead the Magic 2-0, the Maverics won their first game against the Warriors, and New Jersey and Toronto are tied at 1-1 so far. Additional stats here."The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns took 2-0 leads in their opening round NBA playoff series and the...

Amit topples world champ, gains finals

"MANILA, Philippines -- Rubilen Amit added defending champion Kim Ga-young of South Korea among her two victims on Sunday to reach the finals of the 2007 Amway WPA Women’s World 9-Ball championship at the Taipei Gymnasium in Taiwan. Proving that her earlier conquest of...

Ukraine looks to continue surprising run (AP)

"Ukraine's players are hoping their outsider status sticks despite their progress to the World Cup quarterfinals. That should mean the pressure is on their opponents, the next of whom is Italy on Friday. "It should be easier for us because nobody will expect us to win. We've...

Rooney was sure he'd play in World Cup (AP)

"Wayne Rooney never doubted he would play at the World Cup. The 20-year-old England forward made a remarkable return from a broken foot -- going from crutches to his team's sole striker in 54 days. He's now set to start his third consecutive game when England plays Portugal...