Wild Beat Blackhawks in OT

The Minnesota Wild outplayed the Chicago Blackhawks to win game three 3-2 in overtime in their first playoff game at home since 2003. The Hawks lead the series 2-1. by Mary Chastain 5 May 2013

Crosby, Penguins Spoil Islanders Long-Awaited Home Playoff Game

A day after Brooklyn fans booed the Nets in the same arena where the Islanders will begin playing in a couple of years, the fans at Nassau erupted in support of their Islanders as Kyle Okposo and John Tavares rallied to force overtime and almost stun the top-seeded Penguins. However, future Hall of Famer Sidney Crosby would have none of it. Playoff hockey returned to Nassau for the first time in six years. by John Pudner 5 May 2013

Durant Lifts OKC Past Memphis

The Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to beat the Memphis Grizzlies in game one of the second round of the Western Conference playoffs. by Mary Chastain 5 May 2013

Golfer Bubba Watson on Collins: 'The Bible Says You're Not Supposed to Be Gay'

Last week via Twitter, Masters-winning golfer Bubba Watson expressed his support for beleaguered ESPN commentator Chris Broussard after Broussard expressed his traditional Christian worldview on homosexuality with regard to NBA player Jason Collins’ coming out of the closet. Now, Watson has told Golfweek that “The Bible says you’re not supposed to be gay, and so I never downed Jason.” by Breitbart News 5 May 2013

'SNL' Mocks Fox News Instead of Legacy Media for Collins Coverage

"Saturday Night Live" mocked Fox News' "Fox and Friends" during its cold opening for its coverage of Jason Collins, the NBA player who came out in a Sports Illustrated article last week, even though there was much more to mock about the legacy media's coverage. by Tony Lee 5 May 2013

Sunday Shows Celebrate Collins, Falsely Assert He Was First

On the three major network Sunday shows, Jason Collins was lauded and celebrated for coming out and being the first openly gay player in major professional team sports even though that is not factually accurate. The first gay player, Glenn Burke, came out over 30 years ago at the beginning of his career. by Breitbart Sports 5 May 2013

Bruins Honor Boston Bombing Victim Before Game 2

On Saturday, the Boston Bruins honored Jeff Bauman as an honorary fan banner captain before their 4-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at TD Garden in Boston. by Breitbart Sports 5 May 2013

San Diego Mayor: Change Rules to Allow Joint U.S.-Mexico Cross-Border Olympics Bid

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, a Democrat, said he wanted to pursue a joint Olympics bid with Mexico even after he was informed by the United States Olympic Committee that international rules prevent the two countries from doing so. According to USOC spokesman Patrick Sandusky, Christopher Sullivan, the USOC's chief of protocol and bids, informed Filner's team that the "International Olympic Committee charter doesn't allow for bordering countries to host Summer Games." Even though the USOC spokesman said, "there's no opportunity for them to bid together," Filner said he was "undaunted" and said rules can always be changed. by Tony Lee 5 May 2013

Cokie Roberts: Obama 'Most Energized' About Collins During WH Presser

On ABC's "This Week" on Sunday, veteran ABC news commentator and personality Cokie Roberts observed that President Barack Obama seemed to be most interested in wanting to talk about Jason Collins last week during his White House press conference. by Tony Lee 5 May 2013

NYT Sports Columnist 'Uneasy' with Collins Being Compared to Jackie Robinson

William Rhoden, a sports columnist for the New York Times who happens to be black, said on CBS's "Face the Nation" that he was "uneasy" with Jason Collins being compared to Jackie Robinson. by Tony Lee 5 May 2013

49ers Add Talented Import to Loaded Roster

As if the San Francisco 49ers were not already among the most complete and talented franchises in the NFL, the NFC Champs just got a whole lot better. by Cole Muzio 5 May 2013

Ricketts Threatens To Move Cubs, Refuses to Sell Naming Rights

This week Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts held a presentation about the proposed Wrigley Field renovations and made a few surprising remarks. by Mary Chastain 5 May 2013

Ducks Demolish Red Wings 4-0, Take 2-1 Series Lead

The Detroit Red Wings need to decide which team will show up in their playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks. Either they play extremely well or horribly bad with no in between. Game three was not any different and they lost 4-0, allowing the Ducks to take a 2-1 series lead. by Mary Chastain 5 May 2013

Only 9 of Top 25 NBA Players Still Playing

The NBA playoffs are down to eight teams, and only nine of the top 25 players in the league are still playing according to the anticipated "Total Value" prepared by Breitbart Sports. This rating is a per game variation of John Hollinger's landmark Value Added ratings (which is "per season," and not the same thing as our "Value Add" for college players). Whether you use Hollinger's ratings or this variation, it is clear that LeBron James is by far the best player in basketball, and Kevin Durant is by far the second best player. The Top 25 is below. by John Pudner 5 May 2013

Curry, Warriors Longshots Against Spurs

Monday 9:30 p.m. - Golden State at San Antonio: If the three-pointer is the equalizer, then Stephen Curry must be the greatest equalizer of all. He broke the record for most playoff three-pointers in the Warriors opening round upset, and is virtually equal in value to both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker of the Spurs. Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Spurs have an edge in the match-ups of their second best through eighth best players. by John Pudner 5 May 2013

Bulls Fly to Miami for Tough Series

Monday 7 p.m. - Chicago at Miami: The big three are looking like prohibitive favorites for another NBA title, and with Derrick Rose still not playing this series looks lopsided. When you get past the top three players, the Bulls bring emerging star Jimmy Butler who is the best chance to slow James and Wade, while the Heat counters with the answer to their problems at center in tattoed Chris Anderson. The Bulls upset Saturday was huge, but winning a whole series from the Heat is an even longer shot. by John Pudner 5 May 2013

Knicks 4 Wins from Likely Battle with Heat

Sunday 3:30 p.m. - Indiana at New York: Even with Amar'e Stoudemire out, the Knicks have a advantage from their best through eighth-best player in their playoff match-up with the Pacers. by John Pudner 5 May 2013

Grizzlies Could Edge Short-Handed Thunder

Sunday 1 p.m. - Memphis at Oklahoma City: Kevin Durant is clearly the second best player in the league. If he still had James Harden (sixth best but playing for Houston) and Russell Westbrook (seventh best, injured) hen OKC would have a better trio than the Heat and a real chance at the title. Unfortunately, without those two they appear to have an uphill battle even to get past the Memphis Grizzlies. by John Pudner 4 May 2013

'Money' Mayweather Defeats 'Ghost' Guerrero Via Unanimous Decision

Floyd Mayweather Jr. fought as if he had never left the ring, coming back from a year's absence Saturday night to win a unanimous 12-round decision over Robert Guerrero in their welterweight title fight. Mayweather was masterful at times, landing thudding right hands and bloodying Guerrero's face in a performance that mimicked some of his best fights. All three judges scored the bout 117-111 in Mayweather's favor. The Associated Press had Mayweather winning 119-109 from AP 4 May 2013

Noah Channels Namath, Backs Up Guarantee of Huge Upset

Joakim Noah guaranteed what was perhaps one of the biggest upsets in playoff history since Joe Namath predicted the Jets upset of the Colts. His prediction counted on bench players-turned-stars in the photo with him (from left Noah, Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson) leading the injury-depleted Bulls into Brooklyn to become only the 23rd road team out of 112 to win an NBA Game 7. by John Pudner 4 May 2013

Nats Beat Pirates, Pull Within Two Games of Idle Braves

Stephen Strasburg was not on his game tonight, but his teammates had his back, coming from a 4-2 deficit to beat the Pirates in the ninth inning on Tyler Moore’s sac fly to score Ryan Zimmerman. by Steve Thomas 4 May 2013

Noah Backs Up Guarantee in Bulls Game 7 Upset

Joakim Noah predicted one of the biggest upsets in NBA playoff history and then backed it up with 24 points and 14 rebounds, as the Chicago Bulls went into Brooklyn and became only the 23rd road team of 112 road teams to win a Game 7 of an NBA playoff series despite stars Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich being out with injuries. from AP 4 May 2013

Caps Top Rangers in OT for 2-0 Series Lead

Mike Green scored eight minutes into overtime, Braden Holtby made 24 saves for his first career playoff shutout, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1-0 Saturday to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference playoffs. from AP 4 May 2013

Palin Rallies 2nd Amendment Defenders: Never Give Up in Face of MSM Ridicule

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin told attendees at the National Rifle Convention on Friday that those who fight to preserve America's freedoms, especially regarding the Second Amendment, while being ridiculed by the mainstream media and the Washington establishment keeps her optimistic and makes it easier for her to reload and never retreat. by Tony Lee 4 May 2013

Full Circle: Orb Gives Legendary Trainer Elusive First Kentucky Derby Win

Co-favorite Orb won the 139th Kentucky Derby on Saturday, winning his fifth consecutive race as jockey Joel Rosario guided the horse to what he called a "perfect race." Golden Sol and Revolutionary finished behind Orb in muddy and sloppy conditions. by Tony Lee 4 May 2013

PETA Tries to Spook Derby Attendees with Billboard

PETA, the radical animal rights group, is running a mobile billboard that greets attendees of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. by Breitbart Sports 4 May 2013

Sarah Palin Attends Kentucky Derby

A day after addressing the National Rifle Association convention, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is attending the Kentucky on Saturday. No word yet on whether Palin has placed a wager on a horse or horses. by Breitbart Sports 4 May 2013

AP Praises Unquestioning Gay Advocacy, with No Opposing Views

In this opinion piece, the AP continues to steady media advocacy for support of individuals making public statements of their sexuality at an early age, citing young athletes. The only hints of a counter view is a passing reference to one set of parents who have "come to terms," and another comment from an athlete that he feels he has to try twice as hard to be accepted - even though he cites no negative feedback from his teammates over his sexuality. from AP 4 May 2013

NBA Revenue Depends on Game 7s

Just how dependent on Game 7s is the NBA for playoff revenue? A review by Breitbart Sports of advertising figures presented by Ad Week makes it clear how dependent the NBA, as well as the NHL and Major League Baseball playoffs, is on Game 7s. Unlike the BCS, NFL and March Madness who will be almost guaranteed a billion dollars a year. Saturday at 8 p.m. EDT on TNT, the Bulls and Nets give the NBA the first Game 7 of the 2012-13 playoffs. by John Pudner 4 May 2013

NBA: Little May Madness Can Hold Down Revenue

In the first week of March Madness, 36 games are played and every game is an elimination game for both teams. Saturday night the Nets and Bulls will play in the 45th NBA playoff game this season, and as shown in the table of upcoming series, it will be the first time both teams in the same game go home if they lose. A key person who works on behalf of the NBA said the league was thrilled with last years playoff drama surrounding LeBron James, but "the only other thing we could have hoped for was a Game 7 (in the Oklahoma City-Miami series). by John Pudner 4 May 2013

Jockey Rosie Napravnik Aims to Be 1st Female Derby Winner

Rosie Napravnik isn't worried about history. She is, however, working on her chemistry--with a horse named Mylute in the Kentucky Derby. Two years after achieving the best finish by a female jockey in the Derby, she will try to become the first woman to win it. Napravnik's pursuit of the milestone comes a year after she became the first female rider to win the Kentucky Oaks, the second-biggest race on Churchill Downs' marquee weekend. from AP 4 May 2013

Sharks Stage Comeback Against Canucks

After a slight scare the San Jose Sharks came back in overtime to beat the Vancouver Canucks and take a surprise 2-0 lead in their playoff series. by Mary Chastain 4 May 2013

Co-Owner Pitino, Jockey Krigger Chasing Derby Win with Goldencents

Rick Pitino became a Hall of Famer and an NCAA champion on the same day. Now the Louisville basketball coach is positioned to become a Kentucky Derby-winning owner if Goldencents wins on Saturday. Jockey Kevin Krigger's will attempt to become the first African-American jockey to win the Derby since 1902. "I don't dream about riding in the Kentucky Derby," Krigger said. "I dream about winning the Kentucky Derby." from AP 4 May 2013

Derby Forecast: Rain, Extra Security at Largest Sporting Event Since Boston Bombings

Rain and extra security measures slowed down the crowds at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, but thousands of poncho-covered racing fans filled Churchill Downs despite the odds. Fans were unfazed as Kentucky National Guardsmen searched bags and passed metal-detecting wands over race-goers in Louisville. The tightened security imposed in response to the Boston Marathon bombings was similar to actions taken after 9/11. from AP 4 May 2013

Revolutionary Becomes New Derby Favorite

The 139th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs will have a field of 19 horses breaking from the starting gates at 6:24 p.m. EDT on Saturday. Just over two minutes later, a winner will emerge and thoroughbred racing will have its newest contender for a Triple Crown. The Preakness follows in two weeks and the Belmont Stakes is June 8. The last horse to sweep all three races was Affirmed in 1978. from AP 4 May 2013

Palin to NRA: Media Allow Obama to Exploit Tragedies to Push Gun Control

HOUSTON -- Speaking at the NRA Convention on Friday, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin accused the mainstream media of allowing President Barack Obama to exploit tragedies like Newtown to push for more gun control and defended the pro-Second Amendment organization that has been vilified after the gun-related incidents. by Kevin Scholla 4 May 2013

Thunder Up: OKC Defeats Houston to Advance to 2nd Round

It was a series of up and downs for the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they managed to pull away and defeat the Houston Rockets to advance in the NBA playoffs. by Mary Chastain 4 May 2013

Sack Artist to Launch 'Miller Farms'

Since entering the NFL in 2011, Denver Broncos outside linebacker has been an edge rushing menace, raking in 30 sacks in his two seasons in the league. Now, the elite defender wants to strike fear into the hearts of poultry in addition to quarterbacks. by Cole Muzio 4 May 2013

Blackhawks Beat Wild to Take 2-0 Lead

After a non-impressive game one the Chicago Blackhawks definitely played like a President Trophy winning team in game two. They beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 and took a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. by Mary Chastain 4 May 2013

Crosby's Return Not Enough For Penguins, Islanders Tie Series 1-1

Sidney Crosby returned to the ice after missing 13 games with a broken jaw, but the New York Islanders would not allow that to get in their way. They came back from a 3-1 deficit to tie the series 1-1. by Mary Chastain 4 May 2013

Canadiens Even Series with Senators 1-1

The Montreal Canadiens entered game two against the Ottawa Senators with fate against them. They were without Lars Eller after his horrible head injury, captain Brian Gionta, and their regular-season leading scorer Max Pacioretty. They did have one key player: goalie Carey Price. by Mary Chastain 4 May 2013

WWII Veterans Meet 'Normandy Invasion' Derby Horse Named in Honor of Them

For most of his 20 years in the business, ex-soldier and auto dealer-turned-thoroughbred owner Rick Porter has been naming horses to honor veterans. Porter never saw combat--he served in Korea for two years in the 1960s--and never forgot a haunting visit to the Normandy beaches in 1994, the 50th anniversary of the invasion that turned the tide in World War II. Once the horse's name was circulated around the Web, emails from veterans followed, a trickle at first and then a steady stream. Porter answered as many as he could and finally settled on inviting four to be his guests. from AP 3 May 2013

Pacers Defeat Hawks to Advance

George Hill and David West each scored 21 points and the Indiana Pacers withstood a furious comeback in the fourth quarter, beating the Hawks 81-73 on Friday night to close out the opening-round playoff series four games to two. from AP 3 May 2013

Grizzlies Beat Clippers, Advance to Play OKC

Mike Conley and Zach Randolph scored 23 points each, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Los Angeles Clippers 118-105 on Friday night to take the first-round series 4-2 and advance to their second Western Conference semifinals in three seasons. from AP 3 May 2013

Knicks Survive Late Celtics Rally, Advance to 2nd Round

Carmelo Anthony scored 21 points and the New York Knicks held on after blowing most of a 26-point lead to beat the Boston Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 on Friday night and advance in the postseason for the first time since 2000. from AP 3 May 2013

Source: LeBron Wins 4th MVP Award

LeBron James is getting his fourth Most Valuable Player award--and the only mystery left is whether the vote was unanimous. from AP 3 May 2013

Trainer Todd Pletcher Saddles Record-Tying Five Derby Horses

Trainer Todd Pletcher will saddle a record-tying five horses--Verrazano, Revolutionary, Palace Malice, Overanalyze and Charming Kitten. He first tried it in 2007, when his best finish was sixth. His only win came in 2010 when he entered four and won with Super Saver. from AP 3 May 2013

Jason Collins to Appear with Michelle Obama at DNC Fundraiser

Jason Collins will appear with First Lady Michelle Obama at a May 29 fundraiser in New York for the Democratic National Committee. by Breitbart Sports 3 May 2013

Collins Not Jackie Robinson: First Active Gay Athlete in Major Sports Came Out over 30 Years Ago

As soon as NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out this week in an article in Sports Illustrated, he was lauded for his bravery and heroism for being the first active out male gay athlete in major professional team sports. Except that may not be an accurate description in light of a report that indicates Los Angeles Dodgers player Glenn Burke was open about his sexuality with teammates, opposing players, the media, and his front office in 1976, which means Collins's announcement is not as groundbreaking as has been portrayed. by Tony Lee 3 May 2013

Jason Collins's Ex-Fiancee Planning to Freeze Her Eggs

Carolyn Moos, the ex-fiancee of Jason Collins whom he led on for eight years, is planning to freeze her eggs later this month in case she will need to undergo IVF to have kids in the future. by Tony Lee 3 May 2013

Kobe's Lawyers Try to Stop Mom from Auctioning Son's Memorabilia

Kobe Bryant's mother may not have the down payment she said was planned for a new house after Bryant's lawyers said she could not auction off items from his high school and early NBA career. If Kobe Bryant does sign on to continue playing for the 2014-15 season, he should clear $300 million in salary alone according to basketball reference. by John Pudner 3 May 2013

Comcast Fires Reporter After 'Tremendous Amount of Sex' Slip

Comcast SportsNet Chicago fired the sports reporter who made a freudian slip and said the Blackhawks had a "tremendous amount of sex during the regular season" during a live broadcast on Tuesday. The network made the announcement late Thursday evening and claimed it parted ways with her because of circumstances unrelated to the slip. by Tony Lee 3 May 2013

Derby Horse 'Frac Daddy' Named As Tribute to Oil Field Workers

Frac Daddy, the three-year-old thoroughbred slated to run in Saturday's Kentucky Derby, was named as a tribute to oil field workers and the horse's name is a reference to hydraulic fracturing, a practice environmental groups and Hollywood actors have vehemently opposed. The horse's co-owner said he considers "this horse, named Frac Daddy with all the fracking going on, as a tribute to the oilfield workers of America." The horse drew the No. 18 post position, and is at 50-1 odds to win the Derby. by Tony Lee 3 May 2013

Barkley: American Society More 'Homophobic' than NBA Locker Rooms

Former NBA great and current TNT announcer Charles Barkley said American society is more homophobic than locker rooms in the NBA. by Tony Lee 3 May 2013

Oprah to Interview Jason Collins

Oprah Winfrey will interview Jason Collins and his friends for an interview that will air on her OWN network this Sunday. by Breitbart Sports 3 May 2013

Red Wings Capitalize on Ducks Mistakes to Tie Series 1-1

The Detroit Red Wings survived a late comeback by the Anaheim Ducks to win game 2 in overtime 5-4. by Mary Chastain 3 May 2013

Senators Easily Take Game 1 from Canadiens

Ottawa Senators goalie Craig Anderson is the main reason they beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 and take a lead in their playoff series 1-0. by Mary Chastain 3 May 2013