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MLB Weekly Report: Derek Jeter Passes George Brett; Roy Halladay Exits With Sore Shoulder [VIDEO]
The New York Yankees are as hot as the summer-like weather in the East and Midwest parts of the country, meanwhile the Chicago Cubs have now lost 12 games in a row. Here’s what’s happening this week in Major League Baseball:
2012 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Preview – Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics
The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will face each other in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 of the best-of-seven series is Monday night in Miami. The winner advances to the 2012 NBA Finals against the victor of the San Antonio-Oklahoma City series. Here’s a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals:
Dario Franchitti Wins Indy 500
Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.
The 10 Best Indy 500 Finishes of All-Time
The Indianapolis 500 is the world’s largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this Sunday to watch ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Indy 500 finishes of all-time.
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Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez Retires in Texas — Watch His Best Moments [VIDEOS]
Fourteen-time All-Star catcher Ivan ‘Pudge’ Rodriguez, who won a record 13 Gold Gloves, retired on Monday at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Rodriguez, 40, spent 13 of his 21 years in the big leagues with the Rangers, whom he debuted with as a rookie in 1991. He also won a World Series ring in 2003 with the Florida Marlins.