Thursday, May 03, 2007

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Albert Pujols is so good and home runs come so naturally to him, he isn't even aware of the history he's making.

CINCINNATI (AP) - Adam Dunn got Cincinnati's offense rolling with his eighth homer, and left-hander Brandon Claussen pitched seven shutout innings Monday night, leading the Reds to a 9-1 victory over the Florida Marlins.

CINCINNATI (AP) - Ken Griffey Jr. went on the 15-day disabled list Monday night after a test found inflammation in a tendon behind his right knee.

NEW YORK (AP) - They are the worst team in the Eastern Conference, and still could be the worst Knicks one of all-time.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - The Chicago Bulls still don't know where they'll figure in the standings when the playoffs start. If they keep playing this well, it might not matter.

SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Manu Ginobili scored 18 points and Tim Duncan added 16 to help the San Antonio Spurs clinch the Southwest Division title and the best record in the Western Conference with a 115-82 rout of the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

In most years, this would have been the ideal scenario for the Los Angeles Clippers: All they have to do is lose.

Sidney Crosby became the youngest player in NHL history to score 100 points in a season, setting up three goals Monday night in a 6-1 Pittsburgh victory over the New York Islanders that may prevent the Penguins from finishing as the league's worst team for the second season in a row.

DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Red Wings are simply unbeatable these days.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Atlanta goalie Mike Dunham dropped his head and skated slowly to the sideline, yanked after allowing two goals 22 seconds apart.

CLEVELAND (AP) - The postseason has finally returned to this city.