Week in sports: April 29-May 5

St. Louis Cardinals' Nick Punto avoids the tag of the Chicago Cubs catcher Koyie Hill (55) and scores on a sacrifice fly by Ryan Theriot during the seventh inning on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Chicago. The Cardinals beat the Cubs 6-4.

Sharks goalie Antti Niemi looks back as the shot goes into the net — AP Photo/Carlos Osorio

San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) of Finland looks back as the shot by Detroit Red Wings' Henrik Zetterberg, not in frame, goes into the net during the third period in Game 6 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Tuesday, May 10, 2011. The Red Wings came from behind again for a 3-1 victory.

2011 NHL Playoffs - Semifinals

Derrick Rose shoots over Jason Collins, Al Horford, and Josh Smith — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose, center, shoots over, from left, Atlanta Hawks' Jason Collins, Al Horford, and Josh Smith during the third quarter in Game 5 of a second-round NBA playoffs Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Chicago. The Bulls won 95-83, and lead the series 3-2.

2011 NBA Playoffs - Second Round

Boston Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkilis grimaces and loses grip on the ball while covering second base as Los Angeles Angels' Peter Bourjos (25) goes hard into the bag with a double during the fifth inning at Fenway Park in Boston Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Angels came out swinging in an 11-0 afternoon shutout of the Red Sox that salvaged a split in the series for Los Angeles.

Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) scores against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne in the third period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. Kesler broke a tie with a power-play goal at 7:28 of the third period, and the Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

2011 NHL Playoffs - Opening Rounds

Steam rises off a horse as it gets a bath after a morning workout at Churchill Downs Thursday, May 5, 2011, in Louisville, Ky.

2011 Kentucky Derby

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Francisco Liriano, right, celebrates with catcher Drew Butera after his no-hitter and 1-0 win over Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Chicago.

Kevin Durant reacts — Getty Images/Ronald Martinez

Forward Kevin Durant (35) of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game Two of the Western Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2011 at Oklahoma City Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Durant scored 26 points, James Harden led an outburst by Oklahoma City's bench with 21, and the Thunder evened their series with Memphis by beating the Grizzlies 111-102 in Game 2 on Tuesday night.

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier celebrates after goal against the Washington Capitals during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. The fifth-seeded Lightning beat the reeling Capitals 4-3 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.

Jeff Francoeur is mobbed by teammates — AP Photo/Orlin Wagner

Kansas City Royals' Jeff Francoeur (21) is mobbed by teammates after driving in the winning run during the 10th inning against the Baltimore Orioles in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, May 3, 2011. The Royals defeated the Orioles 6-5.

Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton reacts after he was smashed in the face with chocolate pudding by a teammate during a post-game interview after hitting the game-winning homerun in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 in St. Petersburg, Fla., Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

LeBron James prepares to drive against Ray Allen — AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, prepares to drive against Boston Celtics' Ray Allen during the first half of Game 2 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 in Miami. James scored 24 of his 35 points in the second half, Dwyane Wade added 28 and the Heat used a late 14-0 run to pull away and beat the aching Celtics 102-91 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

David Ortiz congratulated by U.S. Army Rangers Sgt. Lucas Carr — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz is congratulated by U.S. Army Rangers Sgt. Lucas Carr, of the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, after his two-run home run off Los Angeles Angels Francisco Rodriguez during the seventh inning in Boston, Monday, May 2, 2011. Carr threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game. Boston won 9-5.

David Krejci looks at his game-winning goal in the net — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Boston Bruins' David Krejci, right, looks at his game-winning goal in the net past Philadelphia Flyers goalie Brian Boucher in the overtime period in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, May 2, 2011, in Philadelphia. The Bruins won 3-2.

Carlos Booze falls to the court — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer, center, falls to the court as Atlanta Hawks forward Damien Wilkins, left, and center Al Horford defend during the first quarter in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs on Monday, May 2, 2011, in Chicago. Atlanta beat top-seeded Chicago 103-95 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Rod Barajas (28) is out at the plate on a tag by Chicago Cubs catcher Geovany Soto on an attempted sqeeze bunt during the fifth inning in Los Angeles, Monday, May 2, 2011. The Dodgers won 5-2.

Kobe Bryant puts up a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, puts up a shot as Dallas Mavericks guard DeShawn Stevenson defends in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs, Monday, May 2, 2011, in Los Angeles. The Lakers blew a 16-point lead and the Mavericks rallied for a 96-94 victory in Game 1.

Kansas City Royals' Mike Aviles runs back to first base beating the throw by Minnesota Twins shortstop Alexi Casilla after getting caught off base during the fifth inning on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. Aviles was safe in the pick off attempt.

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Dwayne Roloson (35) keeps his eyes on the puck against the Washington Capitals during the first period in Game 2 of a conference semifinal NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Washington.

Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph, left, shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Thabo Sefolosha, right, in the first quarter of Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs in Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Randolph had a playoff career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds and the Grizzlies outmatched the Oklahoma City Thunder inside for a 114-101 victory.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a ball to Feliciano Lopez of Spain during their final tennis match of the Serbia Open tennis tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Dwyane Wade

Fan celebrate behind Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade during the second half of Miami's 99-90 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoff basketball series , Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Miami.

San Diego Padres' Will Venable, right, is hit by a pitch as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dioner Navarro attempts to catch during the ninth on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Los Angeles.

Hector Barbera falls off his bike — AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos

MotoGP rider Mapfre Aspar Team, Hector Barbera, right, falls off his bike, during the first lap at the Portugal Motorcycling MotoGP Grand Prix at the Estoril racetrack in Sintra, outside Lisbon, Sunday May 1, 2011.

Canada's Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir perform during the gala exhibition after ISU Figure Skating World championships in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, May 1, 2011.

Carlos Lee reacts after colliding with shortstop Angel Sanchez — AP Photo/Dave Einsel

Houston Astros left fielder Carlos Lee (45) reacts after colliding with shortstop Angel Sanchez, right, during the seventh inning on against the Milwaukee Brewers, Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Houston. Both players were chasing Mark Kotsay's pop-fly double.

Ryan Roberts ahead of the tag — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ryan Roberts, left, scores ahead of the tag by Chicago Cubs' Geovany Soto, middle, as umpire Tony Randazzo looks on during the fourth inning on Sunday, May 1, 2011, in Phoenix.

Oakland Athletics right fielder David DeJesus (12) cannot catch a base hit by Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler in the fourth inning in Oakland, Calif., Saturday, April 30, 2011.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo, center, looks on as Nashville Predators' Matt Halischuk celebrates his game-winning goal with teammate Jerred Smithson, during the second overtime period of Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal Stanley Cup playoffs in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday April 30, 2011. Nashville won 2-1.

Flyers' James van Riemsdyk tumbles over Bruins goalie Tim Thomas — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia Flyers' James van Riemsdyk (21) tumbles over Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) during the second period in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Saturday, April 30, 2011, in Philadelphia.

Reds' Miguel Cairo is safe at home — AP Photo/Al Behrman

Cincinnati Reds' Miguel Cairo (43) is safe at home as Florida Marlins catcher John Buck catches the late throw in the eighth inning, Saturday, April 30, 2011 in Cincinnati. Cairo scored on a hit by Paul Janish. Cincinnati won 4-3 in 10 innings.

San Jose Sharks Benn Ferriero scores in OT — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

San Jose Sharks center Benn Ferriero, not shown, scores against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during overtime, for the winning goal in Game 1 of an NHL Western Conference semifinal Stanley Cup playoff game in San Jose, Calif., Friday, April 29, 2011. San Jose Sharks defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in overtime.

Texas Rangers center fielder Julio Borbon dives but can't make the catch on a ball which fell for a double hit by Oakland Athletics' Conor Jackson in the first inning on Friday, April 29, 2011, in Oakland, Calif.