Week in sports: May 18-24

Jason Kipnis tags home plate to score as Alex Avila is late on the tag — AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis tags home plate to score as Detroit Tigers catcher Alex Avila is late on the tag in the eighth inning, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Cleveland. Kipnis scored on hit by Travis Hafner. The Indians won 4-2.

Paul Pierce looks to pass — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) looks to pass as Philadelphia 76ers' Elton Brand, Spencer Hawes, Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, from right, defend during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 82-75.

Travis Zajac enters the net behind Henrik Lundqvist — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

A shot by New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac enters the net behind New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in New York.

Mickael Pietrus goes up for a shot — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Boston Celtics' Mickael Pietrus, left, goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers' Lavoy Allen defends during the first half of Game 6 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Stephen Gionta celebrates with Ryan Carter after scoring a goal — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta, top center, celebrates with Ryan Carter (20) after scoring a goal against the New York Rangers during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, Wednesday, May 23, 2012, in New York.

Daniel Descalso scores while avoiding the tag of John Baker — AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

St. Louis Cardinals' Daniel Descalso, right, scores while avoiding the tag of San Diego Padres catcher John Baker during the sixth inning onTuesday, May 22, 2012, in St. Louis.

Tyler Hansbrough is fouled by Udonis Haslem — AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

Indiana Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough (50) is fouled by Miami Heat's Udonis Haslem, right, during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs, in Miami on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Miami's full-throttle 115-83 evisceration of the Pacers in Game 5, giving them a 3-2 lead in the conference semifinals, was marred by three flagrant fouls.

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine watches from the dugout as Daniel Nava stands in the batter's box in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Baltimore won 4-1.

Mikkel Boedker tries to avoid Jonathan Quick — AP Photo/Matt York

Phoenix Coyotes right wing Mikkel Boedker (89) tries to avoid Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick during the third period of Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright tips his cap after throwing a four-hitter against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 4-0.

Casey Kotchman is tagged out by Alex Avila — AP Photo/Tony Dejak

Cleveland Indians' Casey Kotchman, right, is tagged out by Detroit Tigers' Alex Avila at home plate in the eighth inning, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Cleveland. Kotchman tried to score on a fly out by Asdrubal Cabrera. The Indians won 5-3.

Bo Horvat scores past Edmonton Oil Kings goalie Laurent Brossoi — AP Photo/Mathieu Belanger

London Knights' Bo Horvat, left, scores past Edmonton Oil Kings goalie Laurent Brossoi during the first period of a Memorial Cup hockey game, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Shawinigan, Quebec.

New York Mets third baseman David Wright goes over the tarp after not being able to get to an eighth-inning foul ball by Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez during in Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The Mets won 3-2.

Chicago Cubs pinch runner Tony Campana, left, dives back to third base as Houston Astros' Matt Downs tries to tag him in the eighth inning, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Houston. Campana was safe. The Astros won 2-1.

Neil Walker slides past Mike Nickeas — AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker (18) slides past New York Mets catcher Mike Nickeas with the go ahead run, scoring from third base on a sacrifice fly by Clint Barmes in the eighth inning on Monday, May 21, 2012, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 5-4.

Mike Rupp falls back while attacking Martin Brodeur — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Rangers' Mike Rupp, right, falls back while attacking against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur during the first period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New York Rangers' Chris Kreider, left, struggles with New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvador as Devils goalie Martin Brodeur blocks a shot during the second period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

New York Rangers players fight with New Jersey Devils players during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 4-1.

Kobe Bryant dunks in front of Kendrick Perkins — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, center, dunks in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5), forward Serge Ibaka, second from right, and forward Kevin Durant, right, in the second quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City.

Kobe Bryant walks off the court after their 106-90 loss — AP Photo/Alonzo Adams

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) walks off the court after their 106-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 of their NBA Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Oklahoma City. The Thunder won the series 4-1.

Boston Celtics fans try to distract Andre Iguodala — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics fans try to distract Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) on a foul shot during the second quarter of Game 5 in their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Boston, Monday, May 21, 2012.

Jesus Flores collides with Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Washington Nationals' Jesus Flores, left, collides with Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick after trying to score on a wild pitch in the third inning of a game, Monday, May 21, 2012, in Philadelphia. Flores was out on the play.

Switzerland's Jean-Baptiste Febo swims a Men's 400 meter heat at the European Swimming Championships in Debrecen, Hungary, May 21, 2012.

LeBron James hugs Dwyane Wade — AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Miami Heat's LeBron James, right, hugs Dwyane Wade during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. Miami won 101-93.

2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

Milwaukee Brewers' Edwin Maysonet loses his bat as he hits during the second inning of an interleague baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, May 20, 2012, in Milwaukee.

The car of IndyCar driver Charlie Kimball hits the first turn wall during a practice session on the final day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 20, 2012.

Ray Whitney tangles with Slava Voynov — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Phoenix Coyotes left wing Ray Whitney, right, tangles with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Slava Voynov during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference finals, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. Shane Doan scored two goals, Mike Smith made 36 saves in his third playoff shutout, and the Phoenix Coyotes emphatically avoided playoff elimination with a 2-0 victory in Game 4 of the conference finals on Sunday.

2012 NHL Conference Finals

LeBron James dunks in front of George Hill — AP Photo/AJ Mast

Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) dunks in front of Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3), Roy Hibbert (55) and Paul George (24) during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis.

2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

I'll Have Another beats Bodemeister — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

I'll Have Another (9), ridden by Mario Gutierrez, beats Bodemeister, ridden by Mike Smith, to the finish line to win the 137th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, May 19, 2012, in Baltimore.

2012 Preakness Stakes

Stephen Strasburg waves to the crowd after hitting his first career home run — AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg (37) waves to the crowd after hitting his first career home run during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Washington, May 20, 2012.

Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy (20) is congratulated by Norichika Aoki (7), Corey Hart (1) and Nyjer Morgan after hitting a grand slam during the seventh inning against the Minnesota Twins, May 20, 2012, in Milwaukee.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race, May 20, 2012, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa.

Russia team players celebrate their 6-2 victory over Slovakia during their IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships final match at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland, May 20, 2012.

New York Yankees outfielder Dewayne Wise dives but cannot get to a ninth-inning two-run double hit by Cincinnati Reds' Ryan Ludwick during an interleague baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 20, 2012.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, celebrates with Prince Fielder after the team scored a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning, May 20, 2012, in Detroit. Scherzer struck out 15 batters, the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years, in a 4-3 win over the Pirates.

Will Venable celebrates with Yonder Alonso and Nick Hundley — AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi

San Diego Padres' Will Venable, right, celebrates with Yonder Alonso and Nick Hundley after he drove in the winning run during the 13th inning of the Padres' 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels, May 20, 2012, in San Diego.

Brad Richards collides with Dainius Zubrus — AP Photo/Frank Franklin II

New York Rangers center Brad Richards, left, collides with New Jersery Devils defenseman Dainius Zubrus during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoffs, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

2012 NHL Conference Finals

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips leaps over New York Yankees' Jayson Nix (17) to throw to first base to try for a double play after forcing out Nix at second base in the ninth inning of a baseball game, May 19, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees' Derek Jeter beat the throw to be called safe. The Reds won 6-5.

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann, right, tags out Tampa Bay Rays' Carlos Pena at home plate after Pena tried to score on a second-inning fly-out by teammate Will Rhymes during an interleague baseball game, May 19, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Tyson Ross falls down as he tries to catch a pop fly by San Francisco Giants' Gregor Blanco during the second inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, May 19, 2012. Blanco got a single on the play.

Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol reacts to a foul called on him during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Los Angeles, May 19, 2012.

2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

Mark Ellis goes flying after colliding with Tyler Greene — AP Photo/Reed Saxon

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis goes flying after colliding with St. Louis Cardinals runner Tyler Greene, out on a fielder's choice - Shane Robinson reached first - in the seventh inning in Los Angeles, May 18, 2012.

Chicago Cubs' Reed Johnson tries to break up the double play as Chicago White Sox's Gordon Beckham flies over him to double up the Cubs' Starlin Castro during the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game, May 19, 2012, in Chicago.

Manny Ramirez sits in the visiting team dugout before a Triple-A baseball game — AP Photo/Jake Schoellkopf

Manny Ramirez, of the Sacramento RiverCats, sits in the visiting team dugout before a Triple-A baseball game against the Albuquerque Isotopes in Albuquerque, N.M., May 19, 2012. In advance of being activated from his 50-game suspension, Ramirez is scheduled to play 10 games with Sacramento before returning to the Oakland Athletics.

Manny Ramirez

Brayan Pena looks for the call after tagging out Jason Kubel — AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

Kansas City Royals catcher Brayan Pena looks for the call after tagging out Arizona Diamondbacks' Jason Kubel at home during the second inning, May 19, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo.

Kobe Bryant shoots a free throw — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) shoots a free throw as other members of the Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder look on during the second half in Game 3 of an NBA playoffs Western Conference semifinal, May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers made 41 out of 42 free throws in their 99-96 victory.

2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

Andre Iguodala reacts after Game 4 — AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala (9) reacts after Game 4 of an NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoffs with the Boston Celtics, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. Iguodala had 16 points and the 76ers won 92-83.

2012 NBA Playoffs - Conference semifinals

Kerry Wood hugs his son Justin — AP Photo/Brian Kersey

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Kerry Wood, left, hugs his son Justin after being taken out during the eight inning against the Chicago White Sox, May 18, 2012 in Chicago. Wood faced one batter, striking out the White Sox's Dayan Viciedo, in what was likely his final appearance before retiring from baseball. The White Sox won 3-2.