Week in sports: May 4-10

Boston Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett, second from right, hands the ball to manager Bobby Valentine, left, and leaves the game as catcher Kelly Shoppach, second from left, and Adrian Gonzalez (28) watch in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012. The embattled starter did nothing to help restore his reputation Thursday night, getting booed off the field in the third inning of Boston's 8-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Texas Rangers first baseman Brandon Snyder, left, and shortstop Elvis Andrus collide as they drop a pop fly by Baltimore Orioles' Robert Andino in the seventh inning of the first game of a doubleheader in Baltimore, Thursday, May 10, 2012. Baltimore won 6-5.

Rajon Rondo pauses as he fakes — AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo, right, pauses as he fakes Atlanta Hawks power forward Josh Smith to leap on a drive to the basket in the second quarter of Game 6 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Boston, Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala stands on the scorers' table after the 76ers won Game 6 in an NBA first-round playoffs against the Chicago Bulls, Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 79-78 and won the series 4-2.

Omer Asik watches as the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Chicago Bulls' Omer Asik (3) watches as the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate after winning Game 6 in an NBA first-round playoffs on Thursday, May 10, 2012, in Philadelphia. Philadelphia won 79-78 and won the series 4-2.

Fans watch as Texas Rangers first baseman Mitch Moreland catches a pop fly by Baltimore Orioles' Robert Andino in the first inning of the second game of a doubleheader in Baltimore, Thursday, May 10, 2012.

Blake Adams hits from the 11th fairway during the first round of the Players Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Tiger Woods watches his shot from a 10th hole bunker during the first round of the Players Championship golf tournament, Thursday, May 10, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, Fla.

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum dives to for a loose ball as Denver Nuggets guard Andre Miller, right, looks on during the first half in Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Los Angeles. Miller scored 24 points, including two free throws with 12.8 seconds left, and Denver survived Bryant's late scoring barrage in a 43-point performance, avoiding playoff elimination with a 102-99 victory against Los Angeles in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton watches his two-run home run in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles in Baltimore, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Hamilton became the 16th player to hit four home runs in a game, launching a quartet of two-run drives against three different pitchers to carry the Rangers to a 10-3 victory Tuesday.

Claude Giroux consoles Kimmo Timonen — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux, right, consoles Kimmo Timonen after the Flyers lost Game 5 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. New Jersey won 3-1 and took the series 4-1.

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger celebrates a 3-point basket in the first half of Game 5 of the NBA first-round playoffs against the Orlando Magic, in Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Granger scored 25 points to help the Pacers defeat the Orlando Magic 105-87 on Tuesday night and clinch their first-round Eastern Conference playoff series 4-1.

New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvador celebrates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov in the first period of Game 5 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Philadelphia. Salvador, David Clarkson and Ilya Kovalchuk scored goals to lift New Jersey to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 on Tuesday, sending the Devils into the conference championship round for the first time since 2003.

Hedo Turkoglu and Roy Hibbert tussle for control of the ball — AP Photo/Michael Conroy

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, and Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert tussle for control of the ball in the first half of Game 5 of an NBA first-round playoffs, in Indianapolis on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Tiger Woods chips onto the fourth green during a practice round for The Players Championship golf tournament, Tuesday, May 8, 2012, at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.

Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross holds his leg after fouling off a pitch during the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, May 8, 2012.

Jordany Valdespin smiles as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run — AP Photo/Matt Slocum

New York Mets' Jordany Valdespin, left, smiles as he rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run off Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Philadelphia. New York won 5-2.

The New York Rangers celebrate Marc Staal's overtime goal against the Washington Capitals in Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinals at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, May 7, 2012. The Rangers won 3-2.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Serena Williams returns the ball to Elena Vesnina — AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza

Serena Williams from U.S. returns the ball to Elena Vesnina from Russia during the Madrid Open tennis tournament, in Madrid, Monday, May 7, 2012.

Derek Morris sends a shot past Gabriel Bourque — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Phoenix Coyotes' Derek Morris (53) sends a shot past Nashville Predators' Gabriel Bourque (57) for a goal against Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinal playoffs, Monday, May 7, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes beat the Predators 2-1 to earn their first trip to the conference finals in 33 years as an NHL franchise.

2012 NHL Playoffs : Conference semifinals

Washington Nationals' baserunner Bryce Harper steals home as Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz applies a late tag during first inning of their game at Nationals Park, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Washington.

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick celebrates after the Kings scored an empty-net goal against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in Game 4 of second-round playoff matchup, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-1 to complete the series sweep.

Marlon Byrd is tagged out at Matt Wieters — AP Photo/Steven Senne

Boston Red Sox's Marlon Byrd, right, is tagged out at home by Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, left, in the 16th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park, in Boston, Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 9-6 in 17 innings.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, lays on his back after making a save as a group of players are pulled apart by officials during Game 4 of a second-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 4-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series.

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols celerates a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 6, 2012. It was Pujols' first home run of the season.

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick stops a shot by St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoffs, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Kings won 3-1 to complete the series sweep.

Jose Altuve and Matt Holliday look to first base — AP Photo/Pat Sullivan

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, left, and St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday, right, look to first base to see that the Cardinals' Allen Craig was out on the double play in the fifth inning, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Houston.

Matt Greene trips over Chris Stewart — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Matt Greene trips over St. Louis Blues right wing Chris Stewart during the first period in Game 4 of their second-round matchup, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Los Angeles.

Philadlephia 76ers' Andre Iguodala fights for control of the ball with Chicago Bulls' Taj Gibson during the second half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Philadelphia, Sunday, May 6, 2012. The 76ers won 89-82.

Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Dewayne Wise beats the tag by Chris Getz — AP Photo/Orlin Wagner

New York Yankees' Dewayne Wise (45) beats the tag by Kansas City Royals second baseman Chris Getz (17) during the eighth inning in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, May 6, 2012. Wise was safe with a stolen base.

Luol Deng, Kyle Korver and C.J. Watson react — AP Photo/The Wilmington News-Journal, Suchat Pederson

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng (9), Kyle Korver (26) and C.J. Watson (7) react in front of Philadelphia 76ers' Spencer Hawes (00) after the team was charged with a foul during the fourth quarter of Game 4 in a first-round NBA playoffs in Philadelphia, Sunday, May 6, 2012. The 76ers won 89-82.

Rickie Fowler holds the trophy after winning the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Rickie Fowler watches his approach shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, May 6, 2012. Fowler won the tournament on the first playoff hole.

Giants celebrate after Hector Sanchez's run-scoring base hit — AP Photo/Jeff Chiu

San Francisco Giants' Brandon Belt (9), Tyler Graham (56), Angel Pagan, right, and others celebrate after Hector Sanchez's run-scoring base hit off of Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Tim Dillard during the 11th inning in San Francisco, Sunday, May 6, 2012. The Giants won 4-3 in 11 innings.

Jeff Teague fouls Brandon Bass — AP Photo/Michael Dwyer

Atlanta Hawks' Jeff Teague (0) fouls Boston Celtics' Brandon Bass (30) during the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoffs, in Boston on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett reacts after making a basket in the first quarter of Game 4 of an NBA first-round playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks, in Boston on Sunday, May 6, 2012.

Martin Brodeur makes a save — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, right, makes a save as teammate Alexei Ponikarovsky, left, of Ukraine, collides with Philadelphia Flyers' James van Riemsdyk during the first period of Game 4 of a second-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs, Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. punches at Miguel Cotto Jr. — AP Photo/Isaac Brekken

Floyd Mayweather Jr., right, throws punches at Miguel Cotto Jr. during a WBA super welterweight title fight, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. Mayweather won by unanimous decision.

Jockey Mario Gutierrez rides I'll Have Another to victory in the 138th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Louisville, Ky.

Erick Aybar flips over Brett Lawrie — AP Photo/Christine Cotter

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Erick Aybar (2) flips over Toronto Blue Jays Brett Lawrie who was caught stealing in the fifth inning in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday May 5, 2012.

Blake Griffin dunks — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, dunks during the second half of Game 3 in their first-round NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Clippers won 87-86.

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout makes a diving catch off a fly ball hit by Toronto Blue Jays catcher J.P. Arencibia in the third inning in Anaheim, Calif., on Saturday May 5, 2012.

Joey Logano wins the Nationwide Series — AP Photo/Jared Tilton

The flagman throws the checkered flag to Joey Logano (18) after he won the Nationwide Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Eric McClure (14) and Robert Richardson Jr. (23) come to rest after a multi-vehicle wreck during the NASCAR Nationwide Series auto race at Talladega Superspeedway, Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Talladega, Ala.

Zach Ralston (90) and Brett Hudson (11) drive past the flipping car of Mike Affarano (83) during the International Motorsports Hall of Fame 250 ARCA auto race at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Friday, May 4, 2012.

Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Alex Ovechkin (8) and Dennis Wideman (6) during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup second-round playoffs against the New York Rangers Saturday, May 5, 2012, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2 to even the best-of-seven series 2-2.