LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 7, 2009

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Beacon Sports

NBA Basketball: no games scheduled.
NBA Notes: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: HOF elects Michael Jordan, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, and David Robinson; induction in September; Spurs--Manu Ginobili out for season, playoffs.
ND Scores: Softball, Saint Mary's--SMC-Bethel game postponed; make-up date TBA; Basketball, Women--ND selected as winner of inaugural Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Pink Zone Challenge; Baseball, Battle of the Bend II--ND vs. Silver Hawks, scheduled for tonight at the Cove; gates open 4:30 p.m., first pitch 5:30 p.m.
NHL Scores: Red Wings 4, Sabres 1; Senators 3, Canadiens 2; Flames 4, Kings 1.
College Basketball: Men's NCAA Finals--UNC, 89, Michigan St. 72;
Women, NCAA Finals, Tonight, April 7 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis--U Conn (38-0) vs. Louisville, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN).
NCAA Basketball Notes: Arizona--Xavier's Sean Miller to coach Arizona; Memphis--assistant coach Josh Pastner will succeed John Calipari as head coach at Memphis.
MLB National League: Cubs 4, Astros 2; Mets 2, Reds 1; Diamondbacks 9, Rockies 8; Marlins 12, Nationals 6; Pirates 6, Cardinals 4; Dodgers 4, Padres 1.
MLB American League: Royals at White Sox, PPD; Rays at Red Sox, PPD; Rangers 9, Indians 1; Orioles 10, Yankees 5; Blue Jays 12, Tigers 5; Mariners 6, Twins 1 (Griffey HR); Angels 3, Athletics 0.
NFL Notes: Raiders--Raiders sign QB Jeff Garcia.

Local

Local Headlines: Transpo--bill in Indiana legislature would replace Transpo with regional bus board; Transpo management opposes bill; VA--new VA medical center could lease vacated St. Joseph Medical Center space in Mishawaka; SJMC moving downtown South Bend and Mishawaka hospitals to new medical center on Douglas Road in Mishawaka; Body Found--St. Joseph County Police investigating discovery of unidentified body at Reith-Riley Construction Company property on SR 23 west; police say person was apparently cutting wood; no reason to suspect foul play; Missing Woman--missing Mishawaka woman Marysol Rios, 18, last seen March 30 at UP Mall; told brother--a co-worker--she was going to her car and never returned; she is Hispanic, 5 feet 4 inches tall, 130 pounds; eyes and hair are brown; Life Saved--Mishawaka EMS technicians use new treatment, therapeutic hypothermia, to save heart attack victim; Mishawaka EMS didn't even have time to install newly-received equipment.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: White House--Taliban threatens attack on White House; Italy--quake death toll over 200; Technology--GM and Segway unveil new two-wheeled urban vehicle; Alaska--judge may dismiss former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens' conviction today; Canada/US--U.S. fighters intercept stolen Canadien plane; California--body of Sandra Cantu, 8, found in suitcase in pond; she had been missing for 10 days; Charged--hedge fund operator Ezra Merkin charged with civil fraud for allegedly diverting $2.4-billion in client money to Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme; Merkin's clients included charitable trusts and non-profits.
Entertainment: Academy of Country Music Awards--Carrie Underwood (Entertainer of the Year), Taylor Swift (Album of the Year), and Julianne Hough (top new artist) get top honors at ACM Awards.

Weather
Today High 40 Low 29 Few Snow Showers/Wind
Wed High 53 Low 32 Mostly Cloudy
Thu High 56 Low 36 Partly Cloudy
Fri High 48 Low 32 Few Showers
Sat High 50 Low 30 Mostly Sunny

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 6, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Pacers 117, Thunder 99; Cavaliers 101, Spurs 81; Mavericks 140, Suns 116; Knicks 112, Raptors 103; Pistons 104, Bobcats 97; Nuggets 110, Timberwolves 87; Rockets 102, Trailblazers 88; Jazz 108, Hornets 94; Nets 96, 76ers 67; Warriors 105, Kings 100; Lakers 88, Clippers 85.
ND Scores: Softball--ND 9-13, Seton Hall 0-0; Lacrosse, Women--ND 20, Louisville 8; Basketball, Men--Luke Harangody named to 2009 Dick Vitale All-America team; Tennis, Women--(3) ND 7, Marquette 0; Golf, Women, Bryan National Collegiate (Greensboro, N.C.)--Irish finish tied for 14th; Rowing, San Diego Crew Classic--Irish second varsity eight finishes fifth in women's collegiate JV grand final; Baseball, Battle of the Bend II--ND vs. Silver Hawks, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Cove; gates open 4:30 p.m., first pitch 5:30 p.m.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 1, Blue Jackets 0 (OT); Red Wings 3, Wild 2; Capitals 6, Thrashers 4; Panthers 4, Penguins 2; Sharks 3, Ducks 2; Avalanche 4, Canucks 1.
College Basketball: Finals, Tonight, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. UNC, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV);
Women, NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville 61, Oklahoma 59; U Conn 83, Stanford 64; Finals, Tuesday, April 7 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis--U Conn (38-0) vs. Louisville, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN).
Soccer: MLS--Chi. Fire 1, N.Y. Red Bulls 0; Chivas USA 2, Columbus Crew 1; K.C. Wizards 2, S.J. Earthquakes 0;
WPS--FC Gold Pride (Bay Area) 2, Boston Breakers 1; L.A. Sol 2, Sky Blue FC (NY/NJ) 0.
MLB National League (Opening Day): Braves 4, Phillies 1.
MLB Exhibition--Giants 3, Dodgers 1.
MLB: Cubs--Cubs release RH reliever Chad Gaudin and option RHP Jeff Samardizija to Triple-A Iowa.
NASCAR Samsung 500 at Texas Motor Speedway: 1. Jeff Gordon (24 Chevy; 2. Jimmie Johnson (48 Chevy); 3. Greg Biffle (16 Ford); 4. Tony Stewart (14 Chevy); 5. Matt Kenseth (17 Ford); 6. Mark Martin (5 Chevy); 7. Juan Pablo Montoya (42 Chevy); 8. Kurt Busch (2 Dodge); 9. Jeff Burton (31 Chevy); 10. Carl Edwards (99 Ford); 14. David Stremme (12 Dodge); 15. Ryan Newman (39 Chevy).
Sprint Cup Standings: 1. Jeff Gordon 1154; 2. Jimmie Johnson 992; 3. Kurt Busch 974; 4. Clint Bowyer 967; 5. Tony Stewart 963; 6. Denny Hamlin 938; 7. Kyle Busch 914; 8. Carl Edwards 889; 9. Matt Kenseth 864; 10. Kasey Kahne 851; 11. David Reutimann 845; 12. Jeff Burton 835; 17. Ryan Newman 743; 22. David Stremme 720.
Golf: PGA Shell Houston Open--1. Paul Casey -11, 2. J.B. Holmes -11 (Casey won playoff hole); LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship; Rancho Mirage, CA--1. Brittany Lincicome -9, 2. Cristie Kerr and Kristy McPherson -8.

Local

Local Headlines: Protest--hundreds of abortion foes held prayerful protest at foot of Golden Dome against President Obama's commencement speech and honorary law degree; president scheduled to speak at May ND graduation ceremony; Opening--new Barnes & Noble to open Wednesday at U.P. Mall; Med Marijuana--Michigan inaugurates medical-marijuana program.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: Presidential Tour--U.S. not at war with Islam, President Obama tells Turkish audience; Italy--earthquake hits central Italy; estimated 50 dead; World Economy--global stock rally continues into fifth week; Iraq--bombings in Baghdad kill an estimated 33 people; South Africa--South African prosecutors dropping corruption charges against leading presidential contender Jacob Zuma, clearing way for Zuma to become next president; South African presidential elections April 22; chief prosecutor upheld complaint by Zuma that he was victim of political conspiracy; California--police say Dad killed five kids and self because wife was leaving; Alaska--Mt. Redoubt volcano has another large eruption; Spring Break--spring-breakers heed call to avoid Mexico.
Entertainment: Farrah--Farrah Fawcett hospitalized in Los Angeles; spokesman says hospitalization due to blood clot; Fawcett diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006.

Weather
Today High 35 Low 26 Snow Showers/Wind
Tue High 39 Low 28 Few Snow Showers
Wed High 53 Low 31 Partly Cloudy
Thu High 51 Low 32 Mostly Sunny
Fri High 47 Low 30 Few Showers

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 5, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Bulls 103, Nets 94; Raptors 102, Knicks 95; Flyers 95, Pistons 90; Heat 118, Wizards 104; Magic 88, Hawks 82; Grizzlies 107, Bucks 102; Nuggets 120, Clippers 104.
ND Scores: Lacrosse, Men--(3) ND 10, Air Force 4 (ND 9-0 start best in school history); Softball, Women--ND 2-7, Pittsburgh 5-1; Saint Mary's--Alma 9-4, SMC 1-3 (first game five innings); Baseball--ND 4-9, Villanova 0-3 (ND sweeps three-game series); Battle of the Bend II--ND vs. Silver Hawks, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Cove; gates open 4:30 p.m., first pitch 5:30 p.m.; Tennis, Women--(1) Northwestern 4, (3) ND 3; Golf, Women, Bryan National Collegiate (Greensboro, N.C.)--Irish tied for 10th in 18-team field after second round; Trine Invitational--Saint Mary's second after first round, three strokes behind Olivet College; Track & Field, Purdue's Mike Poehlein Invitational--Women's 400 Meters, Natalie Geiger first; Women's 1500 meters, Lindsey Ferguson second; Women's 5000 meters, Beth Taci second, Molly Hirt third; Women's 10,000-meters, Erica Watson, Emily Wauford, and Kari Johnson finished 1, 2, 3; Women's 100-meter hurdles, Kali Watkins third; Women's 3000-meter steeplechase--Becca Bauman first; Women's pole vault, Mary Saxer first (new track record); Women's shot put, Rudy Atang third; Women's discus, Jaclyn Espinoza first, Anna Weber third; Women's javelin, Elise Knutzen first; Men's 800 meters, Jordan Rincon, Balazs Molnar, Kevin Labus, and Randall Babb finish 1, 2, 3, 4; Men's 1500 meters, Johnathan Shawel first; Men's 400-meter hurdles, Matthew Brown third; Men's 3000-meter steeplechase, Joe Miller first and Kelly Lynch third; Men's 4x400-meter relay, ND's "A" team first; Men's high jump, Blair Majcina second; Men's pole vault, Matt Schipper third; Men's triple jump, Eric Quick second; Men's shot put, Dennis Veres third; Men's discus, John Belcher third; Rowing, San Diego Crew Classic--Irish second varsity eight advances to grand final.
NHL Scores: Bruins 1, Rangers 0; Senators 4, Flyers 3 (SO); Devils 3, Sabres 2; Canadiens 6, Maple Leafs 2; Hurricanes 3, Penguins 2 (SO); Islanders 3, Lightning 1; Stars 5, Blues 4 (OT); Predators 5, Blue Jackets 4 (SO); Oilers 5, Canucks 3; Ducks 5, Sharks 2; Kings 6, Coyotes 1.
College Basketball: Men, NCAA Semifinals, Today (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. 82, U Conn 73; UNC 83, Villanova 69; Finals, April 6, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--April 4, MSU vs. UNC, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV);
Women, WNIT Finals--South Florida 75, Kansas 71 (first national championship of any kind for South Florida); NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville 61, Oklahoma 59; U Conn 83, Stanford 64; Finals, Tuesday, April 7 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis--U Conn (38-0) vs. Louisville (ESPN).
NCAA Notes: U Conn--U Conn's sophomore Maya Moore is named women's NCAA basketball Player of the Year.
Soccer: MLS--DC United 1, Houston Dynamos 0; Colorado Rapids 3, L.A. Galaxy 2; N.E. Revolution 2, FC Dallas 1; Seattle Sounders 2, Toronto FC 0;
WPS--Chi. Red Stars 1, St. Louis Athletica 0.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Yankees 10, Cubs 1; White Sox 2, Diamondbacks 0; Blue Jays 1, Marlins 1; Twins 7, Pirates 6; Rays 9, Phillies 7; Tigers 8, Braves 4; Royals 5, Rangers 4; Indians 4, Astros 3; Athletics 3, Giants 2; Rockies 6, Mariners 5; Nationals 5, Orioles 4; Angels 5, Padres 4; Brewers 7, Dodgers 4.
College Baseball: Bethel 12-4, Indiana Wesleyan 2-2 (first game five innings).
College Softball: Judson Tournament--Bethel 17, Trinity International (IL) 0; Bethel 8-21 Trinity Christian (IL) 1-0 (second game five innings).

Local

Local Headlines: Michigan--wandering buffalo shot and killed near St. Joseph; origin of animal unknown; Walk--first annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event held at Cove to raise money and awareness for victims of domestic violence.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: North Korea--North Korea launches rocket; reaches Japanese airspace in seven minutes; North Korea says experimental communications satellite is orbiting earth but U.S. military says "no object entered orbit;" UN--UN council to meet in emergency session on North Korea; Obama in Europe--President Obama urges EU to accept Turkey as member; Pennsylvania--gunman in Pittsburgh ambushes and kills three police officers; Washington--five children and father dead in Graham mobile home park; apparent murder/suicide; Pakistan--suicide bomber kills 22 in Shiite mosque south of Islamabad; Murder Link--FBI says there is a link between serial killings and long-haul truck routes.
Entertainment: Madonna--Madonna leaves Malawi after adoption setback.

Weather
Today High 47 Low 32 Rain/Thunder
Mon High 35 Low 27 Snow/Wind
Tue High 37 Low 29 Snow Showers/Wind
Wed High 50 Low 32 Partly Cloudy
Thu High 49 Low 33 Mostly Cloudy

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 4, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Spurs 126, Pacers 121; Heat 97, Bobcats 92; Celtics 104, Hawks 92; Magic 116, Cavaliers 87; Grizzlies 107, Mavericks 102; Trailblazers 107, Thunder 72; Timberwolves 103, Jazz 102; Suns 139, Kings 111; Lakers 93, Rockets 81; Warriors 111, Hornets 103.
ND Scores: Baseball--ND 3, Villanova 1 (sophomore Cole Johnson throws second straight complete game); Battle of the Bend II, ND vs. Silver Hawks, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, at the Cove; gates open 4:30 p.m., first pitch 5:30 p.m.; Golf, Women, Bryan National Collegiate (Greensboro, N.C.)--Irish eighth in 18-team field after first round; Lacrosse, Women--ND 16, Cincinnati 5; Track & Field--athletes from ND and Bethel to compete at Purdue's Mike Poehlein Invitational this weekend.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 3, Predators 1; Flyers 8, Maple Leafs 5; Devils 5, Lightning 4 (OT); Sabres 5, Capitals 4 (OT); Thrashers 3, Panthers 1; Wild 4, Flames 0.
College Basketball: Men, NCAA Semifinals, Today (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. U Conn, 6:07 p.m.; ; Villanova vs. UNC, 8:47 p.m. (WSBT-TV); Finals, April 6, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--April 4 winners, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV).
Women, NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m.; U Conn (37-0) vs. Stanford, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN); WNIT Finals--today, April 4, 2 p.m.; South Florida at Kansas.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Yankees 7, Cubs 4; White Sox 6, Diamondbacks 3; Mets 4, Red Sox 3; Twins 4, Pirates 4 (10); Blue Jays 10, Marlins 4; Orioles 6, Nationals 3; Phillies 3, Rays 2; Braves 3, Tigers 1; Astros 2, Indians 0; Rangers 7, Royals 2; Rockies 6, Mariners 3; Angels 6, Padres 5; Brewers 7, Dodgers 2; Athletics 2, Giants 1 (10).
MLB Notes: New York--Yanks and Mets each open new stadiums; Mets--Gary Sheffield joins Mets; needs one HR to reach 500 for career.
NFL Notes: Giants--Giants release WR and Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress.
Deaths: Kyle Woods, 49, former Baylor defensive back who was paralyzed from the neck down during football practice in 1979.

Local

Local Headlines: Ivy Tech--Ivy Tech in Elkhart opening computer lab to unemployed to file claims; Shooting--man shot in the back in 1900 block of North Meade Street, South Bend, early this morning; WorkOne--WorkOne board replaces contractor operating unemployment offices in northern Indiana; board says it needs fresh ideas and leadership in trying economic times; Meth Bust--police say bust reveals meth house n Osceola; Gangs--report says more gang members in St. Joseph County than in larger counties such as Lake (Gary) and Marion (Indianapolis); New VA Clinic--new area VA Clinic will have six outpatient surgery rooms; inpatient care will be provided at local hospitals at VA expense; construction on new facility scheduled to begin in 2012; vets now have to go to Ft. Wayne or Marion to get that kind of care; 60,000-square-foot facility will replace 7,100-square-foot clinic on Ironwood Road south of fairgrounds.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: European--France, Germany endorse President Obama's Afghanistan plans; president welcomes Albania, Croatia to NATO: New York--gunman believed to be Vietnamese immigrant kills 13 inside immigrant community center in Binghamton; gunman opened fire on immigrants taking citizenship test; four people critically wounded; gunman kills self; North Korea--high winds may have delayed North Korean rocket launch; Iowa--Iowa Supreme Court approves gay marriage; becomes third state (Massachusetts and Connecticut are the others) to allow gay marriage; California Supreme Court ruled in favor of gay marriage but California voters banned it in rederendum; GM--new CEO at GM says bankruptcy is "more probable" as company works to meet new, tougher requirements for government aid; Antarctica--Wilkins Ice Shelf, which was originally the size of Connecticut, ready to break away from Antarctica;
Entertainment: Madonna--Madonna appeals ruling by judge in Malawi denying her application to adopt second child from African country; Tom-Giselle--Patriots' QB Tom Brady and supermodel Gisele Bundchen in Costa Rica for second wedding.
Deaths: Tom Braden, 92, author, journalist and former CIA agent; wrote book "Eight is Enough" in 1975 which was basis for TV series; helped create news program "Crossfire" with Pat Buchanan.

Weather
Today High 47 Low 34 Mostly Sunny
Sun High 50 Low 32 Rain/Thunder
Mon High 36 Low 28 Snow/Wind
Tue High 41 Low 30 Snow Showers/Wind
Wed High 47 Low 30 Partly Cloudy

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 3, 2009

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NBA Basketball: 76ers 105, Bucks 95; Wizards 109, Cavaliers 101; Nuggets 114, Jazz 104.
ND Scores: Track & Field--athletes from ND and Bethel to compete at Purdue's Mike Poehlein Invitational this weekend.
NHL Scores: Bruins 2, Senators 1; Canadiens 5, Islanders 1; Hurricanes 4, Rangers 2; Blues 5, Red Wings 4; Flames 2, Stars 1; Sharks 2, Oilers 1; Ducks 6, Canucks 5 (SO); Coyotes 2, Kings 1.
College Basketball: Men, NIT Finals--Penn St. 69, Baylor 63; NCAA Semifinals, April 4 (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. U Conn, 6:07 p.m.; ; Villanova vs. UNC, 8:47 p.m. (WSBT-TV); Finals, April 6, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--April 4 winners, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV).
Women, NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m.; U Conn (37-0) vs. Stanford, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN); WNIT Finals--Saturday, April 4, 2 p.m.; South Florida at Kansas.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 9, Indians 8; Brewers 2, White Sox 1; Nationals 12, Phillies 10; Tigers 8, Blue Jays 5; Rockies 7, Diamondbacks 4; Braves 2, Astros 1; Rangers 9, Royals 3; Cardinals 6, Marlins 3; Pirates 6, Reds 5; Mariners 18, Padres 5; Twins 7, Red Sox 3; Mets 9, Orioles 8; Dodgers 6, Angels 2; Giants 7, Athletics 4.
NFL Notes: Bears--Bears get Pro Bowl quarterback Jay Cutler and fifth round pick from Broncos for QB Kyle Orton, first and third round picks in this year's draft and a first round pick in next year's draft; Bears also sign Pro Bowl OT Orlando Pace.

Local

Local Headlines: Closing--LaSalle and Colfax Streets east of Eddy Street will be closed until May 15; Intersection Closed--intersection of Day and Bittersweet Roads in Granger to close for 60 days starting Monday; Gold--prospector finds gold in Michigan's Dowagiac Creek; Church Needs Help--Broadway Christian Parish, at Broadway and Carroll Streets, needs help in its outreach; church provides food shower and laundry facilities for those who need them; Broadway and Our Lady of the Road taking over serving daily breakfast from Hope Ministries; Broadway needs clothes dryers, grocery store gift cards, personal care items, nonperishable breakfast items, a refrigerator, and money; No Vote--2nd District U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly breaks ranks with fellow Democrats and votes against President Obama's budget; Donnelly said he voted against it because of "the growing national debt which our children are being asked to bear;" Donnelly was one of 20 Democrats and 176 Republicans in House who voted against bill which passed 233-196; Stimulus--economic stimulus package includes boost to Elkhart's RV industry; Suspect--police arrest suspect in break-ins at downtown South Bend restaurants.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: France--President Obama reaffirms support of NATO alliance during visit to Strasbourg with French President Sarkozy; Technology (Resistance is Futile)--new robots can think for themselves; Venezuela--Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez--on a visit to Iran--mocked efforts of the G20 leaders; says capitalism is in crisis and "has to end;" North Korea--North Korea finalizing launch preparations; U.S., Japan, and South Korea seek UN punishment for launch which they say violates UN resolutions; U.S., Japan, and South Korea say they have no plans to shoot down rocket unless it threatens their territory; North Korea says any atttempt to shoot down missile will be considered an act of war and any UN punishment will be meant by resumption in of the production of arms grade plutonium; Malaysia--Najib Razak sworn in as Malaysian PM; Israel--new Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman questioned by police in bribery investigation.
Entertainment: Woody Back--Woody Allen returns to Manhattan for new film "Whatever Works."

Weather
Today High 46 Low 32 Showers/Wind
Sat High 52 Low 34 Mostly Sunny
Sun High 47 Low 29 Rain/Thunder
Mon High 38 Low 28 Snow Showers/Wind
Tue High 40 Low 27 Snow Showers/Wind

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 2, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Raptors 99, Magic 95; Celtics 111, Bobcats 109 (2 OT); Nets 111, Pistons 98; Grizzlies 112, Wizards 107; Lakers 104, Bucks 98; Mavericks 98, Heat 96; Suns 114, Rockets 109; Warriors 143, Kings 141 (OT); Hornets 104, Clippers 98.
ND Scores: Baseball--ND 11, Toledo 7; Softball--ND 11, Northern Illinois 4; Saint Mary's--SMC 3-7, Olivet 1-0; (Belles 18-2); Tennis, Men--Brett Helgeson named Big East Men's Tennis Player of the Week.
NHL Scores: Blackhawks 3, Blues 1; Capitals 5, Islanders 3; Thrashers 3, Sabres 2 (OT); Penguins 6, Devils 1; Maple Leafs 3, Flyers 2; Coyotes 3, Avalanche 0.
College Basketball: Men, NCAA Semifinals, April 4 (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. U Conn, 6:07 p.m.; ; Villanova vs. UNC, 8:47 p.m. (WSBT-TV); Finals, April 6, (Ford's Field, Detroit)--April 4 winners, 9:21 p.m. (WSBT-TV).
Women, NCAA Semifinals, April 5 (Scottrade Center, St. Louis)--Louisville vs. Oklahoma, 7 p.m.; U Conn (37-0) vs. Stanford, 9:30 p.m. (ESPN); WNIT Semifinals--South Florida 82, BC 65; Kansas 75, Illinois St. 72.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Cubs 8, Athletics 8; Padres 6, White Sox 1; Mets 5, Cardinals 2; Rangers 5, Angels 4; Rays 2, Twins 1; Blue Jays 7, Nationals 6; Royals 6, Rockies 5; Braves 9, Tigers 3; Brewers 8, Diamondbacks 7; Astros 7, Reds 2; Giants 10, Dodgers 8; Marlins 13, Orioles 2; Mariners 14, Indians 14; Red Sox 4, Pirates 3; Yankees 8, Phillies 5.
NFL Notes: Dallas--police officer who kept Houston Texans RB Ryan Moats from seeing his dying mother-in-law in ER resigns, apologizes to Moat and wife; Browns--WR Donte Stallworth charged with DUI manslaughter in vehicular killing of pedestrian.
Deaths: Paul Davis, 87, former Mississippi St. head football coach (1962-66); coached seven All-Americans and went to nine bowl games; Andrea Mead Lawrence, 76, only U.S. skiier to win two gold medals in a single Winter Olympics (Oslo, 1952); first woman skiier to accomplish that feat.

Local

Local Headlines: Union-North--Union-North residents not allowed to speak; public comments--normally reserved for the end of the meeting--were taken off agenda of Tuesday night's UN School Board meeting; board members refused to talk with members of public after the meeting saying the meeting was over; board members say board wants public comment to be focused on agenda items; O'Connor Visit--retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to speak April 22 in South Bend; local attorneys hosting O'Connor to boost merit selection of St. Joseph County judges; Hungry Burglar--burglar preying on downtown South Bend restaurants; Main St. Cafe may have to close after being hit three times in month; in the past several weeks no fewer than nine businesses have been burglarized in the downtown area according to Sgt. Lee Ross of the South Bend Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit; Big Boy Returned--stolen Big Boy statue returned to Ike's Sign Shop in Mishawaka; teens said they thought it was trash; Big Boy symbol of national restaurant chain which used to have outlets in South Bend and Mishawaka.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: G20 Meeting--G20 leaders agree to give more money to the International Monetary Fund, clamp down on tax havens, and tighten regulation over freewheeling hedge funds; President and Mrs. Obama have private audience with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip; Congress--House, Senate ready to adopt pared-back budget; U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) says GOP suffers from a psychological disorder; Franks' Pay for Performance Act of 2009 gives Treasury Department power "to prohibit unreasonable and excessive compensation and compensation not based on performance standards;" bill does not define "excessive" or "unreasonable;" North Korea--North Korea appears to be going ahead with missile launch; Scotland--16 killed in helicopter crash on North Sea.
Entertainment: Dim the "Light:" CBS cancels soap opera "Guiding Light" after 72 years on the air; "GL" first began airing on NBC radio in 1937; switched to TV and CBS in 1952 (the year Uncle Ron was born).
Deaths--Puerto Rican actor Miguelangel Suarez, 69; starred in over 30 films--most of them in Spanish; non-Spanish films include "Under Suspicion," "Che," and Woody Allen's "Bananas."

Weather
Today High 59 Low 41 PM Showers
Fri High 44 Low 32 Rain/Wind
Sat High 51 Low 34 Mostly Cloudy
Sun High 49 Low 32 Rain
Mon High 38 Low 25 Rain/Snow Showers

LaPaz & Lakeville, Indiana; April 1, 2009

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NBA Basketball: Pacers 107, Bulls 105; Cavaliers 79, Pistons 73; Bobcats 94, Lakers 84; 76ers 98, Hawks 85; Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 88; Thunder 96, Spurs 95; Nuggets 111, Knicks 104; Trailblazers 125, Jazz 104; Hornets 111, Kings 110.
ND Scores: Basketball, Men's NIT Semifinals, Tuesday, Madison Square Garden--Baylor 76, San Diego St. 62; Penn St. 67, ND 59; Luke Harangody named second team All-American; Lacrosse, Men--(3) ND 9, Villanova 7 (8-0 start equals best in ND history); Tennis, Women--(4) Baylor 5, (3) ND 2; Golf, Southwestern Invitational (Georgetown, TX)--Saint Mary's finishes second; Hockey--Christian Hanson signs with Toronto Maple Leafs; Baseball, Softball--rained out; Football--former two-way tackle Gus Cifelli, 84, who helped lead ND to three national championships while playing for Frank Leahy, dies; also played for Lions, Packers, Steelers, and Eagles in NFL.
NHL Scores: Canadiens 4, Blackhawks 1; Blue Jackets 2, Predators 1; Bruins 3, Lightning 1; Panthers 5, Senators 2; Canucks 2, Wild 1 (OT); Ducks 5, Oilers 3; Stars 3, Kings 2.
College Basketball: Men, NCAA Semifinals, April 4 (Ford's Field, Detroit)--Michigan St. vs. U Conn, 6:07 p.m.; ; Villanova vs. UNC, 8:47 p.m. (WSBT-TV);
Women, NCAA Oklahoma City Region--Oklahoma 74, Purdue 68; Trenton Region--U Conn 83, Arizona St. 64.
NCAA Notes: Kentucky--Kentucky hires Memphis' John Calipari as new head basketball coach.
MLB Exhibition Scores: Angels 8, Cubs 4; Rockies 4, White Sox 1; Cardinals 7, Orioles 3; Dodgers 10, Diamondbacks 9; Yankees 6, Reds 3; Twins 12, Pirates 8; Athletics 7, Royals 2; Red Sox 8, Rays 7; Giants 10, Rangers 3; Nationals 7, Tigers 2; Mets 9, Panthers 2; Mariners 12, Indians 4; Phillies 9, Blue Jays 1; Padres 6, Brewers 5; Astros 8, Braves 3.
MLB Notes: Tigers--Tigers eat $14,000,000 in salary to release Gary Sheffield; Sheffield needs one more homer to reach 500 for career.
Deaths: Herman Franks, 95, managed Willie Mays, Orlando Cepeda, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, and Gaylord Perry with Giants; also managed Cubs from 1977-79.

Local

Local Headlines: Hummer--GM still in talks about future of Hummer brand; Taxes--Indiana House tries to move up tax caps a year; fueling budget angst at local government levels.

Nation/World

Nation/World Headlines: G20 Summit--U.S., Russia say they want to reduce Nuke warheads; President Obama meets with British PM Gordon Brown and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev; president urges other nations to not fall into the kind of protectionism and other mistakes that helped fuel the Great Depression; G-20 protestors break into Royal Bank of Scotland; North Dakota--Red River continues to drop near Fargo; Pakistan--suspected U.S. missile kills 12 alleged militants; Wall St.--stock market has best month in six years; Economy--private sector axes 742,000 jobs in March; Walgreens giving free care to jobless and uninsured; Alaska--feds drop corruption charges against former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens because prosecutors withheld evidence from Stevens' defense attorneys; Mt. Redoubt volcano spews 25,000-feet-high ash plume; North Carolina--mass shooting at nursing home apparently act of revenge against wife who worked there; wife had just left shooting suspect; South Asia--6,000 rare Irawaddy dolphins found in freshwater inlet near Bay of Bengal in South Asia.
Entertainment: ER--ER ends 15-year run on NBC with final original episode Thursday.
Deaths--former Argentine President Raul Alfonsin, 82, his administration ended era of military dictatorships in Argentina; actor Andy Hallett, 33; played horned, green-skinned, good-guy demon Lorne in "Angel" TV series.

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