Mobley, Brand Lead Clippers Past Nuggets
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Clippers played about as well as possible in the first quarter Monday night. The Denver Nuggets never recovered....

Wade Clutch As Heat Go Up 2-0 on Bulls
MIAMI (AP) -- Dwyane Wade arrived at the arena Monday night with a freshly shaved head, a first for the dapper superstar. "It's the playoffs," Wade said of his new 'do. "I don't want to be worried about how I look." Whatever the reason, Wade looked wonderful again for the Miami Heat....

Sakic Sets NHL Overtime Record in Avs' Win
DALLAS (AP) -- Just like two years ago, the Colorado Avalanche have won the first two games in their first-round Western Conference playoffs series against Dallas. This time, the Avalanche haven't even been home yet....

Ruff Calls Flyers 'Idiots' After Rout
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff took one last big shot at the Philadelphia Flyers, saying they played like "idiots" when the score got out of hand....

Ryder's Goal in 2nd OT Lifts Canadiens
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- A couple of fluke goals, with plenty of hard skating and swagger in between. The Carolina Hurricanes finally looked like the team that raced to the second-best record in the Eastern Conference....

Madden's Hat Trick Leads Devils Over NYR
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- John Madden was on his feet in the penalty box, anxiously waiting to spring back onto the ice. The New Jersey Devils were still short-handed, and that is Madden's favorite time to strike....

Mariners End Chisox 8 Game Winning Streak
SEATTLE (AP) -- Yuniesky Betancourt singled with two outs in the 11th inning Monday night to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 win over the White Sox, ending Chicago's eight-game winning streak....

Pujols Hits 12th As Cards Sail by Pirates
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Albert Pujols has a nice head start in his quest for a second straight MVP season. He gave the St. Louis Cardinals a nice head start on another victory....