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Watch Video Play Video We begin with the NBA playoffs and a chance for the L-A Lakers to advance to the second round. The Lakers took a 3-2 series lead into New Orleans. Could the Hornets deliver another sensational game against the defending NBA champs? There were no worries about Kobe Bryant's ability in game 6. He hit a trademark turnaround jumper to put LA on top. Jarrett Jack danced his way in for a floater. New Orleans played close as the game went into the second quarter. Pau Gasol tallied 16 for the Lakers. The Spaniard drained a jumper that gave L-A an 8 point lead midway through the third. But Kobe played the starring role. He scored 24 on the night. Bryant's triple stretched the Lakers cushion to double digits. And Lamar Odom's trip to the rim put the Lakers up by 20. The Hornets suffered a disastrous second half against Los Angeles. The champions coasted to a 98-80 win. The Lakers advance to the Western Conference semis. L-A coach Phil Jackson is one serie...

Watch Video Play Video The Copa Libertadores, South America's most prestigious club tournament has entered the round of 16. Wednesday night saw Brazilian giants Santos hosting Mexico's Club America in the first leg of their tie. First half: The Mexican side managed a shot on target near the half-hour mark. Andres Olivera let fly following a long boot upfield but Santos 'keeper Rafael pushed the ball away for a corner. The Brazilian hosts would score seven minutes before half-time. Neymar carried the ball forward before picking out Paulo Henrique Ganso for a sweet left-foot finish. Second half: This speculative strike almost brought Club America level in the second half - Rafael was, though, able to breathe a sigh of relief after the ball struck the frame of the goal. Neither side was able to score in the second period, but Club America manager Carlos Reinoso did see one of his players sent off in injury time. Miguel Layun saw red after this foul on Leo earned the subs...

Watch Video Play Video In Los Angeles, the home team Lakers pushed the New Orleans Hornets to the brink of playoff elimination, moving ahead 3-2 in the series. Kobe Bryant scored 19 points and threw down two stirring dunks despite a sprained ankle. Bryant turned down an MRI test after Sunday's injury and went in the game with plenty of doubt. It was the Hornets who started strongly to lead by nine. Chris Paul took 20 points and 12 assists for a double-double. It wasn't until 7 minutes into the second quarter that Kobe marked his first score, but then he took over the stage. First, on receiving a floor bounce from Paul Casol, Kobe dodged Emeka Okafor's defensive elevation for a blasting dunk that cleared away all the doubts, proving even in pain he can still fly. Eight minutes in the third, Kobe once again tore apart the Hornets defensive line to register another determined dunk, this time with his left hand! The audience went wild. Bryant contributed a team-high 19 po...

Watch Video Play Video World number one Rafael Nadal went after his sixth Barcelona Open title in seven years. He met Spanish compatriot David Ferrer in Sunday's final. Nadal got down to business early. He broke serve three times in the opening set, as Ferrer kept missing first serve opportunites. Nadal scored off his own serve on set point and took the opener 6-2. Ferrer went 2-games down in the second set before rallying with a forehand to the corner. He took the next four games and opened up a 4-2 lead. But Nadal was too tough. He broke the Ferrer serve again and then levelled the scoreline before collecting his sixth break of the match. Nadal wins Barcelona Open Ferrer hit a backhand wide and Nadal wrapped up the victory in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. Related stories Djokovic expends red-hot run with win over Nadal 2011-04-04 Editor: Liu Fang | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video The Gunners took on Bolton Wanderers on Sunday, and looked to continue their title chase with time and games running out on the schedule. But Bolton grabbed a 1-0 lead at halftime. On-loan Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge provided a header for the Wanderers' score. Then, Robin van Persie shot home the equaliser for Arsenal. Arsenal pushed hard for the winning score, but Bolton's Tamir Cohen came off the sideline to shock the Gunners. He headed-in a corner kick and Arsenal suffers a crushing blow to its title hopes, 2-1 losers in stoppage time. Bolton grabbed a 1-0 lead at halftime. To the standings..United leads the way with 73 points, defending champion Chelsea is second on 67, and Arsenal has 64. The Gunners have won only one of their last seven league games. Manchester City is fourth with 56, the Citizens visit Blackburn Rovers on Monday. Tottenham Hotspur is next with 55. Related stories Chelsea win two Premier League Awards for March 2011-04-0...

Watch Video Play Video The Chicago Bulls have defeated the Indiana Pacers 88-84 in Indianapolis to take a 3-0 series lead in their playoff series. The home side started well as Paul George dunked to put his side 38-33 up with 3 minutes left in the third quarter. The Pacers held their advantage till the 4th quarter with Dahntay Jones finger roll layup shot. It was a 68-65 game. But Carlos Boozer's dunk shot put his side up 82-78. The Pacers reply was immediate a Danny Granger step back jump shot to draw the game at 84-all with 1 minute 42 left. Derrick Rose, as usual, did his part. He put the Bulls back in the lead 86-84 with 17.4 seconds left. Danny Granger missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer with 2.9 seconds remaining. And the Bulls went up 88-84 win and a series lead of 3-0. Derrick Rose, Bulls Guard, said, "We knew that this was going to be a crazy game when we first went out there, they play well together, the fans were great cheering for them but we just have ...

Watch Video Play Video The Thunder takes a 1-game-to-none lead against the Nuggets. James Harden goes in for a breakaway slam. The Thunder run to a 19 point lead. Oklahoma City takes control at home and keeps it. Russell Westbrook adds 21 points, including two on a spectacular solo finish. Nene helped Denver stay in the game, but the Nuggets still with a long way to go. Kevin Durant scores 23 for the Thunder and Oklahoma dominate, 106-89 for a 2-0 series lead. Related stories NBA: Thunder seal 116-98 victory over Suns 2011-04-01 Hornets edge Thunder 91-89, win ninth straight 2011-01-26 Editor: Zhang Pengfei | Source: CNTV.CN

Watch Video Play Video Chinese Super League giants Shandong Luneng played Indonesia's Arema at home in a Group G match. It proved to be a one-sided game for the CSL side. 24th minute, and national striker Deng Zhuoxiang steps into the box and tapped in a loose ball from close range, 1-0 Shandong. Right before the break, Manuel backheels in a neat cross, which beat the keeper 2-0 Shandong. In the 70th minute, Han Peng was released by Deng, and the striker fired into the back of the net and it is 3-nil for the Chinese side. Later Mozhapa and Wang Yongpo each scored as Shandong went on to close out a easy 5-0 victory, solidifying their position atop of Group G. Chinese Super League giants Shandong Luneng played Indonesia's Arema at home in a Group G match. It proved to be a one-sided game for the CSL side Tianjin Teda lose to Melbourne Victory 2-1 In other action Tianjin Teda visited the Melbourne Victory. The visitors opened the scoring in the 37th minute, Chen Tao launched...

Watch Video Play Video The second episode of the All-English quarterfinal kicked off at the Old Trafford. United, who had an away goal grabbing at Stamford Bridge, entertained Chelsea, who looked to overturn the deficit. However, Korea striker Park Ji-Sung' winner rattled their hopes. -Chelsea, the last team to win at Old Trafford a year ago, looked hungry for a repeat with Nicolas Anelka shooting just wide. -Momentarily, Frank Lampard was clear on target with a nice feed, but his weak low drive was just a light practice for Edwin Van der Sar. Manchester United's Antonio Valencia (left) and Chelsea's John Terry battle for the ball. -It was, however, United who got the ball in the net first with Mexican striker Javier Hernandez's diving header from a Wayne Rooney cross only for the linesman to flag for offside. -Two minutes before the break, John O'Shea sent a reverse pass to Ryan Giggs and the evergreen Welshman slid a pinpoint ball across the area where the l...

Watch Video Play Video And we shift gears to Formula one. The circuit is in Shanghai this weekend to mark the 8th edition of the China Grand Prix. And with the race still days away, many teams have arrived at the Shanghai International circuit. The circuit's 12 teams made the trek to Shanghai following last week's race in Malaysia. The first practice session goes Friday, but that didn't stop teams from getting ready for the event. Michael Schumacher's Mercedes team was one of the first to start preparing their garage. It is customary that all the teams will finish setting up before Wednesday. The circuit's 12 teams made the trek to Shanghai following last week's race in Malaysia. The first practice session goes Friday, but that didn't stop teams from getting ready for the event. The circuit's 12 teams made the trek to Shanghai following last week's race in Malaysia. The first practice session goes Friday, but that didn't stop teams from ge...

Watch Video Play Video In the 2011 Men's World Curling Championship, Canada's Jeff Stoughton was looking to lead his rink to the title on home soil with a win over Tom Brewster and Scotland. Pick up the action in the fifth end, Scotland, leading Canada 3-1. Canadian skip Jeff Stoughton with the hammer and Stoughton with the little tap back to sit and score a big three. Canada, on top 4-3 after five. The hometown crowd in Regina, Saskatchewan loving it. In the 2011 Men's World Curling Championship, Canada's Jeff Stoughton was looking to lead his rink to the title on home soil with a win over Tom Brewster and Scotland. Heading into the final end, Scotland trailed Canada 6-5 and needed to steal one. And Scotland, in all sorts of trouble. With a wide open house, Scotland skip Tom Brewster was able to draw behind cover, slightly to set up a chance if Stoughton made an error. In the 2011 Men's World Curling Championship, Canada's Jeff Stoughton was looking to le...

Watch Video Play Video Sebastian Vettel stormed to pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday. He answered a challenge from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton on his final flying lap around the Sepang circuit. Hamilton had qualified more than 7 tenths seconds slower than Vettel at Melbourne, but he set the quickest time in the final round at Malaysia. Then, Vettel crossed at one minute, 34.870 seconds in his Red Bull, just over a 10th of a second quicker than the McLaren. Vettel's team mate Mark Webber claimed third spot on the grid, 0.205 behind Hamilton.It's a repeat of the top-five on the starting grid at Melbourne with McLaren's Jenson Button starting next to Webber on the second row in fourth place with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso behind them in fifth. Michael Schumacher endured another disappointing qualifying day. He failed to make it into the last session in his Mercedes and will start 11th on Sunday. Related stories Sebastian Vettel wins Australian F-...

Watch Video Play Video A huge match-up in the NBA Thursday night pitted the Chicago Bulls against the Boston Celtics. The two teams are battling for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and this match-up would go a long way in deciding who would get that number one seed. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen on hand as the team unveiled a bronze statue of the long-time great. And from the past we turn to the present and new Bull legend Derek Rose. Who was doing whatever he wanted during the game, he had 10 points in the first quarter alone -- the most spectucular coming on this drive where he absoulutely abuses Rajon Rondo. The Celtics tried multiple ways to defend the super-slick point guard but to no avail. Check out this deuce. What touch -- the sweet kiss of the glass. Rose had 30 points on the night along with 8 assists and 5 rebounds. Rose was on another level tonight -- and had another gear. Leading the fast break himself, going coast to coast. Rondo had his hands full gua...

Watch Video Play Video In the NBA, the Miami Heat, are trying to chase down the Boston Celtics for the second seed in the Eastern conference. That task become a little more difficult as Dwayne Wade sat out Wednesday's game versus Milwaukee because of a sore thigh. The Bucks meanwhile trying to keep their hopes of a playoff berth alive. The Bucks, got off to a quick start --- Luc Richard Mbah a Moute laid in a bucket to put them up 25-13. Mbah a Moute had 14 points and 12 boards on the night. LeBron James would pick up his 2,000th points of the season. The 7th successive season he has reached that milestone and is the youngest player to achieve the record. More from Lebron slashing through for the bucket. The Heat rallying back after trailing by double digits. LeBron would then nail a jumper to make it 61-58 late in the third. The King would then tie the game at 61 with this three. LeBron would finish with a game high 29 points. Milwaukee would make a charge, Andrew Bogut feed...

Watch Video Play Video After getting his run at the World Curling Championships in Canada off to solid start with back to back wins, China's Ji Yan Song was looking to get his rink back on track as they took on France. China, looking to avoid a fifth straight loss that would all but end their hopes of reaching the playoff round. China's Ji got off to a decent start to the game, after allowing France one in the first...his draw for two in the second would give China the lead...but it would be the only time they were in front all game. France would add one in the third, three in the fourth...and roll on to a big 10-3 win. France improves to 5-2, China...now 2-5. Ji and his Chinese rink have four round robin games left and will more than likely have to win them all. The Chinese, with games ahead against South Korea, the USA, Canada and Norway. Canada currently leads the Worlds with Jeff Stoughton's rink a perfect 7-0. Editor: Xiong Qu | Source: CNTV.CN ...

Watch Video Play Video In NBA, the Houston Rockets hopes of making the playoffs are still alive, albeit barely. The Rockets had a chance to move two games back of the Memphis Grizzlies for the final playoff spot in the West if they could get by the Sacramento Kings at home. Midway through second Q, DeMarcus Cousins drained a three point play down under, the Kings took a narrow lead. Kevin Martin fired a three, to pull the Rockets back within 2 deep in the Q. Sacramento Kings center Jason Thompson (34) has his shot blocked by Houston Rockets' Courtney Lee (5) as Luis Scola helps defend in the fourth quarter of anNBA basketball game Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in Houston. Sacramento won 104-101. Late in the third, Martin, who tallied 30, stole the ball, driving to the rim for a big throwdown, the Rockets stayed in contention. but still trailed by 6 Kyle Lowry hit a bucket, as the Rockets closed in again, but that momentum shortlived. HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 5: Marcus Thornton #23 of th...

Watch Video Play Video We start the show with a new start for Chinese club football. Teams played the last two matches of the first round of the Chinese Super League on Sunday. Defending champion Beijing Guoan started its season with a visit to Jiangsu. Beijing in green and the guests kept their opponents in check with a strong defensive effort. No goals were scored in the first half. Then Beijing broke through in the 57th minute.The Guoan cross came in from the left side and Jiangsu's defenders could not stop Wang Changqing from scoring the goal. Beijing 1-0. Two minutes later, Beijing struck again. Joel Griffiths scored off a sharp pass. That was all it took as Beijing won its opener 2-0. Shaanxi frustrate Liaoning 2-0 Shaanxi took on Liaoning in another match. Both teams threatened in the first half, but it ended 0-0. It would stay that way until 2 minutes after the teams returned to action after the break. Fonseka Wilson found the net at 47 minutes. Shaanxi led Liaoning 1...

Watch Video Play Video Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers looked to make it 10 home court wins in a row, but the game turned physical in the fourth quarter. Four players were ejected. Dirk Nowitzki hit a bucket and drew a foul. He had 27 points and 13 rebound for the night. The Mavs held a second quarter lead. The Lakers' Ron Artest answered. He nailed a wide open three to put L-A back on top. Fourth quarter, the Lakers began to get some distance. Lamar Odom drained back-to-back threes. L-A built up an 18 point cushion. Then, things got tense. Jason Terry pushed Steve Blake to the floor. Blake got up and went face-to-face with Terry. The Dallas guard was tossed. So were Matt Barnes and Brendan Haywood, and L-A's Shannon Brown was ejected in a separate incident. Blake, the former Maryland Terrapin, wouldn't back down from the challenge. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were in charge. He hit a three point play, and L-A wins, 110-82...

Watch Video Play Video Yao Ming joined the Houston Rockets on an environmental awareness drive Friday. The injured Chinese center surprised everyone by walking without his protective boot at the event. The Rockets turned to a green color scheme to fit the environmental theme, promoting the idea of recycling electronic products in the community. People dropped-off their abandoned devices and electric parts for recycling. Yao brought some NBA personal star power to the happening. Yao Ming joined the Houston Rockets on an environmental awareness drive Friday. The injured Chinese center surprised everyone by walking without his protective boot at the event. Related stories Duncan replaces Yao Ming to start all-star game 2011-02-19