James, Wade lead Heat past Bobcats

Each of the past two Miami championship runs has been highlighted by moments where a sharpshooter enters a game and immediately provides a surprise spark.

Pop to Sager: 'I promise I'll be nice'

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says he looks forward to sideline reporter Craig Sager's return and "I promise I'll be nice."

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Atletico ready for familiar foe

Atletico Madrid may be in uncharted territory as it prepares for its first Champions League semifinal in 40 years, but it will meet a familiar face in Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho when the Londoners travel to the Spanish capital on Tuesday.

Five Mourinho quotes

After Mourinho's Porto beat Alex Ferguson's Manchester United in the Champions League last 16 in 2004 (media conference): "You would be sad if your team gets as clearly dominated by opponents who have been built on 10 percent of the budget."

Atletico vs Chelsea factfile

Form: Atletico needs to win just three of its remaining four La Liga games to win the title for the first time since coach Diego Simeone played for the club 18 years ago.

Jose mocks ref after shock loss

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho angrily mocked the match officials after notching his first home defeat in the Premier League in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Sunderland.

Nagging wrist injury sidelines Djokovic

Novak Djokovic said he has no idea when he will play again after a right wrist injury contributed to his 7-5, 6-2 Monte Carlo Masters semifinal loss to Roger Federer on Saturday.

Bayern boss wants 'black beasts' to refocus

According to manager Pep Guardiola, Bayern Munich will only beat Real Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League semifinal with a vastly improved display after a lackluster Bundesliga win over last-place Eintracht Braunschweig.

Let the (real) games begin: It's now NBA playoff time

Finally, the NBA playoffs are set.

First round of NBA playoffs

NBA playoffs first-round schedule (all series best-best-of-seven, x-if required):

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