Jazz end Warriors' dream run

NEW YORK: The Utah Jazz eliminated the Golden State Warriors from the playoffs on Tuesday with a 100-87 victory in Game Five of the Western Conference semifinals.

Mourinho arrested in dog row

LONDON: Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been arrested in a row with police officers over his dog, a police source said yesterday.

Hasek, Holmstrom lead Red Wings rout

ANAHEIM, California: Tomas Holmstrom scored twice and had an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings took control early on the way to a 5-0 victory Tuesday night over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals.

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Federer upbeat despite coaching troubles

HAMBURG, Germany: World No 1 Roger Federer confirmed on Monday that he would be bidding to complete his Grand Slam collection without a coach after blaming "lack of communication" for his surprise split with Tony Roche at the weekend.

Senators close to final as Alfredsson cuts down Sabres

OTTAWA: The Ottawa Senators took a huge step toward the Stanley Cup playoffs on Monday when they beat the Buffalo Sabres 1-0 with a lucky goal to take a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

FIFA set to investigate West Ham's Tevez deal

ZURICH, Switzerland: FIFA will investigate the controversial transfer to West Ham United of Argentines Carlos Tevez and Javier Mascherano, the world governing body's president Sepp Blatter said yesterday.

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Nash wakes up Suns, levelling series

SAN ANTONIO, Texas: Amare Stoudemire scored 26 points and Steve Nash collected 24 points and 15 assists as Phoenix escaped with a 104-98 win over San Antonio, tying their Western Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

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MVP Nash lifts Canada to summit

MOSCOW: Canada's Rick Nash was voted the Most Valuable Player at the world ice hockey championship after leading his team to a record 24th world title with a 4-2 win over Finland on Sunday.