Red Wings beat Stars to take 2-0 lead in Western Finals The Detroit Red Wings beat the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday to complete a sweep of their opening two home games in the best-of-seven Western Conference Finals. Kobe scores 38 as Lakers beat Jazz 109-98 in series opener Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory. Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists Sunday, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round.
Cannes pits Hollywood against obscure arthouse Hollywood legends and obscure arthouse directors descend on Cannes from Wednesday for the world's biggest film festival that combines edgy cinema with A-list celebrities, glitzy parties and frenetic deal-making.
Mets batter Reds to give Santana first win at Shea The New York Mets scored a dozen runs for the second game in a row to help lefty ace Johan Santana notch his first Mets win before the home fans at Shea Stadium in a 12-6 romp over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.