TIME OUT: WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP FOR MAY 24, 2010

Top sports stories.

Suns Win Game 3 - The Phoenix Suns bounced back after two losses on the road at Staples Center and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, 118-109. Suns forward Amare Stoudemire led all scorers with 42 points as the Lakers lost their first game in nearly a month.

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Suns Win Game 3 - The Phoenix Suns bounced back after two losses on the road at Staples Center and defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3, 118-109. Suns forward Amare Stoudemire led all scorers with 42 points as the Lakers lost their first game in nearly a month.

Blackhawks Advance To Stanley Cup - The Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1992 after sweeping the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Finals. The Blackhawks will take on the winner of the Montreal and Philadelphia series.

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Blackhawks Advance To Stanley Cup - The Chicago Blackhawks advanced to the Stanley Cup for the first time since 1992 after sweeping the San Jose Sharks in the Western Conference Finals. The Blackhawks will take on the winner of the Montreal and Philadelphia series.

Celtics Roll Over Magic - The Boston Celtics are just one game away from returning to the NBA Finals after dismantling the Orlando Magic in a 94-71 Game 3 victory. The Celtics were led by a balanced attack with six players scoring in double figures, led by Glen Davis’ 17 points.

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Celtics Roll Over Magic - The Boston Celtics are just one game away from returning to the NBA Finals after dismantling the Orlando Magic in a 94-71 Game 3 victory. The Celtics were led by a balanced attack with six players scoring in double figures, led by Glen Davis’ 17 points.

Cuban Fined $100K - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for comments he made about free-agent-to-be LeBron James during an interview with CNNMoney.com. His comments violated the NBA’s anti-tampering policy.

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Cuban Fined $100K - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was fined $100,000 for comments he made about free-agent-to-be LeBron James during an interview with CNNMoney.com. His comments violated the NBA’s anti-tampering policy.

Favre Has Ankle Surgery - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre confirmed that he underwent surgery on his left ankle - - a sign that he would be returning for his 20th season. Favre is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, which would leave him recovered in time for training camp this summer.

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Favre Has Ankle Surgery - Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre confirmed that he underwent surgery on his left ankle - - a sign that he would be returning for his 20th season. Favre is expected to miss 4-6 weeks, which would leave him recovered in time for training camp this summer.

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NFL Commish Urges Concussion Law - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to 44 governors urging them to pass a law that would protect young athletes from concussions. The law would educate athletes, parents and coaches on the dangers of concussions and they would have to be cleared by a licensed health care professional before returning to play.

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NFL Commish Urges Concussion Law - NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a letter to 44 governors urging them to pass a law that would protect young athletes from concussions. The law would educate athletes, parents and coaches on the dangers of concussions and they would have to be cleared by a licensed health care professional before returning to play.

Obama Lobbies For LeBron - President Obama is the latest person to give their thoughts on where free agent LeBron James should sign this offseason. "You know, like I said, I don't want to meddle," Obama told TNT. "I will say this: (Derrick) Rose, Joakim Noah it's a pretty good core. You know, you could see LeBron fitting in pretty well there."

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Obama Lobbies For LeBron - President Obama is the latest person to give their thoughts on where free agent LeBron James should sign this offseason. "You know, like I said, I don't want to meddle," Obama told TNT. "I will say this: (Derrick) Rose, Joakim Noah it's a pretty good core. You know, you could see LeBron fitting in pretty well there."

Jose Lima Dead At 37 - Former Major League pitcher Jose Lima died Sunday morning at his home in Pasadena, Calif. after going into full cardiac arrest. Lima, who coined the catch phrase, “Lima Time!,” played for five teams during his 13 seasons in the Majors and was at the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Friday night.

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Jose Lima Dead At 37 - Former Major League pitcher Jose Lima died Sunday morning at his home in Pasadena, Calif. after going into full cardiac arrest. Lima, who coined the catch phrase, “Lima Time!,” played for five teams during his 13 seasons in the Majors and was at the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Friday night.

Interleague Play Begins - Major League Baseball kicked off interleague play last weekend, highlighted by the New York Mets winning two of three from the defending champion New York Yankees. The National League went 22-20 against the American League this past weekend.

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Interleague Play Begins - Major League Baseball kicked off interleague play last weekend, highlighted by the New York Mets winning two of three from the defending champion New York Yankees. The National League went 22-20 against the American League this past weekend.

Dirk To Opt Out - Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will opt out of his contract and become a free agent according to a source. The Mavericks are still negotiating with Nowitzki. "It's impossible for us to imagine Dirk in any other uniform," Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said.

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Dirk To Opt Out - Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will opt out of his contract and become a free agent according to a source. The Mavericks are still negotiating with Nowitzki. "It's impossible for us to imagine Dirk in any other uniform," Mavericks president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said.

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Urlacher To Focus On Football - Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is ready to focus on football after getting into a war of words with legend Gale Sayers. Sayers was critical of Urlacher’s ability to come back after season-ending wrist surgery and went downhill from there. “Let me ask you a question: ‘How many championships did Gale Sayers win? How many playoff games did he win when he played? None. None. None,” said Urlacher.

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Urlacher To Focus On Football - Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher is ready to focus on football after getting into a war of words with legend Gale Sayers. Sayers was critical of Urlacher’s ability to come back after season-ending wrist surgery and went downhill from there. “Let me ask you a question: ‘How many championships did Gale Sayers win? How many playoff games did he win when he played? None. None. None,” said Urlacher.

Venus Advances In French Open - Venus Williams’ outfit caused more of a stir than her performance on the court during her opening round match at the French Open. Wearing a micro-mini black lace dress, Williams wore a pair of nude underwear underneath. Williams defeated Patty Schnyder 6-3, 6-3.

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Venus Advances In French Open - Venus Williams’ outfit caused more of a stir than her performance on the court during her opening round match at the French Open. Wearing a micro-mini black lace dress, Williams wore a pair of nude underwear underneath. Williams defeated Patty Schnyder 6-3, 6-3.