Danica Patrick Becomes First Female To Win A Major IndyCar Race

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On Saturday, April 19, 2008, Danica Patrick won the Indy Japan 300. Patrick became the first female to win a major IndyCar race. This is 26-year-old Patrick’s 50th career IndyCar start.

2008 NBA Playoffs

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On Thursday, April 17, 2008, the 2008 NBA Playoff matchups were set. NBA playoffs begin on Saturday, April 19, 2008.

Western Conference:
Denver Nuggets versus Los Angeles Lakers
Houston Rockets versus Utah Jazz
Phoenix Suns versus San Antonio Spurs
Dallas Mavericks versus New Orlean Hornets

Eastern Conference:
Atlanta Hawks versus Boston Celtics
Washington Wizards versus Cleveland Cavaliers
Toronto Raptors versus Orlando Magic
Philadelphia 76ers versus Detroit Pistons

Trevor Immelman Wins 2008 Masters Golf Tournament

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On Sunday, April 13, 2008 in Augusta, Georgia, Trevor Immelman of South Africa won the 2008 Masters Golf Tournament with a score of 280. Tiger Woods of USA was runner-up with a score of 283. The Masters is the first of the golf grand slams in a season.
28-year-old Immelman led throughout the Masters golf tournament. Four time Masters winner, Woods came from behind to get to second place in the last round.
Immelman won the coveted Masters green jacket and $1.35 million for first place. Woods won $810,000 for second place. Stewart Cink of USA won $435,000 for third place.

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NHL Stanley Cup 2008 playoffs

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2008 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs will start on Wednesday, April 09, 2008.

The 16 playoff teams with the most points in 82 games played :

Eastern Conference
1. Montreal 104pts
2. Pittsburgh 102pts
3. Washington 94pts
4. New Jersey 99pts
5. NY Rangers 97pts
6. Philadelphia 95pts
7. Ottawa 94pts
8. Boston 94pts

Western Conference
1. Detroit 115pts
2. San Jose 108pts
3. Minnesota 98pts
4. Anaheim 102pts
5. Dallas 97pts
6. Colorado 95pts
7. Calgary 94pts
8. Nashville 91pts

The NHL 2008 playoff matchups are:
Boston Bruins versus Montreal Canadiens
Ottawa Senators versus Pittsburgh Penguins
Philadelphia Flyers versus Washington Capitals

New York Rangers versus New Jersey Devils

Nashville Predators versus Detroit Red Wings
Calgary Flames versus San Jose Sharks
Colorado Avalanche versus Minnesota Wild
Dallas Stars versus Anaheim Ducks

Kansas Wins NCAAB 2008 Championship

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On Monday, April 7, 2008 in San Antonio, Kansas wins the NCAAB 2008 Championship. Kansas Jayhawk, Mario Chalmers hit a 3 pointer with 2.1 seconds left to send the game into overtime with a tied score of 63-63. Kansas Jayhawks won versus the Memphis Tigers with a score of 75-68 in overtime.

NCAAB 2008 Finals

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On Saturday, April 5, 2008, the NCAAB 2008 Finals were decided in San Antonio with wins by Kansas over North Carolina 84-66 and Memphis over UCLA 78-63.

Kansas will play against Memphis on Monday, April 7, 2008.

Kansas vs. NorthCarolina highlights (click on this link)

Memphis vs. UCLA highlights (click on this link)