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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ed Carpenter became the third driver this week to flip his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500. He was unhurt. The wreck forced officials to eliminate the nine-car pole shootout scheduled for today. Instead, each car will get one qualifying run to establish the 33-car grid for the May 24th race.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Rockets will try to complete a comeback from a 3-1 deficit when they host the Clippers this afternoon in Game 7 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals. Houston escaped elimination by rallying from 19 points down in Los Angeles to beat the Clippers in Game 6.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Ducks and Chicago get the NHL Western Conference final going in Anaheim this afternoon. Both should be well rested. Anaheim is 8-1 in the postseason and has only played in 11 games over the past 43 days. The Blackhawks are 8-2 in the playoffs including a four-game sweep of Minnesota.
CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games when they host the finale of a three-game series against Pittsburgh this afternoon. The Cubs haven't strung seven wins together since 2011.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The last time Sean O'Sullivan earned a major league win was May 12, 2011. He tries to end that four-year plus winless streak for the Phillies against Arizona this afternoon. Since his last victory, O'Sullivan is 0-9 with a 7.19 ERA in 18 games, including 13 starts.
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