Cardinals reliever Hancock killed in car crash; tonight’s game postponed (STL Today)

St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Josh Hancock was killed early Sunday in an accident on Highway 40 (Interstate 64), just west of Compton Avenue, authorities said.

News and notes while rolling out of bed this morning…

Spurs top Nuggets, take back home court (AP/Yahoo! Sports) The Spurs took a 2-1 series lead on the Denver Nuggets with a 96-91 victory Saturday night.

LeBron, Cavs take 3-0 series lead over Wizards (AP/USA Today) Cavs blow 17-point lead, hold off Wizards 98-92.

Devils even series with 2OT win over Senators (AP/Yahoo! Sports) Jamie Langenbrunner scored on a breakaway 1:55 into the second overtime to lift New Jersey to a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators.

Red Wings rally, even up series with Sharks (AP/USA Today) The Wings fell behind 2-0, only to chip away until they were able to win 3-2 on Pavel Datsyuk’s goal with 1:24 left in regulation.

Raiders make LSU’s Russell number one choice (Reuters) The Oakland Raiders made quarterback JaMarcus Russell the top pick in Saturday’s draft.

Browns a winner, Quinn loses out (ESPN.com) ESPN’s John Clayton looks back at the first day of the NFL Draft.

Bonds notches up another home run, Giants still lose (AP/ESPN) Dinger puts Bonds 13 behind Hank Aaron.

(On a personal note, we’d like to express our condolences to the family of our former high school lacrosse coach, who suddenly passed away at a tourament in South Bend, Indiana on Saturday. Mike was a tremendous individual who got the most out of his players and was always helpful when those of us needed it. He will be missed.)