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MIAMI (AP) – Isiah Thomas released a statement Saturday saying he was “deeply disappointed” by his firing by Florida International, adding that he felt the program was on the verge of a breakout season.

PHT: Canucks win Presidents’ Trophy again
Mickelson makes move at Masters

Phil Mickelson charged up the Masters leaderboard to just 1 shot behind Swede Peter Hanson. CNN’s Patrick Snell reports.

Dodgers defeat Padres in 11, improve to 3-0

SAN DIEGO (AP) – Dee Gordon singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who blew a five-run lead in the fifth, beat the San Diego Padres 6-5 on Saturday night for their third straight win.

Magic, Howard return to winning

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Dwight Howard had 20 points and 22 rebounds, and Glen Davis had 23 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to an 88-82 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Phil Mickelson set off roars at Augusta National with a 20-foot eagle putt for a share of the lead, and an amazing flop shot behind the 15th green that only he would dare try.

Masters leader Peter Hanson

Shane O’Donoghue catches up with Swede Peter Hanson following his 3rd round 65 to lead the Masters.

I’ll Have Another wins Santa Anita Derby

ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) – I’ll Have Another edged 4-5 favorite Creative Cause by a nose in the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Phil Mickelson set off roars at Augusta National with a 20-foot eagle putt for a share of the lead, and an amazing flop shot behind the 15th green that only he would dare try.

Guillen apologizes for Castro comment

CINCINNATI (AP) – Miami Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen is apologizing for telling a magazine that he loves Fidel Castro.

Hanson gets to 9 under for lead at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Two players from different ends of the spectrum each made Augusta National look vulnerable Saturday.

Hanson gets to 9 under for lead at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Peter Hanson made back-to-back birdies to close out a round of 7-under 65 and take the lead after three rounds at the Masters.

Hanson gets to 9 under for lead at Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) – Peter Hanson made back-to-back birdies to close out a round of 7-under 65 and take the lead after three rounds at the Masters.

NEW YORK (AP) – Lucas Duda homered twice and became the first player to take advantage of the pulled-in fences at Citi Field, leading R.A. Dickey and the New York Mets over the Atlanta Braves 4-2 Saturday.