INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - If the Indiana Pacers clinch their playoff series against the New York Knicks tonight, they may have to do it without George Hill. Coach Frank Vogel is tweaking lineups and making adjustments in case Hill can't pass his concussion tests before tipoff. The Pacers lead the series 3 games to 2.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Lighting and heavy winds have shut down yesterday's practice for the Indianapolis 500. E.J. Viso posted the fastest lap, reaching 229.537. Practice was called off about 2 ½ hours early because of standing water on the straightaway and in pit road. Practice resumes today.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Sam Schmidt says he hasn't yet hired a driver for the No. 99 car in the Indianapolis 500. Schmidt Peterson Motorsports already has two drivers - last year's top IndyCar rookie Simon Pageland and rookie Tristan Gautier. Indy qualifying is Saturday and Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to put the rival Detroit Red Wings in a 2-0 hole to begin the Western Conference semifinals. Defenseman Duncan Keith and forward Michael Handzus missed practice for the Hawks yesterday, but both are expected to play in today's game.
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