Sports news: Ventre: Lakers show Celtics they're no pushover

Click to view this newsletter in a browser  |  Sports stories Sports msnbc.com | Sports stories View in a browser Stories    |    Videos    |    Share: Top sports stories Ventre: Lakers show Celtics they're no pushover Ventre: The last time these fierce rivals met in the NBA finals, the Celtics bullied Pau Gasol and the Lakers into submission. This time around, Los Angeles' refined forward would have none of it as the Lakers pounded their way to a 102-89 win in Game 1. Read full story More articles in sports: - Soderling beats Berdych in French semis - Williams sisters win 12th major doubles title - Lakers get physical in Game 1 win over Celtics - Celtics' stifling defense 'horrible' in Game 1 - Wooden hospitalized in grave condition - Last-place Orioles fire manager Dave Trembley - Selig won't overturn call that cost perfect game - Celizic: Selig blew perfect chance to be leader - Tigers beat up Indians 12-6 day after blown call - Drogba hurt in Ivory Coast win Top videos Video: Fantasy Fix: Predicting fantasy draft picks Gregg Rosenthal tells Tiffany Simons that he thinks fantasy drafters are going to overvalue Larry Fitzgerald and undervalue Marion Barber and names Drew Brees as the top QB option. Video: Emotional return for Joyce Video: Stern defends ticket prices Video: White House applauds Galarraga, Joyce Video: Wooden an inspiration for Jackson View more videos Pro Football Talk Broncos release Tom Brandstater Read more Circling the Bases A's ace Brett Anderson headed for an MRI exam after re-injuring elbow Read more Out of Bounds Calling Jim Joyce: Man with same name as ump flooded with irate phone calls Read more Sports photos A celebration turns painful, the NBA playoffs narrow down to two, a pitcher finds perfection, and more. See more Latest tweets from nbc_sports Get the latest sports news, gossip, predictions and more. More at Twitter Download Podcasts More from msnbc.com U.S. news World news Politics Business Sports Entertainment Health Tech & science Travel Local news Weather Follow us on Twitter Keep up with the latest headlines on spotwitter. Follow us Sign up for alerts Sign up for alerts delivered to your mobile phone, email or IM. Learn more FirstPerson: See news? Send us your video, photos or personal reports. Submit Sports stories    |    Top videos    |    Share: To remove yourself from the list simply click to unsubscribe MSNBC Interactive News - One Microsoft Way - Redmond, WA 98052 Privacy Statement Unsubscribe  |  Sports stories