Today’s Best
Top performers from the Inland Northwest and beyond:
Justin Verlander
Detroit Tigers pitcher threw a two-hitter and struck out 11 in a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians.
Eric Staal
Scored twice as Carolina defeated top-seeded Boston 4-1 to take a 3-1 series lead in NHL playoffs.
Dwight Howard
Totaled 17 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks as Orlando beat Boston 117-96 in NBA playoffs.