, but first since The International in 2003. Eric Axley and Steve Flesch tied for third.

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A-Rod returns to the Yankees lineup. And, the Falcons sign top pick Matt Ryan. >>Celtics Beat Pistons, Lakers Host Spurs (Undated) -- The NBA's conference finals began last night as the Celtics beat the Pistons 88-79 in Boston. Kevin Garnett scored 26 points as Boston improved to 9-and-0 at home this postseason. The West finals begin tonight as the Lakers host the defending champion Spurs.

>>Bulls Win NBA Draft Lottery (Secaucus, NJ) -- The Bulls will have the top pick in next month's NBA Draft after winning the draft lottery last night. Chicago went in with just a 1.7-percent chance of securing the top pick. Miami, which had the league's worst record, will select second. Minnesota has the third pick.

>>NHL Gears Up For Stanley Cup Final (Detroit, MI) -- The National Hockey League enjoys a few more days off before the start of the Stanley Cup Final in Hockeytown. The Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings will host the Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins in Game One Saturday in Motown.

>>A-Rod Homers In Yankee Return (Bronx, NY) -- The Yankees welcomed Alex Rodriguez back to the lineup Tuesday, but that's where the good news ended. Mike Mussina gave up seven runs in the first inning in a 12-2 loss to the Orioles. A-Rod hit a two-run homer for New York, which lost Derek Jeter to a wrist injury.

>>Falcons Sign Top Pick Matt Ryan (Flowery Branch, GA) -- The Falcons have signed first round draft pick Matt Ryan to a six-year contract. The "Atlanta Journal-Constitution" reports the deal for the Boston College quarterback is worth $75-million, with nearly $35-million guaranteed. Ryan was the third-overall pick in April.