UPDATE: The Dallas Mavericks won Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Finals to tie the series to one game apiece. Dallas 95 – 93 Miami

Boston Celtics big man Shaquille O’Neal announced his retirement from the NBA on Wednesday after 19 years of playing in the league.

Rafael Nadal defeated Robin Soderling in the quarterfinal of the French Open on Wednesday to set up a semifinal date with Andy Murray.

The champions of the Eastern Conference, the Miami Heat, will face the champions of the Western Conference, the Dallas Mavericks, starting on May 31, 2011.

Roger Federer advanced to a record 28th-straight Grand Slam quarterfinals after beating fellow Swiss star Stanislas Wawrinka on Sunday.

Quinton “Rampage” Jackson dominated Matt Hamill in the co-main card at UFC 130 on Saturday to score a unanimous decision victory.

Sebastian Vettel continued his impressive start to the 2011 Formula One season, winning the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday for his fifth victory in six races this year.

Top seeds Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic moved closer to a dream final after crushing their respective opponents in the 3rd round.

Barca beat United 3-1 to earn their third Champions League title in six seasons.

Top-ranked Caroline Wozniacki was eliminated from the 2011 French Open on Friday, losing to no.28 Daniela Hantuchova in the 3rd Round, 6-1, 6-3.