• Thanks to Pettitte, Yanks avoid sweep in K.C.

• Nowitzki’s shot clinches playoff berth for Mavs

• Lakers crush Clips, shift focus to Hornets

• Turco, Stars dominate Ducks in opener

• Zetterberg’s 2 goals boost top-seed Red Wings

• Tiger stays steady in Masters’ opening round

• Nuggets take control of last playoff spot in West

• Curran: Typical Tiger Masters Thursday brings silence

• Slide show: Slide show: Images from the Masters

• Self reaches agreement on new deal with Kansas