April 2008 in Sports - 22 April 2008 (Tuesday)

22 April 2008 (Tuesday)

• NBA:
  • Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics is named Defensive Player of the Year.
• National Football League:
  • 2008 NFL Draft:
    • Four days before the formal start of the draft, the Miami Dolphins, who hold the No. 1 pick, sign Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long to a five-year contract. The St. Louis Rams, who have the No. 2 pick, are now "on the clock." (AP via Yahoo)
  • The Seattle Seahawks release former MVP Shaun Alexander. (AP via Yahoo)

• NHL
  • 2008 Stanley Cup playoffs
    • Eastern Conference Quarterfinals
      • Philadelphia Flyers 3, Washington Capitals 2, OT, Philadelphia wins series 4–3
    • Western Conference Quarterfinals
      • San Jose Sharks 5, Calgary Flames 3, San Jose wins series 4–3