Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect in serious condition after car accident

Following a serious car accident on Sunday, former LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd is in serious condition at a Miami hospital.

Per ESPN.com, Michael Bonnette, LSU's associate athletic director for sports information,
said he spoke to Byrd's representatives Monday morning but there was no further information about his condidtion.

The Miami native transferred to LSU from junior college. He caught seven touchdown passes as a junior and 27 passes for 513 yards and four touchdowns with his final year at LSU. Byrd was preparing for the NFL draft this weekend and was rated by Scouts Inc. as the No. 13 wide receiver in the draft.

LSU fans and sports fans tweeted their thoughts, including one twitterer who noted this accident comes after Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart died in an automobile accident this month:

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   dbro113 ESPN: LSU's Demetrius Byrd in ICU after car accident. WOW! Not cool... 20 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck
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   poopsykins i really hope dwmetrius byrd pulls thru... 20 Apr 2009 from mobile web
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   PennantRaceGear NLF prospect Demetrius Byrd in hospital after car wreck. Man, these car wrecks involving young athletes need to stop... 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   ArthurWimberly Demetrius Byrd in ICU :( http://bit.ly/mICQz 20 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck
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   jfordltu LSU WR, draft prospect Byrd in intensive care after car accident http://usat.me/?34818782 - thoughts and prayers out to him and his. 20 Apr 2009 from Tweetie

Former LSU wide receiver and NFL prospect in serious condition after car accident

Kenya's Kosgei, Ethiopia's Merga win at Boston Marathon

Per the Associated Press, Kenya's Salina Kosgei won the women's race and Deriba Merga of Ethiopia took first for the men in the 113th Boston Marathon Monday. Kosgei finished with a time of 2:32:17, just one second ahead of Ethiopia's Dire Tune. Merga clocked in at 2:08:42, nearly one full minute ahead of Daniel Rono of Kenya, and the USA's Ryan Hall.

Americans took third in both races, making this the best U.S. finish since 1985.

Twitterers followed the marathon every step of the way.

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   jawooten3 At the #boston marathon. Just saw 2 soldiers in full fatigues with backpacks running. Inspiring. 20 Apr 2009 from Tweetie
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   sitbones My mind cannot comprehend running 26.2 miles in the Boston Marathon and losing the womens race by one second. 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   GoodMorningFab : virtually spectating Boston Marathon - such amazingly talented runners! 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   asbarber Watching the Boston Marathon is extremely inspiring... Go Steph and Nate! 20 Apr 2009 from TwitterBerry
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   movieloverron Avoiding the city at all cost due to the Boston Marathon. On the plus side, it's nice to have the day off. 20 Apr 2009 from TwitterFon
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   AZMegaHomes Tracking friend in his mid-60's running the Boston Marathon today for 26th year straight! Track runner 21093 at BAA.org 20 Apr 2009 from web

Kenya's Kosgei, Ethiopia's Merga win at Boston Marathon

Sixers steal Game 1 from the Magic

Andre Iguodala drained a pullup jumper with 2.2. seconds and Philadepelphia completed a furious 18-point comeback and win Game 1 at Orlando.

Iguodala's 22-foot game-winnger was sweet redemption for the shooting guard, who had missed two free throws with close to a minute left in the game.

Iguodala finished with with a team-high 20 points, eight boards and eight assists, and his winning bucket in the closing seconds overshadowed a spectacular night from Dwight Howard. The Orlando center shot 11-13 from the field and finished with a career playoff-high 31 points and 16 rebounds.

ESPN has a game recap and highlight video of Igudala's last-second dagger, and Monday morning fans were still reacting on Twitter to the playoff upset.

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   dgordonjr (Philadelphia, Pa.) Sixers' comeback was nice, however we can't afford to be down 18 points with designs on winning the game again. http://snipr.com/ga8oo 20 Apr 2009 from digsby
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   JohnnyOteri (West Palm Beach, Fl.) Wow still can't get over the Sixers victory yesterday..... 20 Apr 2009 from TwitterFon
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   SFLIFE22 THE SIXERS TAKE GAME 1 ON A CLUTCH JUMPER BY LITTLE LEBRON.... 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   caa1000 (Orlando, Fl.) Still recovering from Magic loss to Sixers! 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   residenceconsh Did you see the Philly triple play this weekend? Phillies, Flyers and Sixers all won their games! 20 Apr 2009 from web
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   Flgirl80 (Deltona, Fl.) Still upset about Magic game last night. Hope they win on weds. 20 Apr 2009 from web

Sixers steal Game 1 from the Magic

Nadal reaffirms title as King of Clay

Per BBC Sport, the world's top tennis player Rafael Nadal won his fifth straight Monte Carlo title by defeating Novak Djokovic 6-3 2-6 6-1 in Sunday's final in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Twitterers remain in awe of the 22-year-old's talent.

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   Luzinha_Franzoi Nadal is really THE ONE! I love this guy! 19 Apr 2009 from web
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   maryjansenc So Nadal won. Again. It's getting boring, guys. 19 Apr 2009 from web
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   denfab i'd like to meet a person who can successfully argue that nadal isn't the king of clay. winning on (what seems to be) an off-day? just wow. 19 Apr 2009 from TweetDeck
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   Gloster_Gal Another fab day - I think so anyway - Nadal wins again and Everton beat the Scum :o) 19 Apr 2009 from web
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   arihaz vamos Rafa you have done it again, You are truly the king of claycourt. Keep us smiling Rafael Nadal..we are smiling too 19 Apr 2009 from web
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   tweetcath Nadal remains the man! 20 Apr 2009 from web

Nadal reaffirms title as King of Clay