Sports: From Basketballs To Racing Horses  Host Scott Simon
speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN about the latest sports news.
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News, I'm Scott Simon and I've
wait all week to say it's time for sports.  Basketball playoffs,
two teams come back from a three-game deficit just not far
enough. In baseball, Angels in the outfield but rarely on the
bases. How much money do they have to spend to get a few hits?
And some national concerns that have nothing to do with
congress. Howard Bryant, columnist for and ESPN The Magazine
joins us. Morning Howard.  HOWARD BRYANT: Good morning, Scott.
How are you?  SIMON: Fine, thank you, my friend.  BRYANT: And
before we get started, the only thing I care about with the
Kentucky Derby is the drinks and the hats. That's about it. I
don't even know who's racing. I can't help today.  SIMON: Well,
I'm glad you mentioned. Take note. Our friend, Laura
Hillenbrand, the author of "Seabiscuit," you know, a great book.
She's picking Orb in today's Derby.  B