Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit
Written by LARRY LAGE,AP Hockey Writer
DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start.
Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win
Written by GREG BEACHAM,AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5.
Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston
Written by IRA PODELL,AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game.
Ocean not all that separates US, European fans
Written by NANCY ARMOUR,AP National Writer
Imagine Derek Jeter leading the New York Yankees off the field because opposing fans were yelling racial slurs and throwing bananas at his team. Or a game between the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls halted because of unrelenting race-baiting from the crowd.
McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'
Written by GRAHAM DUNBAR,AP Sports Writer
GENEVA (AP) — An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday.