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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Kobe Bryant hit a baseline jump shot with 4.2 seconds left and the Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up a six-game road trip by holding on to beat the Raptors 94-92 on Sunday, their eighth victory in nine meetings with Toronto
Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
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The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Euro Roundup: First-place Manchester City won 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday on Joleon Lescott's goal in the 63rd minute, maintaining its two-point lead over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
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Stanley Cups: 0
2008-'09 record: 41-31-10, 92 points (3rd in Central, 6th in West)
2008-'09 playoffs: Lost to Vancouver Canucks 4-0
General manager: Larry Pleau (428-331-143, 12th NHL year, 1st team)
Coach: Andy Murray (316-287-97, 11th NHL year, 2nd team)
Captain: Eric Brewer
Top returning scorer: RW Brad Boyes (33 goals, 39 assists, 72 points)
Top returning goalie: Chris Mason (27-21-7, 2.41, .916)
Key additions: G Ty Conklin; RW Barry Tallackson; C Derek Armstrong.
Key subtractions: D Jay McKee; D Jeff Woywitka; C Trent Whitfield; G Manny Legace; RW Dan Hinote.
Top line: LW Paul Kariya, C David Backes, RW Brad Boyes
Top defensive pairing: Barret Jackman, Erik Johnson
Goaltending: Mason drove Manny Legace from his No. 1 job, posting spectacular 24-9-6 record during second half. Started last 33 games of regular season as Blues drove to playoffs. Modified his game to play deeper in net and adopted a more patient approach. Can be the victim of soft five-hole tallies and tends to give up some tasty rebounds.
Player to watch: D Erik Johnson. First overall pick in 2007 missed all of last season after surgery to repair torn knee ligaments suffered in golf cart mishap. Will be interesting to see if he comes all the way back to pick up where he left off after solid rookie campaign. Big (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) defender is mobile and quick with huge shot and nasty mean streak.
Outlook: Hockey’s hottest team in the second half last season, many of the young Blues enjoyed breakout campaigns. Can they pick off where they left off? That’s the key question.
Prediction: 93 points, 4th in Central, 8th seed in West)
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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
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