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Wings seek commanding 3-1 series lead vs. 'Hawks
DETROIT (AP) Jimmy Howard's cat-quick reflexes in net and easygoing nature out of it are big reasons the Detroit Red Wings
are on a roll.
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Rangers avoid sweep by Bruins
Chris Kreider scored 7:03 into overtime and the Rangers avoided a sweep with a 4-3 win over the Bruins. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist made 37 saves, including six in OT.
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Bruins try to finish off sweep of Rangers
The Bruins have the Rangers on the brink of elimination. To finish the sweep and reach the East finals, they will have to win a second straight game at MSG. Follow the action here.
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Birdman an unlikely difference-maker for Miami in more ways than one
Chris Andersen has gone from a 10-day contract to a key figure in the Heat's series against the Pacers. Ian Thomsen explores how the Birdman has adapted to his new team.
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Avs hire two-time Cup winner Roy as head coach
DENVER (AP) -- Patrick Roy has been hired as coach of the Colorado Avalanche.
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Francona returns to Fenway with Tribe riding high
The Phillies aren't going anywhere. With high-priced, aging players littering the roster, it would be wise to trade a few of them. And Cliff Lee would be a great start, says Jay Jaffe.
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Power Rankings: Red Sox join Indians in top 10
The Red Sox are in the top 10 of Joe Lemire's Power Rankings. So is their former manager. Terry Francona has the surprising Indians in playoff position as he returns to Beantown.
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SEC schedule models: What's the best approach?
Luck of the schedule draw can be a huge edge in the SEC. But finding a 'fair' model in a 14-team league is not easy, writes Andy Staples. Can the SEC balance tradition and equality?
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How was LeBron so open on Heat's winning play?
What was Indiana doing? Where was Roy Hibbert? LeBron James' far-too-easy Game 1-winning layup at the buzzer raised many questions. Rob Mahoney breaks down the final play.
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Mavs want trade for Howard, Paul?
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LeBron layup at buzzer give Miami Heat 103-102 Game 1 overtime win
The Heat and Pacers needed OT to settle Game 1, where LeBron James's buzzer-beater showed Paul George how it's done and gave Miami the 103-102 win, says Ian Thomsen.
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Another prized young arm set to debut
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