NHL Three Stars: Lightning get mad; Blackhawks get even No. 1 Star: Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Lightning The diminutive center was dominant in his team’s 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings with two goals and two assists. Johnson was also a plus-3. He equaled Vincent Lecavalier’s franchise record for points in one playoff game, set on May 17, 2011 against the Boston Bruins. He has eight goals … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: That Lingering Lat
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Mets' Bartolo Colon picks up milestone win where it al started for him – New York Daily News
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Rockets say they can handle James Harden's turnovers
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Sky’s the limit for leader Landa at the Giro (Reuters)
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Sports-Events cancelled in Japan after second deadly quake (Reuters)
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Rotoworld Podcasts: Saturday DFS Preview
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Spring game Saturday: How to watch, updates
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Cycling-Sky’s the limit for leader Landa at the Giro (Reuters)
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