Thomas ends slump, gives Bruins SO win (AP)
Thomas ends slump, gives Bruins SO win (AP)
Tim Thomas picked up more at the Olympics than a silver medal and a dozen minutes of ice time. The U.S. backup once again looked like the goalie who won the 2009 Vezina Trophy on Thursday night, returning from a slump that left him on two different teams’ benches to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in a shootout.
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Bucks win again, rout Wade-less Heat (AP)
Bucks win again, rout Wade-less Heat (AP)
With or without Dwyane Wade, the Miami Heat are no match for the Milwaukee Bucks this season. The Bucks drubbed Wade’s supporting cast for their sixth consecutive victory Saturday, beating the Heat 94-71. Milwaukee is 3-0 this year against Miami, winning by a total of 50 points. The Bucks are assured of taking the season series for the first time in seven years.
Harvick wins Nationwide race at Las Vegas (AP)
Kevin Harvick overcame a pair of horrendous pit stops to win the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Randolph’s 31 and 25 power Grizzlies (AP)
Zach Randolph overwhelmed them with his scoring and rebounding. Tracy McGrady lasted 15 minutes before calling it a night. Good thing all the New York Knicks’ moves are for the future. Because if they were about the present, all of them backfired Saturday night. Randolph had 31 points and a career-high 25 rebounds against his former team, and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Knicks 120-109 to tie a…
Former G Shields practices with Sharks (AP)
Former G Shields practices with Sharks (AP)
A few months ago, the San Jose Sharks knew they would have a problem when they returned to practice after the Olympic break. With goaltenders Evgeni Nabokov and Thomas Greiss playing in the Olympics, coach Todd McLellan knew he wouldn’t have a goalie at least for the first couple of practices. The Sharks reached back into their past to find an answer to that problem, bringing back former San…
US, Canada set to meet for hockey gold (AP)
Here we go again. A week ago, on what was called Super Sunday, the Americans beat the Canadians in the Olympics for the first time in 50 years. On Sequel Sunday, the U.S. will try to become Olympic champions on the 50th anniversary of their out-of-nowhere gold medal in Squaw Valley, Calif.; the only other American hockey gold was the Miracle on Ice in Lake Placid 30 years ago.
Daily Wrap-up, Round 3: Waste Management Phoenix Open (PGATOUR.com)
Daily Wrap-up, Round 3: Waste Management Phoenix Open
Derrick Rose’s 3D magazine cover
Derrick Rose’s 3D magazine cover
FadeAway, the United Kingdom’s biggest and only basketball magazine, have taken their print game to the next level by publishing their latest issue, featuring Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose(notes), in 3D: I know what you’re thinking, and yes — it comes with the glasses, Beyonce. Relax.via Pippen Ain’t Easy, Docksquad Sports
Barry Bonds’ wife files for divorce (AP)
Court records show Barry Bonds’ wife of 12 years has filed for divorce in Los Angeles. Liz Watson filed to end the couple’s marriage on Thursday. She cited irreconcilable differences, and documents state the couple have already reached a settlement agreement. Details of the agreement were not included in the initial filing.
Bjoergen wins third gold of Games
Bjoergen wins third gold of Games
Norway’s Marit Bjoergen becomes the first triple gold medal winner in Vancouver after leading the women’s cross-country relay team to victory.
Hughes steps aside as Silver Stars head coach (AP)
San Antonio Silver Stars coach Dan Hughes is stepping down to become general manager full-time and promoting assistant Sandy Brondello to replace him. Hughes said Thursday the move is designed to keep the Silver Stars staff together, noting that Brondello has attracted interest from other WNBA teams.
Canada outclass US to take gold
Hosts Canada secure their eighth gold medal of the Games with a memorable 2-0 win over the United States in the final of the women’s ice hockey.
Golf Capsules (AP)
Golf Capsules (AP)
The memory of a missed 3-foot putt did nothing to diminish Camilo Villegas’s game Thursday in the Phoenix Open. The 28-year-old Colombian tied the tournament first-round record with a 9-under 62 to take a one-shot lead over former Florida teammate Matt Every. Villegas regrouped with a bogey-free round Thursday after making the semifinals of the Match Play Championship last weekend, but missing…
Wild’s Bouchard waiting for head to heal (AP)
Wild’s Bouchard waiting for head to heal (AP)
Pierre-Marc Bouchard was supposed to be centering Minnesota’s second line this season. Instead, he’s been watching helplessly and without expression from a perch in the press box while the Wild play without him. His pads, jersey and helmet have been replaced by a black wool coat and a scarf. This is what recovering from a concussion can look like.
MLB bans deadly weapons from clubhouses (AP)
Major League Baseball has a new message for players and employees this spring training: Keep guns, long knives and explosives out of the clubhouse. Signs have been placed in spring training locker rooms stating “individuals are prohibited from possessing deadly weapons while performing any services for MLB.” The rules apply to employees of the commissioner’s office, other central…
Patrick in 12-car accident in NASCAR debut (AP)
Patrick in 12-car accident in NASCAR debut (AP)
Danica Patrick has been involved in a 12-car accident in the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
Burton, Harvick fast in last Daytona practice (AP)
Jeff Burton is at the top of the speed charts and teammate Kevin Harvick is second after the final practice for Sunday’s Daytona 500.
Fans use billboard persuasion for Favre (AP)
Fans use billboard persuasion for Favre (AP)
Last summer, coaches and players lobbied Brett Favre to join the Minnesota Vikings through text messages, phone calls and in-person visits. This year, the public has started the persuasion process for them. Driven to show their appreciation for Favre's storied first season with Minnesota, a group of Vikings fans has taken out advertising space on a digital billboard near the 40-year-old…
Green flag ready to fall on the 2010 Truck season (NASCAR.com)
Green flag ready to fall on the 2010 Truck season
Coyotes win 1-0 in 10th round of SO (AP)
Coyotes win 1-0 in 10th round of SO (AP)
The Phoenix Coyotes want two points every chance they get, and coach Dave Tippett doesn't care about extra credit for style or extra offense. Adrian Aucoin lifted a wrister over the glove of Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne in the 10th round of the shootout, and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Predators 1-0 Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
US selects 216 athletes to Olympic team (AP)
The U.S. Olympic Committee has announced 216 athletes for the Vancouver Games, including two who have been selected to five straight teams. Nordic combined skier Todd Lodwick and luge athlete Mark Grimmette were chosen for their fifth straight team when the list was made official early Tuesday. Teams can make changes only in case of injuries.
Phaneuf, Giguere help Leafs blank Devils (AP)
Dion Phaneuf made quite a first impression with his new fans in Toronto. Physical on the ice and chatty in the dressing room between periods, the rugged defenseman helped lead the Maple Leafs to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Toronto snapped a six-game losing streak in Phaneuf's debut.
