Iginla’s 3 points lift Flames by Jackets (AP)
Iginla’s 3 points lift Flames by Jackets (AP)
The Calgary Flames have been getting contributions from just about everyone this season. It was finally captain Jarome Iginla’s turn. Iginla broke out of an extended scoring slump with a goal and two assists in the Flames’ 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. It was the first multipoint game of the season for Iginla, who had only four points in Calgary’s first…
Kiffin: Tide should be No. 1 over Gators (AP)
Tennessee coach Lane Kiffin says the AP Top 25 has it right — Alabama, not Florida, is the No. 1 team in the nation. He’s practically an expert. By vaulting over the Gators into the top spot in The Associated Press poll, the Crimson Tide set up the Vols’ second game against the No. 1 team in the nation this season.
U.S. World Cup viewership rises 41 percent (AP) ABC and ESPN are reporting a 41% increase in U.S. World Cup viewership since 2006. Sports betting may play a role. Read a comprehensive TitanBet Review to see what the buzz is about.
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Media Accreditation Begins for 2012 (AP)
Media Accreditation Begins for 2012 (AP)
Sports Editors: The U.S. Olympic Committee is accepting requests from media organizations for accreditation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The application form is available through the USOC’s media-specific site, USOCPressbox,org. Click here to go to the request site: http://pressbox.teamusa.org/Pages/Credentials.aspx.
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Regan Smith gets new 2-year deal (AP)
Regan Smith gets new 2-year deal (AP)
Regan Smith has signed a contract extension with Furniture Row Racing through the 2012 season to drive the team’s No. 78 Chevrolet in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
Lightning re-sign Downie to 2-year deal (AP)
The Tampa Bay Lightning have re-signed 20-goal scorer Steve Downie to a two-year contract. The NHL team announced the deal Wednesday. Downie appeared in 79 games last season, finishing with 22 goals and 46 points. The 23-year-old right wing set career highs for games played, goals, assists, points and penalty minutes.
Kings, D Mitchell agree to 2-year deal (AP)
The Los Angeles Kings have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with unrestricted free agent defenseman Willie Mitchell. The team announced the deal Wednesday. Mitchell had four goals, eight assists and 48 penalty minutes in 48 games with Vancouver last season. The 32-year-old was sidelined for 34 games after sustaining a concussion on Jan.
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Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal (AP)
Wings F Abdelkader agrees to 2-year deal (AP)
The Red Wings have agreed to a two-year contract with forward Justin Abdelkader. Detroit general manager Ken Holland announced the deal Monday. Terms were not disclosed. Abdelkader played in 50 games for the Red Wings last season. He had three goals, three assists and was third on the team with 152 hits.
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Thrashers sign ex-Islanders D Meyer (AP)
Defenseman Freddy Meyer, who appeared in 64 games with the New York Islanders last season, has signed with the Atlanta Thrashers. The 29-year-old Meyer was an unrestricted free agent. He had four goals and 11 assists with the Islanders last season. He began his NHL career with Philadelphia in 2003 and set a career high with 27 points for the Flyers in the 2005-06 season.
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Stephenson knows Bird is upset by arrest (AP)
Stephenson knows Bird is upset by arrest (AP)
Though he has not spoken to anyone from the Indiana Pacers, Lance Stephenson is well aware of Larry Bird’s disappointment with his arrest. Stephenson says he heard about Bird’s strongly worded statement that was critical of his actions and plans to speak to the Pacers president. “I’m just going to try to stay focused,” Stephenson said Tuesday at the New York Knicks’…
Media Accreditation Begins for 2012 (AP)
Sports Editors: The U.S. Olympic Committee is accepting requests from media organizations for accreditation to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The application form is available through the USOC’s media-specific site, USOCPressbox,org. Click here to go to the request site: http://pressbox.teamusa.org/Pages/Credentials.aspx.
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Browns lose P Zastudil for season (AP)
Browns lose P Zastudil for season (AP)
Cleveland Browns punter Dave Zastudil is out for the season because of a right knee injury. Coach Eric Mangini said Zastudil’s surgically repaired knee was not responding, so the team decided to place him on injured reserve, ending his season before it started. Zastudil missed eight games last season with a torn patellar tendon in his plant leg.
Redknapp plays down Euro pressure
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says his side cannot let nerves get to them as look to reach the Champions League group stages by beating Swiss side Young Boys.
Mercury-Sparks Preview (AP)
The Phoenix Mercury have already clinched a postseason spot. The Los Angeles Sparks’ playoff fate likely will come down to their final game. The Sparks begin their season-ending stretch as they host the slumping Mercury on Tuesday night. Los Angeles (12-19) is entering the final three games of the season tied with San Antonio and Minnesota for the final two playoff positions in the Western…
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Devils fill out minor league staffs (AP)
Devils fill out minor league staffs (AP)
The New Jersey Devils have filled out the coaching staffs of their minor league teams in Albany, N.Y. and Trenton. Trenton coach Rick Kowalsky has been promoted and will be the head coach of the Albany Devils of the AHL. He will be assisted by Tommy Albelin, who was on Jacques Lemaire’s staff with the Devils last season.
Family to proceed with Probert memoir (AP)
The family of Bob Probert has decided to proceed with a memoir the longtime NHL enforcer was working on before his death. “Tough Guy” is to published Oct. 26 by HarperCollinsCanada. It will recount Probert’s career with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks when he was one of the game’s most feared players.
Flyers’ Cote retires to become assistant (AP)
Philadelphia Flyers forward Riley Cote has retired and will stay with the organization as an assistant coach for the team’s AHL affiliate. Cote announced his decision Monday. He played in 156 games for the Flyers and scored one goal with seven points and 411 penalty minutes from 2006-2010. He joined head coach Greg Gilbert’s staff with the AHL’s Adirondack Phantoms.
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Thomas returns to Knicks as consultant (AP)
Thomas returns to Knicks as consultant (AP)
Even after losing all those games and an embarrassing sexual harassment lawsuit, Isiah Thomas has a place with the New York Knicks. Thomas was rehired Friday by the team as a consultant, two years after he was fired as its coach and president. “Isiah Thomas brings unique experience as a Hall of Fame player, coach, executive and owner, and we believe having him as part of our organization will…
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Royals recall Bullington, option Marte (AP)
Royals recall Bullington, option Marte (AP)
The Kansas City Royals recalled right-hander Bryan Bullington from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday and optioned right-hander Victor Marte. Bullington spent a week with the Royals in May, allowing four runs in three innings and going 0-1. In Omaha, he was 8-2 with a 2.82 ERA in 20 games, including 15 starts.
First-round tee times for The Greenbrier Classic (PGATOUR.com)
First-round tee times for The Greenbrier Classic
