DETROIT (AP) — Jakub Kindl scored on a power play in the second period, Daniel Cleary had an empty-net goal and Jimmy Howard made 27 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings hold on for a 2-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night, putting the NHL’s best team during the regular season on [...]
NHL Playoff Roundup: Paille’s late goal gives Bruins 3-0 series lead over sagging Rangers
May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New York Rangers right wing Ryan Callahan (24) celebrates his goal and center Derek Stepan cheers from behind as Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) reacts during the first period in Game 2 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinal hockey playoff series in Boston, Sunday, May 19, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) (PhatzRadio / AP) — [...]
NBA Playoff Roundup: Pacers protect home court, beat Knicks 82-71
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indiana Pacers kept everything in front of them Saturday night. The Pacers didn’t let the Knicks get away from them on fast breaks, didn’t let the Knicks get good 3-point looks and didn’t even give New York a chance to challenge late. Instead, Roy Hibbert, Paul George and Indiana showed what it [...]
March Madness – NIT: Iowa set to face Baylor for NIT championship
April 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK — Pierre Jackson is one win away from capping his stellar Baylor career with the Bears’ first NIT championship. To do that, he’ll have to break down Iowa’s defense in the title game of the 76th National Invitation Tournament on Thursday night. The Hawkeyes have faced plenty of good point guards this season [...]
March Madness – NIT Roundup: Baylor beats Providence, earns semifinals ticket to New York
March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(PhatzRadio / AP) — Pierre Jackson had 20 points with 13 assists, seven rebounds and no turnovers in his final home game for Baylor as the Bears beat Providence 79-68 in an NIT quarterfinal game Wednesday night. Cory Jefferson added 26 points and Rico Gathers had 10 rebounds for the Bears (21-14), who go to [...]
College Basketball: Conference Championship Weekend / Men’s and Women’s Results
March 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Conference tournaments heat up Saturday as eight teams contend for a spot in their league title games and a total of 14 champions are crowned. Follow all of the action on the eve of Selection Sunday here.) NEW YORK (AP) — Brandon Triche scored the go-ahead basket early in overtime and No. 19 Syracuse advanced [...]
College Basketball: Conference Championship Central
March 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
(Conference tournaments are in full swing Friday as 17 leagues continue play. Check out what teams hit the hardwood and follow along with live scores, stats, recaps and more.) NEW YORK (AP) — Russ Smith scored 28 points in a bittersweet homecoming, leading No. 4 Louisville into the Big East tournament semifinals with a 74-55 [...]
NBA Roundup: Splitter helps Spurs beat Thunder 105-93
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Teammates Ben Gordon #8 and Brendan Haywood #33 of the Charlotte Bobcats try to stop Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on March 8, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (March 7, 2013 – Source: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images North America (PhatzRadio / AP) — SAN ANTONIO [...]
NBA Roundup: Shorthanded Knicks bowl over Utah Jazz
March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
J.R. Smith #8 of the New York Knicks takes a shot but misses in the final seconds of the game as Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends on March 7, 2013 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New York Knicks 95-94. (March 6, 2013 [...]
NHL Roundup: Nashville pounds Edmonton to break out of skid
March 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Ryan Jones #28 and Ryan Smyth #94 try to fight through the defense of Patric Hornqvist #27 and Scott Hannan #22 of the Nashville Predators in front of Predators goalie Pekka Rinne #35 at Bridgestone Arena on March 8, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (March 7, 2013 – Source: Frederick Breedon/Getty Images North America) NASHVILLE, Tenn. [...]
