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Penalty-killer Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON – His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Given his chance on a rebuilt line, he’s spreading that news in the Stanley Cup finals. Paille scored the winning goal in the Bruins 2-1 overtime victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2, then picked up … 0

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

TENNIS Citing back, Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon WIMBLEDON, England – Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament … 0

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON – Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn’t in … 0

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FILE - In this Aug. 3, 2011 file photo, Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Brandon Beachy (37) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington. With Beachy reaching the apparent end of his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, the Braves are facing a tough decision with their rotation as they prepare to open a series against San Francisco on Friday night, June 14, 2013. There's no obvious answer as to who might move to the bullpen to make room for Beachy, who was leading the majors in ERA when he hurt his right elbow about a year ago. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Saturday, June 15, 2013

BASEBALL Tulowitzki to miss up to six weeks with broken rib DENVER – Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will be out between four and six weeks with a right rib fracture. Tulowitzki was injured diving for a ball in … 0

Driver Carl Edwards points to the pole-winner sticker he placed on his car after qualifying for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series auto race at Michigan International Speedway Friday, June 14, 2013, in Brooklyn, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Edwards tops Cup qualifying at Michigan

Saturday, June 15, 2013

A first for Edwards Carl Edwards topped qualifying for the first time this season with a lap of 202.452 mph at Michigan International Speedway yesterday. Edwards was given the pole in May at Talladega as well, but that … 0

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili, of Argentina,, left, and Tim Duncan leave the floor after losing to the Miami Heat at Game 4 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Thursday, June 13, 2013, in San Antonio. The Heat won 109-93. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Manu’s misfires worrying Spurs in NBA Finals

Saturday, June 15, 2013

SAN ANTONIO – What’s the matter with Manu? Manu Ginobili isn’t scoring. His game is now careless instead of famously creative. In these NBA Finals, where LeBron James and Dwyane Wade just delivered a forceful reminder in Game … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien, center, speaks to his team at the beginning of NHL hockey practice Friday, June 14, 2013, in Chicago. The Bruins trail the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in the best-of-seven games Stanley Cup final series. Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday in Chicago. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)

Bruins’ Horton practices ahead of Game 2

Saturday, June 15, 2013

CHICAGO – Milan Lucic remembers it as if it was yesterday. Boston got Nathan Horton in a trade with Florida three years ago, and Bruins Coach Claude Julien decided to put the forward on a line with David … 0

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, center, yells at members of the Arizona Diamondbacks while umpire Manny Gonzalez holds him back as Jerry Hairston Jr. looks on after starting pitcher Zack Greinke was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kennedy, Mattingly, Gibson among eight suspended

Saturday, June 15, 2013

PITTSBURGH – Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks yesterday, handing out eight suspensions and a dozen fines as punishment for a bench-clearing brawl. Yet even with Arizona pitcher Ian Kennedy … 0

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa, left, and center Jonathan Toews wait along the boards during NHL hockey practice, Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Chicago. The Blackhawks host the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Toews beat Bruins’ Bergeron for Selke Award

Saturday, June 15, 2013

CHICAGO – Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews got another victory yesterday. The trophy he wants the most is still up for grabs. Toews won the Frank J. Selke award, given to the NHL’s best defensive forward. He emerged from … 0

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Narbonne claims Motard race in first day of Loudon Classic

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Shane Narbonne dominated yesterday’s Motard race, despite a spill on the final lap, to win the final event of Day 1 of the 90th annual Loudon Classic motorcycle weekend. The Motard race is an eight-lap sprint were riders … 0

Phil Mickelson reacts to a missed putt on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Mickelson, Horschel share clubhouse lead at Merion

Saturday, June 15, 2013

ARDMORE, Pa. – Phil Mickelson made his first birdie on his last putt. Billy Horschel never missed a green. It was all they could do to barely break par against Merion, which is turning out to be the … 0

Boston Red Sox's Daniel Nava reacts after striking out against the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 2-0. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Tillman, Davis lead Orioles past Red Sox, 2-0

Saturday, June 15, 2013

BALTIMORE – There’s still more than half a season left to play, so there’s no reason for the Baltimore Orioles to become overly excited about their current situation. Then again, what harm is there in enjoying the moment? … 0

Fisher Cats lose opener of series to SeaWolves

Saturday, June 15, 2013

A week after sweeping three games in Erie, the New Hampshire Fisher Cats failed to keep their momentum going against the SeaWolves last night in Manchester, falling 6-3 in the opener of a three-game series. Ryan Tepera suffered the loss for the Fisher Cats, allowing eight hits, four … 0

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