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Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win

LOS ANGELES -- Jonathan Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoff shutout, and the Los Angeles Kings moved to the brink of their second straight trip to the Western Conference finals with a 3-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks in Game 5 on Thursd

The Miami Herald, today, 01:39

Blackhawks shuffle deck but still come up short

Detroit - Entering Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals Thursday night, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville was hoping to see the same sort of jump offensively he saw from his team in the third period of Game 3. After his team managed only five shot

The Detroit News, today, 01:39

A survivor at 78, A.J. Foyt looking for an Indy 500 win as an owner

INDIANAPOLIS - The old warhorse is back at Indy. A.J. Foyt limped into the media center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday, hobbled by age and injury but as gritty and determined as ever. At 78, Foyt has survived heart, back and knee surgery in t

Detroit Free Press, today, 01:38

Drew Sharp: Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings thoroughly frustrating Chicago Blackhawks

The pace of the game and pressure of the moment grew more feverish as time elapsed. Chicago played with a late desperation reserved for those staring down what many would consider a startling elimination. This was the occasion that Jimmy Howard long envi

Detroit Free Press, today, 01:38

Blackhawks' penalty kill gets nicked at crucial juncture

Detroit - It was bound to happen sooner or later - the Blackhawks simply had to give up a power-play goal. At least, it sure seemed like it would have to happen at some point. But through eight playoff games, the Blackhawks were 29-for-29. They made it 3

The Detroit News, today, 01:30

Denny Hamlin blisters Charlotte track record to take Coca-Cola 600 pole

CONCORD, N.C. Denny Hamlin is on a mission. He doesn't know whether he can complete it, but if he still can qualify for the Chase for the Sprint Cup, that means throwing caution to the wind.

Orlando Sentinel, today, 01:28

Nets denied permission to talk to Celtics coach Doc Rivers

On the same day P.J. Carlesimo threw a little cold water on Mikhail Prokhorov’s grand ambitions, league sources confirmed a report that the Nets were denied permission to talk to Doc Rivers about their vacant coaching position. Rivers, who is under contr

Daily News, today, 01:27

Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

There seems to be a budding debate about whether the Bears can build a bridge to repair relations and retire the jersey number of a certain disgruntled former employee. It will happen this season. Dat's right. For Michael Keller Ditka Jr., the man also k

Chicago Tribune, today, 01:24

Tigers lose on Fielder's single off Burton's glove

DETROIT -- Ron Gardenhire has never made a secret of his admiration for Prince Fielder. The Minnesota Twins manager has often called the Detroit Tigers' slugger one of the best and smartest hitters and baseball, and openly talks about telling his pitcher

The Miami Herald, today, 01:20

Cowlishaw: Why Cowboys will never return to 'glory days of yesteryear'

Tim Cowlishaw answered questions in a chat Thursday. Here are some highlights. Joe The Bartender ... The other night after about the 5th round a spirited discussion broke out among the barflies over at my place. They were arguing over whether Matt Johnso

Dallas News, today, 01:17

Detroit 2, Chicago 0: Red Wings one win away from stunning Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings keep doing good work; and good things keep happening. The Wings showed Thursday night what determination and a willingness to do dirty work can accomplish: A 2-0 victory at Joe Louis Arena, one that's put the Wings one victory from

Detroit Free Press, today, 01:13

Red Wings match Blackhawks hit-for-hit to command series

Detroit Looks like glass slipper time, folks. The improbable Red Wings need one more victory to beat the Blackhawks and proceed to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2009. They defeated the Blackhawks a third consecutive time - the on

The Detroit News, today, 01:12

KC's Santana fans 8, but gives up 4 HRs to Angels

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ervin Santana's mastery of the strike zone against his former teammates was incomplete. Sure, he struck out eight, but he also gave up four home runs and the Kansas City Royals lost to the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Thursday night....

The Miami Herald, today, 01:11

Favorable bounces and Chris Kreider extend NY Rangers season

Chris Kreider has been in and out of John Tortorella’s doghouse more often than the Ranger beat reporters. For every daring foray to the net, Kreider has been convicted by Tortorella of taking too many risks and failing to mind his back-checking lanes. S

Daily News, today, 01:09

Regimen of Red Bull doctor Bernd Pansold and East Germans still leaves toll on athletes

This is the fourth in a series of four articles drawn from a Daily News investigation of Red Bull’s Diagnostics and Training Center, a facility near the company headquarters in Austria where sponsored athletes and their trainers work under the supervisio