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Former NHL player gets probation in drug-selling scheme
BOSTON (AP) — A former NHL player who was on two Stanley Cup championship teams has been sentenced to probation for his role in the illegal sale of prescription painkillers. Kevin Stevens was sentenced Thursday in U.S District Court in Boston to three years' probation and fined $10,000. He ...
Minus Crosby, Penguins edge Capitals 3-2 to take 3-1 lead
By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — Forget about revenge for the brutal cross-check that knocked Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby out of the playoffs indefinitely. Marc-Andre Fleury didn't want any part of it. The Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender came up with a more ...
Penguins star Sidney Crosby out with another concussion
By WILL GRAVES, AP Sports Writer PITTSBURGH (AP) — The scene brought back jarring memories. Sidney Crosby woozily making his way off the ice after taking a brutal hit from a member of the Washington Capitals. His brain foggy. His immediate future uncertain. The sight of their captain slowly ...
Big 12 players poised to break out in the fall
By STEPHEN HAWKINS, AP Sports Writer A look at football players in the Big 12 Conference this spring who are poised to have standout seasons beginning this fall: ___ BAYLOR WR Blake Lynch, sophomore. The speedy Lynch will get a chance to be a top receiving target sooner rather than later ...
Josh Harrison’s 3-run homer rallies Pirates past Reds 12-3
By JOE KAY, AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI (AP) — Three batters in, the game looked grim for Tyler Glasnow. The right-hander walked the first two, gave up Joey Votto's homer and was lamenting another slow start. Instead of giving in, he ended up getting his first win. Josh Harrison hit a ...
Crosby, McDavid and Bobrovsky are Hart Trophy finalists
NEW YORK (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky are finalists for the NHL's Hart Trophy. The award is given annually to the league's most valuable player. Crosby is a two-time Hart Trophy ...
Tyler Collins’ 3-run homer helps Tigers top Indians 7-1
By LARRY LAGE, AP Sports Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers have figured out how to beat the Cleveland Indians after failing miserably against them last year. Tyler Collins hit a three-run homer and Daniel Norris gave up only one run, helping Detroit beat Cleveland 7-1 on Monday ...
Hamilton lifts Reds to 4-3, 10-inning win over Pirates
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds took advantage of some sloppy play by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. The Pirates managed just three hits while being charged with two errors, both of which led to unearned runs in the Reds' 4-3 victory in 10 innings. Tucker Barnhart walked with ...
Penguins star Crosby leaves game following hit to head
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Game 3 of his team's playoff series against Washington after taking a hit to the head from Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen. The NHL's leading scorer and one of the game's best players did not return and his status for ...
West Virginia to install new video board at stadium
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — A new video board measuring 37 feet high by 97 feet long is planned for installation this summer at West Virginia University's Milan Puskar Stadium. The board will be installed in the north end zone in time for the fall football season. The university says the new ...