I had to speak out against organising committee: Randhir Singh (Interview)NEW DELHI - Randhir Singh is the lone International Olympic Committee (IOC) member from India and he raised a hornet’s nest when he went to town blasting the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CGOC) of which he is vice-chairman, saying he was “only pointing out certain deficiencies and that we should get on with the work on all fronts”. Vrbata scores twice to lift Coyotes past KingsLOS ANGELES — Despite the controversy surrounding his team, Phoenix Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov is only focused on what he can control on the ice. Khabibulin’s last-second giveaway gives Flames win over OilersEDMONTON, Alberta — David Moss scored with 48.7 seconds left to lift the Calgary Flames over the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 on Saturday night. Top San Jose forwards score, Heatley gets first points in victoryANAHEIM, Calif. — The San Jose Sharks had little trouble getting on track against the Anaheim Ducks this time. Islanders owner to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Arnott scores early, Predators beat Stars 3-2 on Santorelli’s shootout goalDALLAS — Jason Arnott had an early goal, Michael Santorelli scored the winner in a shootout and the Nashville Predators held on for a 3-2 season-opening victory against the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Penguins-Islanders Sums
Crosby scores goal, adds shootout tally to lift Pens over Tavares and Islanders 4-3UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Sid the Kid took the storybook ending away from prized rookie John Tavares and the New York Islanders. Dubinsky scores 2 goals, Rangers win home opener, 5-2 over SenatorsNEW YORK — The sellout crowd at Madison Square Garden came to cheer Marian Gaborik, the New York Rangers’ major free-agent signing over the summer, only to see him upstaged by linemates Brandon Dubinsky and Vinny Prospal. Gionta’s tap in lifts Canadiens to 2-1 OT win to spoil Buffalo Sabres’ season openerBUFFALO, N.Y. — Brian Gionta took advantage of a timely carom 2:42 into overtime, when he tapped in an errant shot to secure the Montreal Canadiens’ 2-1 win over the Sabres and spoil Buffalo’s season opener on Saturday night. Ryder, Wheeler score 26 seconds apart in Bruins’ 7-2 win over HurricanesBOSTON — Michael Ryder and Blake Wheeler scored 26 seconds apart in the first period and the Boston Bruins scored four-power play goals in a 7-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night. Senators-Rangers Sums
Peverley, Kovalchuk combine for 4 goals as Thrashers hold off Lightning 6-3 in openerATLANTA — Rich Peverley and Ilya Kovalchuk each scored two goals, Ondrej Pavelec stopped 36 shots and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 on Saturday night in the season opener for both teams. Rostislav Klesla’s third-period goal, Mason’s goaltending lead Blue Jackets past Wild, 2-1COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rostislav Klesla celebrated a new four-year contract extension by scoring a goal midway through the third period Saturday night to push the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild, 2-1 in the season opener for both teams. Emery stops 24 shots as Flyers spoil return of Jacques Lemaire as Devils coachNEWARK, N.J. — Ray Emery made 24 saves, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the second straight night and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New Jersey 5-2 on Saturday, spoiling Jacques Lemaire’s return as the Devils’ coach. Home sweet home: Ovechkin, Semin, Varlamov lead Capitals past visiting Maple Leafs 6-4WASHINGTON — If Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and the rest of Washington’s forwards put pucks in the net at this rate, it might not matter which goalie the Capitals use. Islanders to explore all options, including relocation, with lack of new arena approvalUNIONDALE, N.Y. — The New York Islanders are becoming the NHL’s biggest free agent. Keith Tkachuk scores twice, adds assists to help Blues sweep Red Wings in SwedenSTOCKHOLM — For the second straight game, a veteran stepped up and helped the St. Louis Blues rally past the Detroit Red Wings. Anderson makes 35 saves, Stastny and Wolski score goals as Avalanche beats Vancouver 3-0DENVER — Craig Anderson stopped 35 shots, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0 on Saturday. Blackhawks reverse first game loss with Campbell, Kane, Sharp and Byfuglien scoringHELSINKI — The Chicago Blackhawks used three power-play goals to beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 Saturday after losing the season opener the previous day in a shootout. MCC-Murugappa hockey: ONGC, Army XI record second winCHENNAI - Following their rousing performance against Air India in the All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament Friday night, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) swept to their second win in pool A by defeating the young and inexperienced Karnataka XI 3-1 here Saturday. Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise Stanley Cup banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby watched the Penguins raise their Stanley Cup banner, then got the NHL champions off to a familiar start by scoring their first two goals during a 3-2 victory over the rival New York Rangers on Friday night. Malkin, Crosby score as Penguins raise banner, then hold off Rangers 3-2PITTSBURGH — There were no champagne showers for the Pittsburgh Penguins, no postgame celebration. They had to be satisfied with taking away two points from a division opponent on an emotional and potentially distraction-filled night, and that was plenty good enough. Rangers-Penguins Sums
Ray Emery stops 28 shots in Flyers’ 2-0 victory over HurricanesRALEIGH, N.C. — It doesn’t matter what team Ray Emery is playing for. The Carolina Hurricanes never seem to get anything going against him, and that made for a memorable debut with Philadelphia. Penguins raise Stanley Cup banner to rafters before final home opener at Mellon ArenaPITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins raised their Stanley Cup banner to the rafters before their opener against the New York Rangers on Friday night. NHL No. 1 pick Tavares quickly becoming new face of IslandersUNIONDALE, N.Y. — Rick DiPietro’s recognizable name and decade-and-a-half long contract certainly suggest he is the face of the New York Islanders. Paul Kariya scores twice to lead the Blues past Detroit 4-3 in NHL openerSTOCKHOLM — Paul Kariya scored two goals as the St. Louis Blues rallied to edge the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their opening game of the NHL regular season Friday. Home favorite Koistinen scores in shootout for Panthers, 4-3HELSINKI — Finnish defender Ville Koistinen scored the winning goal in the shootout, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 Friday in their season opener. Florida Panthers pick Randy Sexton to be GM after Jacques Martin’s summer departureHELSINKI — The Florida Panthers made Randy Sexton the team’s general manager on Friday, promoting the man responsible for the club’s numerous offseason moves. After chaotic offseason, ailing Coyotes can’t wait for puck to dropGLENDALE, Ariz. — The Phoenix Coyotes can’t wait to open the 2009-10 season. ONGC rout Air India in Murugappa Gold Cup hockeyCHENNAI - Defending champions Air India went down 1-5 against an inspired ONGC in their opening Pool A match of the 85th All-India MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament here Friday. Chris Pronger’s departure forces Ducks to get deeper, find more scoring for Pacific runANAHEIM, Calif. — A huge portion of the Anaheim Ducks’ success rested squarely on Chris Pronger’s broad shoulders over the past few seasons. The former MVP routinely played 30 minutes a game, fluidly moving the puck while clogging up opponents’ offenses and sometimes keeping the Ducks competitive all by himself. Red Wings open season overseas, hope to close it with 3rd straight Stanley Cup finalDETROIT — Red Wings general manager Ken Holland knew his team was one of the NHL’s best a year ago. Flying High: Additions of Emery, Pronger have Flyers thinking of 1st Stanley Cup since 1975PHILADELPHIA — The Flyers won two Stanley Cups before the Phillies won their first title. They celebrated with two parades in downtown Philadelphia, the kind of end-of-season frivolity the Eagles have never felt after a Super Bowl. |
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