Stanley Cup flashback: Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 1 of championship rematchDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. And, they weren’t good. Johan Franzen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Chris Osgood made 31 saves, helping the defending champions beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Lively boards frustrate Pens, create fortunate bounces as Wings win Game 1DETROIT — Game 1 of a playoff series is almost always the Detroit Red Wings’ game, and give credit in part to their home-ice advantage. Datsyuk, Draper miss Cup opener, but Lidstrom, Ericsson return to help stifle PenguinsDETROIT — Nicklas Lidstrom and Jonathan Ericsson couldn’t have come back at a better time for the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings. It’s Magic: Orlando makes Kobe-LeBron story line disappear, will meet Lakers in NBA finalsThere will be no Kobe-LeBron showdown in the NBA finals — and that could make things tougher for the Lakers. Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Coach Dan Bylsma uses timeout after critical icing call, but still can’t save Penguins in lossDETROIT — Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux were both in the building when the Stanley Cup finals opener changed in a way it couldn’t have during their Hall of Fame careers. Swing, and a miss: Pens’ stars don’t come through as missed chances lead to 3-1 lossDETROIT — Evgeni Malkin on a breakaway, just missed. Miroslav Satan with an open net in front of him, just missed. Sidney Crosby off the post, just missed. The Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup finals rematch against Detroit? Just missed. Stanley Cup flashback: Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 1 of championship rematchDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. And, they weren’t good. Johan Franzen scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period and Chris Osgood made 31 saves, helping the defending champions beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 Saturday night in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Bylsma uses timeout after critical icing call, but still can’t save Penguins in lossDETROIT — Gordie Howe and Mario Lemieux were both in the building when the Stanley Cup finals opener changed in a way it couldn’t have during their Hall of Fame careers. Stanley Cup flashback: Red Wings beat Penguins 3-1 in Game 1 of championship rematchDETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings gave Marc-Andre Fleury flashbacks. Bettman wants to keep Coyotes in Phoenix, not looking to block Balsillie from NHLDETROIT — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman insists he is merely trying to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix, not block Jim Balsillie from buying the team and setting up shop in Ontario. Lemieux: Crosby, who’s like a family member, is better than I was at 21DETROIT — Mario Lemieux can achieve another first in these NHL finals, the first former player — and Hall of Famer — to also win the Stanley Cup as an owner. His Pittsburgh Penguins’ chances may be determined by how well an extended member of the Lemieux family plays: captain Sidney Crosby. Making his way on clay, Roddick reaches French Open’s 4th round for 1st time; Djokovic upsetPARIS — Rust-colored flecks of clay dotted Andy Roddick’s white attire, from the brim of his baseball cap, down the back of his shirt, to his ankle braces. Borel to ride Mine That Bird in bid to be 1st jockey to win Triple Crown on different horsesNEW YORK — And on Belmont Stakes day, the filly will rest. Browne aiming for best finish by an American in Rock ‘n’ Roll MarathonSAN DIEGO — An American has never finished higher than ninth place in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, a fact that former Olympian Dan Browne hopes to change on Sunday. High drama at Roland Garros: Serena Williams accuses opponent of cheating but rallies to winPARIS — Serena Williams was sure the ball went off her opponent’s arm, a no-no in tennis. The opponent, Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez, insisted the ball went off her racket. Russia’s Denis Menchov eyes Giro title as Rome finish nears; Belgium’s Gilbert wins 20th stageANAGNI, Italy — With only a stage to go and the title all but his, Denis Menchov is not quite ready to stroll through the last leg of the Giro d’Italia. Andy Roddick, Serena Williams win at French Open; Novak Djokovic upset in 3rd roundPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men’s tournament at the French Open, while Andy Roddick and Serena Williams managed to stick around. 2nd-seeded Serena Williams rallies to advance to 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Serena Williams rallied to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, beating Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. 4th-seeded Novak Djokovic loses to Kohlschreiber in 3rd round of French OpenPARIS — Novak Djokovic became the first big-name player to be eliminated from the men’s tournament at the French Open, losing to No. 29 Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. 4th-seeded Novak Djokovic eliminated from French Open in 3rd round by KohlschreiberPARIS — Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the French Open in the third round. Denis Menchov retains overall lead in Giro with 1 stage left; Philippe Gilbert wins 20th stageANAGNI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia moved closer to victory in the Giro d’Italia, keeping the leader’s pink jersey with only one stage left in the cycling classic. With NBA out of the way Sunday, Game 2 of Stanley Cup finals set for 8 p.m. startDETROIT — Thanks to the Los Angeles Lakers, the NHL will have prime time to itself on Sunday night. Chelsea recovers from fastest FA Cup final goal to beat Everton 2-1 and win trophy againWEMBLEY, England — Chelsea recovered after conceding the fastest goal in FA Cup final history, beating Everton 2-1 on Saturday to win the trophy a fifth time. Wounded Wings: Datsyuk and Draper still out, but Lidstrom and Ericsson return for Cup openerDETROIT — The good news for the Detroit Red Wings is they’re getting back defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom and rookie Jonathan Ericsson for the Stanley Cup finals opener. Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time; Dementieva losesPARIS — Andy Roddick is still around at the French Open, reaching the fourth round at Roland Garros for the first time by beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday. Denis Menchov retains overall lead in Giro with 1 stage left; Philippe Gilbert wins 20th stageANAGNI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia moved a day closer to victory in the Giro d’Italia, keeping the leader’s pink jersey with only one stage left in the cycling classic. Andy Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time in career; Dementieva losesPARIS — Andy Roddick reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career by beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday. Andy Roddick advances to 4th round at French Open for 1st time in careerPARIS — Andy Roddick advanced to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in his career, beating Marc Gicquel of France 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 Saturday. 30th-seeded Samantha Stosur upsets No. 4 Dementieva in 3rd round of French OpenPARIS — Samantha Stosur knocked fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva out of the French Open on Saturday, beating the Russian 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 in the third round. Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra won’t run in Belmont; Borel planning to ride Mine That BirdLEXINGTON, Ky. — Preakness winner Rachel Alexandra will not run in the Belmont Stakes, opening the way for jockey Calvin Borel to return to Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in his quest for a personal Triple Crown. Kobe Bryant scores 35 points and Lakers top Nuggets 119-92 in Game 6 to get back to NBA finalsDENVER — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after dispatching the pesky Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Kobe Bryant leads Los Angles Lakers to 119-92 win over Nuggets, return trip to NBA finalsDENVER — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after dispatching the pesky Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Hansbrough not worried about his place in upcoming draftCHICAGO — There was more than a touch of defiance in Tyler Hansbrough’s voice while he spoke Friday at the NBA predraft camp. |
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