Professional Hockey | Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Kings use late rally to blast Pens
LOS ANGELES — If the Los Angeles Kings' outstanding start is still escaping attention, maybe a come-from-behind win over the defending NHL champions will attract a little notice for Anze Kopitar and his young, hungry club.
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Professional Golf | Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Tiger surges into a share of HSBC lead
SHANGHAI, China — Tiger Woods realized that no one was pulling away at the HSBC Champions today, so he settled into a good groove with the putter and made sure he caught them.
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Professional Football | Friday, Nov. 6, 2009
Clark likely to sit Mon.
PITTSBURGH — Ryan Clark might be saying everything he needs to say with his growing silence.
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Professional Baseball | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Cheers in The Bronx
The New York Yankees gather for a group hug Wednesday after their 7-3 win over Philadelphia Game 6 in New York gave them their 27th World Series title.
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Professional Baseball | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
After falling short vs. Yankees, Phillies look to next year
NEW YORK — One look from the dugout at the celebration on the field was all the incentive the Philadelphia Phillies needed for next year.
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Professional Baseball | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Ecstasy in New York
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees bolted from the dugout even before the last grounder was scooped up. After waiting nine years for championship No. 27, no one would dare hold them back.
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Professional Football | Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009
Walking a thin D line
PITTSBURGH — The thin air in Denver isn't as much of a concern to the Pittsburgh Steelers as their rapidly thinning defensive line.
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Professional Hockey | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Penguins continue road win streak
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Marc-Andre Fleury flopped around his crease, awkwardly stacked his pads and even got lucky when a couple of pucks hit him before he saw them. Sidney Crosby helped out by diving desperately into the net to block another shot during that frantic stretch of the final minutes.
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Professional Baseball | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Bucs deal with Rays for 2B Iwamura
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The budget-conscious Tampa Bay Rays saved some money and added some promising bullpen help Tuesday night when they traded infielder Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-hander Jesse Chavez.
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Professional Football | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Heavens to Franco!
PITTSBURGH — Franco Dok Harris, the son of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, took part in a different form of running as an independent candidate in Pittsburgh's mayoral race. At least someone linked to the Steelers mounted a ground game this fall.
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Professional Baseball | Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
Match made in Series heaven
NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte against Pedro Martinez, with the Yankees one win from ecstasy.
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Professional Baseball | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
His 2 homers save Philly
PHILADELPHIA — By the ninth inning, Phillies fans were preparing for the worst.
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Professional Football | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Clark still uncertain about Denver
PITTSBURGH — Steelers safety Ryan Clark doesn't want his career to vanish in thin air.
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Professional Football | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Saints remain perfect after beating Atlanta
NEW ORLEANS — Every time Drew Brees and the Saints' potent offense stumbles, New Orleans' resurgent defense is right there to pick up the slack.
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Other Professional Sports | Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Minto set to ink new fight deal
Butler heavyweight boxer Brian Minto is preparing to sign a contract this week to face fellow world top-10 contender Chris Arreola in the ring Dec. 5.
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Professional Baseball | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Yankees seek Series title tonight
PHILADELPHIA — Getting hit by a pitch could have been the best thing that ever happened to Alex Rodriguez and the New York Yankees.
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Professional Football | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Colts unbeaten ... barely
The Titans and Rams are winless no more. The Broncos finally lost a game. And the Indianapolis Colts did just enough to win.
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Other Professional Sports | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Texas takes 2nd spot in BCS standings
NEW YORK — Texas took a small step forward in the Bowl Championship Series standings Sunday, and the remaining unbeaten teams held down the first seven spots.
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Professional Hockey | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Goalie stifles Penguins
PITTSBURGH — Niklas Backstrom finally stole a win for the Minnesota Wild on the road, and in the most unlikely of places.
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Professional Auto Racing | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Foiled strategy can't stop 3-time champion
TALLADEGA, Ala. — Jimmie Johnson walked up to crew chief Chad Knaus in the fading twilight at Talladega on Sunday, gave him a little bro-hug and exhaled.
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Professional Auto Racing | Monday, Nov. 2, 2009
Johnson nears points crown
TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR stopped the bumping, at least for a while.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Experts: Prep concussions merit more study
NEW YORK — While headlines focused this week on potential long-term risks of head injuries to pro football players, Jarek Dombrowski was just hoping to get through his school days without the headaches coming back.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Not yet, but they're surging
PITTSBURGH — The early season slide is over. Troy Polamalu is back from a four-week injury layoff. The edginess and self-assurance appear to be restored to the NFL's best defense over the last five seasons.
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Professional Auto Racing | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Allmendinger given breath test
TALLADEGA, Ala. — NASCAR driver A.J. Allmendinger was required to take a breath test before Friday's practice at Talladega Superspeedway following his arrest on a drunken driving charge.
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Professional Hockey | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
A thing of beauty
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The big pads circled the puck and Steve Mason thought he had it corralled. Then it started tumbling away, wobbling inches over the goal line.
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Professional Baseball | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Philly transit strike deadline extended
PHILADELPHIA — A union deadline for a transit strike that could disrupt bus and subway services during the World Series games in Philadelphia was moved to Saturday evening, just hours before the start of Game 3.
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Professional Baseball | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
Sleeping bats may awaken in Game 3
PHILADELPHIA — Derek Jeter almost seems to delight in the way this World Series is playing out.
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Professional Football | Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009
JoePa: PSU deserves more notice
STATE COLLEGE — Joe Paterno wants some more love for his top players.
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