BUTLER TWP — Six boys and girls between the ages 8 and 13 won the first round of the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest and have been named Butler Elks champions.

Mattix Clement (ages 8-9), Cade Negley (10-11) and Noah Ferguson (12-13) are the boys winners while Marcie Helch (8-9), Grace Kuharic (10-11) and Jen Miller (12-13) are the girls winners.

All advance to the district finals Jan. 29 at Neshannock High.

PITTSBURGH — Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is feeling better despite a concussion that has sidelined him for six games, but doesn't know when he can resume practicing or playing.Crosby's status for the All-Star game Jan. 30 in Raleigh, N.C., is uncertain, although he said Tuesday there is a “slight chance” he could be back for it.Crosby, the NHL's leading scorer despite being out for nearly two weeks, is experiencing occasional headaches that are preventing him from returning. The Penguins have said Crosby will not take the ice again, even for practice, until he is symptom free.

PITTSBURGH — Penguins center Mark Letestu has signed a $1.25 million, two-year contract extension that runs through the 2012-13 season.The deal was announced following the Penguins' 4-1 victory over the Red Wings Tuesday night.Letestu, who played his way onto the roster during training camp, has nine goals and 19 points in 46 games.