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Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Griner: Mulkey said keep quiet on sexuality
Former Baylor women's basketball star Brittney Griner says that Kim Mulkey, her college head coach, told players not to be open publically about their sexuality because it would hurt recruiting and look bad for the program.
Report: Coach K considering Team USA return
Mike Krzyzewski is in discussions to return as U.S. Olympic basketball coach through the Rio 2016 Olympics, according to SI.com.
DE Freeney, Chargers agree to contract
The San Diego Chargers made a move to bolster their pass rush Saturday, agreeing on a two-year deal with defensive end Dwight Freeney, league sources told ESPN's Ed Werder.
Mario Williams' ex alleges suicide-talk texts
An initial attempt to settle a lawsuit between Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams and his former fiancee over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring has failed.
Pacers' Hill uncertain for Game 6 vs. Knicks
The Indiana Pacers won't know until Saturday night whether point guard George Hill will start in Game 6 against New York.
Report: Bobcats out to become 'Hornets' again
The Bobcats have started the process of changing their name back to the Charlotte Hornets, according to a report by CBSSports.com.
Red Wings blitz Blackhawks to even series
Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 Saturday in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series.
Switzerland stuns Team USA at hockey worlds
Reto Berra made 29 saves, and Nino Niederreiter, Julian Walker and Reto Suri scored to help Switzerland beat the United States 3-0 on Saturday in the world hockey semifinals.
Sens' Spezza to return Sunday against Pens
The Ottawa Senators' top center, Jason Spezza, will return to the team's lineup in Game 3 of their second-round NHL playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday evening after missing most of the season with a back injury.
Huston grabs third X Games gold in Street League
Nyjah Huston won his second consecutive X Games gold medal Saturday in the Street League Skateboarding final, outlasting silver medalist Paul "P-Rod" Rodriguez.
Serena extends streak, reaches Italian final
A week out from the French Open, Serena Williams is only one victory away from winning her fourth consecutive title this year.
Jackson's book trumpets Jordan over Kobe
Phil Jackson compares Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant in new book
Brother: Severe pain cause of Trickle's suicide
Short-track legend Dick Trickle wouldn't have committed suicide were he not in such severe pain, his brother told ESPN.com on Friday.
Venturi, U.S. Open champion and analyst, dies
Former U.S. Open champion Ken Venturi has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82.
Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens
Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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Crosby, Penguins overwhelm Senators for 2-0 lead
Sidney Crosby scored early and often, netting a hat trick that fueled a 4-3 victory and a 2-0 lead. The speedy Penguins set a tone the Senators simply couldn't match, says Allan Muir.
Penguins down Senators for 2-0 lead
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.
Are Bryce Harper, Mike Trout measuring up as sophomores?
Mike Trout and Bryce Harper took baseball by storm as rookie phenoms last season. How are they doing in 2013? Struggling to live up to the ridiculously high bar they set, say our experts.
Spurs, Grizzlies in West finals battle of Big Threes
The Grizzlies made history when they knocked out the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs in 2011. How will their sequel in the West finals play out? Expect Big 3's to be key in the series.
Crosby, Pens sink Sens, lead 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Ottawa Senators have plenty of respect for Sidney Crosby.
McLemore on allegations AAU coach took money
CHICAGO -- Ben McLemore is no longer playing for Kansas, and therefore he is no longer a part of the NCAA. However, McLemore said on Thursday that if NCAA investigators wanted to interview him about alleged payments made to his former AAU coach, he would be willing to meet with them.
Report: Phelps planning comeback for '16 Games
The son of the U.S. national swim team director is reporting that Michael Phelps is planning a comeback for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Report: Gronkowski may require another surgery
Jets RB Goodson arrested on drug, gun charges
Astros' gaffe leads to walk-off pop fly for Pirates
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