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MONTREAL - While the Philadelphia Flyers struggle through a season to forget, at least right winger Jakub Voracek is doing something to remember.

CINCINNATI - The Reds have lost top starter Johnny Cueto for at least a few weeks because of a strained muscle in his back, the third significant injury for the defending NL Central champions in the season's opening weeks.

The Detroit Red Wings are doing everything they can to extend their post-season streak to 22 years, preparing diligently and playing hard, before turning to TVs and cellphones to watch the competition.

DENVER - Jean-Sebastien Giguere doesn't regret boiling over and bristling about the lacklustre play of his Colorado Avalanche teammates.

BOSTON - The Red Sox and Rays were making their ways out of Fenway Park when two explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon were heard at the stadium.

TORONTO - After being drafted by the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Lions, Paul (Typhoon) Cheng remembers being on the field at sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Place and looking up high into the stands at the $10 seats he used to occupy as fan. "Hard work does pay off," Cheng remembers thinking.

CLEVELAND - Indians manager Terry Francona spent part of his off day in — of all places — the visiting clubhouse at Progressive Field. On Tuesday, he'll be back over on the other side. His old team is moving in for three days. The Red Sox are coming.

TORONTO - National women's curling champion Rachel Homan can wrap up her breakout season in style this week at The Players' Championship. She can complete a sweep of the Grand Slam of Curling events with a victory at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.

EDITOR'S NOTE: C.J. Nitkowski pitched for eight teams in the major leagues from 1995-2005, then played pro ball in Japan and South Korea. He portrays Phillies pitcher Dutch Leonard in the current film '42.' ___ Jackie Robinson had no influence on me.

MIAMI - Savannah Brinson is about to marry someone who's widely considered the best basketball player in the world, which means the level of privacy she's always craved will surely continue to erode.