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Could it be a sign of good things to come for Niklas Edin? The Swedish skip and his rink of third Sebastian Kraupp, second Fredrik Lindberg and lead Viktor Kjall certainly hope so as they defeated Mike McEwen’s Winnipeg foursome 9-8 to claim the $25,

PHILADELPHIA - Florida Gulf Coast became the first 15 to reach the Sweet 16, and the Eagles not only made it look easy, they made it look fun.

TAMPA, Fla. - Vernon Wells is on the verge of becoming the latest addition to the New York Yankees' injury-depleted lineup.

TEMPE, Ariz. - Barry Zito enjoyed the challenge of facing Josh Hamilton with runners on.

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - The New York Islanders have been unlucky at home this season, especially in the third period.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Ubaldo Jimenez can now focus on getting hitters out instead of how to throw. Jimenez, using a new delivery this spring, allowed three runs in seven innings of the Cleveland Indians' 4-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

MINNEAPOLIS - This wasn't just another title game. Minnesota had the sport's first perfect season in sight. This women's hockey championship even generated enough buzz to produce a few ticket scalpers outside.

JUPITER, Fla. - After spending almost five years in the U.S. Navy, simply being on the mound at Roger Dean Stadium was exhilarating for Cardinals pitcher Mitch Harris — even if the results were disappointing.

DAYTON, Ohio - Indiana's season, the one that's supposed to end with confetti falling and nets coming down, was minutes from ending in shock and disappointment. The Hoosiers were on the brink.

MIAMI - Dwyane Wade was not in the lineup for the Miami Heat on Sunday, sitting out the reigning NBA champions' game with the Charlotte Bobcats because of right knee soreness.