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PHOENIX - The burden of expectation should probably weigh more heavily on a young pitcher being groomed for stardom.

TOKYO - Tokyo's bid plans for the 2020 Olympics received high marks from the IOC evaluation commission which finished a four-day inspection on Thursday.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - After the St. Louis Blues took a 4-1 lead in the second period, the Los Angeles Kings felt their former playoff opponents letting up slightly, sitting back on defence and protecting their advantage.

CHICAGO - With each point, the pressure grows. The wins are piling up, increasing the expectations. And the Chicago Blackhawks just keep going and going. Looking down on the rest of the NHL, Marian Hossa and Co. show no signs of slowing down.