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ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Anaheim Ducks looked lethargic in the opening 10 minutes against the NHL's worst team, when they were outshot 10-2.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - Phoenix jumped on a tired team early, played sound in its own end and got another superb game from goalie Mike Smith.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping to keep things rolling on the road.

PHOENIX - The game is supposed to be America's national pastime, but the United States has not fared well in the World Baseball Classic.

DENVER - It took a disputed goal by Matt Duchene for the Colorado Avalanche to snap their string of nine straight losses to the Nashville Predators.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. - Red manager Dusty Baker has watched his diet and gotten plenty of rest, the main changes in his lifestyle since his health scare late last season.

PEORIA, Ariz. - Dustin Ackley's plate appearances last season failed to meet anyone's expectations — not Seattle's front office, not the fans' and certainly not his own.

MESA, Ariz. - When he took over as Cubs manager last season, Dale Sveum knew the public's perception — and one shared by many in baseball — of Alfonso Soriano wasn't good. In fact, it was awful. He's overpaid. He's selfish. He's unmotivated.

VIERA, Fla.

MESA, Ariz. - The Chicago Cubs have traded outfielder Tony Campana to the Arizona Diamondbacks for two 17-year-old pitchers. Campana was designated for assignment last week.