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Penguins top Islanders 4-2 despite 3rd-period rally by New York

Penguins top Islanders 4-2 despite 3rd-period rally by New York

UNIONDALE, N.Y. - Sidney Crosby managed to smile despite a swollen nose that was still bleeding long after it was struck by a puck. The Penguins captain had reason to be happy.
Clarkson scores two, sets up one; Brodeur makes 24 saves, Devils beat Rangers 3-1

Clarkson scores two, sets up one; Brodeur makes 24 saves, Devils beat Rangers 3-1

NEWARK, N.J. - A year after beating them in the Eastern Conference finals, the New Jersey Devils still have the New York Rangers' number. The reasons haven't changed, either.

Rangers going to spring training expecting Cruz in right field; slugger still planning WBC

The Texas Rangers will go to spring training expecting Nelson Cruz to be their everyday right fielder.

Two-time super-bantamweight champion Steve Molitor retires from ring

The Canadian Kid is hanging up the boxing gloves. Steve Molitor (34-3), who held the International Boxing Federation super-bantamweight title twice, said Tuesday he has retired from the ring.
RHP Chris Carpenter unlikely to pitch for Cardinals in 2013, his future uncertain

RHP Chris Carpenter unlikely to pitch for Cardinals in 2013, his future uncertain

ST. LOUIS - Chris Carpenter, one of the best clutch pitchers in the storied history of the St. Louis Cardinals, may have thrown his final pitch.
Astros optimistic about move to AL despite fielding young team with MLB's lowest payroll

Astros optimistic about move to AL despite fielding young team with MLB's lowest payroll

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros have a grand total of five players with more than two years of major league experience on the 40-man roster, a first-year manager and a move to the American League to deal with, too.

Twins counting on new coaches to help turnaround as ex-players Steinbach, Brunansky join staff

MINNEAPOLIS - Though coaching changes have been infrequent in Minnesota Twins history, a second straight last-place finish precipitated a shakeup on the staff last fall.
Nilan documentary showcases hockey's fight game, highlights the career of a premier tough guy

Nilan documentary showcases hockey's fight game, highlights the career of a premier tough guy

Chris Nilan holds out a pair of gnarled hands and wonders if he could have been a doctor. Maybe a few hapless victims of his powerful punches over a 13-year NHL career wish Nilan took a different career path.

MLB asks Florida newspaper for records in probe of alleged player use of banned substances

MIAMI - Major League Baseball officials have asked the Miami New Times for records the alternative newspaper obtained for a story on alleged use of banned substances by several players.

Edmonton Oilers look to improve win percentage at faceoff circle

EDMONTON - The Oilers' weakness on faceoffs was exposed Monday night against Vancouver, and now with the loss of Shawn Horcoff and Eric Belanger — Edmonton's two best draw men — the concern has become even more immediate.