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WINNIPEG - Defence and discipline are the foundation on which the Winnipeg Jets are trying to build a strong second season and, for the most part, it seems to be working.

MADRID - The first day of Spain's long-awaited Operation Puerto trial ended without any new revelations about doping in cycling on Monday, as the presiding judge heard only legal arguments instead of testimony from defendants and witnesses.

Carl Pavano's spleen was removed last week after the pitcher was injured when he fell in the snow. The 37-year-old right-hander was hurt in mid-January at his home in Vermont and has been in a sa国际传媒icut hospital for nearly two weeks.

BOSTON - The Celtics' grip on the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference already was slipping. Now they'll have to hang on without Rajon Rondo.

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Joe Pavelski knew the game was going to get intense. He didn't realize it would happen so early.

CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks are off to the best start in their 85-year history, despite not being in charge for much of their game against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night.

MILWAUKEE - Ryan Braun skipped the Milwaukee Brewers' fan festival last January, remaining mostly quiet while he waited for a decision in his appeal of a 50-game suspension under baseball's drug policy. What a difference a year makes.

MONTREAL - Andrei Markov is on a roll. The veteran defenceman scored during a power play 4:22 into overtime to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday night.

TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Lightning are getting offensive help from throughout the lineup. Teddy Purcell had a goal and two assists, Martin St. Louis contributed four assists, and the Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Sunday night.

KEARNS, Utah - Heather Richardson was so nervous at the start of the World Sprint Championships her legs were shaking at the line.