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LOS ANGELES, Calif. - After every plot twist and dramatic turn in the Los Angeles Lakers' soap opera of a season, perhaps their stars' latest identity switches shouldn't be all that shocking. Kobe Bryant made all the big passes.

BOSTON - Boston Celtics star point guard Rajon Rondo will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

WASHINGTON - An NHL routine gone missing for 262 days made an overdue return Sunday: Alex Ovechkin scored a goal, and the Washington Capitals won. Like old times.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Centre fielder Coco Crisp strutted back into the Bay Area with puffed-up hair and a retro-style beard.

DETROIT - It feels like ages ago when Rick Porcello took the mound as Detroit's starter in a one-game playoff against Minnesota for the 2009 AL Central title. The Tigers lost in extra innings, but Porcello pitched well.

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