No Day Off Atlanta,Ga – Mediocre play down the stretch cost Clemson a chance at a first-round bye in the ACC tournament. The good news for the fifth-seeded Tigers is they’ll open against the weakest opponent the league has to offer.
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Back On Track Denver,Co – The last time the Minnesota Wild visited Colorado, Niklas Backstrom was on top of his game. The Wild are hoping a return trip to Denver will help their struggling goaltender get back on track.
Bump In The Road St. Louis,Mo – The San Jose Sharks are tied for the most points in the NHL, but their recent play and attitude aren’t reflecting that lofty standing.
Older And Ready Phoenix,Arz – Manny Ramirez is sore and joking that he might be older than his 37-year-old birth certificate reveals.
New Era For Vols Knoxville,Tenn – Lane Kiffin feels like he’s waited forever to see what his Tennessee Volunteers can do on the field.
House Of Pain Philadelphia,Pa – Though they have been better off lately playing on the road, the Washington Capitals now visit the city where their most lopsided loss of the season took place.
Scorecard Needed Philadelphia,Pa – Quick quiz. How many players on the current Philadelphia Eagles roster played in the Super Bowl four years ago?
Going Backwards Philadelphia,Pa – The struggling Philadelphia 76ers are holding down the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference.
Home Cooking Washington,D.C. – A matchup with the struggling Washington Wizards might seem like a good way for the New Orleans Hornets to bounce back from a flat performance.
Momentum Builder New York,N.Y. – Marquette couldn’t have finished the regular season feeling any worse, ranging from Dominic James’ broken foot to their subsequent four consecutive losses against ranked opponents.