Injury Blues Detroit,Mi – As hopeful contenders around the NBA clamor to make themselves better at the trade deadline, the San Antonio Spurs would gladly settle for an acquisition from within.
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Pac 10 Showdown Los Angeles,Ca – After claiming the last three Pac-10 regular-season titles, UCLA likely needs to win Thursday night if it plans to capture four straight.
Thrown Away Philadelphia,Pa – The momentum Villanova built with its recent offensive outbursts was wiped out with a defensive collapse.
Finally A Breather New York,N.Y. – Matchups with St. John’s in recent years have given Duke a breather from grueling ACC competition. This season, the Blue Devils are in particular need of an easy win and a confidence boost.
No Let Up Minneapolis,Min – The first-place Calgary Flames may have looked at this week’s stretch of games against Northwest Division rivals as a perfect opportunity to pad their lead.
In The Hunt Miami,Fla – The Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks have each missed the playoffs in nine of the last 10 seasons, but both teams are squarely in the hunt for postseason berths this year.
Coming Home Seattle,Wa – Ken Griffey Jr. is returning to his baseball roots.
On Track Foxboro,Mass – New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says his recovery from knee surgery remains on schedule and he doesn’t see any reason he won’t be ready for the 2009 opener.
Leach In Limbo Lubbock,Texas -Texas Tech coach Mike Leach missed another deadline Tuesday to sign a new contract, and now the school’s board of regents wants to meet to discuss his job.
Lot’s Of Options Philadelphia,Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers know they have three other 20-goal scorers to fall back on if Jeff Carter isn’t producing. With Thomas Vanek out, the Buffalo Sabres don’t have as many options behind their leading scorer.