Helping Hand Phoenix,Az – NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league is trying to help the financially struggling Phoenix Coyotes and called reports of the franchise’s demise “ridiculous” on Wednesday night.
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On The Rise Clemson,S.C. – Clemson’s Trevor Booker wondered all season long when people would finally start believing in the Tigers. After the big win over No. 4 Duke, he’s not wondering anymore.
Season Over Philadelphia,Pa – Elton Brand’s first season in Philadelphia is over.
Defense Rules Buffalo,N.Y. – The Buffalo Sabres have tightened up their defense dramatically in the last three games. They’re hoping the better play in their own end finally results in a winning streak.
Bubble Teams Pittsburgh,Pa – The Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets know they can’t continue to struggle for much longer if they want to have any chance of making the playoffs.
Coming Back East Rutherford,N.J. – Richard Jefferson downplayed the importance of his first game against the New Jersey Nets since they traded him in the offseason.
Talent Rich Chicago,Ill – With talent like Wesley Matthews and Lazar Hayward around, there are games when Jerel McNeal may not even be Marquette’s top all-around player, let alone one of the best players in the Big East and perhaps the entire country.
Revenge Minded Capel Hill,N.C. – If North Carolina needs any motivation for its next game, all it has to do is look back at last season’s loss to Maryland at the Smith Center.
Back On Track Edmonton,Alb – The Chicago Blackhawks had not been playing their best hockey, but a win over the Western Conference’s top team their last time out has restored their confidence.
Balanced Attack Cleveland,Oh – LeBron James is enjoying the fact that he doesn’t always need to carry the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Cleveland’s domination at home has given him even more time to watch his teammates work.