Still Searching Sidney Crosby has yet to display the kind of form this season that made him one of the NHL’s brightest scoring stars in recent years. Perhaps a meeting against Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will help him rediscover that touch.
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Still Winless It has been more than 12 years since Barry Melrose’s last victory as an NHL head coach. A slow start to his tenure with the Tampa Bay Lightning probably hasn’t made that wait any easier.
Short Rest Speacilist Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has seen firsthand how effective Derek Lowe can be while pitching on short rest in the postseason.
Chargers Of Old Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers solved their Patriots problem and perhaps saved their season.
Big Comeback When Donovan McNabb trudged off the field after throwing an interception with the Eagles down by nine and just 15 1/2 minutes to play, coach Andy Reid knew his quarterback would do the right thing.
Upset Special The St. Louis Rams seemed almost determined to sink to 0-5.
Champs In Town Following a pair of come-from-behind victories, the Carolina Hurricanes go for their best start in almost 13 years as they host the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings on Monday.
Oilers Win Opener Dustin Penner scored his second goal of the game with 5.4 seconds left and Edmonton beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in the season opener Sunday night.
Change Of Scenery As thrilled as the Tampa Bay Rays were by their extra-inning victory to even the AL championship series, the Boston Red Sox are pretty excited, too.
Taking Control Personal tragedy has befallen the Philadelphia Phillies during the NL championship series, but they hope to keep playing winning baseball right through it.