Red Wings vs. Sharks Preview SAN JOSE, CA (AP) – There’s something about the playoffs that seems to bring out the best in Joe Pavelski’s game. Especially against the Detroit Red Wings.
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49ers likely to bring QB Smith back SANTA CLARA, CA (AP) – Free agent quarterback Alex Smith met for close to 40 minutes with new 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh on Friday, and Harbaugh is convinced Smith will return to the team and be the front-runner for San Francisco’s starting job.
Oregon spring game has huge crowd EUGENE, OR (AP) – Just a few months removed from the BCS championship, the Oregon Ducks played their spring game Saturday before a Pac-10 record crowd of more than 43,000.
Hewitt hired as George Mason coach FAIRFAX, VA (AP) – Paul Hewitt is the new men’s basketball coach at George Mason.
Saturday’s MLB Free Pick HOUSTON, TX (The Spread) – The Houston Astros will look to even up their home series with the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday. Let’s take a look at how the two sides size up.
Saturday’s NHL Free Pick PHILADELPHIA, PA (The Spread) – The series between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers commences Saturday afternoon. Which side will get the early upper hand?
Saturday MLB Opening Odds (The Spread) – Do the bats of the Cincinnati Reds have what it takes to quell the stellar pitching of Florida Marlins ace Josh Johnson? That is just one of many intriguing matchups Saturday in Major League Baseball.
Saturday NHL Playoffs Opening Odds (The Spread) – A Game 1 and a Game 2 in the conference semifinal round make Saturday yet another can’t-miss day of action in the NHL Playoffs.
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – A.J. Burnett has had trouble against the Toronto Blue Jays since joining the New York Yankees – and Jose Bautista in particular.
Giants vs. Nationals Preview WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – Consecutive strong starting pitching performances have the Washington Nationals in position to get back to .500.