Pittsburgh vs. St. John’s Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – Pittsburgh needed a little extra push in its most recent victory to remain the nation’s lone unbeaten road team. The return of its leading scorer may provide all the motivation it needs against a tough St. John’s squad.
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Stars vs. Canucks Preview VANCOUVER, B.C. (AP) – This month, the slumping Dallas Stars have gone from having a comfortable division lead to just fighting for a playoff spot. Losing six straight on the road hasn’t helped, and a trip to Vancouver on Saturday night won’t be an easy way to cure their woes.
Coyotes vs. Predators Preview NASHVILLE, TN (AP) – The Phoenix Coyotes and Nashville Predators each are banged up as they fight for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Rookies win for second year in row LOS ANGELES, CA (AP) – Sacramento’s DeMarcus Cousins had 33 points and 14 rebounds, Washington’s John Wall racked up 22 assists, and the rookies rallied to beat the sophomores 148-140 Friday night in the NBA All-Star weekend’s Rookie Challenge.
Pence and Astros go to arbitration PHOENIX, AZ (AP) – Outfielder Hunter Pence and the Houston Astros have gone to salary arbitration in the third and final case of the offseason.
Titans’ Palmer ready to teach NASHVILLE, TN (AP) – New Tennessee offensive coordinator Chris Palmer knows part of his role with the Titans will be as a teacher.
Stanford ready for spring practice STANFORD, CA (AP) – New Stanford coach David Shaw is finally about to hit the practice field.
Friday College Basketball Odds (The Spread) – The deepest conference in the country, the Big East, has seven teams in the top-25 and two of those squads are in action against each other Friday night at 9:00PM EST as No. 16 Louisville entertains No. 13 Connecticut.
Friday NHL Opening Odds (The Spread) – With a bunched up Western Conference in terms of the playoff race, games between postseason contenders are reaching peak importance and one contest Friday night that qualifies is in Minneapolis as the Minnesota Wild host the Anaheim Ducks.
Ducks vs. Wild Preview MINNEAPOLIS, MN (AP) – After playing four straight and eight of nine away from home, the Anaheim Ducks returned to the Honda Center for one game before embarking on another two-game trip.