Red Wings vs. Lightning Preview TAMPA, FL (AP) – After transitioning from a Hall of Fame playing career to the Detroit Red Wings’ front office and then assembling Canada’s gold-medal winning Olympic team, Steve Yzerman having the ability to turn the Tampa Bay Lightning into a contender wasn’t in doubt.
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Kings vs. Rangers Preview NEW YORK, NY (AP) – Some stellar play on the road has keyed the Los Angeles Kings’ recent success.
Rays ready to prove naysayers wrong PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (AP) – Leave it to the resourceful Tampa Bay Rays to slash payroll by more than 40 percent and still present a compelling argument for why they can remain competitive in baseball’s toughest division.
Vick cancels Oprah appearance CHICAGO, IL (AP) – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will not be appearing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” after all.
Auburn oak trees poisoned AUBURN, AL (AP) – Auburn University says someone deliberately poisoned trees at Toomer’s Corner, where fans have long celebrated big wins and hundreds gathered after the Tigers won the football national championship on Jan. 10.
Monday NBA Opening Odds (The Spread) – A moderate day in the NBA Monday night sees six games on the schedule, one of which involving the Los Angeles Lakers as they try to rebound after having their four-game winning streak halted abruptly the day before. Continue reading for opening odds on these and all NBA games on February 14, 2011.
College Basketball Opening Odds (The Spread) – Two games involving top-25 teams are on the college basketball schedule Monday night including an in-state rivalry that has been very one-sided over the years. Continue reading for opening odds, spreads and totals for February 14, 2011.
Monday NHL Opening Odds (The Spread) -There are only three games on a light NHL schedule Monday night, but all three are intriguing including the NHL-best Vancouver Canucks taking on the host St. Louis Blues. Continue reading for opening lines, odds and totals on every game in the NHL for February 14, 2011.
Spurs vs. Nets Preview NEWARK, NJ (AP) – The San Antonio Spurs were able to rest their starters as they capped a stretch of four games in five nights with a much-needed rout. That probably doesn’t bode well for the New Jersey Nets.
Lakers vs. Bobcats Preview CHARLOTTE, NC (AP) – Battling for one of the final playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, the Charlotte Bobcats are showing they can finally beat winning teams.