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Obama hosts female senators for White House dinner
Dining on Alaskan halibut and slices of peach pie, President Barack Obama hosted the women of the Senate at the White House on Tuesday, laying the ...
Devils eliminated from playoff race with loss
The New Jersey Devils exited the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference way earlier than they hoped and expected. And they went out kicking and ...
Bruins end slide with 3-0 win over Panthers
The Boston Bruins saluted rather than celebrated. Ending a four-game winless streak and reaching a tie for first place in the Northeast Division with ...
Skier, 4 snowboarders killed in avalanche ID'd
Authorities have released the names of four Colorado snowboarders and one skier killed over the weekend in the state's deadliest avalanche in more ...
Maple Leafs earn first playoff berth since 2004
James Reimer will finally get to fulfill a childhood dream. Reimer put in a monstrous effort with 49 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs earned their ...
5 snowboarders killed in Colorado avalanche
Five snowboarders were killed Saturday afternoon after apparently triggering a backcountry avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass, authorities said.
Diamond, Ortiz lift spirits after bombing, manhunt
A defiant David Ortiz stood on the Fenway Park infield and told the crowd to "stay strong," bringing a rousing cheer from Bostonians weary from a week ...
Hockey returns to Boston, Penguins top Bruins 3-2
Another emotional video tribute. Another stirring performance of the national anthem by a packed arena. Another hockey game in Boston. The sport ...
Kovalchuk returns to Devils lineup vs Panthers
Offensive catalyst Ilya Kovalchuk is returning to the New Jersey Devils' lineup for Saturday's game against the Florida Panthers. Kovalchuk discussed ...
Red Sox and Bruins ready to resume play Saturday
The Red Sox and Bruins were ready to return to action after a daylong, successful manhunt for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings brought the ...
Blackhawks beat Predators 5-4 for 7th straight win
The race for the Central Division is long over, and the West has been won. The Presidents' Trophy is still out there, and the Chicago Blackhawks look ...
Red Sox, Bruins postpone games during manhunt
The Red Sox and Bruins postponed their games Friday as authorities searched for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings, virtually shutting the city ...
Stern: Recommendation on Kings expected next week
A recommendation on the Kings' sale and possible move to Seattle could be issued as soon as next week and a final decision made early next month, ...
Letter: Maloofs favor Seattle's deal for Kings
The Maloof family is asking NBA owners to approve the sale of the Kings to a Seattle group, saying there is "significant distance between us and the ...
Bruins cancel morning skate; Red Sox on hold
Boston Red Sox players and other team employees have been told to stay home until a decision is made on whether Friday night's game will be played.
Rangers stay in 8th place with 6-1 victory
The New York Rangers used a fast start and a furious finish to put away the lowly Florida Panthers and lock up a victory they had to have in the push ...
Injured Crosby resumes skating, return uncertain
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby skated before the team's practice Monday. Crosby wore a protective mask while skating with injured teammates ...
Major upcoming sports events will examine security
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, more toughened measures are expected as security is calibrated for major upcoming sports events that ...
Bruins, Celtics affected, security up after bombs
A few hours after the Boston Marathon bombings, and more than 1,000 miles away, a police officer with a German shepherd patrolled near an entrance to ...
Security beefed up worldwide after Boston blasts
From the World Trade Center and Times Square in New York to the White House and sports venues across the country, police patrolled in packs and ...
Bruins game with Ottawa ppd
The NHL says Monday night's game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins at TD Garden has been postponed in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon ...
Golf fan spots Woods' violation, prompts review
Golf is the only sport where TV viewers act as rules officials. If a fan sees a violation and it turns out to be true, a player must be penalized.
Quinnipiac, Yale roll to NCAA finals
Yale and Quinnipiac typically meet on the ice with little more than local bragging rights and the upper hand in the ECAC at stake. Not so much the ...