Blackhawks hope to rally from 3-1 series deficit
DETROIT (AP) -- The Chicago Blackhawks began the year with a record-breaking start....

Quick's LA Kings put Sharks on brink with 3-0 win
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Kings haven't lost a home game in two months, and the San Jose Sharks gave nothing close to the effort necessary to snap the champions' streak in Game 5....

Rangers top Bruins in OT, force Game 5 in Boston
NEW YORK (AP) -- During a sluggish first period, a difficult second period, and a tense third period, there were few signs the New York Rangers would be able to hold off the Boston Bruins and extend their season for at least one more game....

NBA Quick Hits: 5 questionable coaching decisions
Deciding who plays, and when they don't, is one of the toughest parts of coaching....

Francona manages at Fenway for 1st time since 2011
BOSTON (AP) -- Terry Francona felt right at home in the visiting dugout....

Andersen a playoff force for Heat
MIAMI (AP) -- When Chris Andersen does something particularly impressive for the Miami Heat, a heavy metal guitar riff blares through their arena. Some children have shown up for games with replicas of his tattoos drawn upon their bodies. Others have gotten their hair gelled and shaped to match his Mohawk `do....

James, Bryant voted to All-NBA first team
NEW YORK (AP) -- LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection....

Krzyzewski returning to coach USA Basketball
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) -- Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski just couldn't pass on "the ultimate honor" of representing his country again as the U.S. men's national team coach....

Colonial member Palmer has 1st-round lead with 62
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Ryan Palmer has a definite home-course advantage at the Colonial....

Avalanche hire Patrick Roy as coach
DENVER (AP) -- The Colorado Avalanche are rounding up the old crew to restore the downtrodden franchise....