Senators spoil Bure's return with 3-2 win over Rangers
Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson assisted on goals by Radek Bonk Mike Fisher and Martin Havlat as the Senators beat New York 3-2 in Ottawa spoiling Pavel Bure's return to the Rangers lineup. Ottawa converted two power plays and improved to 51-1 in its last seven games. Lindros scored for the Rangers in a game they lost late.
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NHL Roundup Caps, Blues, Thrashers, Predators, Avalanche wins
In Tampa Bay, Dan Boyle and Fredrik Modin scored early in the third as the Lightning beat Washington 3 1. Vaclav Prospal added a late goal as Tampa closed within four points of the Capitals. In St. Louis, Keith Tkachuk and Pavel Demitra led a 5 3 Blues win over Calgary with Brathwaite starting in goal. Atlanta edged Buffalo 4 3 in OT on Patrik Stefan's first career OT goal. Rem Murray scored twice for Nashville in a 5 1 Predators victory. Colorado beat Chicago 5 4 as Vrbat and Tanguay led the offense in this late season clash.
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Tyson Etienne bout canceled amid erratic behavior
In Las Vegas AP reports that Mike Tyson’s scheduled fight with Clifford Etienne was called off after a week of erratic conduct. Tyson missed flights, left trainers waiting for days, and appeared ill leading promoters to withdraw the match.
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Texas tops short handed Tech in victory
No. 3 Texas defeated Texas Tech 77 65 as Brandon Mouton hit five first half 3 pointers and T J Ford added 15 points. Tech played without suspended Andre Emmett and Nick Valdez. Texas led 32 20 at halftime and expanded the margin despite poor 3 point shooting. Tech struggled from long range and was outrebounded 13 14.
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Hamilton lifts Detroit beat Heat in 93 62 victory
Richard Hamilton scored a season high 44 points and Ben Wallace grabbed 19 rebounds as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Miami Heat 93 to 62. Miami played without top scorer Eddie Jones, who missed his third straight game with a strained groin. Caron Butler led Miami with 13 points.
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Baseball Notes: Jeter Reaffirms Focus at Spring Training
Derek Jeter arrived at Legends Field two hours after reporting and said he wanted to put George Steinbrenner's remarks behind him. He stressed that Yankee fans should know he cares about winning. Sammy Sosa plans to report on time, telling Dusty Baker he would arrive as scheduled. Kevin Brown did not show up yet, but the Dodgers said he is not required to report until February 26, exercising his option.
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Maryland Tops Wake Forest In Snowed-Delay ACC Battle
No. 13 Maryland stormed past No. 10 Wake Forest 90 to 67 at College Park to seize first place in the ACC. Steve Blake had 21 points and nine assists, Drew Nicholas 19, while Calvin McCall added nine and three steals as Maryland rebounded from a prior loss and overcame a blizzard postponed game. Wake Forest led the nation in rebounding but was outrebounded 44-24. Florida defeated New Orleans 77-48 as Matt Bonner scored 24 for the 7th-ranked Gators, extending their home win streak to 18 games.
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