Crosby's overtime winner seals Winter Classic shootout win
Sidney Crosby's final period lone goal in a snowbound Ralph Wilson Stadium carried the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 2-1 overtime shootout victory over the Buffalo Sabres before a record NHL outdoor crowd of 71,217. Kris Letang scored in regulation and Colby Armstrong opened the scoring as Pittsburgh swept Buffalo in the home-and-home series.
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Capitals top Senators in 6-3 win and Maple Leafs edge Lightning
Mike Green scored twice and added an assist as Washington defeated Ottawa 6-3 marking a third win over the Senators this season. Brooks Laich Michael Nylander and Boyd Gordon also scored with an assist each. In a separate note Toronto beat Tampa Bay 4-3 in a shootout as Tomas Kaberle Mats Sundin and Jason Blake found the net.
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National notes mix sports and ethics in brief items
Roger Clemens will remain a speaker at the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association convention on January 12 despite Mitchell Report steroids allegations. Lamar Odom faces a one game suspension for a flagrant foul in a Lakers loss to the Celtics. Lindsay Davenport returns to form at the ASB Classic with wins since giving birth. South Korean boxer Choi Yoi-sam remains brain dead after a tough Jan 25 bout. doctors plan organ donation.
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Gordon Faces Hawkeyes as Iowa's Guard Leads Strong Challenge
Gordon is the focal point for a Hawkeyes team facing a tough matchup led by D J White at 6-9 with 16.4 points and 9.7 rebounds. Teammates Jordan Crawford Armon Bassett and A J Ratliff also contribute, while Gordon's 3 point and free throw accuracy test Iowa's defense and discipline. Coach Sampson and Kelly emphasize a full team effort to contain him tonight.
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Indiana at Iowa and Evansville at Northern Iowa college basketball preview
Indiana travels to Carver-Hawkeye Arena to face Iowa in a game featuring White and Gordon for Indiana while USC-Upstate visits Iowa State. The Iowa matchup sees injuries to Jarryd Cole and lineup adjustments. Evansville at Northern Iowa highlights midweek action with UNI's strong rebounding and Jason Holsinger leading scorers.
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