Capitals ride hot goaltending to turnaround in January
After a brutal 2-9-2 December, the Capitals surged in January with a 3-0-1 streak. Olaf Kolzig, dubbed Olie the Goalie, posted his first NHL shutout and backstopped Washington toward an eighth-place Eastern Conference spot. Carey returns from slump as team gains confidence with strong defense and special teams. The Capitals face top Flyers next, aiming to sustain momentum.
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Lancers edge Westminster in high school girls battle at Westminster
Consuegra scored 29 points with six steals to lead Singapore Lancers as they used eight players in the first quarter and a four guard tempo to wear down Westminster. Kelly Palmer added 14 and Karen Quick 11 as the Lancers surged past Westminster with quick transitions and depth. The Owls leaned on Jill Ibex early while Kristy Green left with an injury and Jen Loofbourrow may return soon.
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Hawks fall to Urbana as Lambert fuels late rally
In a high school boys basketball matchup Lambert from Urbana posted 11 points eight rebounds and five assists guiding Urbana to a 39-35 third quarter lead before Poolesville adjusted. Zach Mills and Brian Kiem paced the Hawks with 12 and nine points respectively while Mills and Kiem supplied the early scoring burst. Poolesville JV 47 Urbana 39 with Pat Blankenship scoring 17 for Urbana and Ben Thompson 12 for the Hawks.
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Bullets rally to topple Clippers in tight win
Washington Bullets overcome a late letdown to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-98. Chris Webber led with 25 points including the go ahead basket with 1:46 left, Calbert Cheaney added a season high 22, and Rodney Rogers sparked an 13-0 run for the comeback.
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Packers Players Brace for Subzero Game Time at Lambeau
National Weather Service forecaster Skowronsky said gametime temperatures could reach from zero to 3 above as Packers players prepared for the subzero conditions. Santana Dotson and Sean Jones downplayed weather impact while fans and locals embraced a festive Packers Spirit with signs, sculptures, and weekend celebrations across Green Bay and Madison.
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White Sox re sign Baines and Bere to one year deals
Harold Baines and Jason Bere agreed to one year contracts with the Chicago White Sox. The club also added reliever Roger McDowell and catcher Tony Pena to minor league pacts and sold pitcher Scott Ruffcorn to Philadelphia. Baines hit 311 with 22 homers and 95 RBIs last season.
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Tyson Holyfield Rematch Targeted For May in Las Vegas
Tyson will skip a tuneup and could meet Holyfield as early as May 3 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. Promoter Don King said Tyson will not appear March 15 and instead head to a May bout. Holyfield’s promoter Dino Duva indicated a June rematch is preferred, but May is possible.
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Red Sox sign Avery to one year deal
AP Boston Red Sox sign free agent pitcher Steve Avery to a one year contract to bolster the rotation after a rib cage injury and after Roger Clemens left for Toronto. Avery, 7-10 with a 4.47 ERA last season with Atlanta, became expendable when Atlanta acquired Denny Neagle.
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Clinton meets Avalanche after Stanley Cup win
President Clinton hosts the Colorado Avalanche in a ceremony seven months after their title. Joe Sakic, named MVP, and the team of players from seven countries receive praise as Clinton notes nationwide interest in hockey franchises and the Cup display underscores an awe inspiring season.
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High school basketball prospect punches referee
Philadelphia 17 year old Larry Nicholson a 6 foot 4 senior at Murrell Dobbins Tech faces charges after he punched ref Ron Palmer in a public league game against Girard Academic Music Program. Palmer received stitches and Nicholson was released to his father as the district notes questions about his future.
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