NHL: Capitals are in, Hurricanes out

The Washington Capitals have won a franchise-record seven straight to win the Southeast division, knocking the Carolina Hurricanes out of the playoffs in the process.  The Capitals and their MVP – Alex Ovechkin – played great hockey over the last month of the season.  They went from no playoffs to the third seed behind the [...]

NCAA Madness

The Madness comes to a head as the Kansas Jayhawks and the Memphis Tigers face off for the National title on Monday in San Antonio.
The Tigers fought off the UCLA Bruins in the opener 78-63, creating an opportunity for destiny.  At 38-1, the Tigers have won more than any other college team in history.  But, [...]

MLB: Pettitte roughed up in first start

Andy Pettitte heard cheers from the crowd at Yankee Stadium as he took the mound.  The Rays greeted him with eight hits over five innings as they took the second straight from the Yankees 6-3.
The Yankees were on the board first after A-Rod doubled in the first inning, scoring Johnny Damon.  It was all Rays [...]