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Wings rule out playoff hero Franzen for Game 5
NHL playoff goal-scoring leader Johan Franzen will miss his fourth straight game when the Red Wings face Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals Saturday.

Mission at testing turns into exercise to catch Carl
Crew chiefs and engineers are taking the yawn out of Sprint Cup testing at Lowe's Motor Speedway and putting in the yaw in an attempt to catch Carl Edwards.

Healthy Resting Heart Rate
Checking your heart rate (pulse) is an easy way to see whether or not you're physically fit and healthy. You want to check your heart rate while you're resting. The best time to measure it is after a good nights sleep. Check it while you're still lying in bed in the morning. Be sure you are breathing normally.

Brewers sign '07 ROY Braun to $45 million contract
The Milwaukee Brewers signed Rookie of the Year Ryan Braun to an eight-year, $45 million contract.

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Trio of Danica, Fisher, Duno looks to make impact
Despite vastly different personalities and resumes, the women of this year's Indy 500 share a common goal: Each believes she can change the face of auto racing in her own way.

Carlisle intends to hit ground running as Mavs coach
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more.

How Snow Making Works By Justin Leniger
Snow making is a vital part of most ski resorts, allowing the ski area to stay open longer and keep their trails well kept. Man-made snow is exactly the ..

Bilas: A sad chapter in the game
College basketball is great, but the business of college basketball has introduced too many negative influences on the players (i.e., O.J. Mayo and more) and the game. Jay Bilas breaks down the root problems in the game, and what can be done to help.

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Good Night Shirt wins Iroquois Steeplechase
Good Night Shirt took the lead a few yards from the start and held it for three miles over 18 hurdles to win the $150,000 Grade I Iroquois Steeplechase at Percy Warner Park on Saturday.

Hamlin avoids more penalties after tire incident
Denny Hamlin won't be further penalized for intentionally bringing out a late caution in Saturday night's race at Richmond International Raceway even though there is precedence for it.

Break the monotony, win on someone else's property
With such an exciting and balanced regular season, many thought the NBA playoffs would be equally exciting. Boy were they wrong. Ray Ratto says the lack of distinguishable teams equals one predictable -- and bad -- postseason.

Ex-center Whitley found dead in his Texas trailer
Former NFL center Curtis Whitley has been found dead in his trailer home in West Texas.

Collectible Batting Helmets For The True Fan
Sometimes, finding just the right gift for a baseball fan can be difficult, which is what makes collectible batting helmets such a wonderful find. If you have never seen one of these beauties before, you should know that they are the perfect way for just about any kind of fan...

Is Kansas in danger of losing basketball title? - USA Today
Is Kansas in danger of losing basketball title? USA Today - 1 hour ago A key member of Kansas' 2008 national championship basketball team shouldn't have been eligible to play in college, according to a Dallas television station. Report: Arthur’s grades altered Lawrence Journal World Kansas' Darrell Arthur Faces Allegations of Improper Academic ... AOL SPORTS MyFox Kansas City &..

Chalmers Wins Nationwide Tour By Ken Johnson
Greg Chalmers Became the 5th Australian to win in 8 events on the Nationwide Tour when he survived a playoff bogey to win the Henrico County Open. Greg ..

Paintballing - Everything you ever need to know
Paintball is an amateur sport that has now gone professional. It involves eliminating other players by hitting them with paintballs or gelatine balls filled with paint. Paintballing has become very popular across the United States and the world, with over 5 million people playing annually and almost 2 million people playing about 15 games each year.So, how does this fun sport work? Pl

World-record class largemouth bass "Dottie" dies
World-record class largemouth bass "Dottie" dies on Dixon Lake

Golf tourney to host $200K buy-in event in '09
The World Series of Golf next year in Las Vegas will cost $200,000 to enter and offer a $1.5 million payout for the winner.

Struggling Mets, Yanks Enter Subway Series - Hartford Courant
New York Daily News Struggling Mets, Yanks Enter Subway Series Hartford Courant - 3 hours ago By DOM AMORE | Courant Staff Writer NEW YORK - - Mets manager Willie Randolph began the New York portion of his career on the day the "new" Yankee Stadium opened in 1976. Basement Bombers vs. bickering Mets New York Daily News Yanks, Mets stumble into Subway Series Newsday MLB.com - Times Hera..

Flyers' Coburn, Penguins' Roberts to miss Game 4
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Braydon Coburn was ruled out Thursday for a second straight game after his swollen left eye didn't show enough improvement.

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Lemaire to return for 8th season as Wild's coach
Minnesota Wild coach Jacques Lemaire says he'll return for an eighth season with the team.

Astros' Berkman hits 15th HR in dramatic fashion
Lance Berkman splashed his major league-leading 15th home run into McCovey Cove, breaking a ninth-inning tie and helping the Houston Astros rally past the San Francisco Giants 8-7 on Thursday.

Swann: Ex-champ Byrd reinvents himself
Chris Byrd is a two-time heavyweight champ -- thanks to his ability to adjust and outsmart foes -- trying to begin a new boxing life as a light heavyweight. Michael Swann is in his corner, rooting hard for Byrd.

Predators sign Erat to seven-year, $31.5M deal
The Predators have signed forward Martin Erat to a seven-year, $31.5 million contract.

Brazilian swimmer banned two years for doping
Brazilian swimmer Rebeca Gusmao received a two-year doping suspension Thursday after testing positive for testosterone before the Pan American Games.

Carlisle 0-2 Leeds: Whites to Wembley
Carlisle 0-2 Leeds: Whites to Wembley