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Crosby has hat trick as Pens up lead on Sens

Sidney Crosby had his second career playoff hat trick and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Sports world keeps eye on Oklahoma tornado

Kevin Durant is among a group of sports stars and coaches who are expressing concern for the victims of a massive tornado that ripped through a handful of Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday.

Vogel responds to LeBron, respects Heat

Frank Vogel said Monday that he has great respect for LeBron James and the Miami Heat, but as for James' perception that the Indiana Pacers coach considers Miami "just another team," he said the Heat superstar is mistaken.

Sources: Howard felt marginalized by D'Antoni

Los Angeles Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said he was "hopeful" and "optimistic" that Dwight Howard will be back with the Lakers next season and beyond.

Bills' Williams denies contemplating suicide

Denying he's ever contemplated suicide, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams accused his former fiancee on Monday of taking private comments out of context in a bid to win a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ring.

Quick burst in second sends Wings over Hawks

Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second period and Pavel Datsyuk restored a two-goal lead in the third to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Monday night to take a 2-1 lead in the second rou

Gronkowski has 4th surgery on left forearm

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm Monday and doctors believe his previous infection is gone, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Mattingly on hot seat rumors: 'I'm still here'

Beleaguered manager Don Mattingly insisted Monday he doesn't feel he's about to be fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he has no idea whether he needs to win a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers to keep his job.

Tiger: No reconciliation sought with Sergio

Tiger Woods gave a one-word answer Monday to a question about whether he had sought out Sergio Garcia in the aftermath of their Players Championship spat to clear the air.

Corbin (7-0) confounds Rockies with 10 K's

Patrick Corbin tossed a three-hitter for his first complete game, lifting the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.

Report: Smith discusses moving Charlotte race

The chairman of Speedway Motorsports Inc. is so determined to get a second Sprint Cup race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he may be willing to give up a date at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Diggins gets Mercedes from Jay-Z's company

Skylar Diggins received a new Mercedes from Jay-Z's company.

Fans buy items on RG III's wedding registry

Robert Griffin III's immense fan base is showing their appreciation for the Washington Redskins quarterback by purchasing many of the items he and his fiance have listed on their wedding registry.

Chad Johnson arrested on probation violation

Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested on charges that he violated probation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada.

Lions' Johnson played with injured fingers

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson had a record-breaking night.