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NHL playoffs: Detroit evens series vs. Chicago

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:09 MDT

NHL playoffs: Detroit evens series vs. Chicago

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated May 18, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Chicago • In case they weren’t aware already, the Chicago Blackhawks now know they’re going to have to earn it if they want to get past Detroit. The Red Wings hammered home that message on Saturday. Damien Brunner and Brendan Smith scored in the second period and Detroit beat the Blackhawks 4-1 in Game 2 to even their Western Conference semifinal series. It was a strong response by the Red Wings after Chicago handled them easily in the series opener, 4-1. “We’ve got a real good club now,” Detroi...

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Soccer: Portland salvages 2-2 tie with Vancouver

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:42:09 MDT

Soccer: Portland salvages 2-2 tie with Vancouver

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Updated May 18, 2013 11:42PM MDT

Vancouver, British Columbia • Second-half substitute Jose Valencia scored in the 83rd minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night. Former Real Salt Lake midfielder Will Johnson also scored for Portland and assisted on the equalizer to help the Timbers (4-1-7) extend their unbeaten strike to 10 games. The tying goal came while Portland was playing with 10 men due to Mamadou Danso’s ejection 2 minutes earlier. Camilo had a goal and an assist, ...

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US beats Russia 8-3 at hockey worlds

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:48:32 MDT

US beats Russia 8-3 at hockey worlds

The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 11:48PM MDT

Helsinki • Paul Stastny had two goals and two assists and Craig Smith had five assists on Thursday to give the United States an 8-3 win over Russia and a spot in the semifinals of the hockey world championships. T.J. Oshie, Nate Thompson, Alex Galchenyuk, Ryan Carter, Jacob Trouba and David Moss also scored. Goaltender John Gibson had 31 saves. The Americans will face either Switzerland or the Czech Republic. Alexander Ovechkin scored one goal for the Russians, while Alexander Svitov and A...

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Horse racing: Orb is 1-1 favorite at Preakness

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:26 MDT

Horse racing: Orb is 1-1 favorite at Preakness

Updated May 15, 2013 11:58PM MDT

Horse racing • Kentucky Derby winner Orb has drawn the rail as the 1-1 favorite in Saturday’s Preakness and has been installed an overwhelming even-money favorite in the nine-horse race. Orb will seek to keep alive his bid to become horse racing’s first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. Orb won the Derby by 2½ lengths as the betting favorite. The brown colt is looking for his sixth straight victory as part of the smallest Preakness field since 2007. Donovan leads L.A. in win over...

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Slovakia beat US, Swiss down Belarus in ice hockey

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:03:57 MDT

Slovakia beat US, Swiss down Belarus in ice hockey

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 05:03PM MDT

Helsinki • The United States missed out on a chance to top its group at the ice hockey world championships, losing 4-1 to Slovakia on Tuesday. The U.S. will finish second or third and meet Russia or Finland in a quarterfinal on Thursday. In Stockholm, the other group leader, Switzerland, defeated Belarus 4-1 to achieve its best group record at the worlds, seven wins and no losses. The Swiss hope to medal for the first time since 1953, when they were third among three teams. Julian Walker s...

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Bergeron, Bruins rally to stun Leafs in Game 7

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:03:57 MDT

Bergeron, Bruins rally to stun Leafs in Game 7

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 05:03PM MDT

Boston • Patrice Bergeron put the winning touch on an extraordinary comeback, then raced into the arms of smiling teammate Zdeno Chara. “It’s about finding a way and showing some character,” the Bruins’ best all-around player said. “Everyone has to step up in the playoffs and tonight was my turn to do it for my team.” James Reimer lay face down in the crease, the puck that Bergeron had just shot for the deciding goal resting right beside him. “There’s no way to describe it,” the Maple Leaf...

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Bruins’ comeback stuns Maple Leafs

Tue, 14 May 2013 00:50:02 MDT

Bruins’ comeback stuns Maple Leafs

The Associated Press

Updated May 14, 2013 12:50AM MDT

Boston • The Boston Bruins turned back Toronto’s comeback with a rally of their own. Trailing by three goals in the third period and still by two with less than 90 seconds left in their season, the Bruins scored twice in a span of 31 seconds to tie it and then eliminated the Maple Leafs on Patrice Bergeron’s goal at 6:05 of overtime to win 5-4 in Game 7 on Monday night. “It was one of the crazy ones I’ve been part of,” said Bergeron, who assisted on Milan Lucic’s goal with 1:22 in regulation and...

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Soccer: Sporting Kansas City snaps Houston’s home unbeaten streak

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:53:27 MDT

Soccer: Sporting Kansas City snaps Houston’s home unbeaten streak

The Associated Press

Updated May 12, 2013 11:53PM MDT

Houston • Aurelien Collin scored in the 73rd minute to lift Sporting Kansas City to a 1-0 win over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night. The loss snapped Houston’s record 36-game home unbeaten streak, including 30 straight in MLS play. Houston had not lost at home since a 2-0 defeat against Columbus on June 18, 2011. Collin’s goal gave Sporting Kansas City (6-4-2) its second win in five games. From eight yards out, Collin headed Seth Sinovic’s throw-in toward the goal and Houston’s Corey Ashe hea...

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NHL playoffs: Capitals beat Rangers in OT to take 3-2 series lead

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:08:42 MDT

NHL playoffs: Capitals beat Rangers in OT to take 3-2 series lead

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 11:08AM MDT

Washington • The Washington Capitals were right on pace for another playoff collapse. They’d already blown a two-game lead. They gave up a goal in the first minute of pivotal Game 5. They couldn’t stay out of the penalty box. But they shut out the New York Rangers the rest of the night. They got a goal from Joel Ward to tie the game. They kept peppering Henrik Lundqvist, who denied league MVP candidate Alex Ovechkin nine times. Then, at 9:24 of overtime, Mike Ribeiro scored his first playoff goa...

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2A boys’ soccer: Manti edges St. Joseph on PKs

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:38 MDT

2A boys’ soccer: Manti edges St. Joseph on PKs

By Anthony Cusumano Special to The Tribune

Updated May 11, 2013 12:16AM MDT

Draper • Michael Peterson had dreamed about scoring the winning goal in a soccer game for as long as he can remember. He just didn’t think it would happen during a shootout, let alone in the semifinals of the Class 2A state tournament. Peterson’s dreams became a reality when he booted the winning penalty kick to lift Manti past St. Joseph 4-3 on Friday at Juan Diego. The teams were tied 1-1 after double overtime. “I just wanted to make it, just like in practice,” said Peterson, who admitted it w...

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Hockey: Russia loses for 2nd time in 2 days at worlds

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:39 MDT

Hockey: Russia loses for 2nd time in 2 days at worlds

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 12:16AM MDT

Helsinki • Reigning champion Russia lost for the second time in two days at the ice hockey world championships, going down 3-2 to Finland on Friday due largely to goalie Antti Raanta’s 34 saves. Finland’s Petri Kontiola scored at 3:22 and 17:21 in the first period. He has five goals and four assists in five games. Juhamatti Aaltonen made it 3-1 in a power play at 16 minutes in the second, on an assist by Janne Pesonen. Raanta was dominant after the Russians drew to within a goal when star fo...

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2A softball: Manti offense pelts Summit Academy

Fri, 10 May 2013 20:09:48 MDT

2A softball: Manti offense pelts Summit Academy

By Neil K. Warner Special to The Tribune

Updated May 10, 2013 08:09PM MDT

Spanish Fork • Summit Academy didn’t know a whole lot about Manti entering Thursday night’s Class 2A state softball tournament game other than that the Templars were the Region 16 champions. The Bears found out something else: When Manti starts to hit, it’s hopeless. Manti erupted for 15 hits in an 11-1 win in five innings to advance in the winners bracket. “They came prepared and ready to hit,” Manti coach Susan Hatch said. “They feed off each other. They work well together and build each other...

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Krejci’s hat trick lifts Bruins over Maple Leafs in OT

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:57 MDT

Krejci’s hat trick lifts Bruins over Maple Leafs in OT

The Associated PRess

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Toronto • David Krejci scored his third goal of the night at 13:06 of overtime Wednesday, giving the Boston Bruins a 4-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and a 3-1 lead in their playoff series. Krejci beat James Reimer with a shot from the faceoff circle after coming down the left wing. The Bruins are 15-2 when leading a best-of-seven series 3-1. And Toronto is 2-12-1 in its last 15 games in Boston. The Bruins have not lost a playoff game in Toronto since 1959. Joffrey Lupul, Cody Franson and Cl...

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Sounders stun Sporting K.C.

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:57 MDT

Sounders stun Sporting K.C.

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Kansas City, Kan. • Djimi Traore scored late in stoppage time and the Seattle Sounders stunned Sporting Kansas City 1-0 on Wednesday night. The teams had played a defensive-minded game most of the night, but Seattle finally got an opportunity when Zach Scott threw the ball in with about four minutes gone in stoppage time. The ball was deflected toward the net, and Sporting KC defender Aurelien Collin whiffed trying to clear it, allowing Traore to slam it into the back of the net for the game’s o...

Islanders beat Pens again

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:05:12 MDT

Islanders beat Pens again

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 12:05AM MDT

Uniondale, N.Y. • John Tavares scored with 9:49 left, and the New York Islanders tied their first-round series with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night with a wild 6-4 victory. Only the final lead was safe in Game 4. Tavares slammed in his own rebound in front after Brad Boyes fed him following a turnover by Penguins star Evgeni Malkin. It was the Islanders’ third one-goal advantage in the game and the one that earned them a 2-2 tie in the highly entertaining series that has featured 5-4 a...

NBA playoffs: Knicks use huge run to even series with Pacers

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:05:11 MDT

NBA playoffs: Knicks use huge run to even series with Pacers

By BRIAN MAHONEY The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 12:05AM MDT

New York • Carmelo Anthony scored 32 points, 16 during a 30-2 New York onslaught in the second half, the Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 105-79 on Tuesday night to even the Eastern Conference semifinals at one game. Iman Shumpert added 15 points, including a sensational follow dunk in the first half, and Raymond Felton scored 14 as the Knicks turned a close game into a blowout over the final 15 minutes. Paul George scored 20 points for the Pacers, who had a two-point lead and momentum when coach ...

Rangers back in series vs. Capitals

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:08:40 MDT

Rangers back in series vs. Capitals

The Associated Press

Updated May 7, 2013 10:08AM MDT

New York • Derek Stepan and Arron Asham both scored tiebreaking goals in the third period for the New York Rangers in a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 on Monday night. The Rangers finally found their offense and got back into their first-round playoff series. New York still trails 2-1 in the Eastern Conference series, with Game 4 here Wednesday night. Stepan gave the Rangers the lead for good with 6:25 remaining when he deftly tipped in a pass in front from Rick Nash. Asham h...

NBA: Chicago stuns Miami in Game 1

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:08:40 MDT

NBA: Chicago stuns Miami in Game 1

By tim Reynolds The Associated Press

Updated May 7, 2013 10:08AM MDT

Miami • Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays them any tougher. Yes, the streakbusters struck again. Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added 21 points and a career-high-tying 14 rebounds, and the Bulls beat Miami 93-86 on Monday night in Game 1 of the teams’ Eastern Conference semifinal series. The team that snapped Miami’s 27-game winn...

Kansas City pummels Chivas

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:23 MDT

Kansas City pummels Chivas

The Associated Press

Updated May 6, 2013 12:00AM MDT

Kansas City, Kan. • Claudio Bieler scored two goals, the second on a penalty kick, and Jimmy Nielsen recorded his club-record 38th career shutout as Sporting Kansas City beat Chivas USA 4-0 on Sunday. Nielsen didn’t have to make a save in earning his league-leading sixth shutout this season. He broke a tie for the career club mark he shared with Tony Meola. Bieler’s spot kick, which put Sporting up 2-0 in the 57th minute, came after Chivas keeper Dan Kennedy was shown a red card for pulling down...