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Crosby carries Pens to win

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:30 MDT

Crosby carries Pens to win

The Associated Press

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

Pittsburgh • 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. Brenden Morrow added his first playoff goal in more than five years, Tomas Vokoun made 19 saves and the Penguins rode their superstar captain to their fourth straight victory. Crosby beat Craig Anderson three times in the game’s first 22 minutes, sending the goalie to the bench after stopping 18 of 21 ...

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Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ delivers smart action

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:12 MDT

Movie review: ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ delivers smart action

By Sean P. Means The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 17, 2013 05:42PM MDT

The first rule of “Star Trek Into Darkness” is that you do not talk about “Star Trek Into Darkness.” There is so much cool stuff in director J.J. Abrams’ second film based on Gene Roddenberry’s beloved science-fiction series, and information that should not be divulged, that a moviegoer should go in cold, if such a thing were possible in the age of Internet spoilers. So the next two paragraphs are as much synopsis as you’re getting from me. The movie begins with Capt. James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) ...

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NBC's workplace comedy ‘The Office’ ends its 8-year run

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:39:54 MDT

NBC's workplace comedy ‘The Office’ ends its 8-year run

By FRAZIER MOORE The Associated Press

Updated May 17, 2013 06:39AM MDT

New York • That’s a wrap! Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. lives on, but “The Office” has closed shop. The NBC workplace comedy, set at the fictional company’s Scranton, Pa., branch, aired its finale Thursday to end an eight-year run. As expected, office manager Dwight wed tempestuous co-worker Angela, with whom he previously shared a secret affair. He had abruptly proposed to her on last week’s episode. And as a welcome surprise, former manager Michael Scott was back to serve as Dwight’s best man. It w...

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After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:31 MDT

After eliminating Warriors, Spurs look to Memphis

The Associated Press

Updated May 18, 2013 12:02AM MDT

Oakland, Calif. • Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and the San Antonio Spurs are back in the Western Conference finals for the second straight season with the same style that has carried them to four NBA titles. Don’t call these guys old just yet. After wearing down the younger Golden State Warriors in a grueling six-game series, the Spurs look as spry as ever. And they already know what to expect when they open the conference finals at home against Memphis on Sunday. “It’s going to ...

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The CW undergoes another major overhaul

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:13:03 MDT

The CW undergoes another major overhaul

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 16, 2013 11:13AM MDT

If you didn't know The CW is struggling in the ratings, you'd certainly be able to tell from the network's fall schedule - 80 percent of it is changing.There are three new shows, and five returning series are moving to new nights and/or times. Only "Arrow" and "Vampire Diaries" are staying put.Those are The CW's two most successful series - success being relative. So it's no surprise that we're getting a pair of new shows from the producers of those two."We had a terrific season last year, growi...

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NBA playoffs: Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:14:53 MDT

NBA playoffs: Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press

Updated May 16, 2013 06:14AM MDT

Miami • Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee. When he came back, he was good as new. And now he can rest until the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 23 points, Wade added 18 and had a brilliant 45-second sequence that proved crucial, and the Heat clawed back from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 94-91 on Wednesday night and close ...

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Blackhawks win opener vs. Wings

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:58:25 MDT

Blackhawks win opener vs. Wings

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 11:58PM MDT

Chicago • Johnny Oduya and Marcus Kruger scored in the third period, Corey Crawford made 20 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in the opener of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night. Chicago dominated the final two periods in its first game in the Western Conference semifinals since it won the Stanley Cup in 2010. Marian Hossa scored the opening goal, and Patrick Sharp had an empty-netter and two assists to give him nine points in the playoffs. Jimmy Howa...

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Penguins beat Senators in series opener

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:09 MDT

Penguins beat Senators in series opener

The Associated Press

Updated May 15, 2013 04:59PM MDT

Pittsburgh • Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals and Pascal Dupuis added his sixth goal of the playoffs and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday. Evgeni Malkin extended his points streak to seven games with a goal and an assist for Pittsburgh. Game 2 is Friday night. Tomas Vokoun stopped 35 shots to win his third straight start and top-seeded Pittsburgh never trailed. Colin Greening scored for the Senators...

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Fox's new TV schedule previews largely disappoint

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:31:41 MDT

Fox's new TV schedule previews largely disappoint

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 14, 2013 02:31PM MDT

<freeform> Fox is making a whole bunch of changes for the upcoming television season - five new comedies, four new dramas, a couple of "event" series; a sort-of new reality/competition series and an animated show.Seth MacFarlane ("Family Guy") brings his first live-action sitcom, "Dads," to the network; Andy Samberg ("Saturday Night Live") stars in the sitcom "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"; J.J. Abrams has a new action/drama, "Almost Human"; and the legend of "Sleepy Hollow" is updated.M. Night Shya...

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Memphis pushes Thunder to brink

Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:52 MDT

Memphis pushes Thunder to brink

By Teresa m. walker The Associated Press

Updated May 14, 2013 01:49PM MDT

Memphis, Tenn. • The Grizzlies are proving they know how to grab an advantage and hold onto it this postseason. Tony Allen scored on a driving layup to open overtime and the Grizzlies held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-97 Monday night to push the defending Western Conference champions to the edge of elimination. The Grizzlies shook off a first half in which they couldn’t hit shots and the Thunder seemingly couldn’t miss in building their largest lead in this series at 17 points. But the Griz...

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NBA: Warriors beat Spurs 97-87 in overtime

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:54:36 MDT

NBA: Warriors beat Spurs 97-87 in overtime

By ANTONIO GONZALEZ The Associated Press

Updated May 13, 2013 08:54PM MDT

Oakland, Calif. • His spirits down, his left ankle limp and his team’s season hanging in the balance, Stephen Curry wondered whether he could recover for the biggest game of his career until a text message popped up on his phone around 2 a.m. Saturday. Curry called back his mother, Sonya, and vented his frustrations about his latest — and most inopportune — injury setback. Finally, she spoke up to calm his concerns. “She just reminded me and battle-tested me to rely on my teammates and support,”...

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NBA playoffs: Ill Knicks seek cure for their shooting problems

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:54:37 MDT

NBA playoffs: Ill Knicks seek cure for their shooting problems

The Associated Press

Updated May 13, 2013 08:54PM MDT

Indianapolis • A sick feeling is emanating through the New York Knicks. The offense is struggling, their playoff hopes teetering and key players are missing practice. That’s not how coach Mike Woodson intended to spend Sunday afternoon following an abysmal Game 3 performance that left the Knicks in a 2-1 hole and in a precarious position heading into Tuesday night’s game at Indiana. Two of his top players — guard J.R. Smith and forward Kenyon Martin — didn’t even make it to the workout because ...

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NHL playoffs: Penguins beat Islanders in OT to win series

Sat, 11 May 2013 23:30:35 MDT

NHL playoffs: Penguins beat Islanders in OT to win series

By Ira Podell The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 11:30PM MDT

Uniondale, N.Y. • Brooks Orpik scored 7:49 into overtime, and the Pittsburgh Penguins overcame three one-goal deficits in Game 6 to eliminate the New York Islanders with a 4-3 victory on Saturday night. Orpik, a defenseman, took a shot from the left point that might have clipped Islanders forward Brad Boyes on its way past goalie Evgeni Nabokov. The Penguins advanced to face the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the playoffs despite being outshot 38-21 in the decisive win. The Islanders wer...

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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...

Bulls’ Deng, Hinrich, Rose out for Game 3

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:16:39 MDT

Bulls’ Deng, Hinrich, Rose out for Game 3

The Associated Press

Updated May 11, 2013 12:16AM MDT

Deerfield, Ill. • Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says Luol Deng, Kirk Hinrich and Derrick Rose will sit out Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat on Friday night. Thibodeau spoke at the team’s morning shootaround. Deng became sick during the first-round series against Brooklyn and has been dealing with complications stemming from a spinal tap. He will miss his fifth straight game, while Hinrich will sit out his sixth in a row because of a bruised left calf. ...

Twilight Concert Series divulges diverse lineup

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:38:01 MDT

Twilight Concert Series divulges diverse lineup

By david burger | The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 9, 2013 08:38AM MDT

Performers for this summer’s 26th annual Twilight Concert Series were announced Wednesday by the Salt Lake City Arts Council. The lineup includes a mix of nine musical acts, from the indie-rock band Belle & Sebastian — which opens the series on July 18 — to rockers Flaming Lips and Grammy-winning R&B singer Erykah Badu. Twilight concerts will be held in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park on Thursday nights — except one week in August when there will be back-to-back concerts on Wednesday and Thursday....

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...

Twilight Concert Series announced: Flaming Lips, Erykah Badu, Grizzly Bear

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:45:04 MDT

Twilight Concert Series announced: Flaming Lips, Erykah Badu, Grizzly Bear

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 8, 2013 11:45AM MDT

The Salt Lake City Arts Council announced the performers for this summer’s 26th annual Twilight Concert Series on Wednesday morning.Concerts will be held in Salt Lake City’s Pioneer Park on Thursdays from July 18 through Sept. 5, except one week in August when there will be back-to-back concerts on Wednesday and Thursday nights.For the second year, a $5 admission fee will be charged for each of the nine concerts, with season tickets at 24Tix.com. Tickets, which will include a service fee of (75 ...

Utah baseball: Utes conclude season at Washington on Pac-12 Networks

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:58 MDT

Utah baseball: Utes conclude season at Washington on Pac-12 Networks

The Salt Lake Tribune

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

The Utah baseball team makes its final Pac-12 road trip with a weekend series at Washington, beginning Friday at 6 p.m. (MDT). The series between the Utes (16-26, 5-19 Pac-12) and Huskies (17-29, 8-13) continues on Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s games will be aired on the Pac-12 Networks. “We need to somehow find a way to get over the hump and make that play, get that big pitch and get that important hit,” Utah head coach Bill Kinneberg said. “We’re close but we still have ...

Deng remains in Chicago for Game 2

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:33:58 MDT

Deng remains in Chicago for Game 2

The Associated Press

Updated May 8, 2013 11:33PM MDT

Miami • Luol Deng is staying in Chicago and not rejoining the Bulls for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Deng was recently hospitalized because of illness, needing a spinal tap. He was planning to fly to Miami and at least be with his teammates, but now Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says Deng’s status for the rest of the series is unknown. Thibodeau also says guard Kirk Hinrich’s calf injury is improving, though he remains listed as day-to-...