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Jets re-sign WR Turner to 1-year deal (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:35 PST

Patrick Turner will be back catching passes for the New York Jets. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday night that the Jets re-signed the wide receiver to a one-year contract. The deal, agreed upon about 10 days ago, is worth $875,000, including a $250,000 signing bonus, according to the person who spoke to the AP on Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the team...

Butterfingers stunt tweaks Welker's drop (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:02:30 PST

People aren't quite done piling on New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker for a dropped fourth-quarter pass that helped the New York Giants win the Super Bowl. An online pawnbroker dumped hundreds of Butterfinger candy bars in Boston's Copley Square on Tuesday with a note: "Thank you Wes Welker." The tongue-in-cheek stunt by Pawngo.com drew takers for the candy and a citation...

Giants celebrate with ticker-tape parade (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:20:29 PST

Eli Manning hoisted the Lombardi Trophy from a glittering blue-and-white float, and Mayor Michael Bloomberg joked that New York City should now be nicknamed the "Big Blue Apple," as thousands of fans crowded lower Manhattan on Tuesday to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory amid tons of confetti.

Giants TE Ballard tore ACL in Super Bowl (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:26:24 PST

New York Giants tight end Jake Ballard tore his left anterior cruciate ligament during the second half of the Super Bowl, the team announced on Tuesday. An MRI discovered Ballard's injury, and with the help of crutches, he was able to participate in Tuesday's parade and ceremonies in New York and New Jersey.

  
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Leafs News

Hit The Links With Leafspace...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:41:00 EDT

Monika with a K is bringing you the latest episode of Leafspace directly from the Rick Vaive Celebrity Classic golf tournament. Watch now as Vaive, Wendel Clark and other former Leafs give Monika and Steve Dangle some tips as they square off!

Maple Leafs Sign Joey MacDonald

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:41:00 EDT

Brian Burke announced Monday that the Maple Leafs have signed free agent goaltender Joey MacDonald to a one-year contract. MacDonald, 29, posted a a 14-26-6 record in 49 games with the New York Islanders last season.

Maple Leafs Trade Pogge To Ducks

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:41:00 EDT

Brian Burke announced Monday that the Leafs have acquired a conditional draft pick in 2011 from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for goaltender Justin Pogge. In seven games with the Leafs last season, the 23-year-old earned a record of 1-4-1.

  
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NHL News

'Hawks road skid hits 8 in loss to Avs (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:04:39 PST

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Jamal Mayers (22) reacts to the team's 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Denver. Colorado defeated Chicago 5-2.

With a flick of the wrist, Gabriel Landeskog helped snap Colorado's season-long five-game skid while extending Chicago's misery on the road. The rookie forward broke a tie 38 seconds into the third period and David Jones added two goals, lifting the Avalanche to a 5-2 win over the struggling Blackhawks on Tuesday night.


Edler gets Canucks past Predators in SO (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:19:32 PST

Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) eyes a loose puck in front of  Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis (2), Nashville Predators forward Brandon Yip (18) and Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.

The Vancouver Canucks keep finding ways to win no matter how long it takes. Alex Edler scored in the sixth round of a shootout, and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 Tuesday night for their fifth win in six games. The Canucks improved to 2-1 in the season series against the team they ousted in the Western Conference semifinals last season where they won all three games in...


Vrbata's 25th helps Coyotes down Stars (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:11:34 PST

Phoenix Coyotes ' Derek Morris (53) congratulates teammate Raffi Torres (37) on his goal against the Dallas Stars in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Dallas. Morris and Torres each scored in the third period as the Coyotes won 4-1.

The Phoenix Coyotes' playoff push is well under way. Radim Vrbata scored his 25th goal, former Dallas backup Mike Smith made 28 saves and the Coyotes improved their playoff positioning with a 4-1 victory over the Stars on Tuesday night. Vrbata gave Phoenix a 2-1 lead at 14:30 of the second period when he tapped Rostislav Klesla's centering pass by goalie Kari Lehtonen.


Plekanec lifts Canadiens by Pens in SO (AP)

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:09:32 PST

Montreal Canadiens center Tomas Plekanec (14) congratulates teammate Carey Price after the Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in Montreal.

Even though it took a while, Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens finally got a shootout to go their way. Tomas Plekanec scored on Montreal's eighth shootout attempt and Price stopped six of eight in the tiebreaker to lead the Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.


  
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Jays News

Romero welcomes, embraces ace label

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:00 -0500

Romero welcomes, embraces ace label

Toronto organization preview, Top 20 Prospects

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 -0500

Toronto organization preview, Top 20 Prospects

Blue Jays mull installing grass surface

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 -0500

Blue Jays mull installing grass surface

Blue Jays add Cordero to beefed-up bullpen

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:30:00 -0500

Blue Jays add Cordero to beefed-up bullpen

  
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