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Flames bump Red Wings from 8th in NHL West

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:59:00 EST - The Flames appeared down and out in Detroit, but netminder Miikka Kiprusoff held his team close and then captain Jarome Iginla went to work in the third period to propel Calgary to a come-from-behind 4-2 win on Tuesday night.

Avalanche victimized by comeback Canucks

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:55:20 EST - Vancouver Canucks forward Jannik Hansen notched his fourth career game-winning goal and second in as many games to cap a come-from-behind 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night.

Contenders make move at Brier

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:27:04 EST - Ontario skip Glenn Howard posted a pair of impressive wins Tuesday and tops the standings at 7-0 through 11 draws at the Brier in Halifax.

Canadiens victorious in critical East matchup

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:37:47 EST - Scott Gomez scored a goal and set up two others as the Montreal Canadiens downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games since the Olympic break.

Maple Leafs bowl over Bruins in OT

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:25:43 EST - Nikolai Kulemin scored 4:10 into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

Unfair to criticize Crosby: Penguins GM

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:43 EST - Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero says it's unfair to criticize superstar Sidney Crosby for declining an invitation to read the Top 10 list on The Late Show With David Letterman.

NHL GMs closer to penalizing head shots

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:48:52 EST - Eight GMs in the NHL have come up with a proposal for a stiffer penalty to curb head shots in the league during the second day of annual meetings in Boca Raton, Fla.

Arsenal, Bayern advance in Champions League

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:57:47 EST - Nicklas Bendtner had a hat trick as Arsenal beat FC Porto 5-0 in Champions League action Tuesday night . Bayern Munich also advanced to the quarter-finals.

Dunleavy out as Clippers GM

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:07:45 EST - The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed Tuesday that general manager Mike Dunleavy has been let go and replaced by assistant GM Neil Olshey.

Lions cut ties with oft-injured Pierce

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:15:02 EST - The B.C. Lions began clearing up their logjam at quarterback by releasing Buck Pierce on Tuesday, one day after Casey Printers agreed to a contract extension.

Weir to skip figure skating worlds

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:48:47 EST - Johnny Weir of the United States confirmed Tuesday that he won't compete at the world figure skating championships in Turin, Italy.

Ex-Expo Willie Davis dead at 69

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:47:08 EST - Willie Davis, a two-time all-star and three-time Gold Glover in centre field, was found dead in his home Tuesday in Burbank, Calif. He was 69.

Eagles retain Vick's rights for 2010

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:38:55 EST - Michael Vick says the Philadelphia Eagles exercised their 2010 option on him, meaning the quarterback will receive a $1.5 million US roster bonus sometime this week.

Athletics chase Harden in 3rd inning

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:09:41 EST - Rich Harden breezed through the first two innings but never finished the third in his second outing with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Phoenix. Harden gave up four runs on two hits in 2 2/3 innings in an 8-8 tie against Oakland.

McGowan impresses in simulated game

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:16:48 EST - Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dustin McGowan is feeling good this spring as he tries to make it back from shoulder surgery. He threw 30 pitches during a simulated game in Dunedin, Fla., on Tuesday.