Rangers Looking For Divine Intervention Tonight

Washington's Alexander Ovechkin is all smiles as Capitals look to come back from a 3-1 deficit against the Rangers in tonight's seventh game of their series at the Verizon Center. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)"He can't play every game like a god. He can't save the game all the time." Even though those statements...

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NFL Draft In Review: Winners, Losers & Those In Between

New Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford meets and greets NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being announced as the first overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft Saturday afternoon at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated) It's been less than 24 hours since the announcement of this...

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Many Teams Looking To Make Their Mark By Drafting Sanchez

Mark Sanchez holds Rose Bowl trophy after leading Southern California to victory. Now, Sanchez gets to lead an East Coast squad onto the field, as Jets select him fifth overall in this year's NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Times)Just hours after the Detroit Lions put an end to the drama surrounding the first...

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Meet Your New No. 1 Overall Pick

Detroit Lions have made it official, locking up Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to a $72 million deal over six years, making him first pick in today's NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)After four months of speculation, the Detroit Lions have officially announced what many expected them to, and that...

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Lions Ready To Roll Out Welcome Matt For Stafford

Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, the likely No. 1 overall pick in this year's NFL draft. (Photo courtesy of ESPN)The Detroit Lions have been on the clock with the first pick in the 2009 NFL draft for the last four months. Tomorrow afternoon at Radio City Music Hall, new head coach Jim Schwartz and the Lions will...

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Drury Is Captain Clutch As Rangers Take 3-1 Lead

Rangers captain Chris Drury gives Blueshirts and their fans reason to celebrate, as his game-winning goal puts New York up 3-1 against Capitals. (Photo courtesy of NHL.com)Throughout the season, since becoming the 25th player in his illustrious franchise's history to wear the letter "C" on his jersey, Chris Drury had been...

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Henrik The Magnificent Keeps Rangers Alive

Rangers have Henrik Lundqvist to thank for their series lead against Washington, as the goalie has been absolutely brilliant in net for Blueshirts. (Photo courtesy of New York Daily News)The New York Rangers may have been shut out last night as the Washington Capitals cut the Blueshirts' 2-0 series lead in half, but the...

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Who Will Make A Bold Statement With Anquan?

Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin could have a new home on draft day, as many teams are lining up to be his suitor. (Photo courtesy of USA Today)With the NFL draft fast approaching, (it's this Saturday and Sunday) many teams are reaching out to one another regarding potential trade offers, with some having already...

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Scottie Doesn't Know

Villanova guard Scottie Reynolds takes game-winning shot against Pittsburgh in East regional final. Reynolds has declared for the NBA draft, but will not sign with an agent, leaving the door open to return to the Main Line for his senior season. (Photo courtesy of Sports Illustrated)After leading his team to the Final...

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A Farewell To The Voice Of God

Legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who passed away Monday at the age of 73. (Photo courtesy of MLB.com)It's been a rough week in the sports world. Less than 24 hours removed from the retirement of John Madden and just a few days after the tragic death of former Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych, sports fans are still...

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Madden Lowers The "Boom!" On A Great Career

John Madden, pictured here with Al Michaels, retires after over three decades as a color commentator for NFL coverage on four different networks. (Photo courtesy of Digital Sports Daily)We all knew this day was coming, but even the most rabid of football fans did not want to acknowledge it. Yesterday, after a career that...

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