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NASCAR officials confident in concussion policy
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Since the death of Dale Earnhardt in 2001, NASCAR has taken sweeping steps to reduce the risk of head injuries. And when a driver does get hurt, NASCAR officials have established more comprehensive protocols to identify, track and treat concussions. (...)
Vikings, UMinn reach tentative deal on TCF stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings say the organization has reached a tentative deal with the University of Minnesota on how much the team will pay to use TCF Stadium while a new Vikings stadium is being built. (...)
Quinn says he's sorry for Tebow comments
DENVER (AP) — Brady Quinn is apologizing to Tim Tebow for unflattering comments Quinn made about the Denver Broncos' starting quarterback in a GQ article. (...)
Vikings official: Stadium negotiations ongoing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vikings vice president Lester Bagley said Tuesday that negotiations for a new stadium are ongoing, and officials are now focused on putting a new facility at the current Metrodome site. (...)
Lin, Knicks rout Hawks 99-82, head to Miami
NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Lin had an easy night ahead of his toughest opponent yet, and the New York Knicks tuned up for their trip to Miami by beating the Atlanta Hawks 99-82 on Wednesday night. (...)
White Sox begin Robin Ventura era
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The new manager of the Chicago White Sox didn't curse, rant or make any headlines during his first media session of the spring. (...)
Penguins turn back Rangers 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots to tie Tom Barrasso's franchise record for career shutouts and carry the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night. (...)
Senators overwhelm Caps 5-2
OTTAWA (AP) — Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek each had three points Wednesday and the Ottawa Senators defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2. (...)
Penguins turn back Rangers 2-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 27 shots to tie Tom Barrasso's franchise record for career shutouts and carry the Pittsburgh Penguins past the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night. (...)
Gagner has 3 points in Oilers' 6-1 win over Flames
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Sam Gagner scored a goal and added two assists, and the Edmonton Oilers broke out with four unanswered goals in the second period in a 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night. (...)
Ishikawa rallies in Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday from the Match Play Championship. (...)
Ishikawa rallies in Match Play
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — One putt changed everything for Ryo Ishikawa and sent Riviera winner Bill Haas home early Wednesday in a riveting start to the Match Play Championship. (...)
McIlroy returns to scene of American debut
MARANA, Ariz. (AP) — Rory McIlroy made his pro debut in America, a 19-year-old from Northern Ireland identified by his freckles, the brown curls coming out of his cap and his raw talent. (...)
Scola helps Rockets top Suns 96-89
PHOENIX (AP) — Luis Scola scored 16 points, Patrick Patterson added 14 and the Houston Rockets outlasted the Phoenix Suns 96-89 on Thursday night. (...)
Phoenix scrambles back for 5-4 SO win over Kings
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Radim Vrbata scored his second goal late in regulation and the Phoenix Coyotes rallied from a three-goal deficit to beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 in a shootout Tuesday night. (...)
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