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Months of Rehab Finally Brings Penguins Sidney Crosby Back on the Ice
After almost a year after recovering from concussion-like symptoms, Pittsburgh Penguins’ star Sidney Crosby will reportedly return to the ice on Monday against the New York Islanders. While no one hit knocked Crosby out, he suffered severe blows to the head last January that sidelined the 2007 MVP ever since.
Oklahoma State Women’s Basketball Coach Kurt Budke Killed in Plane Crash
Oklahoma State, which dealt with the tragic deaths of 10 people in a 2001 plane crash, including some men’s basketball players, is reeling from another crash that took the lives of women’s basketball coach Kurt Budke and an assistant coach, Miranda Serna.
Los Angeles Dodgers Ace Clayton Kershaw Wins National League Cy Young Award
Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw sailed to an easy Cy Young Award victory after winning the National League pitching triple crown this past season.
Houston Astros Packing Their Bags for Move to American League, Two More Wild Card Teams Added
Major League Baseball has approved the sale of the Houston Astros by current owner Drayton McLane to a group led by Houston businessman Jim Crane for $610 million.
But the bigger news is that the team will be moving leagues as part of the deal, from the National League Central Division to the American League West. That change won’t take place until 2013, though.
Delonte West Freaks Out About Paying His Bills During NBA Lockout
As the NBA lockout wears on, some players are taking it harder than others. Delonte West, for one, is growing concerned about his family and how he’s going to pay his bills while the league is on hiatus.
Shocking Death of Teen Hockey Player from Shot Spawns Safety Debate [VIDEO]
Sixteen-year-old Canadian hockey player Kyle Fundytus died after taking a puck to the throat while blocking a shot during a game. Because of the incident, a risk and safety management committee will meet next month to reconsider the rules on blocking shots, among other concerns. Fundytus was wearing a neck protector at the time of the accident.
“I can assure you it will be there,” Glen McCurdie,
Justin Verlander Is Voted the Unanimous AL Cy Young Award Winner
To no one’s surprise, Justin Verlander was unanimously voted this year’s AL Cy Young Award winner, the first time the 28-year-old Detroit Tigers’ ace has earned the honor.
Welcome Back! Baltimore Orioles Introduce New Retro Uniforms with Classic Cartoon Bird
The Baltimore Orioles unveiled new uniforms for the 2012 season Tuesday that include the team’s famous cartoon bird and a return to the orange jersey they haven’t used since 1992, the team’s inaugural season at Camden Yards.
Both changes are immediately in effect on all team apparel.
The Miami Marlins Show Off New Uniforms [VIDEO]
On Friday night, the Florida Marlins became no longer, officially changing their name to the Miami Marlins at a ceremony at the team’s new unfinished ballpark.
The name change came as part of more sweeping changes to the club, which also also involved the unveiling of a new logo, uniforms, and colors.
Retired NBA Center Shawn Bradley Has Custom $10,000 Bike Returned After It Was Stolen
Former NBA center Shawn Bradley, who is 7-foot-6, was distraught after his custom-made Trek road bicycle was stolen last week.
But thanks to some good detective work, the bike was returned to him on Thursday.