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Coyotes Get Past Ducks; Set History
Published on October 31, 2009 at 11:34PM
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP)—Despite an offseason swirling with controversy concerning their future, the Phoenix Coyotes tied some propitious history Saturday with a 3-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks Saturday in a shootout at Jobing.com Arena. With Phoenix having amassed nine wins through the month of October, they tied the franchise records for wins in the month and improved to 4-0 when the game is tied after regulation, including a pair of shootout wins. Robert Lang and Vernon Fiddler each scored for the Coyotes, while Corey Perry and Teemu Selanne each posted goals in the loss for Anaheim. In other NHL action Saturday, Boston blanked Edmonton, 2-0, Philadelphia decimated Carolina, 6-1, Atlanta waxed Ottawa, 3-1, New Jersey doubled up Tampa Bay, 2-1 in a shootout, Montreal outlasted Toronto, 5-4 in a shootout, the New York Islanders pounded Buffalo, 5-0, Minnesota gashed Pittsburgh, 2-1, Florida trounced St. Louis, 4-0, Nashville stonewalled Dallas, 4-2 and Detroit doused Calgary, 3-1.
Yanks Take 2-1 Lead in Fall Classic
Published on October 31, 2009 at 11:27PM
PHILADELPHIA (AP)—On a weekend which features numerous sports matchups between New York and Philadelphia, the storied New York Yankees took a 2-1 lead in the World Series with an 8-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday at Citizens Bank Park. However, the Phillies started out the game on fire as Jayson Werth hit a solo home run, Pedro Feliz scored on a Jimmy Rollins walk and Shane Victorino hit a sacrifice fly to give Philadelphia a 3-0 lead after two innings of play. However, the Yankees went on a six run surge spanning from the 4th-6th Inning, with Alex Rodriguez’ two-run shot serving as the impetus. After Nick Swisher’s solo shot in the sixth, the Yankees held a 6-3 lead. A 7th Inning Jorge Posada single and a Hideki Matsui home run in the eighth gave the Yankees the last of their offense while Carlos Ruiz added a ninth-inning home run for Philadelphia, although they failed to dent the Yankees’ advantage any further. Game 4 will take place Sunday with the Phillies hoping to avoid a 3-1 deficit.
North Sanpete Volleyball Squad Earns 3A Title
Published on October 31, 2009 at 11:16PM
OREM, Utah (AP)—Shelby Earl and Lindsay Bradley combined for 35 kills and four blocks as the North Sanpete Lady Hawks earned the 3A volleyball championship with a 3-2 win over the Morgan Lady Trojans Saturday at the McKay Center at Utah Valley University. Bailey Farris and Ashley Garfield were solid in defeat for Morgan.
Mavericks Complete Los Angeles Sweep By Dousing Clips
Published on October 31, 2009 at 11:10PM
LOS ANGELES (AP)—Dirk Nowitzki posted 24 points and nine rebounds, Jason Kidd added 16 points and six assists and Shawn Marion chipped in with 16 points and 11 boards as the Dallas Mavericks won their second game at STAPLES Center in as many nights with a 94-83 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday in NBA action. The Clippers, despite starting 0-3, jumped out early on the Mavs with a 27-23 lead after the first quarter. Nevertheless, Dallas hung around and seized complete control with a 25-16 surge in the 3rd Quarter. Although Dallas hit the skids offensively in the last stanza, they still managed to make enough big plays to hold off the home-standing Clippers. The win improved the Mavericks to 2-1 on the season, while Los Angeles slumped to 0-4. Chris Kaman amassed 27 points and 11 rebounds in the loss for the Clippers. In other NBA action Saturday, Washington dismantled New Jersey, 123-104, Cleveland stymied Charlotte, 90-79, Philadelphia outgunned New York, 141-127 in overtime, Houston downed Portland, 111-107, Milwaukee humbled Detroit, 96-85 and San Antonio smacked Sacramento, 113-94.
Stamps Secure Playoff Berth; BC Still in the Loop
Published on October 31, 2009 at 11:00PM
Updated on November 01, 2009 at 05:09AM
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada (AP)—Sandro DeAngelis nailed a 27-yard field goal as time expired to help the Calgary Stampeders earn a playoff berth in the CFL with a 28-26 win over the British Columbia Lions Saturday at GM Place. The last minutes of the 4th Quarter were rife with big plays as Lions signal-caller Casey Printers (22 of 35, 337 yards, TD, INT) hit Paris Jackson on a 46-yard scoring strike with 1:50 left in regulation. Nevertheless, Henry Burris (17 of 31, 306 yards, TD) calmly led the Stampeders down field for DeAngelis’ game-winner. In order to secure a playoff spot, British Columbia must now beat Edmonton Friday, while Calgary is guaranteed to be either the #1 or #2 seed in the CFL Western Division playoffs. In other CFL action Saturday, Hamilton smacked Saskatchewan, 24-6.
Blackhawks Outlast Habs
Published on October 31, 2009 at 12:24AM
CHICAGO (AP)—Patrick Sharp scored the game-winning goal and Cristobal Hulet stopped 20 shorts as the Chicago Blackhawks edged the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2 Friday at United Center in NHL action. Kris Versteeg and Cam Barker also scored for Chicago, who improved to 8-4-1 with the win. Mike Cammalleri and Travis Moen each scored in the loss for Montreal, which dropped them to 6-7. In other NHL action Friday, the New York Islanders edged Washington, 4-3 in overtime, Pittsburgh downed Columbus, 4-3 in a shootout, Buffalo got past Toronto, 3-2 in overtime, Minnesota gashed the New York Rangers, 3-2, Florida surged past Dallas, 6-5 in a shootout, Anaheim decimated Vancouver, 7-2 and San Jose stonewalled Colorado, 3-1.