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Stamkos helps Tampa win Boucher's debut (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 07:09

Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier (4) celebrates after scoring a second period goal against the Atlanta Thrashers during an NHL game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Tampa, Fla.

Steven Stamkos didn't lose his scoring touch during the offseason. Stamkos had two goals and an assist to help new Tampa Bay coach Guy Boucher win his NHL debut in the Lightning's 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. "It's a good way to start a season," Stamkos said.


Childress: Favre report not distraction (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 07:09 Webmaster

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2010, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre walks to the sideline after throwing an interception against the Miami Dolphins during an NFL football game in Minneapolis. The NFL says it is reviewing allegations involving the Vikings' Brett Favre, who the website Deadspin says sent racy messages and photos to a former sideline reporter while he played for the New York Jets .

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress said he has talked with Brett Favre about an NFL investigation into allegations that he sent racy photos to a former game hostess while he played for the New York Jets. Childress said that a report on the website Deadspin and the subsequent news of a league investigation have not been a distraction for the team this week as it prepares to play the Jets on...


Ovechkin scores 2, Caps beat Devils 7-2 (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 07:05

New Jersey Devils Ilya Kovalchuk (17), left, and Washington Capitals Mike Green (52), fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010. The Capitals won the game 7-2.

The night began for the Washington Capitals with a celebration of their accomplishments of last season, when they led the NHL in wins, points and goals. Then, after a slow start, Alex Ovechkin and his teammates stirred up memories of a year ago. Ovechkin beat Martin Brodeur on a penalty shot to complete Washington's four-goal second period, and the Capitals got 31 saves from Michal Neuvirth in...


Maple Leafs improve to 2-0, rip Senators (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 06:11

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Colton Orr , top, fights against Ottawa Senators defenseman Matt Carkner as the linesmen jump in to break them up during third period NHL action in Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010.

Newcomers Kris Versteeg and Clarke MacArthur each had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night. Nikolai Kulemin, Phil Kessel and Tim Brent also scored and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 17 saves for Toronto, which opened the season Thursday night a 3-2 home victory over Montreal.


Yao scores 10 in 12 minutes, Rockets win (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 06:03 Webmaster

Houston Rockets ' Yao Ming of China shoots for two points during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010 in Houston.

Luis Scola scored 23 points, Aaron Brooks added nine of his 17 in Houston's big third quarter, and the Rockets beat the Indiana Pacers 126-92 on Saturday night. The Rockets broke from a 57-54 halftime lead with an 18-8 run led by Brooks and Kevin Martin. Houston outscored the Pacers 33-15 in the third quarter and Indiana didn't score in the final 2:34 of the period.


Blackhawks raise Stanley Cup banner (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 05:37
The Blackhawks are celebrating their long-awaited Stanley Cup title one more time before getting the home opener under way. The United Center crowd cheered again Saturday night when the banner in honor of the Chicago's first Stanley Cup victory since 1961 was raised to the rafters before Chicago faced the Detroit Red Wings.

Nuggets F Harrington to miss 2 weeks (AP)

Sunday, 10 October 2010 03:24 Webmaster
Denver Nuggets power forward Al Harrington is expected to miss two weeks after re-injuring his left foot in his preseason debut for his new team. The Nuggets said an MRI on Saturday confirmed that Harrington partially tore the plantar fascia in his left foot during the first quarter of Denver's 109-99 win over Portland at the Pepsi Center.

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