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Boston College coach Jerry York had a simple message for his captain, senior center Brian Boyle. It was to get his 6-foot-7-inch, 250-pound body to the front of the net. Forget the perimeter, York said, park yourself near the crease.
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By David Pollak, San Jose Mercury News, Calif.  Feb.
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The Washington Capitals are within a point of first place.
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Jarkko Ruutu scored two goals last night to lead the surging Pittsburgh Penguins over the Devils, 5-4, at East Rutherford, N.J.
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Christina Quaye had 18 points to lead No. 23 Marquette to a 61-51 victory over Pittsburgh in the Big East tournament quarterfinals Sunday. Krystal Ellis added 15 and the Golden Eagles (25-5) went on a 16-4 run late to break open a close game.
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Mike Knuble had his best offensive game when his first priority was defense. Playing on the checking line against Anaheim's top line, the former Bruin got his first hat trick in 707 career games to help the Atlantic Division-leading Flyers beat visiting Anaheim, 3-0, last night.
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Nomo improved to 5-5 in his career against Arizona in his 297th career start...Giovanni Carrara retired the side in the seventh for the Dodgers...The Diamondbacks activated pitcher Scott Service from the 15-day disabled list and recalled pitchers Randy
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The Milwaukee Brewers bobbled a chance to stay close in the NL Central.
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Ted Purcell scored his first NHL goal and Brian Boyle notched his fourth in seven games since his promotion from the minors, sparking the Los Angeles Kings to a 6-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday night.
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Aaron Ward is expected to make his way back to Boston today after remaining overnight at Presbyterian University Hospital in the wake of getting hit in the throat by Penguins defenseman Sergei Gonchar during the Bruins' 2-1 win last night at Mellon Arena.
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at Fenway Park Records: Boston is 86-56 (second in the AL East); Tampa Bay is 61-80 (fourth in AL East). Tonight (7:05, NESN, WEEI): LHP Scott Kazmir (1-1, 5.62) vs. RHP Pedro Martinez (16-5, 3.44). Tomorrow (7:05 p.m., NESN, WEEI): RHP Dewon Brazelton (6-7, 4.33) vs. RHP Tim Wakefield (11-9, 4.64). Thursday (7:05 p.m., NESN, WEEI): LHP Mark Hendrickson (8-14, ...
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When, where: Tonight, 7, at TD Banknorth Garden. TV, radio: NESN, WBZ (1030). Records: Nashville is 25-20-1-4 (third in the Central Division with 55 points); Boston is 25-19-2-3 (third in the Northeast Division with 55 points). Goals: J.P. Dumont 18, Jason Arnott 17, Alexander Radulov 17. Assists: Arnott 27, David Legwand 25, Marek Zidlicky 25. Goaltending: Chris Mason (14-15-4, 2.78), ...
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It is the first rule that every aspiring pitcher learns. Without a balanced delivery, nothing works. For a right-hander, the right ankle is the foundation.
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BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Threes were the charm for Vermont yesterday in its showdown with Boston University at Patrick Gym.
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Watch Coco Crisp in batting practice, advises reliever Kyle Snyder , who from the Red Sox bullpen gets a closer view of the center fielder than most. Watch him not in the cage, but in the field. Those dazzling basket catches he makes in games don't occur by happenstance.
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By Matt Branaugh, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.  Dec.
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By John Weiss, Post-Bulletin, Rochester, Minn.  Jun.