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Fleury steadying influence for Penguins

Fleury is Pittsburgh’s biggest asset as it tries to upset the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.


Steelers’ Taylor calling it quits

Ike Taylor called it a career on Tuesday, the latest departure from a defensive core that served as the backbone of the team’s return to prominence over the past decade.


Greene’s pitching leaves Bucs feeling blue

Shane Greene pitched eight strong innings and the Detroit Tigers bounced back from their first loss of the season.


Meyer’s contract extended through 2020

Meyer’s contract extended through 2020 COLUMBUS Urban Meyer keeps winning big. Meyer can pair


Pens’ Crosby stays positive entering playoffs

Pittsburgh struggled down the stretch in the regular season and will now face the talented New York Rangers.


Pens facing tough task

Pittsburgh must beat the team that eliminated it from last year’s playoffs: the New York Rangers.


Indians catcher Gomes out at least six weeks

He suffered a sprained MCL during Saturday’s game.


Spieth masterful in Masters victory

The 21-year-old tied August National’s 72-hole scoring record.


Cabrera, Tigers finish sweep of Indians

Detroit’s slugger went 11 of 14 in the series against Cleveland.


Celtics roll past resting Cavs

Cleveland sat its Big 3 and J.R. Smith.


McCutchen’s return boosts Bucs

The Pirates slugger homered in a 10-2 win over the Brewers.


Jimmie Johnson picks up 5th career victory at Texas Motor Speedway

Kevin Harvick, the series points leader who has already won twice this season, finished second.


Spieth leads Masters by four

Rose closes his third round with strong finish


Indians’ Gomes hurt in loss to Tigers

Sands drives in four runs for Cleveland


Great balls of fire! Pens finally clinch playoff berth

Pittsburgh’s playoff streak extended to nine seasons