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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) -- Richard Zednik joined the Florida Panthers for the official team picture this week, but saved his real smile for a brief return to the ice. Zednik skated alone for about 5-10

Rangers' Betts out for 2-3 weeks

NEW YORK (AP) -- Rangers forward Blair Betts had foot surgery Friday and will be out two to three weeks. The operation in New York took place hours before the Rangers played the Flyers in Philadelp

Connolly out for rest of season

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Sabres center Tim Connolly will undergo season-ending surgery to have bone chips removed from his hip. Connolly is scheduled to have surgery on Monday in Colorado. The procedu

Ailing Crosby could return Monday

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Sidney Crosby plans to accompany the Pittsburgh Penguins on their brief road trip that starts Monday and could play for the first time since March 9. The Penguins meet the New Yo

Weekend to remember

Cyclist's trial could be preview

Maholm rock-solid again

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) -- No comedians this time, and no joking around for Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm. The season is only a week away, and that means it's all business. Even if he faced a

Beckett excels in minor league game

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Josh Beckett threw two scoreless innings in a minor league game Sunday, an important step in his return from back spasms. The Boston Red Sox ace, who went 20-7 with a 3.27

Capuano's pitching career in limbo

PHOENIX (AP) -- Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Chris Capuano was told Sunday that he has a torn ligament in his pitching elbow and will probably need Tommy John surgery for the second time in his car

Rolen suffers broken finger

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) -- Scott Rolen broke his finger during a fielding drill Sunday, and the Toronto Blue Jays' new third baseman might not be available for opening day. Rolen was taking grounders in

Granderson out with broken finger

DETROIT (AP) -- Detroit Tigers center fielder Curtis Granderson was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday and will miss opening day. A finger on his right hand was broken Saturday when he was h

Johan's the man!

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) -- Johan Santana -- surprise, surprise -- was picked to pitch on opening day for the New York Mets. They're still undecided on a No. 5 starter. Orlando Hernandez and Mike