There is no better phrase for a baseball
fan than, "Pitchers and catchers report." Although the weather here in the
Northeast has resembled spring for much of the winter, the fact that baseball
is starting is a clear indication that spring is indeed right around the
corner.

The Sacramento Kings try to put the brakes on a six-game
slide this evening when they visit the Washington Wizards in the final game
before the All-Star break for both teams.

Seven different Trail Blazers scored in double
figures, led by 21 from LaMarcus Aldridge, as Portland embarrassed San Antonio
137-97 at Rose Garden on Wednesday.

Portland, OR (Sports Network) - Seven different Trail Blazers scored in double
figures, led by 21 from LaMarcus ...

Marcus Kruger netted the winner early in the
third period and Corey Crawford stopped 31 shots as Chicago edged Detroit,
2-1, at United Center.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Marcus Kruger netted the winner early in the
third period and Corey Crawford ...

Now that the novelty of Lin-sanity has simmered down a bit,
perhaps the San Antonio Spurs can garner some much-needed attention.

Setting records on home ice is nice, but the Red Wings know
it won't mean anything if the season doesn't end with the lifting of the
Stanley Cup.

Dave Bolland scored late in the third period to
give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Sunday.

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Dave Bolland scored late in the third period to
give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-1 ...

The St. Louis Blues have proven they can get it done at
home. Picking up some wins on the road will show just how much of a contender
they actually are.

Corey Crawford stopped 33 shots while Patrick
Sharp and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and two assists as Chicago pummeled
Columbus, 6-1, at Nationwide Arena. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist
while Marcus Kruger, Sami Lepisto and Viktor Stalberg also scored for the
...more Blackhawks, who have won their past two following a nine-game losing streak.
Chicago went 2-6-1 in its season-high nine-game road trip. Derick Brassard
scored the lone goal for the Blue Jackets, who came into the game having won
four of their past six. Steve Mason made the start for Columbus, but he
was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 20 shots.
After getting pulled, he was visibly upset as he was seen yelling at head
coach Todd Richards.

Corey Crawford stopped 33 shots while Patrick
Sharp and Jonathan Toews each had a goal and two assists as Chicago pummeled
Columbus, 6-1, at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus, OH (Sports Network) - Corey Crawford stopped 33 shots while Patrick
Sharp and Jonathan Toews each had ...

The Atlanta Hawks will resume their five-game road trip in
Rip City tonight against the struggling Portland Trail Blazers.