Although the Anaheim Ducks have been near the top of the NHL standings for most of the past three seasons, general manager Bob Murray still didn't believe they could consistently beat hockey's top teams. Anaheim acquired defensemen James Wisniewski, Simon Despres and Korbinian Holzer and center Michael Sgarbossa in four separate deadline deals Monday, dramatically revamping the Pacific Division …

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Busy Anaheim Ducks bolster blue line in 4 deadline trades

Heathwood Hall students got moving for charity recently as they raised $29,214 for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital during the school’s first Dance Marathon. Click to Continue »

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Heathwood Hall marathon a boost to pediatric health

Both Forbes.com and “Ranking Arizona” crowned Arizona Diamondbacks as the best place to work.

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Arizona Diamondbacks ranked No. 1 sports organization to work for

Fran O'Hanlon would like to say he followed a master plan in building one of the best shooting teams in the country.

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Lafayette men's basketball senior gunslingers ready for one final showdown

The Boston Celtics' Isaiah Thomas and the Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard today were named NBA Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, March 1.

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Thomas, Lillard named Players of the Week

The team the Bulldogs will be hosting on Tuesday night has won its first 29 games, looking very much like one of the greatest groups in college basketball history. ''There are a lot of talented teams,'' Georgia coach Mark Fox said. Georgia (19-9, 10-6) hasn't made the NCAA tournament since 2011.

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Kentucky-Georgia Preview

The Detroit Red Wings picked up one of New Jersey's most reliable defenseman for their playoff push in a move that left many wondering whether Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello was giving up on the current season. The Red Wings completed their second big move in 24 hours on Monday, acquiring veteran Marek Zidlicky for a conditional draft pick just hours before the NHL trading deadline …

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Devils trade D Marek Zidlicky to Red Wings for draft pick

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Meriden’s Martinez puts up 34 points in home finale at Iona

The NBA's leading scorer will miss Tuesday's game at the East-leading Atlanta Hawks.

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James Harden suspended 1 game for kicking LeBron James in groin

(Reuters) – Houston Rockets guard James Harden has been suspended one game without pay for kicking Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in the groin, the NBA announced on Monday. Closely guarded by James, Harden lost his footing, fell to the floor and then lifted his left leg and kicked James below the belt. “Obviously that's not a basketball play,” James told reporters after the game.

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Harden suspended a game for kicking James below the belt