Analog TV broadcasts end Friday; government and stations brace for confusionNEW YORK — Television stations across the U.S. began cutting their analog signals Friday, marking the final signoff for a 60-year-old technology and likely stranding more than 1 million unprepared homes without TV service. Talk about anticlimactic: Crosby, Penguins chase Varlamov early, beat Capitals 6-2 in Game 7WASHINGTON — For a guy who supposedly shies from the limelight, Sidney Crosby was as good as could be in the first Game 7 of his career. The rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins were pretty close to perfect, too. Crosby scored twice to raise his NHL-leading playoff goal total to 12, his teammates shut down his big rival, Alex Ovechkin, most of the night, and the Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the Eastern Conference finals for the second consecutive season. Next? LeBron, Cavaliers waiting again as second straight sweep lands them in conference finalINDEPENDENCE, Ohio — Team Sweep did some housekeeping on Wednesday. Capitals replace rookie goalie Varlamov after falling behind 4-0 in 2nd period of Game 7WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals replaced rookie goaltender Simeon Varlamov with veteran Jose Theodore after falling behind 4-0 in the second period Wednesday night in Game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Red Wings hope home-ice advantage pays off vs. Ducks in Game 7 matchup of past 2 Cup championsROMULUS, Mich. — The previous two Stanley Cup champions are meeting in the playoffs for the third time since the NHL expanded four decades ago. Once down 3-1 against Hurricanes, Bruins have chance to claim series with Game 7 on home iceBOSTON — Claude Julien has a score to settle — with himself. Bruins’ Savard OK after suffering leg injury against Hurricanes in Game 6 of playoff seriesRALEIGH, N.C. — Boston Bruins center Marc Savard should be ready to play against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals series despite injuring his leg Tuesday night. Nowitzki’s 44 prevents Mavs from getting swept by Nuggets; series heads to Denver for Game 5DALLAS — So much for the idea that the Dallas Mavericks would be devastated by the way Game 3 ended. Dirk Nowitzki wasn’t about to let them get swept. Steckel’s OT goal wins it, Capitals force Game 7 by beating Penguins 5-4PITTSBURGH — The Washington Capitals supposedly can’t win without Alex Ovechkin scoring. They can’t win an overtime playoff game. They can’t beat the Pittsburgh Penguins when a series is on the line. Unlucky Presidents’ Trophy claims another team, as Sharks join long list of playoff flameoutsThe San Jose Sharks are already home for the summer, left to admire the Presidents’ Trophy that honors a stellar regular season but now also magnifies another empty postseason. Bolland scores late PP goal, gives Blackhawks 4-2 win in Game 5 and series lead over CanucksVANCOUVER, British Columbia — David Bolland scored the go-ahead goal on a power play with 5:05 left, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series. Eric Staal scores twice and Hurricanes push Bruins to brink of elimination with 4-1 winRALEIGH, N.C. — There’s a reason the Carolina Hurricanes call Jussi Jokinen’s line the “Finnish line.” Because of him, the Boston Bruins are nearly finished. Staal scores twice, Hurricanes push Bruins to brink of elimination with 4-1 winRALEIGH, N.C. — There’s a reason the Carolina Hurricanes call Jussi Jokinen’s line the “Finnish line.” Because of him, the Boston Bruins are nearly finished. Former Red Sox great Dom DiMaggio, younger brother of Yankees legend Joe, dies at 92BOSTON — Dominic DiMaggio, the bespectacled Boston Red Sox center fielder who made his own mark on the major leagues despite playing in the shadow of Hall of Fame brother Joe and teammate Ted Williams, died early Friday at his Massachusetts home. He was 92. Person with familiar with choice tells AP that Cavaliers’ LeBron James is NBA’s MVPCLEVELAND — Unstoppable at both ends of the floor this season, LeBron James is the NBA’s Most Valuable Player. James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to a team-record 66 regular-season wins and the top overall seed in the playoffs, will receive the award Monday, a person with knowledge of the choice told The Associated Press. James chose Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater, for the presentation, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the announcement has not been made. LeBron, Cavs await Hawks, who win first playoff series since 1999 with 91-78 rout of HeatATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks lingered on the court, savoring the cheers as red and silver streamers drifted down from the rafters. Joe Johnson scores 27 as Hawks blowout Heat 91-78 in Game 7 to advance to face CavaliersATLANTA — The final blowout went to Atlanta, so it’s the Hawks who’ll get a shot at LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Savard (2 goals), Thomas (26 saves) lead Bruins to 4-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 1BOSTON — Marc Savard scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 26 shots to lead the Boston Bruins past the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Horford, Williams both to miss Game 6 of Hawks-Heat seriesMIAMI — Atlanta starting forwards Al Horford and Marvin Williams will not play Friday in Game 6 of the Hawks’ Eastern Conference first-round series against the Miami Heat. Marathon Men: Bulls outlast Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime to force Game 7 in BostonCHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 28 points and blocked Rajon Rondo’s potential game-winner, John Salmons scored 35, and the Chicago Bulls beat the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics 128-127 in triple overtime Thursday night to even the first-round series. Garza falls short of perfection, but Rays cool off Red Sox 13-0ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s Matt Garza took a perfect game into the seventh inning and Evan Longoria homered and drove four runs to help the AL Championship Series MVP shut down the Boston Red Sox 13-0 on Thursday night. Dwight Howard’s 24 points, 24 rebounds power Magic to 3-2 series lead over 76ersORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are going back to Philadelphia with a chance to close out the 76ers. Dwight Howard made sure of it. Fedorov’s late goal gives Capitals 2-1 victory over Rangers in Game 7, completing comebackWASHINGTON — Thanks to sage, old Sergei Fedorov and a kid goalie with more career starts in the NHL postseason than the regular season, the Washington Capitals are headed to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in more than a decade. Brashear-Betts hit leads to Clark’s 1st game since Feb., Anisimov’s 2nd NHL gameWASHINGTON — Washington Capitals captain Chris Clark played for the first time since January, taking the place of suspended enforcer Donald Brashear for Tuesday night’s Game 7 against the New York Rangers. Hopefully, no re-Tort: Capitals plug gaps in the glass behind the Rangers bench for Game 7WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have plugged the gaps in the glass, hoping to avoid a repeat of the nasty exchange with fans that led to New York Rangers coach John Tortorella’s suspension. Blackhawks win Game 6, take series with FlamesCALGARY, Alberta — The Chicago Blackhawks won their first playoff series in 13 years, eliminating Calgary by beating the Flames 4-1 in Game 6 of their first-round Western Conference matchup Monday night. Capitals enforcer Donald Brashear given 6-game penalty by NHL; to miss Game 7 vs. RangersARLINGTON, Va. — Capitals forward Donald Brashear was suspended Monday by the NHL for a total of six games — five for what the league called a “blind-side hit” on Rangers center Blair Betts — and will miss Game 7 of the teams’ first-round playoff series. 3 early goals help Blackhawks beat Flames 5-1 for 3-2 series leadCHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks blitzed the Calgary Flames early, rolled to a convincing victory and took control of their Western Conference quarterfinal. Ovechkin’s goal, Bradley’s 2, Varlamov’s shutout lead Capitals past Rangers 4-0 in Game 5WASHINGTON — If the Capitals manage to come all the way back to win their series against the Rangers, Game 5 will be remembered for all sorts of reasons. Michael Ryder, Bruins beat Canadiens 4-1 to sweep series and end Montreal’s 100th seasonMONTREAL — The Boston Bruins swept aside their longtime rivals and a decade’s worth of playoff frustration. Former Montreal forward Michael Ryder scored twice and assisted on David Krejci’s goal to help Boston complete a four-game sweep of the Canadiens with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night. |
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