German zookeeper says gay penguin pair raising chick from egg abandoned by parentsBERLIN — A German zoo says a pair of gay male penguins are raising a chick from an egg abandoned by its parents. 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. Ovechkin, Crosby both get hat tricks as Capitals beat Penguins 4-3 to take 2-0 series leadWASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin got his first playoff hat trick. Sidney Crosby matched him, but his was too little, too late. Ovechkin scores, but unheralded teammates also contribute in 3-2 win over PenguinsWASHINGTON — In a series featuring several of the NHL’s most notable stars, a couple of role players and a rookie goaltender made the difference for the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their showdown against the Pittsburgh Penguins. You say ‘Simeon,’ I say ‘Simyon’: Caps’ rookie goalie Varlamov making a name for himselfARLINGTON, Va. — Simeon Varlamov figures if people are saying his name more often, they might as well get it right. Determined Flyers keep series alive, beat Penguins 3-0 to force Game 6PITTSBURGH — The Philadelphia Flyers were determined and desperate, angry at themselves for being on the brink of elimination against the team that embarrassed them while ending their season a year ago. A fantastic Finn-ish: Jokinen’s last-second goal helps Hurricanes beat Devils 4-3, even seriesRALEIGH, N.C. — Jussi Jokinen couldn’t beat Martin Brodeur with his stick. Sheepdogs shepherd endangered penguins in AustraliaSYDNEY - Sheepdogs have proved such perfect guardians for a colony of fairy penguins on a small south-coast Australian island that conservationists are confident the caring canines can be recruited to safeguard other endangered animals from being savaged by foxes and wild dogs. |