Sun, 26 May 2013 05:15:53 EDT en-us Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) --  It isn't over yet for the Chicago Blackhawks. Andrew Shaw scored two goals, Jonathan Toews added his first goal of the postseason and the Blackhawks live to fight another day, topping the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 to force a Game 6 in their Western Conference semifinal series.  Bryan Bickell gave the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead in the first period before Daniel Cleary tied it at one in the second. The Blackhawks took control of the game for good in the s]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 00:23:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120538 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(CHICAGO) --  It isn't over yet for the Chicago Blackhawks. Andrew Shaw scored two goals, Jonathan Toews added his first goal of the postseason and the Blackhawks live to fight another day, topping the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 to force a Game 6 in their Western Conference semifinal series.  Bryan Bickell gave the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead in the first period before Daniel Cleary tied it at one in the second. The Blackhawks took control of the game for good in the s]]> Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) -- Gregory Campbell scored twice and rookie defensemen Torey Krug added his fourth goal of the series, as the Boston Bruins eliminated the New York Rangers from the playoffs Saturday, with a 3-1 Game 5 victory. The Rangers started the scoring when defenseman Dan Girardi scored on the power play 10:39 into the game. The score stayed that way until the 3:48 mark of the second period when Krug scored. Just under 10 minutes later Gregory Campbell ]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 00:23:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120539 Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images(BOSTON) -- Gregory Campbell scored twice and rookie defensemen Torey Krug added his fourth goal of the series, as the Boston Bruins eliminated the New York Rangers from the playoffs Saturday, with a 3-1 Game 5 victory. The Rangers started the scoring when defenseman Dan Girardi scored on the power play 10:39 into the game. The score stayed that way until the 3:48 mark of the second period when Krug scored. Just under 10 minutes later Gregory Campbell ]]> Ed Zurga/Getty Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) --  Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered as the Los Angeles Angels topped the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Saturday for their seventh-consecutive victory. Billy Buckner (1-0) limited the Royals to just two hits over five innings for his first win since 2009. The Angels have outscored their opponents 54-18 during their longest winning streak of the young season. "It hasn't changed the expectations at all," manager Mike Scioscia said. "Obviously, confide]]> Sun, 26 May 2013 02:24:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120623 Ed Zurga/Getty Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) --  Josh Hamilton and Hank Conger homered as the Los Angeles Angels topped the Kansas City Royals 7-0 on Saturday for their seventh-consecutive victory. Billy Buckner (1-0) limited the Royals to just two hits over five innings for his first win since 2009. The Angels have outscored their opponents 54-18 during their longest winning streak of the young season. "It hasn't changed the expectations at all," manager Mike Scioscia said. "Obviously, confide]]> Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) --  NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals:  Boston Bruins 3 - New York Rangers 1 (Bruins win series, 4-1) MLB: Baltimore Orioles 6 (27-22) - Toronto Blue Jays 5 (20-29) Boston Red Sox 7 (30-20) - Cleveland Indians 4 (27-21) Los Angeles Angels 7 (22-27) - Kanas City Royals 0 (21-25) Minnesota Twins 3 (19-27) - Detroit Tigers 2 (27-20) Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (30-19) - Milwaukee Brewers 2 (19-28) New York Yankees 4 (30-18) - Tampa Bay Rays 3 (24-]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 21:40:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120393 Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(NEW YORK) --  NHL Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals:  Boston Bruins 3 - New York Rangers 1 (Bruins win series, 4-1) MLB: Baltimore Orioles 6 (27-22) - Toronto Blue Jays 5 (20-29) Boston Red Sox 7 (30-20) - Cleveland Indians 4 (27-21) Los Angeles Angels 7 (22-27) - Kanas City Royals 0 (21-25) Minnesota Twins 3 (19-27) - Detroit Tigers 2 (27-20) Pittsburgh Pirates 5 (30-19) - Milwaukee Brewers 2 (19-28) New York Yankees 4 (30-18) - Tampa Bay Rays 3 (24-]]> Leon Halip/Getty Images(ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) -- Curtis Granderson is having an unlucky season. The 32-year-old New York Yankees outfielder has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a broken knuckle on his left pinkie finger. This comes just nine games after Granderson returned from a broken right forearm, which forced him to miss the first 38 games of the season. Granderson was hurt during the Yankees' win over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night when he was hit by a Cesar Ramos pitch in the]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 20:10:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120280 Leon Halip/Getty Images(ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) -- Curtis Granderson is having an unlucky season. The 32-year-old New York Yankees outfielder has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a broken knuckle on his left pinkie finger. This comes just nine games after Granderson returned from a broken right forearm, which forced him to miss the first 38 games of the season. Granderson was hurt during the Yankees' win over the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night when he was hit by a Cesar Ramos pitch in the]]> Tony Firriolo/ MLB Photos via Getty Images (TORONTO) --  Jose Reyes is on the road to recovery. The shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays ran on Friday for the first time since suffering a severely sprained ankle on April 12. "I just started running a little bit. I'm very happy the way that I performed yesterday...Better than I expected, Reyes said.  "As I said, I'm going to continue to work the hardest I can to be on the field as soon as possible." The 29-year-old Reyes put pressure ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 19:25:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120236 Tony Firriolo/ MLB Photos via Getty Images (TORONTO) --  Jose Reyes is on the road to recovery. The shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays ran on Friday for the first time since suffering a severely sprained ankle on April 12. "I just started running a little bit. I'm very happy the way that I performed yesterday...Better than I expected, Reyes said.  "As I said, I'm going to continue to work the hardest I can to be on the field as soon as possible." The 29-year-old Reyes put pressure ]]> Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(CONCORD, N.C.) --  Kyle Busch loves racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch dominated the field in the History 300 on Saturday afternoon on his way to his sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season and record seventh career win at the track. He led for 186 of the 200 laps, winning for a record 57th time in the series. "It was a great day for us," Busch said to the Performance Racing Network.  "This one's special.  We win a lot,  but I love Cha]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 19:40:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120244 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images(CONCORD, N.C.) --  Kyle Busch loves racing at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Busch dominated the field in the History 300 on Saturday afternoon on his way to his sixth Nationwide Series victory of the season and record seventh career win at the track. He led for 186 of the 200 laps, winning for a record 57th time in the series. "It was a great day for us," Busch said to the Performance Racing Network.  "This one's special.  We win a lot,  but I love Cha]]> Michael Dodge/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Former U.S. national team winger Robbie Rogers agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday, making him the first active openly gay male athlete to play in a American professional team sport. Rogers played for a year and a half with Leeds United, but retired from the sport in January.  He then posted on his own blog that he was gay. "I want to prove to everyone in this room and everyone in this world that I'm a great futbol or great soccer p]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 16:40:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120081 Michael Dodge/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Former U.S. national team winger Robbie Rogers agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday, making him the first active openly gay male athlete to play in a American professional team sport. Rogers played for a year and a half with Leeds United, but retired from the sport in January.  He then posted on his own blog that he was gay. "I want to prove to everyone in this room and everyone in this world that I'm a great futbol or great soccer p]]> Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images(CONCORD, N.C.) -- NASCAR drivers are ready for the Coca Cola 600 on Sunday.  Jimmie Johnson sits atop the Sprint Cup points lead and enjoys racing on Memorial Day weekend, honoring the veterans who served the United States. "Awesome to be a part of it and be a source of entertainment and to pay our respects as a race team," Johnson said on Friday.  "We usually have an awesome paint job on our race car." Kasey Kahne sits in sixth and is looking forw]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 18:10:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120170 Chris Trotman/NASCAR via Getty Images(CONCORD, N.C.) -- NASCAR drivers are ready for the Coca Cola 600 on Sunday.  Jimmie Johnson sits atop the Sprint Cup points lead and enjoys racing on Memorial Day weekend, honoring the veterans who served the United States. "Awesome to be a part of it and be a source of entertainment and to pay our respects as a race team," Johnson said on Friday.  "We usually have an awesome paint job on our race car." Kasey Kahne sits in sixth and is looking forw]]> Gregory Shamus/NHL(PITTSBURGH) -- The Penguins are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals.  Pittsburgh stormed past the Senators 6-2 in Game 5. Penguins left winger James Neal recorded a hat-trick in the victory. "We gave them the respect they deserved and we came out and I think we surprised ourselves," Neal said. "We played with a lot of speed and got it behind them and got to the net." The Senators were blitzed by Pittsburgh in Game 4 for seven goals. "One thing about our group is ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 15:40:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13120023 Gregory Shamus/NHL(PITTSBURGH) -- The Penguins are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals.  Pittsburgh stormed past the Senators 6-2 in Game 5. Penguins left winger James Neal recorded a hat-trick in the victory. "We gave them the respect they deserved and we came out and I think we surprised ourselves," Neal said. "We played with a lot of speed and got it behind them and got to the net." The Senators were blitzed by Pittsburgh in Game 4 for seven goals. "One thing about our group is ]]> Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(MIAMI) --  The Indiana Pacers made clutch plays down the stretch, and it earned them home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals. Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, Paul George added 22 as the Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 97-93 to even their best-of-seven series at one game each. LeBron James led the Heat with 36 points but had two key turnovers down the stretch that ultimately cost them the game.  David West made a key defensive play with under a minut]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 02:10:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13118589 Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images(MIAMI) --  The Indiana Pacers made clutch plays down the stretch, and it earned them home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals. Roy Hibbert scored 29 points, Paul George added 22 as the Pacers defeated the Miami Heat 97-93 to even their best-of-seven series at one game each. LeBron James led the Heat with 36 points but had two key turnovers down the stretch that ultimately cost them the game.  David West made a key defensive play with under a minut]]> Getty Images/Hemera (NEW YORK) --  NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals:  Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - Ottawa Senators 2 (Penguins win series, 4-1) MLB:  Detroit Tigers 6 (27-19) - Minnesota Twins 0 (18-27) Washington Nationals 5 (25-23) - Philadelphia Phillies 2 (23-25) New York Yankees 9 (29-18) - Tampa Bay Rays 4 (24-23) Baltimore Orioles 10 (26-22) - Toronto Blue Jays 6 (20-28) Cincinnati Reds 7 (30-18) - Chicago Cubs 4 (18-29) Boston Red Sox 8 (29-20) - Cleveland Indians 1 (27-20) Mi]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 23:11:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13118424 Getty Images/Hemera (NEW YORK) --  NHL Eastern Conference Semifinals:  Pittsburgh Penguins 6 - Ottawa Senators 2 (Penguins win series, 4-1) MLB:  Detroit Tigers 6 (27-19) - Minnesota Twins 0 (18-27) Washington Nationals 5 (25-23) - Philadelphia Phillies 2 (23-25) New York Yankees 9 (29-18) - Tampa Bay Rays 4 (24-23) Baltimore Orioles 10 (26-22) - Toronto Blue Jays 6 (20-28) Cincinnati Reds 7 (30-18) - Chicago Cubs 4 (18-29) Boston Red Sox 8 (29-20) - Cleveland Indians 1 (27-20) Mi]]> Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) --  The Chicago Bears announced Friday that they will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 on Dec. 9 during halftime of their game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. "Mike Ditka embodies the spirit of everything the Bears are about," Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said to the team's website. Ditka's No. 89 will be the 14th number retired by the Bears.  He played for them from 1961-66 before coming back to coach the team from 1982-92.  D]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 19:54:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13117868 Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) --  The Chicago Bears announced Friday that they will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 on Dec. 9 during halftime of their game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. "Mike Ditka embodies the spirit of everything the Bears are about," Bears chairman George H. McCaskey said to the team's website. Ditka's No. 89 will be the 14th number retired by the Bears.  He played for them from 1961-66 before coming back to coach the team from 1982-92.  D]]> Rob Carr/Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) --  Michael Vick is out to prove that he is still the NFL's fastest quarterback. The 32-year-old Vick will be 33 when the 2013 season begins, but said that he possesses more open-field speed than the likes of young quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Colin Kaepernick. "These guys are young and they're fast and they're quick; the thing I do have is a very quick get-up," Vick said. "I really don't feel like there's a quarterback in the league who can bea]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 19:39:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13117852 Rob Carr/Getty Images (PHILADELPHIA) --  Michael Vick is out to prove that he is still the NFL's fastest quarterback. The 32-year-old Vick will be 33 when the 2013 season begins, but said that he possesses more open-field speed than the likes of young quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Colin Kaepernick. "These guys are young and they're fast and they're quick; the thing I do have is a very quick get-up," Vick said. "I really don't feel like there's a quarterback in the league who can bea]]> Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Brett Favre last played quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in 2007, and current Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers thinks it time for both sides to heal their fractured relationship."It's been too long," Rodgers said. "You know, our country and the state of Wisconsin, these people are a people of second and third and fourth chances. I think it's time to let the healing process begin for those who are still upset for what went down." Back in 2008, the te]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13115926 Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Brett Favre last played quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in 2007, and current Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers thinks it time for both sides to heal their fractured relationship."It's been too long," Rodgers said. "You know, our country and the state of Wisconsin, these people are a people of second and third and fourth chances. I think it's time to let the healing process begin for those who are still upset for what went down." Back in 2008, the te]]> Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- In a sight that has become all too familiar for Philadelphia Phillies fans, the team has placed second baseman Chase Utley on the disabled list with a mild oblique strain."We do believe and hope that Chase will be ready to play in Philadelphia within 15 days," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We are being cautious with this injury as it is a tricky one and want to make sure it isn't an issue for him throughout the season." Earlier in the w]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:42:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13115927 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- In a sight that has become all too familiar for Philadelphia Phillies fans, the team has placed second baseman Chase Utley on the disabled list with a mild oblique strain."We do believe and hope that Chase will be ready to play in Philadelphia within 15 days," Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "We are being cautious with this injury as it is a tricky one and want to make sure it isn't an issue for him throughout the season." Earlier in the w]]> Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Even though the Dallas Cowboys have underperformed under head coach Jason Garrett, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones is standing behind him.In his first two full seasons with the Cowboys, the team has gone just 8-8 back-to-back years. He is also entering the third year of his four-year contract. While some are putting Garrett on the hot seat, Jones doesn't see it that way."Well, no, he's not ... to the last question: Is Jason coaching for his jo]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 11:57:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13116061 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- Even though the Dallas Cowboys have underperformed under head coach Jason Garrett, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones is standing behind him.In his first two full seasons with the Cowboys, the team has gone just 8-8 back-to-back years. He is also entering the third year of his four-year contract. While some are putting Garrett on the hot seat, Jones doesn't see it that way."Well, no, he's not ... to the last question: Is Jason coaching for his jo]]> Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images(DENVER) -- NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie Patrick Roy has agreed in principle to join the Colorado Avalanche as its Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations. “This is an unbelievable day for me,” said Roy. “It’s a new and exciting challenge that I am really looking forward to. I would like to thank (Owner) Stan and (President) Josh Kroenke for this opportunity as well as (Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations) Joe Sakic for t]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13114958 Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images(DENVER) -- NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie Patrick Roy has agreed in principle to join the Colorado Avalanche as its Head Coach/Vice President of Hockey Operations. “This is an unbelievable day for me,” said Roy. “It’s a new and exciting challenge that I am really looking forward to. I would like to thank (Owner) Stan and (President) Josh Kroenke for this opportunity as well as (Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations) Joe Sakic for t]]> Chris Graythen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Arizona Cardinals signed their third round draft pick Tyrann Mathieu to a four-year contract Thursday. “I never doubted it,” Mathieu said on the team's website when talking about signing an NFL contract. “I knew it was a long shot and it would be a process, but to finally sit down and sign my name on the dotted line means a lot to me.” League sources told ESPN's Ed Werder that Mathieu will receive a $662,500 guarenteed sig]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13114959 Chris Graythen/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- The Arizona Cardinals signed their third round draft pick Tyrann Mathieu to a four-year contract Thursday. “I never doubted it,” Mathieu said on the team's website when talking about signing an NFL contract. “I knew it was a long shot and it would be a process, but to finally sit down and sign my name on the dotted line means a lot to me.” League sources told ESPN's Ed Werder that Mathieu will receive a $662,500 guarenteed sig]]> Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- Jimmy Howard saved all 28 shots he faced leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-0 Game 4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Thursday night. The Red Wings lead the series 3-1, and are one win from eliminating the top-seeded Blackhawks from the postseason. Howard has now held the Hawks to one goal or less in three straight games. "He has kind of been in a groove for a while now," Detroit coach Mike Babcock ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:00 EDT http://knssradio.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=13114960 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images(DETROIT) -- Jimmy Howard saved all 28 shots he faced leading the Detroit Red Wings to a 2-0 Game 4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their Western Conference semifinal playoff series Thursday night. The Red Wings lead the series 3-1, and are one win from eliminating the top-seeded Blackhawks from the postseason. Howard has now held the Hawks to one goal or less in three straight games. "He has kind of been in a groove for a while now," Detroit coach Mike Babcock ]]>