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Lundqvist, Rangers blank Devils, 3-0, lead 2-1

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New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi, second from right, celebrates with teammates Artem Anisimov, left, Brad Richards, and Marc Staal, right, after scoring against the New Jersey devils during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Henrik Lundqvist stopped all 36 shots, and Dan Girardi, Chris Kreider and Ryan Callahan scored third-period goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday.

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Wade: "No harm done. We’re a family."

5:30 pm in sport news by Chiefs

Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) shoots over Indiana Pacers' Paul George during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)Dwyane Wade says the Miami Heat have moved on from Game 3 when he had his public spat with coach Erik Spoelstra.

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Pats’ Welker backs off ‘gotten worse’ remarks

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Two days after telling the Boston Herald that his contract negotiations had “gotten worse,” New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker backtracked on his comments on Saturday.

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At Preakness, no one knows how horses will rebound

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Trainer Bob Baffert leads Preakness Stakes horse race hopeful Bodemeister around the barn at at Pimlico racetrack, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness.

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At Preakness, no one knows how horses with rebound

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Trainer Bob Baffert leads Preakness Stakes horse race hopeful Bodemeister around the barn at at Pimlico racetrack, Wednesday, May 16, 2012, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)Judging by his appetite and appearance, Bodemeister has rebounded nicely from his vigorous trip in the Kentucky Derby and is ready to shine at the Preakness.

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Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller

2:30 am in sport news by Chiefs

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant gestures after they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 99-96. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Kobe Bryant’s perfection at the free-throw line was big for the desperate Lakers. His poise in the fourth quarter was even bigger, and it got Los Angeles back into its second-round series with Oklahoma City.

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76ers stun Celtics 92-83 in Game 4 to even series

11:30 pm in sport news by Chiefs

Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) shoots as Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) wait under the basket in the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Andre Iguodala snapped a tie game with five straight points in the final 90 seconds to help the Philadelphia 76ers storm back from 15 points down and stun the Boston Celtics 92-83 on Friday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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Pettitte leads Yanks over Reds 4-0

10:00 pm in sport news by Chiefs

New York Yankees' Andy Pettitte delivers a pitch during the first inning of an interleague baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 18, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)Andy Pettitte pitched eight shutout innings for his first regular-season win since July 2010, leading the New York Yankees over the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 Friday night.

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Verlander nearly throws 3rd no-hitter for Tigers

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 18, 2012, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third career no-hitter, allowing only Josh Harrison’s ninth-inning single in the Detroit Tigers’ 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.

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Clippers try to dig out of 2-0 hole against Spurs

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San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9), of France, gets a pat on the head from teammate San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) after he scored against the Los Angeles Clippers during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal playoff series, Thursday, May 17, 2012, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 105-88. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Down 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs, the Los Angeles Clippers face the tough task of needing two victories at home to keep pace with the NBA’s hottest team. Making things worse are injuries to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin that have robbed the superstars of their effectiveness.