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Philadelphia makes draft's big splash in acquiring former Norris winner from Ducks for Lupul, Sbisa and draft picks The Philadelphia Flyers made the biggest early splash at the NHL draft — and they were nowhere near the podium. The Flyers acquired towering defenceman Chris Pronger and prospect Ryan Dingle from the Anaheim Ducks for forward Joffrey Lupul, defenceman Luca Sbisa, first-round picks in 2009 and 2010 and a conditional third-round pick in 2010 or 2011. Pronger, who had 11 goals and 37 assists in 82 games last season, is going into the final year of a deal that will pay him US$6.25 million next season. He said he had been hearing trade rumblings for some time. “I wouldn’t say I’m surprised,” said Pronger. “When you hear it once, you brush it off, You hear it twice, you brush it off, when you hear it persistently over... [read full story]
PHOENIX (Reuters) - The Phoenix Suns routed the Detroit Pistons 117-91 Sunday to preserve their perfect home record and improve to a joint NBA-best 11-3. Amare Stoudemire scored 21 points and Steve Nash added 20 as Phoenix tied...
By SARA KENNEDY - skennedy@bradenton.com LAKEWOOD RANCH — Chubby Checker was singing and the crowd was shakin’ to The Twist, his dance hit that brought the 1950s to a close. It was a trip down memory lane for some, but there...
AS the fallout from Henry-gate continues, the maligned French captain may have hoped to count on his friends for support. However, as a result of the fury his Hand of Gaul has provoked, even that opportunity appears to be...
By Amelia A. Pridemore Register-Herald reporter Fayette County authorities say 15 guns and a compound bow worth a combined $10,000 were stolen in a residential burglary, and three Minden residents are now charged with various...
