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BY GREG LOGAN | greg.logan@newsday.com MONTREAL - The importance of going No. 1 in the NHL draft was more than just a number to John Tavares. It represented his view of himself every step of the way in a phenomenal junior career in which he scored 72 goals at the age of 16 on his way to setting the all-time goal-scoring record in the Ontario Hockey League. While defenseman Victor Hedman and center Matt Duchene were excited to have a shot at the top spot, neither seemed as intense about the final outcome as Tavares did. He needed it as validation after working toward that goal under the most intense scrutiny, and his relief upon hearing his name called was palpable. No one is happier than Tavares to play with the Islanders and face the challenge of resurrecting a once-great franchise. "You know, it's just that you have the... [read full story]
By John Tomase Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Two AL Central teams might end up figuring prominently in the future of the Red Sox - the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. The list includes impact first baseman Miguel Cabrera,...
Mya, I voted for you to win DWTS Seacoastonline.com You won in my eyes. You should at least get one of those mirror ball rings the judges kept handing out Tuesday night. By Gina Carbone When Kelly Osbourne's name was called for...
Herman Van Rompuy, the first President of the European Union, recently announced during his installment that 2009 was the first year of global governance. Indeed, 2009 has seen major steps towards global governance. The...
From AP and special dispatches • November 24, 2009 Rashad Reed hit 1of2 free throws with one-tenth of a second left to give Indiana State a 64-63 victory over host Western Kentucky on Tuesday night. The Sycamores (4-2) led by...
