Sports
USA Sled Hockey Returns to Top of Paralympic Podium
By Stephanie Greenland -- Team USA has captured gold in Paralympic sled hockey. The U.S. did it by defeating Japan 2-0 in Vancouver yesterday. Alexi Salamone drove the puck home despite heavy traffic in front of the net with 10:50 remaining in the first period.Pirates President Coonelly is Rebuilding
By Brett Connolly - 3/14/2010 Hope is an important word for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Change is another one. They have had 17 consecutive losing seasons but are determined to have this one be different.Phillies' Utley is a Serious Star
By Daniel Massar - 3/13/2010 The Phillies are coming into the new season with high expectations. Star second baseman Chase Utley believes his team has a good mindset heading into the new campaign.
Counting on Crawford
By Daniel Sardinha - 3/12/2010 Carl Crawford seems to be running his way to a big contract. The speedster is the longest tenured player on the team but if the Rays want to keep him in Tampa it is going to cost them.Phillies' Howard Ready for the Race
By Daniel Massar - 3/12/2010 Ryan Howard has already accomplished a lot in his first 5 years in the Big Leagues. He is a former Rookie of the Year winner and a two-time National League MVP. Howard has also led the Phillies to three straight NL East titles, two straight NL Titles, and a World Series win in 2008. Howard expects a competitive race in the division this year.Tigers Confident in Bouncing Back
By Evan Anderholm - 3/12/2010 Sometimes the past is hard to forget. Just ask the Detroit Tigers.Coghlan's Star Shines Bright in Florida
By Johnny Russo - 3/12/2010 If you want to learn how to mold young baseball talent, call the Florida Marlins. The front office has been breeding young talent since their inaugural season back in 1993.
Young Marlins Growing Older
By Johnny Russo - 3/12/2010 Youth in baseball is something every team wants but few teams have. The Florida Marlins have always had youth on their side but their win-loss record has never been the record to match. Last year the Marlins posted 87 wins.
Mills is the Man in Houston
By Daniel Sardinha - 3/11/2010 Brad Mills has a major league challenge ahead of him. The former Red Sox bench coach was named the Houston Astros manager in October. He will be asked to take the Astros back to October baseball and that will not be any easy task.Astros' Slugger Berkman Entering Critical Year
By Evan Anderholm - 3/11/2010 As players get older and their contracts begin to end, they must prove themselves to their team in order to earn another contract. For Houston Astros' first baseman Lance Berkman this is his exact scenario.Here's Johnny!
By Evan Anderholm - 3/11/2010 The way the Detroit Tigers' finished their 2009 season was a tough pill to swallow. In the last month of the season the team gave up a seven-game lead to lose the American League Central crown.Garciaparra Says Goodbye as a Member of the Red Sox
By Daniel Massar -- 3/10/2010 Nomar Garciaparra said goodbye to Major League Baseball with the same team he had said hello, the Boston Red Sox.Strong Western Conference Presence in Vancouver
The N.H.L.'s Western Conference stars are shining bright at the Olympics games.
Amar'e To Stay Put in Phoenix
By Trevor Savage It looks as though Amar'e Stoudemire isn't going anywhere. Thursday, Suns owner Robert Sarver announced the All-Star center isn't likely to be traded before Thursday's 3 PM trade deadline. Stoudemire has not voiced an opinion either way about being traded, and says he feels relieved he is no longer being shopped around.
Eastern Conference Well Represented at Goaltending Position
By Brandon Fox -- The 2010 Olympic Games is a showcase of some of the best goaltending the National Hockey League has to offer. The Eastern Conference is well represented in that respect.
Who's #1
By Austin Fontanella In a season where the absence of traditional powerhouses is mixed with multiple upsets one question still remains; who is the best team in college basketball? Over the past couple of weeks four teams have made their case as to why they should hold the number one spot.
American Soccer Beat
By Gregory Burud Calling it the MLS pre-"season" may be a bit premature, as the regular season is still in doubt since no collective bargaining agreement has yet been reached. While the CBA was supposed to expire at the beginning of the month, the league and its players have agreed to extend the deadline to Feb. 12.
The Beat of the NFC North
By Markus Garcia One of the biggest storylines from the NFC North this season was the Chicago Bears acquisition of pro bowl Quarterback Jay Cutler. The Bears traded starting Quarterback Kyle Orton, along with two first-round draft picks and one third round draft pick to the Denver Broncos for Jay Cutler and a fifth round draft pick.
Offseason on the West Coast
By Ryan Pfleiderer The Arizona Diamondbacks can breathe a sigh of relief. Former Cy Young Award winner Brandon Webb threw off a mound on last Tuesday for the first time since having shoulder surgery last August.
The Wild, Wild West
By Jeffrey Hancock As the Western Conference heads into the Olympic break, 14 of the 15 teams are still alive in the playoff race. Top teams like San Jose and Chicago have solidified their playoff spots.
Party in the Pac-10
By Bryan Drozda Going into Thursday, three games separated first from last in the Pac-10.
Ice Dancers Davis & White Talk Twizzles
By Hanna Rudorf -- 10/06/09 Ice dancers Meryl Davis and Charlie White share with WEBN the various techniques used in ice dancing and how their sport differs from pairs figure skating.Mirai Nagasu Takes Her Training to the Next Level
By Brandon Penny -- 10/04/09 This past summer, 2008 National Champion Mirai Nagasu made a major change to her training. She told WEBN how important the skater-coach relationship is, why she made the change, the disadvantages of switching coaches in an Olympic year, and what it's like skating with a world champion.Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety Talks About the Pressure To Win in Vancouver
Men's alpine skier Ted Ligety talks about the added pressure of going for a second consecutive gold medal....
Detroit's new Tiger
Detroit's biggest off-season addition won't play an inning this season. He won't even warm-up before games. WEBN's Scott Jackson reports.
Catcher of the future impresses Orioles of the present
Baltimore Orioles' top prospect Matt Wieters is impressing scouts all around baseball. WEBN's Evan Anderholm reports.
Lester contract looming
Jon Lester's contract negotiations remain on-going. WEBN's Dan Massar has the latest news.
Alvarez creating buzz at Pirates Camp
WEBN's Evan Anderholm reports on how a franchise with a history of losing is being invigorated by a young star in the making.
NHL Deadline Deals
WEBN's Jesse Liebman breaks down who may be moving where on Wednesday's NHL Trade Deadline day.