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Ryan Callahan scored for the fifth time in four days and defenseman Ryan McDonagh snapped a second-period tie to lift the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
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Arc's five up, five down: After No. 11 Michigan State's 58-48 upset of No. 3 Ohio State, you'd be a fool to discount the Spartans' national title chances now.
Miami coach Al Golden says the worst is behind him, but his headaches figure to continue now that former booster Nevin Shapiro, now in jail, says his involvement with the Hurricanes program will result in stiff penalties.
Golf's dream pairing - Woods and Mickelson - is on the course in the final round at Pebble Beach. Jason Sobel has hole-by-hole reports.
The United States completed a 5-0 rout of Switzerland in the Davis Cup on Sunday, with 19-year-old Ryan Harrison and John Isner winning closing singles matches.
Euro Roundup: First-place Manchester City won 1-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday on Joleon Lescott's goal in the 63rd minute, maintaining its two-point lead over Manchester United in the Premier League.
Tessa Worley of France fought off gusting winds to win a second consecutive World Cup giant slalom Sunday in the Andorran Pyrenees. Overall leader Lindsey Vonn was more than a second behind and finished eighth.
Robins: It’s the Year of the Dragon on the Lunar calendar, and this Chinese influence could extend to it also being the year of the Pekingese on the green carpet at the 136th Westminster Dog Show on Tuesday.
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Guard, Detroit Pistons
Age: 30
Over the past six seasons, Rip Hamilton has started all 110 playoff games that Detroit’s appeared in, and last week became the all-time leading scorer in Pistons playoff history, passing Isiah Thomas with 2,282 points. Originally drafted by the Wizards and now in his ninth NBA season, the 6-foot-7, 193-pound former UConn star also has started every regular-season game (463 of ‘em) he’s played in Detroit. Next up for the masked one: Boston.
What’s been the favorite moment of your career? Winning the NBA championship in 2004 (Detroit beat the Lakers 4-1 for the title).
What’s been the toughest moment of your career? Losing the NBA championship the next year, to San Antonio (four games to three). I was convinced we’d win because we won it the year before. I always say you shouldn’t be on the floor if you don’t think you can win.
Who’s an athlete in another sport you admire? Terrell Owens (Dallas Cowboys). Just the way he attacks the game, his energy, his will to go out and win.
If you weren’t playing basketball, what would you be doing instead? I’d probably be a professional poker player. I watch it all the time on ESPN, I go on the Internet and play, and I play at home with my friends all the time. I play Texas hold ‘em.
What’s your favorite book? “Makes Me Wanna Holler,” by Nathan McCall.
Where’s your favorite place to go on vacation? Jamaica with my family. We do all the different activities they have, from jet skiing to massage to manicure and pedicure. The Grand Lido in Negril is like a second home.
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