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Pavel Datsyuk and the Detroit Red Wings got the best retaliation against Mike Ribeiro and the Dallas Stars &#0x2014; a record-setting victory.

Datsyuk scored twice in the first period then again with 2:41 left, and the Red Wings beat the Stars 5-2 Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.

This was Detroit's ninth straight win, its most ever in a single postseason and the longest in the NHL since Montreal won 11 in a row in 1993. More importantly, the Red Wings will go into Game 4 on Wednesday night with the chance to skate into the Stanley Cup finals for the fourth time in 11 seasons. Read more

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Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg was suspended for three games as manager of the Midwest League's Peoria Chiefs for his role in bench-clearing incident last week. via Http

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So much for Texas A&M wrapping up the Big 12 baseball championship the easy way. via Austin American-Statesman

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“We excited that we still have a chance to win a conference title.'”

Heading into the last Wisconsin Valley Conference Final Week of girls soccer, all three of the top teams, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln, Wausau East and Stevens Point Area Senior High, have a shot to win the title. via WisInfo

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Even though he's only 37 and in good health, Nathan Davis of New Orleans has already made out his will. via TheNewOrleansChannel

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“What, did he become a fan when he went to London?”

The shots didn't drop again for LeBron James, and it hardly mattered. The rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers made most of theirs. via Sentinel & Enterprise

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“Since I had the (knee) surgery last year, I went right to rehab, then I played 16 (games) and then went over and played in the Pro Bowl”

Torry Holt would like to remain with Rams but is realistic. Long-time teammate Isaac Bruce is now a San Francisco 49er. via STLtoday

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“A lady like that could be a heptathlete.”

Bonnie Richardson ran. She threw. She jumped. And when it was time to hand out the team trophies, Richardson accepted the 1A team championship for Rochelle High School -- by herself. via CBS SportsLine.com

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“I'm ready to bounce whenever somebody calls. I'll have my bags packed in 10 minutes.”

He's got plenty of free time and still is being paid handsomely by the Baltimore Orioles , so there's really no limit to what Leo Mazzone can do this spring. via WTOP-FM Washington

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Ivory Latta gazed at the crowd during an exhibition game at Philips Arena, hoping the turnout of almost 8,000 was a sign of things to come for the Atlanta Dream. via Statesboro Herald

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