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Blackhawks stave off elimination with Game 6 victory

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Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks. Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images The Chicago Blackhawks staved off elimination for a second time defeating the Los Angeles Kings in Game 6, 4-3. Patrick Kane’s second goal of the game with 3:45 left in the 3 rd period was the difference maker. A perfect drop pass to Kane who circled the puck around the Kings zone utilizing patience, speed and quickness eventually snapped a wicked wrist shot past a screened Jonathan Quick. Kane’s 4 th game winning goal in the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs and 7 th overall of his career. By: Sunil Sunderraj

NBA: Is Shelly Sterling That Smart?

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Did Shelly Sterling orchestrate the billion dollar sale of the LA Clippers? Photo credit: LA Times The Los Angeles Clippers have gone from the black-eye of the NBA to a $2 billion dollar pay day for the Sterlings after the announcement of the franchise's sale for former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. The total transformation of fortune over the last 45-days seems too scripted for even Hollywood.  by  +Rodney Fisher

Shields a potental Blue Jays target at Trade Deadline

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 Toronto has James Shields in its sights. Photo credit: Charlie Riedel/AP The Blue Jays have been the surprise team so far in all of the major leagues. They currently sit at 32-23, first place in the AL East and just had a nine game winning streak snapped last night. Their starters as a group have  done a solid job posting a collective 3.88 ERA, firth best in the American League, but are rumored to be looking to add a veteran starter to further strengthen the rotation.   By: Michael Hanley

Astros Face Tough Decision on #1 Pick

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Carlos Rodon a possible Astro? Photo Credit: Ethan Hyman, News Observer   Its still a mystery to as who the  Astros are going to select with the number one pick in the upcoming draft on June 5th. They have plenty of options when it comes to high caliber prospects that could make an impact on their on their organization. This is a decision that can easily determine just how much farther they can go in terms of improving as a whole and making those steps in the rebuilding process.   By: Michael Hanley

Blackhawks avoid elimination with thrilling Double OT win over the Kings

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 Michal Handzus was the Game 5 hero. Photo Credit: Bill Smith/Getty Images    Michal Handzus scored 2:04 into the second overtime allowing the defending Stanley Cup Champion Blackhawks to play another game. A steal in the neutral zone and nifty pass by Brandon Saad to Handzus who skated in and backhanded puck top shelf past Jonathan Quick. Handzus 1 st career OT playoff winner. The Brandon Saad/Patrick Kane/Andrew line totaled 1 goal, 8 assists and +10 rating. By: Sunil Sunderraj

Its Now or Never for Shea McClellin

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Shea McClellin of the Bears. Photo Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Shea McClellin, who’s in the third year of his four-year rookie contract, is switching to linebacker this year after playing defensive end for two years. By: Gabe Salgado

New Mets’ Hitting Coach With A Big Challenge Ahead

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               Lamar Johnson. Photo Credit: Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times        When the Mets decided to fire hitting coach Dave Hudgens this past Monday, it did not come as much of a surprise with the struggles that the offense for New York has been dealing with. In comes new hitting coach Lamar Johnson, who walks into one of the biggest challenges in all of baseball right now: turning around the Mets offense.   By: Michael Hanley