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April 5, 2008 / 11:07 PM

NHL: Buffalo 3, Boston 0

BOSTON, April 5 (UPI) -- Jocelyn Thibault registered his second shutout this season Saturday when the Buffalo Sabres downed the Boston Bruins 3-0.

Left wing Thomas Vanek scored all three goals, two on the power play in the second period and one into an empty net late in the third.

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Derek Roy had two assists and Thibault stopped just 17 shots for the Sabres, who won three of their final four games this season.

They are the first team to win the Presidents' Trophy one season and miss the playoffs the next since the Rangers sat out the post-season in 1992-93.

The Bruins locked up a trip to the post-season Friday, their first since 2004.

NFL salary cap to increase by up to $26.1 million in 2025

NFL // 1 hour ago

NFL salary cap to increase by up to $26.1 million in 2025

MIAMI, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The NFL's salary cap will increase by between $22.1 million and $26.1 million in 2025, reaching a total in the range of $277.5 million and $281.5 million, a league source told UPI on Wednesday.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham given two-game ban for abusing referee

Soccer // 3 hours ago

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham given two-game ban for abusing referee

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The Royal Spanish Football Federation issued a two-game ban to Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham for verbally abusing a referee, the governing body for soccer in the country announced Wednesday.

NHL // 6 hours ago

Late NHL icon Bobby Hull diagnosed with CTE

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- NHL icon Bobby Hull, who spent 15 years with the Chicago Blackhawks and struggled with symptoms of chronic traumatic encephalopathy before his death, was officially diagnosed with the disease, his family said Wednesday.

L.A. Chargers to host NFL's second game in Sao Paulo in Week 1

NFL // 6 hours ago

L.A. Chargers to host NFL's second game in Sao Paulo in Week 1

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Chargers will host the NFL's second regular-season game held in Brazil in Week 1 of the 2025 season, the league announced Wednesday.

Tennis spectator ejected, banned after directing 'fixated behavior' toward Emma Raducanu

Sports News // 7 hours ago

Tennis spectator ejected, banned after directing 'fixated behavior' toward Emma Raducanu

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- A spectator was ejected and banned from future WTA events after directing "fixated behavior" toward British tennis star Emma Raducanu during the Dubai Championships, the WTA announced.

Tiger Woods logs one of 'most embarrassing moments' in another TGL loss

Sports News // 8 hours ago

Tiger Woods logs one of 'most embarrassing moments' in another TGL loss

Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods, known as one of the most stoic golfers in history, experienced one of the "most embarrassing moments" of his career in Jupiter's blowout loss to New York, leaving his TGL teammates in fits of laughter.

Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter lead 2025 NFL mock draft

NFL // 11 hours ago

Cam Ward, Abdul Carter, Travis Hunter lead 2025 NFL mock draft

MIAMI, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Cam Ward, Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's first mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Chicago Cubs finalizing deal for infielder Justin Turner

MLB // 1 day ago

Chicago Cubs finalizing deal for infielder Justin Turner

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a contract with free agent infielder Justin Turner, who spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners.

Toronto Blue Jays fail to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as free agency looms

MLB // 1 day ago

Toronto Blue Jays fail to extend Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as free agency looms

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- The Toronto Blue Jays failed to agree on a contract extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., before his personal deadline for the deal, clearing the path for potential free agency for the All-Star infielder.

Novak Djokovic suggests favoritism toward Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek in tennis doping bans

Sports News // 1 day ago

Novak Djokovic suggests favoritism toward Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek in tennis doping bans

Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic says the majority of tennis players to whom he recently spoke believe Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek were shown favoritism through the penalties they received after testing positive for banned substances.

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