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March 20, 2010 / 10:31 PM

NHL: Atlanta 5, Philadelphia 2

ATLANTA, March 20 (UPI) -- Colby Armstrong collected a pair of goals Saturday, sending the Atlanta Thrashers to a 5-2 triumph over Philadelphia.

Niclas Bergfors and Nik Antropov each notched a goal and an assist for the Thrashers, winners of three straight. With the latest win, Atlanta moved to within a point of idle Boston for the eighth and final playoff slot in the Eastern Conference.

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Johan Hedberg made the Thrashers' lead stand up, making 25 stops -- including 15 in the third period alone.

The Flyers got goals from Dan Carcillo and Blair Betts in registering their third loss in four games. Brian Boucher had a poor game in the cage, allowing all five goals on 28 shots.

Judge dismisses menacing charge against Bengals RB Joe Mixon

NFL // 21 hours ago

Judge dismisses menacing charge against Bengals RB Joe Mixon

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- A Cincinnati judge dismissed a menacing charge against Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Mixon, who faced an arrest warrant for allegedly using a gun to threaten a woman, a court officer told UPI on Friday.

Coach says Duke-Florida State women used wrong basketball; ACC denies error

Sports News // 19 hours ago

Coach says Duke-Florida State women used wrong basketball; ACC denies error

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Duke women's basketball coach Kara Lawson said a men's ball was used during a recent loss to Florida State, which could lead to postseason implications. The ACC said Friday that it found "no evidence" for that claim.

Cold weather, short field produce bumps in Road to the Kentucky Derby

Sports News // 21 hours ago

Cold weather, short field produce bumps in Road to the Kentucky Derby

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- In what would normally be a hot weekend of Kentucky Derby prep action, one of the big three races was postponed by bitter cold and another drew only four entries -- all from the same trainer.

Pickleball's on a roll: TV time, young players, Olympic aspirations

Sports News // 1 day ago

Pickleball's on a roll: TV time, young players, Olympic aspirations

MIAMI, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Pickleball, a once lesser-known game, is now America's fastest-growing sport. Those closest to the sport say the pandemic, celebrity investors and increased exposure are behind its popularity.

Brooks-Mitchell scuffle sparks ejections as Cavaliers beat Grizzlies

NBA // 1 day ago

Brooks-Mitchell scuffle sparks ejections as Cavaliers beat Grizzlies

Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks hit Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell in the groin area, which prompted the All-Star to retaliate, sparking ejections in the third quarter of a meeting in Cleveland.

Soccer star Kylian Mbappe to miss PSG-Bayern Champions League match

Soccer // 1 day ago

Soccer star Kylian Mbappe to miss PSG-Bayern Champions League match

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- Soccer star Kylian Mbappe, who sustained knee and thigh injuries in PSG's recent win over Montpellier, will miss a Round of 16 match against Bayern Munich, the French Ligue 1 team announced Thursday.

North Carolina, football coach Mack Brown agree to 1-year extension

NFL // 1 day ago

North Carolina, football coach Mack Brown agree to 1-year extension

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- North Carolina and head football coach Mack Brown agreed to a one-year contract extension, the school announced Thursday afternoon. The pact will keep Brown under contract through the 2027-28 season.

Patriots want to sign Tom Brady to 1-day contract, owner says

NFL // 1 day ago

Patriots want to sign Tom Brady to 1-day contract, owner says

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The New England Patriots want to sign quarterback Tom Brady to a one-day contract so he can retire as a member of the franchise, team owner Robert Kraft said Thursday.

LeBron James likely to set NBA scoring record vs. Thunder or Bucks

NBA // 1 day ago

LeBron James likely to set NBA scoring record vs. Thunder or Bucks

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- LeBron James, who is 89 points away from passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the NBA's all-time leading scorer, should reach that mark within his next four games, according to his statistical averages and oddsmakers.

49ers 'content' with QBs Purdy, Lance; won't re-sign Garoppolo, coach says

NFL // 1 day ago

49ers 'content' with QBs Purdy, Lance; won't re-sign Garoppolo, coach says

Feb. 2 (UPI) -- The San Francisco 49ers are "content" with Brock Purdy and Trey Lance as the top quarterbacks on their roster and will not bring back Jimmy Garoppolo next season, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters.

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