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Couture wins Game 3 for Sharks with power play goal in OT
Logan Couture scored a power-play goal 1:29 into overtime to help the San Jose Sharks bounce back from two losses in Los Angeles to beat the Kings 2-1 in Game 3 of their second-round series on Saturday night. Dan Boyle scored a power-play goal early in the first period and Antti Niemi made 26 saves for the Sharks.

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Red Wings beat Blackhawks in Game 2 to even series
Brendan Smith netted the game-winning goal late in the second period, part of a four-goal burst which lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to even this Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece. Damien Brunner, Johan Franzen and Valtteri Filppula also lit the lamp for the Red Wings, who recovered nicely following Wednesday's series-opening 4-1 loss.
Spezza back in Senators lineup for Game 3 vs. Penguins
Jason Spezza, who hasn't played since January 27 after undergoing back surgery for a herniated disc, will draw into the Ottawa Senators' lineup Sunday for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series that the Pittsburgh Penguins lead 2-0. "I'm excited to have a chance to play again," said Spezza. "I feel ready to play."
Cano homers twice as Yankees cruise to win over Blue Jays
Robinson Cano hit a pair of two-run homers to back a solid effort by David Phelps and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays for the ninth straight time at Yankee Stadium, 7-2 Saturday. The Blue Jays have just one win in nine tries against the Yankees this season and has lost 23 of its last 28 games at Yankee Stadium.
Staal diagnosed with MCL sprain, will not require surgery
The Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal got some good news on Saturday. Staal will not need surgery on his injured right knee after an MRI revealed a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament (MCL). His recovery is expected to take approximately three months and the team expects Staal to be ready to go for the start of the 2013-14 NHL season.
Switzerland, Sweden advance to gold medal game at worlds
Switzerland advanced to Sunday's final of the IIHF World Championship with a 3-0 win over the United States on Saturday. The Swiss remained unbeaten in the tournament and will face host Sweden in the championship game.
Beckham walks off pitch in tears after last home game for PSG
David Beckham hugged his teammates with tears in his eyes, then walked off the pitch to a standing ovation -- for the last time in front of a home crowd at a football game. A clearly emotional Beckham was mobbed by his teammates on the field when coach Carlo Ancelotti decided to substitute him in the 81st minute of a 3-1 win over Brest on Saturday.

Whitecaps surrender late goal in draw with Timbers
Second-half substitute Jose Valencia's goal in the 83rd minute gave the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday in Major League Soccer action. Will Johnson also scored for Portland and assisted on the winner as the Timbers (4-1-7) extended their unbeaten strike to 10 games.
Crew continue mastery over Toronto FC with victory
Dominic Oduro scored late in the first half as the Columbus Crew continued their MLS mastery over Toronto FC with a 1-0 win Saturday. Argentine playmaker Federico Higuain pulled the strings for the Crew, setting up Oduro's 42nd-minute goal after hitting the Toronto woodwork twice in the first half.
Bradley still leads Byron Nelson; Canadian DeLaet seven back
Keegan Bradley overcame two early bogeys and maintained his lead at the Byron Nelson Championship with 2-under 68 in the third round Saturday. Bradley had a 13-under 197 total for a one-stroke lead over Sang-Moon Bae, and two-shot advantage over Tom Gillis. Bae shot a 66, and Gillis had a 67. Graham DeLaet is at -6, seven off the pace.
Oxbow pulls off Preakness upset; ends Orb's triple crown bid
Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history. "I get paid to spoil dreams," Lukas said in an interview moments after the victory.
Bandits, Capitals advance to RBC Cup final
Overtime was necessary in both RBC Cup semifinals on Saturday. Mark Reners scored his second goal of the game 8:30 into overtime to lift Brooks over the Minnesota Wilderness 5-4 in the Bandits debut at the national junior A hockey championship. Later in the day, Christopher Caissy scored in overtime as the host Summerside Western Capitals edged the Surrey Eagles 3-2.
MLSE to decide Raptors GM Colangelo's fate by Monday
Whether he stays or goes, Toronto Raptors president and GM Bryan Colangelo should learn his fate this weekend as MLSE reportedely has until Monday to decide whether or not to pick up the option on his contract. It is possible Colangelo will return next season, however, according to a report from Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, MLSE would like to replace him with current Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri.