What could be better than a win over rival UA on a Friday evening?
Doing it all over again Saturday.
The ASU men's hockey club did just that last weekend when they hosted the Icecats for a two-game series at Oceanside Arena.
The Sun Devils (15-5) won decisively on Friday 4-2 and treated a standing-room only crowd to a 5-4 overtime win Saturday...
LAS VEGAS -- The National Football League has again rejected the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's bid to advertise the city during Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast.
Rossi Ralenkotter, president and chief executive officer of the LVCVA, said the city would continue efforts to promote Las Vegas to television audiences in various markets, but that the NFL has again flatly rejected national ads featuring the LVCVA's "What happens here, stays here" Vegas stories theme because of its opposition to gambling on football games.
The LVCVA's initial "Vegas stories" ad campaign didn't show or mention gambling, but the NFL contends that any mention of Las Vegas connotes wagering.
PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The New England Patriots turned Big Ben into Gentle Ben, and transformed the NFL's best-record team into another overwhelmed opponent that couldn't match the big plays they made, the intensity they brought or the leadership they possess.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and their 15-game winning streak weren't nearly good enough to beat the Patriots with the AFC championship on the line, not even in the stadium where New England was overwhelmed 2 1/2 months before.
Ask a pitcher to name a heaven-on-earth experience, and most will tell you it's having a two-strike advantage on a hitter. Curt Schilling says, "it's like being able to hold a guy under water." There are unlimited ways to finish off the at-bat -- teasing a hitter with a pitch just off the plate, or going right after him for the in-your-face, three-pitch strikeout.
Regardless of the strategy, the underlying philosophy is the same: the closer a hitter gets to Strike Three, the greater his panic. Not surprisingly, pitchers usually win this one-sided battle. With an 0-2 count, American League hitters were kept to a .195 average last year. National Leaguers fared even worse, batting just .187.
Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Arizona Diamondbacks and first baseman/outfielder Shawn Green have agreed to a three-year, $30 million contract which will clear the way for Green to be dealt from the Dodgers to Arizona.
Green, who needed to waive his no-trade clause, will come to Phoenix for a physical on Monday.
The deal is expected to land Green $10.5 million this year, $8 million in 2006 and $9.5 million in 2007. The agreement includes a mutual option for a fourth year, with a $2 million buyout should the Diamondbacks decide not to retain Green.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Richard Hamilton went into the NBA record book Thursday night with a bizarre distinction.
The Detroit Pistons swingman became the first player in league history to lead his team in scoring without making a field goal, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Hamilton, who had 14 points, missed all 10 of his shots from the floor and made all 14 free throws in a 101-79 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
``It was just one of those nights,'' he said.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Jermaine O'Neal is sorry for his role in the Pistons-Pacers brawl last month, and embarrassed about his part in tarnishing the NBA's image.
Now, he just wants to play basketball. It will be up to a federal judge to decide when the Indiana forward's next game will be.
O'Neal heads to a New York court on Thursday, where a judge will decide if the reduction of his 25-game NBA suspension stands. An arbitrator ruled O'Neal could play after sitting out 15 games, but the NBA challenged the arbitrator's authority.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Orlando Cabrera agreed Monday to a $32 million, four-year contract with the Anaheim Angels, who made room by cutting spunky shortstop David Eckstein.
Cabrera, a 2001 Gold Glove winner, was traded from the Montreal Expos to the Boston Red Sox in late July. He replaced Nomar Garciaparra at shortstop and helped the Red Sox win their first World Series title since 1918.
The 30-year-old Cabrera hit .264 with 10 homers and 62 RBIs combined for the Expos and Red Sox. He batted .288 with 11 RBIs in the postseason and didn't commit an error in 14 games, then became a free agent.
Kobe Bryant and the new Lakers had been searching for a signature victory, something to prove their revamped club still can play with the West's powers. After they were done humiliating the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, nobody could doubt it — and the Lakers added even more fuel to their biggest rivalry.
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, left, goes for the layup against Kings guard Doug Christie. Bryant finished with 31 points.
Understanding the different ice hockey wagering types and how to bet on hockey.
Moneyline and Puck Line Wagers
Moneyline Wagering is simply wagering on the contest based on a given price rather than a pointspread. The team wagered on simply has to win the game.
Puck Line Wagering is simply wagering on the contest based on a pointspread and a moneyline combined. The team wagered on must win by the pointspread.
