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Patrick Kane is Proving He Belongs With the Detroit Red Wings for Another Season

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Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane is defying age, playing a pivotal role in their recent win over the Calgary Flames with two goals and an assist in Thursday’s win over the Montreal Canadiens. That gives Kane, who’s nearing the end of his age-37 season, 12 goals on the year and 41 points in 54 games. While he’s not the player he was in his prime, Kane remains one of the … [Read more...] about Patrick Kane is Proving He Belongs With the Detroit Red Wings for Another Season

Atlantic Notes: Vucevic, Celtics Cap, Minott, Barrett

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Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has to wait patiently for his fractured right ring finger to heal but he’s hopeful he can play again before the playoffs. “The good thing is I can still do some stuff on the court,” he said, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. “That will help me for when I come back [to be in] shape, and hopefully I get a couple games before the playoffs, get … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Vucevic, Celtics Cap, Minott, Barrett

Red Sox name Marcelo Mayer starting second baseman, Kristian Campbell optioned to Triple-A Worcester

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Throughout spring training, Alex Cora made it clear that if Marcelo Mayer was going to make the Red Sox’ Opening Day roster, he’d have to earn it.After weeks of Grapefruit League play, Mayer did just that. Cora made it official, telling him he’s made the roster and will serve as Boston’s second baseman. … [Read more...] about Red Sox name Marcelo Mayer starting second baseman, Kristian Campbell optioned to Triple-A Worcester