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Anyone wishing to test mighty Henrik Lundqvist must first get past Dan Girardi and Ryan McDonagh. Good luck. Scott Burnside »Melrose: Rangers won't tire   Chat: Strang, 4 ET »Coverage »

The C's and 76ers, both average on O but fierce on D, seem destined for a seven-game showdown. PER Diem  Philly knows Truth hurts »Can Boston keep Big Three?  Lots for Lakers to fix »

The scars of 2011 remain, but a fresh start in spring 2012 feels like change is afoot. Ivan Maisel »
Haney: Spring sleepers   Notebooks:  ACC »Big 12 »Big East »Big Ten »Pac-12 »SEC »

Jose Altuve stands 5-feet, 5-inches tall. He also leads the Astros with a .309 batting average. How rare is that? Jerry Crasnick »Photos: Best short players   Schoenfield: All-time all-short list »

Kyrie Irving talks about winning the Rookie of the Year award, reflects on his season, expectations for next season and being named to the US Select Team.

David West scored 16 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to help the Pacers hold off the Heat 78-75.

Tim Legler doesn't think the Lakers have an answer for Russell Westbrook and makes a prediction for Game 2.

Damien Woody discusses Jets QB coach Matt Cavanaugh's comments about Tim Tebow.

Colby Lewis takes the hill and Josh Hamilton looks to push his hitting streak to 15 games when the Rangers face the Royals in Arlington on Tuesday night.