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The Los Angeles Kings will host the Detroit Red Wings on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the STAPLES Center at 10:30 PM ET. If Detroit's recent success on the road is to continue, it must find a way to beat the Los Angeles Kings. The Red Wings look to match a season high with their sixth consecutive road victory while trying to avoid a fifth straight loss to the Kings in a matchup of playoff contenders Monday night. To all the fans of Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings around the world who don't...

The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Minnesota Wild on Monday, February 28, 2011 at the Xcel Energy Center at 8:00 PM ET. The surging Chicago Blackhawks are making their case for a postseason berth and an opportunity to defend their Stanley Cup. The Minnesota Wild may need another strong goaltending performance to keep pace in the fluctuating Western Conference standings. Visiting Chicago looks to win back-to-back season series against Minnesota for the first time when the teams face off Monday...

The LA Clippers will travel to ARCO Arena to play against Sacramento Kings on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET. The Los Angeles Clippers will be without one of the key contributors to this season's three wins against the Sacramento Kings, but they may have some additional resources ready Monday night at Arco Arena. The Clippers, who could have new acquisitions Mo Williams and Jamario Moon available, look to sweep the season series against the Kings for the first time in 25 years. To all...

The Boston Celtics will travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play against Utah Jazz on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz were involved in two of the more surprising trades prior to last week's deadline. While the Celtics are still likely in position to contend for a championship despite the trade of one of the league's top interior defenders, the Jazz appear prepared to rebuild following the departure of their two-time All-Star point guard. After practicing...

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to Pepsi Center to play against Denver Nuggets on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Atlanta Hawks hope to end their longest road trip of the season on a high note. It may prove to be a difficult task against one of the better home teams in the Western Conference. The Denver Nuggets seek their fifth straight home victory when they face the Hawks on Monday night. To all the fans of Atlanta Hawks and Denver Nuggets around the world who don't have a chance...

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Verizon Center to play against Washington Wizards on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. With each game Joakim Noah plays, the Chicago Bulls are feeling more comfortable and confident. Noah and his teammates appear to have one more game to fine-tune their chemistry before the schedule becomes much tougher. After opening an important five-game road trip with a win, the Central Division-leading Bulls look to hand the lowly Washington Wizards a 15th loss...

The Phoenix Suns will travel to Prudential Center to play against New Jersey Nets on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. Deron Williams' presence has yet to help the New Jersey Nets end their latest rough stretch. A visit from the surging Phoenix Suns might further prolong that skid. Making his home debut with his new club, Williams looks to help the Nets avoid a sixth consecutive loss Monday night while hoping for some rare success against the Suns, who seek a fourth straight victory. To...

UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch is an upcoming mixed martial arts event to be held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia. Due to the time zone difference it will air live on Saturday, February 26th in North America. This will mark the second time the UFC has held an event in Sydney, following the sold-out UFC 110 in 2010. UFC 127 Fight Card: MAIN CARD BJ Penn vs Jon Fitch Jorge Rivera vs Michael Bisping George Sotiropoulos vs Dennis Siver Chris...

The Vancouver Canucks will host the Boston Bruins on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Rogers Arena at 10:00 PM ET. Boston Bruins All-Star goaltender Tim Thomas seems to have regained his composure after getting a few games off. The NHL-best Vancouver Canucks are hoping a day off can help Roberto Luongo get back on track. Thomas looks to help the Northeast Division-leading Bruins win four straight games for the first time since the first few weeks of the season Saturday night when they visit a...

The Boston Celtics will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Clippers on Suturday, February 26, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. Kevin Garnett said it felt like the Boston Celtics lost a family member when the team decided to deal Kendrick Perkins shortly before Thursday's trade deadline. Judging by their performance later that night, the Celtics can't get their new additions on the floor fast enough. Jeff Green and Nenad Krstic will likely make their Boston debuts Saturday night at Staples Center against...

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Bradley Center to play against Milwaukee Bucks on Suturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls stayed put at the trading deadline, feeling confident in their current roster. Their upcoming road trip could show whether that was a wise decision. Chicago opens a five-game trip Saturday night, trying to avoid a third straight loss at the Bradley Center to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls (39-17) have won five of six and gone 14-4 since Jan. 14 to stay...

The New Jersey Nets will travel to Toyota Center to play against Houston Rockets on Suturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Houston Rockets appear ready to move on after trading a pair of players they hoped would help lead them back to the playoffs this season. Facing the lowly New Jersey Nets and their newest star might get that process off to a positive start. The Rockets look for a ninth consecutive victory over the visiting Nets on Saturday night. To all the fans of New Jersey Nets...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to FedExForum to play against Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The last time the Memphis Grizzlies made the playoffs, Shane Battier was on the roster. He's back on it again, and so is a motivated Zach Randolph. Battier and Randolph should be in the lineup together for the first time Saturday night as the Grizzlies look to continue their impressive run at home against the lowly Sacramento Kings. To all the fans of Sacramento...

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to Verizon Center to play against Washington Wizards on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The limited success for the Washington Wizards this season has come on their home court. That may not matter with the NBA's hottest team visiting the Verizon Center. The Dallas Mavericks look for their fifth straight win overall and eighth in nine games on the road Saturday night when they face the Wizards for the final time this season. To all the fans...

The Detroit Pistons will travel to The Palace of Auburn Hills to play against Utah Jazz on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The Utah Jazz have problems, but nothing as severe as those potentially surrounding the Detroit Pistons. Coming off their first victory under coach Tyrone Corbin, the Jazz look to win consecutive games for the first time in more than a month Saturday night while trying to continue their recent dominance of a Pistons club with issues on and off the court. To all...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre at 7:00 PM ET. Long an afterthought in the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs have used a recent hot streak to get back in the playoff picture. The Pittsburgh Penguins, meanwhile, can hardly like the way they're playing as the stretch run begins. The Maple Leafs look to continue their surge with a fifth win in six games Saturday night against the struggling Penguins, who play...

The Ottawa Senators will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Scotiabank Place at 7:00 PM ET. While the Philadelphia Flyers appear to be coasting toward a top seed in the postseason, the Eastern Conference-worst Ottawa Senators are adjusting to a revamped squad after multiple roster moves. The disparity between the teams may help Philadelphia end a long losing streak in Ottawa. The Flyers look for their first road win against the Senators in more than three years when...

The NY Islanders will host the Washington Capitals on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 PM ET. The Washington Capitals might be relieved to face the New York Islanders -- or nearly any other team, for that matter. Visits to Nassau Coliseum, however, have been much tougher than expected for opponents recently. Coming off another rout at the hands of a New York-based team, the Capitals look to rebound by continuing their dominance of the Islanders in the...

The Montreal Canadiens will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Bell Centre, Montreal at 7:00 PM ET. The Carolina Hurricanes haven't had any success against the Montreal Canadiens this season, and their hopes of getting a win probably won't be much better without their captain in the lineup. Eric Staal won't play in Saturday night's crucial matchup in Montreal with each team jockeying for playoff position in the Eastern Conference. To all the fans of Carolina Hurricanes...

The Buffalo Sabres will host the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the HSBC Arena at 7:00 PM ET. Hitting the road with a pair of key contributors possibly back in the mix could help the Detroit Red Wings break out of their current funk. The Central Division-leading Red Wings look to avoid matching a season high with their third straight loss Saturday night when they face a Buffalo Sabres team trying to move into playoff position. To all the fans of Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo...

The Los Angeles Kings will host the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the STAPLES Center at 4:00 PM ET. The Los Angeles Kings had a rough stretch at home last month prior to their lengthy trip. They're hoping their first game at Staples Center in nearly a month is a positive sign looking forward. The Kings look to win their fourth straight at home Saturday afternoon when they face the Colorado Avalanche, who are trying to keep their fading playoff hopes alive. To all the fans...

The Dallas Stars will host the Nashville Predators on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the American Airlines Center at 2:00 PM ET. The Nashville Predators have picked a bad time to be shut out in back-to-back games. The Dallas Stars just broke out of their own scoring slump. These Western Conference playoff contenders each have 70 points heading into Saturday's crucial matchup at the American Airlines Center. To all the fans of Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars around the world who don't have...

The Boston Celtics will travel to Pepsi Center to play against Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. The Denver Nuggets started a new era in impressive fashion after shipping Carmelo Anthony to New York. A repeat performance could be hard to come by against the Boston Celtics. With all of their new acquisitions expected to be available, the Nuggets will look to avoid a fourth loss in five meetings with the Celtics when the teams meet Thursday night at the Pepsi Center. To...

The Chicago Bulls will travel to United Center to play against Miami Heat on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. When the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls squared off last month, each team played without significant contributors. That won't be the case this time around. Miami visits Chicago on Thursday night in an Eastern Conference showdown with both teams at full strength. To all the fans of Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t...

The Nashville Predators will host the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 PM ET. Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said he watched every second of the past four games. He'll have a better view for the next one. After a week-long hospitalization, Quenneville is expected to return to the bench Thursday night when the Blackhawks visit the Nashville Predators. Quenneville went to the emergency room last Tuesday after feeling discomfort at his suburban...

The Montreal Canadiens will host the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Bell Centre at 7:30 PM ET. James Reimer has been stellar in net lately for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Montreal Canadiens' Carey Price has been even more impressive at the Bell Centre against the Maple Leafs this season. Price might have the opportunity to try to post a third consecutive home shutout against Toronto on Thursday night. Maple Leafs goaltender and Montreal native Jean-Sebastien Giguere...

The Detroit Red Wings will host the Dallas Stars on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Joe Louis Arena at 7:30 PM ET. The Dallas Stars' free fall from Pacific Division leaders to fighting for a Western Conference playoff spot in recent weeks has been magnified by the loss of their leading scorer to injury. A victory against the Central Division-leading Detroit Red Wings may provide a boost to the Stars' confidence. Brad Richards is expected to miss his fifth straight game with a concussion as Dallas...

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the NY Islanders on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET. Despite having lost two of three games, the Philadelphia Flyers maintain a strong hold on the Eastern Conference's top spot. A win against the conference leader would add a signature victory to the New York Islanders' recent hot streak. Philadelphia looks to continue its recent dominance against visiting New York as the Atlantic Division foes meet Thursday night. To all the...

The LA Lakers will travel to Rose Garden to play against Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. Kobe Bryant is again a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers are comfortably leading the Pacific Division. It may be LaMarcus Aldridge's impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, however, that is more impressive. Aldridge may also be getting some significant help, too. With guard Brandon Roy potentially back, Aldridge and the red-hot Trail Blazers seek their longest winning...

The Anaheim Ducks will host the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Honda Center at 10:00 PM ET. The Anaheim Ducks are hoping a return to the Honda Center can help them get back on track. Despite some solid play on a long road trip, the Los Angeles Kings are ready to head home. With All-Star goaltender Jonas Hiller unlikely to return yet, the Ducks look to shore up their defense and snap a three-game losing streak as the Kings conclude a 10-game trip Wednesday night. To all...

The Colorado Avalanche will host the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Pepsi Center at 9:30 PM ET. It took a recent addition to their lineup for the Colorado Avalanche to finally end their 10-game losing streak. After a brief run of success, the Edmonton Oilers fell back to their familiar ways. The bottom two teams in the Western Conference meet Wednesday night when Colorado hosts Edmonton looking to bolster its slim playoff hopes. To all the fans of Edmonton Oilers and Colorado...

The LA Clippers will travel to New Orleans Arena to play against New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM ET. Blake Griffin was a major reason why the Los Angeles Clippers ended a long losing streak to the New Orleans Hornets in their last meeting. Keeping the young superstar fresh and on the court could help end another extensive slide. Griffin looks to lead the Clippers to their first road win over the Hornets in more than four years Wednesday night. To all the fans of...

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to US Airways Center to play against Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. The Phoenix Suns needed all the points they could muster to hold off Atlanta Hawks in November. The Suns might not have to work as hard to record their third straight win over the Hawks and 16th in 18 home matchups Wednesday night. To all the fans of Atlanta Hawks and Phoenix Suns around the world who don't have a chance to visit the stadium but don’t want to miss the...

The Utah Jazz will travel to American Airlines Center to play against Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Utah Jazz have so far been unable to get coach Ty Corbin his first win, and the team's star point guard won't be around anymore to help him earn the elusive victory. Hours after the stunning trade of Deron Williams to New Jersey, the Jazz take on the hottest team in the NBA in the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. To all the fans of Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks...

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Target Center to play against Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. The Memphis Grizzlies encountered a setback in their pursuit of a Western Conference playoff spot. A matchup with the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves may help them get back on track. Visiting Memphis looks for its sixth victory in seven meetings with Minnesota when the teams square off Wednesday night. To all the fans of Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Phoenix Coyotes on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the St. Pete Times Forum at 7:30 PM ET. The Phoenix Coyotes' hot streak has propelled them into the upper tier of the Western Conference standings. If the Tampa Bay Lightning continue their slump, their Southeast Division lead may disappear. Phoenix looks to continue its longest winning streak of the season Wednesday night when it visits struggling Tampa Bay. To all the fans of Phoenix Coyotes and Tampa Bay...

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the CONSOL Energy Center at 7:30 PM ET. The San Jose Sharks have been awfully good defensively during their second-half resurgence, never allowing more than three goals during a stretch that's seen them win 13 of 16. Holding the Pittsburgh Penguins down isn't nearly the challenge that it once was. The Sharks seek a season high-tying fifth consecutive victory Wednesday night in Pittsburgh, where the Penguins...

The Milwaukee Bucks will travel to Madison Square Garden to play against New York Knicks on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. On a night when New York honors some legends of the past, the player that could be the franchise's next one is likely to don a Knicks uniform for the first time. The Knicks hope to have Carmelo Anthony on the floor Wednesday at Madison Square Garden when they face the Milwaukee Bucks. To all the fans of Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks around the world who...

The Ottawa Senators will host the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Scotiabank Place at 7:00 PM ET. Craig Anderson couldn't have done much more to make a good first impression in his debut with the Ottawa Senators. For an encore, he'll likely get a chance to help end the team's longest home winless streak in 15 years. Anderson will probably be back in net Wednesday night for his first home appearance with the Senators as they face one of his former teams, the Florida Panthers. To...

The Buffalo Sabres will host the Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the HSBC Arena at 7:00 PM ET. The Buffalo Sabres and Atlanta Thrashers are just outside the top eight in the Eastern Conference. Neither is making much of a push for one of the final playoffs spots. The Sabres and Thrashers look to end their respective three-game skids when they meet Wednesday night in Buffalo's first game under the ownership of Terry Pegula. To all the fans of Atlanta Thrashers and Buffalo Sabres...

The Chicago Bulls will travel to Air Canada Centre to play against Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Chicago Bulls have played nine games with their imposing frontcourt of Carlos Boozer and Joakim Noah together, the last seven of which were wins before Noah went down with a torn thumb ligament. They're finally ready to see if they can pick up where they left off. Out since having surgery in mid-December, Noah returns against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night...

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to AT&T Center to play against San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The San Antonio Spurs may own the best record in the NBA, but they're still not satisfied. Continuing their success against Kevin Durant and the Northwest Division-leading Oklahoma City Thunder won't change that. Playing at home for the first time in nearly a month, the Spurs emerge from the All-Star break Wednesday night looking to defeat Durant and the Thunder...

The Washington Wizards will travel to Wells Fargo Center to play against Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers have been surging for a little more than a month as they rebound from a poor start. Continuing that solid play coming out of the All-Star break may not be a difficult task at all. The 76ers seek their fourth win in five games Wednesday night when they meet the woeful Washington Wizards for the final time in 2010-11. Philadelphia lost...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to Amway Center to play against Orlando Magic on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. After a difficult stretch, the Orlando Magic headed into the All-Star break on a positive note with help from star center Dwight Howard. Howard and the Magic could keep rolling in their return Wednesday night as they host the lowly Sacramento Kings. The Magic (36-21) dropped five of eight from Jan. 24-Feb. 6, but won four of five before Howard headed off to Los Angeles...

The Detroit Pistons will travel to Conseco Fieldhouse to play against Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Indiana Pacers are playing some of their best basketball under interim coach Frank Vogel but suffered consecutive losses heading into the All-Star break, including an overtime defeat to the Detroit Pistons. After a dominant performance in their first game back, the Pacers have a chance to avenge that loss and record their sixth win in seven home contests Wednesday...

The Houston Rockets will travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play against Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The Houston Rockets have their work cut out for them if they plan on climbing back into the Western Conference playoff picture, but they got off to a good start in their return from the All-Star break. They'll have a excellent opportunity to keep it going in Cleveland. The Rockets continue a three-game stretch against some of the East's worst teams Wednesday...

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to STAPLES Center to play against LA Lakers on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. After winning All-Star game MVP honors Sunday, Kobe Bryant jokingly claimed he couldn't remember the Los Angeles Lakers' last game before the break. Many in the organization also would like to forget about that defeat, as well as the two before it. An exciting All-Star weekend in Los Angeles may have helped that cause, though Bryant and the Lakers will still be trying to put an...

The Boston Celtics will travel to ORACLE Arena to play against Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. The Boston Celtics have won an NBA title and more regular-season games than any other team since Kevin Garnett arrived in 2007-08. There's one place they haven't enjoyed any success. Oracle Arena is the only visiting venue where the Celtics have failed to win since Garnett's arrival, a six-game drought they'll try to end Tuesday night as they open a four-game road trip...

The Vancouver Canucks will host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Rogers Arena at 10:00 PM ET. The Vancouver Canucks haven't lost in regulation at home to an Eastern Conference opponent all season while the Montreal Canadiens haven't earned a point on the road against a team from the West. The odds are even more in favor of the league-best Canucks since they have won their last eight home meetings with the Canadiens heading into Tuesday night's matchup. To all the fans...

The Calgary Flames will host the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 PM ET. Boston center Gregory Campbell said he's looking forward to getting to know his new teammates a little better when the Bruins play three consecutive games in western Canada. Learning about those three new players might be a little easier than winning the opener of that stretch. To improve to 3-0 on its season-high six-game trip Tuesday night, Boston will have to tame the Calgary...

The Memphis Grizzlies will travel to Pepsi Center to play against Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. Speculation about where Carmelo Anthony would end up has run rampant since the summer. For the Denver Nuggets, a season's worth of rumors have finally given way to reality. A blockbuster deal has Anthony, Chauncey Billups and three others on their way to New York, likely leaving the Nuggets short-handed Tuesday night against the visiting Memphis Grizzlies as they begin life...

The LA Clippers will travel to Oklahoma City Arena to play against Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. A little more than halfway through his first NBA season, Blake Griffin is already the star he was expected to become when drafted No. 1 overall in 2009. For the first time as a pro, the rookie All-Star plays in his hometown when the Los Angeles Clippers try for a fifth consecutive road victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. A knee injury kept the...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to AmericanAirlines Arena to play against Miami Heat on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. As poorly as the season began for the Miami Heat, they have a chance to start the second half atop the Eastern Conference. Though LeBron James thinks they still have areas to improve upon, the Heat are within percentage points of the East lead as they return from the All-Star break Tuesday night to host the Sacramento Kings. To all the fans of Sacramento Kings and...

The Detroit Red Wings will travel to Joe Louis Arena to play against San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. The Detroit Red Wings have won five straight to build a 10-point lead in the Central Division. The San Jose Sharks have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL over the last month, but are still in a precarious position. The Sharks are the club in greater need of points as they open a three-game road trip against the Red Wings on Tuesday night. To all the fans of San...

The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Nationwide Arena at 7:00 PM ET. In a tight race for a Western Conference playoff spot, the Nashville Predators could face an even tougher battle if defenseman Ryan Suter is sidelined for an extended period with an injury. The Columbus Blue Jackets face an uphill climb to the postseason, and being without top center Derick Brassard probably won't make it any easier. The Predators open a road-heavy portion...

The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the NY Islanders on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Air Canada Centre at 7:00 PM ET. Though making the playoffs still seems like a stretch for the New York Islanders, they are certainly playing like a postseason contender. The Islanders look for a third straight victory Tuesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs, also desperate to move into playoff position. Only Ottawa has fewer points (47) in the Eastern Conference than New York's 53, but the...

The Philadelphia Flyers will host the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center at 7:00 PM ET. A long winning streak highlighted by close victories has given the Phoenix Coyotes a slight lead in the Pacific Division. The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to widen their lead in their own races. The Coyotes attempt to extend their run to eight wins in a row when they face the Eastern Conference-leading Flyers for the only time this season Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center. To...

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the NY Rangers on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the RBC Center at 7:00 PM ET. Losing eight of 10 has the New York Rangers reeling, and now they're dealing with another injury to Marian Gaborik. The Carolina Hurricanes have already capitalized on the oft-injured right wing's absence this season. With Gaborik expected to be out again, the Rangers will try to avoid a third consecutive loss when they visit the Hurricanes on Tuesday night. To all the fans of NY Rangers...

The Toronto Raptors will travel to Time Warner Cable Arena to play against Charlotte Bobcats  on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. The last time Charlotte and Toronto met, both teams were struggling. The Bobcats hung on late to win in would be their final victory under Larry Brown. Paul Silas has since transformed Charlotte into a playoff contender, and his Bobcats look to continue their postseason push Tuesday night against the lowly Raptors, who are trying to avoid matching a franchise-worst...

The Indiana Pacers will travel to Verizon Center to play against Washington Wizards on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 7:00 PM ET. Frank Vogel has been able to retool the Indiana Pacers' offense. Now the interim coach needs to tune up the defense. The Pacers look to avoid a third straight loss when they return from the All-Star break to face the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Since Jim O'Brien was fired Jan. 30, Indiana (24-30) has won seven of 10 to move into eighth place in the Eastern Conference,...

Elimination Chamber (2011) (also known as No Way Out (2011) in Germany is an upcoming professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which will take place on February 20, 2011 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.It will be the second annual Elimination Chamber event. There are currently five matches scheduled for this event. Singles match for the WWE Championship The Miz (c) vs. Jerry Lawler Elimination Chamber match; the winner receives...

Experience the thrill of Daytona 500 racing. Feel the excitement grow as the world’s best known drivers push their cars to the limit around the Daytona International Speedway. The Daytona 500 2011 is set to wave on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 1:00 PM ET with live TV coverage on FOX Network. The Daytona 500 is also known as “The Great American Race” regarded as the most important and prestigious race on the NASCAR calendar, carrying by far the largest purse. Championship points awarded are equal...

The New Zealand and the Kenya will meet at the Chepauk in Chennai on Sunday, February 20, 2011. This New Zealand vs Kenya: ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 showdown will kick-off at exactly 04:00 GMT/09:30 IST/11:00 PM ET.New Zealand will go into this game with a hope that they do not get upset by the opposition given that they have not had a great form going into the game. They lost to India and Bangladesh in their respective countries while at home, they were beaten by Pakistan as well. As compared...

The NBA All Star Game 2011 is a exhibition basketball game that is played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, home of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. This game will be the 60th edition of the National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Star Game and will be played during the 2010–11 NBA season. The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers will serve as host don’t miss this exciting event. The most anticipated part of NBA All Star Weekend is definitely...

UPDATE: Nonito Donaire defeated Fernando Montiel via 2nd Round TKO. Congratulation to Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire   (video credited to youtube.com) Earlier: Expect some fireworks when Fernando “Cochulito” Montiel put his Bantamweight Title on the line against two-division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire on Saturday, February 19, 2011 live at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Both fighters have shown a very impressive performance...

The Dallas Mavericks will travel to US Airways Center to play against Phoenix Suns on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM ET. The Dallas Mavericks are playing more like the elite team that cruised through the first two months of the season than the banged-up club that struggled through a dismal stretch after Christmas. With growing contributions from Peja Stojakovic and Rodrigue Beaubois, they might be getting even better. Seeking a 13th win in 14 games Thursday night, the visiting Mavericks...

The San Jose Sharks will host the Washington Capitals on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the HP Pavilion at 10:30 PM ET. A much-needed offensive breakout helped the Washington Capitals snap their latest skid. They will need all of the momentum earned from that victory to help win in San Jose for the first time in more than 17 years. The Capitals look to end their woes in northern California on Thursday night while trying to avenge last week's home loss to the Sharks. To all the fans of Washington...

The Phoenix Coyotes will host the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Jobing.com Arena at 9:00 PM ET. The surging Phoenix Coyotes are battling to stay in front in an extremely tight Pacific Division race. The Atlanta Thrashers are quickly falling out of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. Phoenix looks to win its sixth straight Thursday night when it hosts the struggling Thrashers, who have never won a road game in the series and have lost 11 of 13 all-time matchups. To...

The Edmonton Oilers will host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Rexall Place at 9:00 PM ET. The Montreal Canadiens haven't enjoyed much success on recent road trips through western Canada. They would like that to change as they battle for first place in the Northeast Division. The Canadiens open a three-game trip Thursday night when they face the Edmonton Oilers, who are looking to build on their first home win in more than a month. To all the fans of Montreal Canadiens...

The San Antonio Spurs will travel to United Center to play against Chicago Bulls on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 8:00 PM ET. There's one last stop on the San Antonio Spurs' rodeo trip, which has done nothing to dispute their title as the NBA's best team heading into the All-Star break. The Chicago Bulls might not be too far behind. The Spurs try to close out their nine-game trip with a seventh victory Thursday night against the Bulls, who are looking for a 15th win in 16 games at the United Center. To...

The Nashville Predators will host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Bridgestone Arena at 8:00 PM ET. Vancouver will take any contributions it can get from its depleted defense corps. A rookie defenseman making his NHL debut gave the Canucks a major boost the last time they faced the Nashville Predators. The NHL-leading Canucks close out their three-game road trip with their first visit of the season to Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night. To all the fans of Vancouver...

The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the St. Pete Times Forum at 7:30 PM ET. After transitioning from a Hall of Fame playing career to the Detroit Red Wings' front office and then assembling Canada's gold-medal winning Olympic team, Steve Yzerman having the ability to turn the Tampa Bay Lightning into a contender wasn't in doubt. Few expected him to do it this soon. The Lightning are atop their division with 74 points -- just like the Red Wings...

The NY Rangers will host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Madison Square Garden at 7:00 PM ET. Some stellar play on the road has keyed the Los Angeles Kings' recent success. The surging Kings look to extend their season-high road winning streak to four while trying to match the club record for consecutive games with at least one point Thursday night against the New York Rangers. To all the fans of Los Angeles Kings and NY Rangers around the world who don't have a chance...

The NY Islanders will host the Boston Bruins on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:00 PM ET. Claude Julien was upset but didn't overreact recently when the Boston Bruins dropped a home-and-home set with one of the league's best teams. After watching his team blow a third-period lead against one of the worst, the coach was much less forgiving. Another bottom feeder awaits in the opener of a six-game road trip Thursday night, but this one is suddenly surging...

One of the main events of Speed Week at Daytona International Speedway leading up to Sunday’s 53rd running of the Daytona 500 is the Gatorade Duel on Thursday, February 17, 2011. This race is actually a pair of 150 mile sprints that will determine the starting lineup for the 500. This type of qualifying is unique to the Daytona 500 as opposed to the normal timed-lap process of establishing a race’s running order. The pole position and outside pole have already been determined for Sunday’s race...

The New Orleans Hornets will travel to Rose Garden to play against Portland Trailblazers on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 10:00 PM ET. LaMarcus Aldridge claims he isn't proving a point, but his play seems to suggest otherwise. Aldridge and the Portland Trail Blazers go for their longest winning streak in 15 months Wednesday night, when they look to avoid a third straight rout at the hands of the New Orleans Hornets. Aldridge is averaging career highs of 22.1 points and 8.9 rebounds, leading Portland...

The Anaheim Ducks will host the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Honda Center at 10:00 PM ET. The Anaheim Ducks are doing quite well during a stretch in which they play 10 of 12 on the road but now get to take the ice at home, where they have won eight of 10. The Washington Capitals can't seem to build momentum no matter where they play. Anaheim looks for its fifth straight win Wednesday night when it faces slumping Washington, making its second stop on a five-game road...

The Calgary Flames will host the Dallas Stars on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:30 PM ET. While Calgary and Dallas each currently sit in playoff position in the Western Conference, only the Flames are playing like a true postseason contender of late. Calgary has a chance to improve its standing as its seeks a third straight victory over the struggling Stars on Wednesday night at the Saddledome. To all the fans of Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames around the world...

The Colorado Avalanche will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Pepsi Center at 9:00 PM ET. Times have been difficult for the Pittsburgh Penguins without Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. The struggling Colorado Avalanche will also have to deal with one of their stars not being on the ice, apparently for an extended period. With leading scorer Matt Duchene out indefinitely, the Avs take on the visiting Penguins in a matchup of slumping teams Wednesday night. To all...

The Golden State Warriors will travel to EnergySolutions Arena to play against Utah Jazz on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. Two games into the post-Jerry Sloan era, the Utah Jazz are winless. One more defeat, and they'll do something that last happened nearly six years before Sloan became Utah's coach. The scuffling Jazz look to avoid losing five straight home games for the first time in nearly 30 years Wednesday night when they face a surging Golden State Warriors team they've routinely...

The Denver Nuggets will travel to Bradley Center to play against Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM ET. With the trade deadline little more than one week away, Carmelo Anthony is still in Denver. Even if he sticks around, the Nuggets look like a team that's going nowhere fast. Denver has lost four of five and seven of 10 to fall to eighth in the Western Conference playoff race, a slump they'll try to emerge from Wednesday night when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks in their...

The Philadelphia 76ers will travel to Toyota Center to play against Houston Rockets on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. The Philadelphia 76ers have had a hard time winning when allowing at least 100 points. They also could have trouble with one of the league's top offenses in their next matchup. The 76ers will try to head into the All-Star break on a positive note as they look to beat the Houston Rockets for the sixth time in seven games on Wednesday night. To all the fans of Philadelphia...

The Sacramento Kings will travel to merican Airlines Center to play against Dallas Mavericks on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 8:30 PM ET. With Peja Stojakovic on his game, the Dallas Mavericks should only get stronger. The veteran swingman looks to further contribute for his new team while trying to help the Mavericks continue their recent dominance of the visiting Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. To all the fans of Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks around the world who don't have a...

The Los Angeles Clippers will travel to Target Center to play against Minnesota Timberwolves on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM  ET. As Western Conference teammates, the Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin and the Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Love could have a great experience this weekend at Staples Center, where they'll make their All-Star game debuts. It would be a nice break from what they're experiencing with their regular teams. The Clippers and Timberwolves meet for the final...

The Chicago Blackhawks will host the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the United Center at 8:00 PM ET. With desperation about to set in, the Chicago Blackhawks believe now is the time to string together some wins. Now the reigning Stanley Cup champions must start trying to do so without their coach. Hours after Joel Quenneville was hospitalized, the Blackhawks look to avoid a third straight loss overall and at the United Center on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild. To...

The Florida Panthers will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the BankAtlantic Center at 7:30 PM ET. The Philadelphia Flyers are trying to create some breathing room atop the Eastern Conference. So far, this four-game road trip is providing that opportunity. Beating the Florida Panthers on the road, however, has been a problem lately. The Flyers look to continue their superb road play by avoiding a fourth consecutive loss at BankAtlantic Center on Wednesday night. To...

The Atlanta Hawks will travel to Madison Square Garden to play against New York Knicks on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. Amare Stoudemire is eager to try to return for the New York Knicks' final game before the All-Star break. It could be a physical affair. The Knicks have suffered two nine-point losses to the Atlanta Hawks and the last meeting featured a fight heading into Wednesday night's game at Madison Square Garden. To all the fans of Atlanta Hawks vs New York Knicks around...

The Indiana Pacers will travel to The Palace of Auburn Hills to play against Detroit Pistons on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. After suffering only their second loss under interim coach Frank Vogel, the Indiana Pacers will look to bounce back against an opponent they've dominated recently. Indiana will try for a seventh consecutive win over the host Detroit Pistons when the teams meet Wednesday night for the first time this season. To all the fans of Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons...

The Los Angeles Lakers will travel to Quicken Loans Arena to play against Cleveland Cavaliers on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. After the Los Angeles Lakers experienced their most lopsided loss of the season Monday -- a 20-point drubbing on the road -- coach Phil Jackson said he was embarrassed. That was just the beginning of how Byron Scott and the Cleveland Cavaliers described their latest encounter with the Lakers. Los Angeles' 55-point beatdown of the Cavaliers last month was...

The New Jersey Nets will travel to TD Garden to play against Boston Celtics on wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:30 PM ET. It appears that the injury scare surrounding Boston star Paul Pierce was nothing more than a scare. With Pierce on the court, the New Jersey Nets are unlikely to strike much fear in the hearts of the Celtics. Pierce is expected to play Wednesday when the Celtics look to continue their dominance of the visiting Nets in the final game before the All-Star break for both clubs. To...

The Columbus Blue Jackets will host the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Nationwide Arena at 7:00 PM ET. Neither the Los Angeles Kings nor the Columbus Blue Jackets are currently in a playoff spot, but both are well within striking distance. These teams meet for the third time Wednesday night, with the Kings 7-0-2 in their last nine games and the Blue Jackets winners of five of six. Los Angeles (31-22-3) is four points ahead of Columbus (28-23-5), which is 12th in the tightly...

The New Jersey Devils will host the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Prudential Center at 7:00 PM ET. The Carolina Hurricanes' five-game road trip began with a loss to New Jersey. They're hoping it doesn't end with another one. With a slim lead for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot, Carolina looks to close its final multi-game trip of the season on a positive note Wednesday night against a Devils club seeking its fifth straight win. To all the fans of Carolina...