2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round One Preview

A person does not have to be a huge hockey fan to enjoy the NHL playoffs. Most agree Lord Stanley’s Cup is the best trophy in sports because of the tradition and history. On Tuesday, 16 teams will play for Lord Stanley’s Cup, to literally have their names etched into history. 30 Apr 2013

Rockets Avoid Sweep, Force Game 5 in Oklahoma City

Down 3-0 in the first-round Western Conference series and facing elimination, the Houston Rockets took charge from the start of the game and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-103 on Monday in Houston, forcing a game five in Oklahoma City. 29 Apr 2013

NL Power Rankings: Braves Barely Remain in Top Spot

Baseball has been back for almost a month and usually by now the power houses of each division show their faces. So far only the Atlanta Braves have shown to be a dominant force. The NL Central cannot decide who is the best and it looks like another team will give favorites Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals a run for their money, but will it stick? There are three teams tied at 15-10! Which one grabbed the #2 spot? 29 Apr 2013

AL Power Rankings: Red Sox Still On Top, Rangers Sneaking Up

Take a look at the AL East. It is exactly the opposite of everyone’s predictions. Just like the good days the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are on top. In the NL Central the Detroit Tigers jumped back, but are still barely behind the Kansas City Royals. The Texas Rangers are quickly making a case to take away the Red Sox’s title as best team in the AL. 29 Apr 2013

Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Remembers Murrah, Boston Victims

Over 24,000 people ran in the 13th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Sunday morning. Forty-seven states and nine countries were represented, including runners from the Boston Marathon a few weeks ago. The marathon brings together the community and remembers the 168 victims from the attack on the Alfred P. Murrah Building on April 19, 1995. This year was special. Oklahoma City reached out to runners in the Boston Marathon and gave them an opportunity to finish this marathon. 28 Apr 2013

Wild Clinch Playoff Berth

The Minnesota Wild clinched the last playoff spot in the Western Conference with their win over the Colorado Avalanche, 3-1. It will be their first trip in five years. 28 Apr 2013

American Girl Dolls Go P.C., Now Battle Pesticides, Embrace Organic Farming

The American Girl doll collection was not the average toy for little girls. Each doll had a story and an important role in American history. Now the company is slowly discontinuing these dolls for dolls into baking or organic gardening and other slight, progressive ideals. 28 Apr 2013

Red Wings Continue Playoff Appearance Streak

The Detroit Red Wings are headed to the playoffs for the 22nd season in a row. They defeated the Dallas Stars 3-0. 27 Apr 2013

OKC Hangs On Without Westbrook to Take 3-0 Lead over Houston

The Oklahoma City Thunder survived a late scare in their first game without All-Star Russell Westbrook to beat the Houston Rockets 104-101 and take a 3-0 lead in the playoff series. Kevin Durant scored 41 points, tying his record for most points in a playoff game. 27 Apr 2013

NHL Thriving Despite Lockout

Many feared the backlash of a shortened NHL season. Hockey is not very popular in America, especially in the south, but commissioner Gary Bettman said the league is not suffering. He said stadiums are reaching 97.4% of capacity and ratings on a national and local level are up. A few teams reported double and triple digit rating gains this season. The 48 game season started in January and was literally saved at the last possible minute. 27 Apr 2013