AP Hockey WriterRangers have work to do despite having top pick in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWNew York Rangers president John Davidson refuses to get ahead of himself with his team in the unique position of holding the No. 1...

LA Kings acquire D Määttä from Blackhawks for F MorrisonEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Chicago Blackhawks in a trade for minor league forward Brad Morrison.The Kings announced the...

LA Kings acquire D Määttä from Blackhawks for F MorrisonEL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) The Los Angeles Kings have acquired defenseman Olli Maatta from the Chicago Blackhawks in a trade for minor league forward Brad Morrison.The Kings announced the...

LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking GMBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that's fine with outfielder Josh Reddick.Houston...

AP Hockey WriterRangers have work to do despite having top pick in NHL draftBy JOHN WAWROWNew York Rangers president John Davidson refuses to get ahead of himself with his team in the unique position of holding the No. 1...

LEADING OFF: Astros making noise, Phillies seeking GMBy The Associated PressA look at what's happening around the majors today:---SOUNDING OFFThe Astros are making noise on and off the field in the postseason, and that's fine with outfielder Josh Reddick.Houston...

Stars re-sign D-man Andrej Sekera to $3 million, 2-year dealDALLAS (AP) The Dallas Stars began their offseason activity after losing in the Stanley Cup Final by bringing back a reliable defender.Dallas re-signed veteran defenseman Andrej Sekera to a...

A capsule look at the Yankees-Rays playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in San Diego beginning Monday:---Season Series: Rays won 8-2.---NEW YORK YANKEESRecord: 33-27.Playoff...

Associated PressJohn Thompson remembered as builder of young livesBy BOBBY BANCROFTWASHINGTON (AP) Former President Barack Obama remembered John Thompson not so much as a basketball coach but as someone who reshaped lives.''What made coach Thompson special, what compelled...

A capsule look at the Astros-Athletics playoff seriesBy The Associated PressA capsule look at the best-of-five playoff series between the Houston Astros and Oakland Athletics in Los Angeles beginning Monday:---Season Series: Athletics won 7-3.---HOUSTON ASTROSRecord: 29-31.Playoff Entry: second place,...